PERSONAL.

Dunstan Times, Issue 3128, 31 July 1922, Page 5

PERSONAL.

ivir Fred Shortlancl, a solicitor, who was practising his profession in Cromwell about a quarter of a century ago, is announced ai a candidate ,(lndedendent) for W akatipu. Mr Angus Cockhrane, a well known resident of the Ophir district, died in Dunedin last week- The deceased who was over four score years of age, was a pioneer miner, but for the past 40 years followed the occupation of a shepherd- He was a single man. A correspondent informs us that the deceased was well educated, and a gentleman in every respect. There passed away in the Dunstan Hospital on Thursday night last, after a long and lingering illness, Mr George Me Donald a young man who came to Clyde some two years ago in search' of health. Poor Georg el He bore his sufferings cheerfully, and his kindly disposition made him a host of friends. Indeed it would be quite safe to say that" his demise is mourned by the whole community. As a mark o’f respect to his memory Clyde friends sent m beautiful wreath to Milton, where the ••fan/hal takes place to-day Her friends will be glad to ,r leani that Miss Me Clone, (daughter of Sergt. and Mrs Me Clone, of Clyde) at present first assistant at Orepuki, has received tire important appointment of assistant mistress of the Invercargill Technical College. Mr Peter MclCeilar, a very old and big lily respected resident ol Alexandra, died yesterday-