PERSONAL.

Evening Star, Issue 14891, 1 June 1912, Page 6

PERSONAL.

_ Mr T. Finlayson, of Auckland, has resigned his position as a member of the Civil Service Commission. The Governor is laid up at Wellington with a bad cold. Mr H. S. Miller has been appointed sole teacher of the Kokoamo School. News ha-s been received by cable of the death on Wednesday, at Fordsburg, Johannesburg, South Africa, of Mr Alexander Drummond Wilkinson, M.A. Mr Wilkinson was a Dunedin boy, being the seventh son of the late Mr’Francis Wilkinson, of Nevada, Roslyn, builder. As a lad he was dux of the Kaikorai School, then was successful in obtaining some Education Board’s scholarships, and later he was dux of the Otago Boys’ High School. He had a distinguished career at the Otago University, and was a winner of the Tinline scholarship. After a short period of service with his brother, Mr John Wilkinson, of this City, solicitor, he entered Wellington College, where lie was an assistant master for about five years ; then, through his ill-health, the college authorities, much to their regret, lost his services. He then proceeded to Johannesburg, and since his advent there had been engaged in a Stale school, doing good service in the cause of education up to the time of his death. He was president of the Transvaal Teachers’ Association, and recently was their delegate to Pretoria. His health compelled his resignation from active duty at school about a year ago. He was an a-ccom* plished Latin scholar, and Joint author of some educational books. Miss H, Johnson, who has been appointed. to the staff of the Albany STreet School, was entertained at a farewell social at Fairviow, 8011 th Canterbury, on the 22nd May. Despite the had weather, a very large number assembled, evineimr the high esteem in which Miss Johnson is held in that district. After a musical and elocutionary programme, Mr Bennett (chairman of the school committee) presented her with a handsome gold watch, suitably inscribed. Mrs Johnson was presented with a. silver-backed minor. Miss Johnson suitably replied on her own be half and also for her mother. Sister Constance (Miss Shaw), who has been acting locum tenens to St. Andrew's congregation during the absence of Sister Chnstabel on her 12 months’ leave of absence, was entertained last night by the Kensington branch of St. Andrew's. Although the night wa.s very damp, there was a good attendance. The programme ■was an excellent one, comprising vocal and instrumental music, recitations, and readings. The Rev. Dr Waddell, in making the presentation, spoke highly of the ability shown by Sister Constance in the die-charge of her duties as deaconess He said that he was expressing the high esteem in which Sister Constance was held by the people of Kensington. The people had felt that ihey could not part, with her without showing in some way their sincere appreciation of her many 'services. He then presented her with a handbag and dressing case,. In replying. Sister Constance assured the people of her sincere, appreciation of their hindness to her. not only that night, but all along the way, in co-operating and helping her in the discharge of her duties. Others spoke of the excellent manner in which Sister Constance had filled the vacancy. Mr Charles Findlay was entertained at a smoke concert on Thursday evening by the employees of Messrs W. Scoullar and Co. Mr Findlay, who is going into business on his own account, was presented with a travelling bag. Eulogistic references pvere made to nis work during his ten years service with the firm. A Timaru message states that Mr Crombie, chief accountant at the Poet Office there, died suddenly to-day from heart disease. On© of the Dunedin competitors, Miss Ivy Mazengarb, won honors at the recent Christchurch competitions. She gained two first, two second, and two special prizes, one of these last being for the most meritorious performance in the elo- 1 cution section. Miss Mazengarb returned homo yesterday.