PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 17313, 29 March 1920, Page 6

PERSONAL

Miss Frances Harland, who for th« past 11 or 12 years- has filled the important position .of organist of the Central Mission, was farewelled on Sunday evening. Ths Rev. Clarence Eaton referred to Miss Harland as a. capable, and efficient musician, and stated that she was leaving the mission on account of changes necessitated by the resignation of their esteemed choirmaster. .Ur W. R. Don, -who had left on a well-earned trip to the Old Land for an indefinite period. On behalf of the trustees and the congregation Mr Eaton wished Mies Harland every success in her future career. Sub-inspector Mathleson has been visiting Otautau on private business. Mr J. G. Fawcett has severed his connection with the ' Otago Daily Times' after 34 years' service. On the eva oi his departure for the North Island he was presented by big fellow-employees with a heavy M°sgiel nig,, a set of pipes, andf a silver teapot for Mrs Fawcett, as a mark of the esteem in which he la held. Feeling reference was made! at the Central Mission last evening to the loss the congregation had sustained by the death, at a ripe age, of the late Mr John M'Nieh. so well known in retail business circle* in the City. The Rev. Clarence Eaton referred to Mr M'Nishi as a man. of singularly lovable and upright character, winning the respect and esteem of all with whom he came in contact. Mr Percy Shaw, who has been promoted to Auckland in the service of Messrs Sargood.Son, and Ewen, was entertained fcy his friends and members of the Commercial Travellers' Club on Saturday. Mr F. H. King presided, and after expressing regret that Dunedin was losing Mr Shaw he made reference to his fine qualities and wished him every success m bis new sphere. The speaker requested Mr Shaw's acceptance from his associates in Dunedin of a gold watch, suitably inscribed, and 3 vi. o< & er mement °es. Cr J. S. Douglas, on behalf of the Mayor, expressed the apl preciation! of the citizens at the splendid sen-ice of Mr Shaw, along with members of the Commercial Travellers' Club and then-choir, during the recent years Ot patriotic work. Mr Shaw, speaking as a returned soldier, paid a' tribute to the Otago V.-omen's Patriotic Association and other associations, including the Motor club the Orphans' Club, and the Motor Boat Club. The Prince of Wales, now en route to -New Zealand, is in his 26th year. He was bom on June 22, 1894. and his 26th birthday will be celebrated while he j s m Australia. ■ T Ml i * A - \- L ?,?? ton ' chk * booking clerk, Lambton. Wellington, has been elected to the First Division ofe the North Island Railway Appeal Board. J* V °- , S =) is to be the Trinity College _ot. Music examiner for New 7 ea . and this year. He is expected at Auckland m August. Brigadier-general T. Griffiths, formerly commandant at the headquarters of the Australian Imperial Forces, has been appointed administrator of the Pacific possessions controlled by the Commonwealth m succession to Brigadier-general G J Johnston, who has resided. The salary attaching to'the position is £1.300 a year SS « , al /° wim «*: Brigadier-general RalSul ™ S} ' dney 0n A P ril 3 for of V tL G ' • ? ak f' associ »te sub-editor ot the Dormmon.' met with an accident on Thursday when motor evclin 2 from Karon to the c.ty. Mr Baker surtsined and WIYT and ° ther m, " nor iniwies, and had to be removed to his home. p; I' *? mme > ex-Commwsioner of « ellmgton for the P ast three weeks. Air U Bowles, loco, inpector New Zealand railway who has been on his periodiDnnedin, accompanied bv his wiie, leaves Dunedin to-morrow for "Wellington, where his services are required in connection with the Prince's visit F™ ■ " t Steel > secretary of the Ota.ro Expansion League, returned from Wellin•ton on baturdav evening A London cable, dated March 24, states that Lieut Michall Mac Master, of the battleship New Zea]andi marri ' ed M^ e Joan Greeba Quane of Christchurch. Lord Cncks, of the 2s ew Zealand Forces, offici-