PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 18334, 23 July 1923, Page 8

PERSONAL

A London cable reports the death of the Rev. H. W. Webb-Peploe, who was prebendary of St. Paul’s Cathedral from 1893 to 1919. He -was tho author of a number of widely-read books, including ‘ All One in Christ Jesus,’ ‘ Calls to Holiness,’ and ‘Christ and'His Church.’ Miss Mary Mackie, who passed away at Port Chalmers on Thursday last, was a very popular resident of the Port. Her musical abilities,, which were of a high order, were ever at the disposal of any deserving object held in the town. Possessed of an amiable and attractive disposition, she made many friends, and her early demise has caused deep regret. Miss Mackie was elected ‘‘ Queen of the Carnival ” at the carnival hold at Port Chalmers during tho war period in aid of the Belgium people. Much sympathy is extended by all to her widowed mother and members of the' family.

A memorial service to the late Miss Jane Roberts, a well-known temperance worker, was held in the Trinity Congregational Church last evening. There was a large and representative gathering of the various temperance organisations of the city. Among the speakers was Mrs Don, ol Dunedin, and dominion president of tiio AV.C.T.U., who paid an eloquent tribute lo the life and work of Miss Roberts. —Our Christchurch correspondent. New arrivals iu the city staying at the Excelsior Hotel include Mr R. Roberts (Christchurch), Mr C. J. Talbot (Fairlie), Mr C. T. Ransley (Sydney), Mr R. -Macdonald (Ashhurst),, Mr H. Shackleford (Auckland), and Mr J. D. Stewart (Pleasant Point). The vestry of All Saints’ Church met in tho vicarage on Friday lust to take leave of tho Rev. L. (J. Whitehead, M.A., warden of Selwyn College, who is leaving for England on an extended visit. The Very Rev. Dean Fitchett presided, and expressed his personal thanks to Mr Whitehead for the great assistance lie had freely given iu the services of tho church. The Dean said that the vestry could not allow him to depart without showing some recognition of his kindness. On behalf of tho vestry Mr S. T. Minims (churchwarden) then handed Mr Whitehead a suit case and other useful articles (or the journey, expressing the thanks of the vestry and wishing him a safe, pleasant, and successful trip. In replying, Mr Whitehead cordially thanked the vestry for its very useful gifts, and said that it had been a great pleasure to be associated with tho dean, for whose learning and standing in tho Church ho felt a profound respect. He looked forward to renewing ins connection with the parish. A large gathering of Port Chalmers residents assembled at tho Olympic Picture Hall to do honor to Mr P. Lighlhuurne, who is leaving shortly to open business at Auckland. Mr Walter Morgan presided, and Mr D. A. Do Mans contributed songs. On behalf of Mr Lightbourne’s many friends, the chairman presented him with a case of cutlery. It was to bo regretted, bo said, for many reasons that Mr Lightbourne was leaving the district. Port Chalmers was losing a valuable citizen, and a true sport. Mr Lightbourne, iu Ins reply, said that ho would never forget the many kind friends he had in Port Chalmers, and would look forward to the time when ho would return lo his native town.

(Matins at St. Paul’s Cathedral yesterday took the form of a memorial service to the late Miss Ada Neale, a devoted church worker, who passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 15. True Christianity, said Canon Nevill in the course of his sermon, was the life lived by the man or woman in close relation to Christ, and such a life, controlled by love, bad been lived by Miss Ada Neale. Shu bad been a devoted district visitor for many years, and was one of the eldest of Hie Sunday school teachers. She had lived in Cod. What had struck him most was her entire unselfishness—her entire giving up her life for love. Selfish people laughed at unselfishness, and said that it did not pay, but it was when one saw such a life that one realised that it was the only one worth living. Miss Neale had spent tier life for others, mid sometimes ho had to check her, as much of her ill-health was due lo her incessant labors. Ho did not know of anyone who could fill her place. Appropriate hymns were sung, ami (ho organist (Mr E. Hoy wood) rendered Hie Dead March in ‘ Saul,’ the congregation, standing.

Dr J. C. Plimmcr, of tho Plimmer family of Wellington, having just finished his medical course at Hie Ulago University, left Dunedin on Saturday morning, accompanied- by his wife, on his way to Loudon, where he is lo study for tho F.J’.Go'i qualification.

Mr F. Wai tc, of Clinton, went north on -Saturday, bound for Wellington. Mr George Black, now in T-ingland, is the authorised delegate of the Otago A, ami P. Society on the National Sheep Brcecieis’ Conference.

The Mayor (Mr 11. L. Taplev), Hie town clerk (Mr Cl. A. Lewin), and Cr J. Wilson, who represented the Dune-din City Coum-il at the -Municipal Conference iu Christchurch last week, will Mum lo Dunedin to-night.