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Evening Star, Issue 22683, 24 June 1937, Page 11

PERSONAL

Mr J. G. Dykes, accompanied by Mrs Dykes, left by the express this morning on the first stage of a trip to Australia. Mr J. S. Monro left this morning on his way to California. Mr S. Cummings left this morning on his return to Masterton. Mr E. J. Smith, president of the Otago Law Society, left for Wellington this morning to attend a meeting of the New Zealand Law Council. Mr B. Collie left this morning for Palmerston North. Mr John Dunlop, of Seaward Downs, Southland, has been elected to represent the southern ward on the New Zealand Dairy Board. In the election Mr Dunlop polled 17,277 votes. The only other candidate, Mr Thomas M. Timpany, of Woodlands, Southland, received 3.661 votes. Having completed. 40 years’ service Mr D. J. Gibbs, treasurer and assistant secretary to the Wellington Harbour Board, is retiring on superannuation. His resignation, which takes effect from November 30, was accepted with deep regret by the board last night. Mr F. W. Reed, assistant accountant, was appointed acting secretary from December 1. Mr N. J. Oliver, chief clerk in the head office, was appointed acting treasurer and assistant secretary. Mr F. W. Ward, of the_ head office, was promoted to the position of acting chief clerk and Mr J. M. Russell promoted to the position vacated by Mr Reed. A very pleasant function took place in the Tudor Hall last evening when Mr W. H. Jackson, warehouseman, was entertained at a dinner party of 40 wellwishers in the drapery trade. Mr Jackson has been Otago representative of Messrs Lafte, Walker, and Rudkin. Christchurch, for many years. Many-well-known representatives spoke in complimentary terms of the service given by Mr Jackson and his staff, and to mark the occasion the guest of the evening was presented with air office clock suitably inscribed, and, for Mrs Jackson, a piece of crystal. Following musical honours Mr Jackson feelingly replied, thanking his hosts for the great compliment paid to him. He also spoke of the change in his business connections and assured those present of his continued endeavour to serve the trade as he had done in the past. A Nelson Association message records the death of Mr Frederick Seed, formerly an inspector of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to A n i m£ ds at Wellington, who retired to Nelson some years ago, where he continued his lifelong interest in the welfare of animals. Latest guests at the Grand Hotel are Mr L. O. Boyd, Mr F. G. Bryan, Mr R. D. Walsh, and Mr Stronach Paterson (Wellington, and Miss Pam Paterson (Christchurch).