PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 23146, 21 December 1938, Page 11

PERSONAL

Mr 11. L. Young left for the nortK this morning on the first stage of a visit to Australia. Mr T. O’Shea left for Wellington this morning. Mr G. H. Mackley, general manager; ot railways, arrived yesterday on a holiday visit to Dunedin. The following passes were obtained by members of the Seadiff staff in the December examinations for the registration of mental hospital nurses At-, tendants: H. D. Bell, B. Jaquiery, G„ M. Proudfoot, A. Rankine, T. S. Ruddiman, L. Stewart. Nurses: J. M B. Burns, P. M. Kofoed, M. A. Maker. J. Rankme, F. M. Valentine, E. V.M. Wilson

■ At last night’s meeting of the Otago Centre of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association, the president (Mr C M. Clark) made a presentation ofl a fountain pen and pencil to Mr J. W. Holley, who is leaving shortlv on transfer to Wellington. Mr Clark referred to Mr Holley’s long association with the centre, and to his outstanding work for the sport in general, both as a member of committees of the centre and as an official for track and field meetings and harrier fixtures. Members of the centre were glad to learn of his promotion, but regretted his- departure.

Sir J. Denford, secretary-treasurer of the Grey Power Board, has been appointed accountant to the municipal electricity department in Christchurch. He was selected from 60 applicants. Mr Denford, who is 37 years of age, has been secretary of the Grev Power Board for the last 14 months'.-' He was secretary of the Otago Power Board for seven years and a-haif, and secretary-treasurer to the Waitaki Power Board fop four years and a-half.-He holds the degree of' bachelor of commerce.

A Press Association cable messaga from Fremantle states that a notable passenger by the Otranto, which arrived there yesterday, is Lord Hampton, Chief Commissioner of the Boy; Scout movement, who is going to Sydney to represent Lord Baden-Powell" at the Scouts’ jamboree, . which will be opened next week. Wain’s Hotel guests include Mrs A, Hermann, Mr K. Koppell (London), Mr R. Hislop. Mr L. Wilson (Auckland), Mr A. Geddes (Wellington). Mr G. Fordyce, Mr 6. Roff (Christchurch), Mrs J. H. Cotton (Evan’s Flat), Mrs G. C. Hyde (Tarras)i

Guests at the Excelsior Hotel include Mr F. L. Taylor. Mr J. F. Taylor, Mr H. W. Gourlay, Mr S. Biltcliff (Christchurch), Mr W. H. Gregory, Mr I), Grant (Invercargill). Staying at the City Hotel are Mr D. H. Hanson (Auckland), Mrs A. A. Tennent, Mr and Mrs J. S. Rhodes (Wellington). Mr A. Chapman, Mr C. Chapman (Kurow), Mrs M. Dobbie, Mist C. M, Steele, Mr E. Dell (Invercargill), Dr and Mrs Mirams (Milton), Mr W. J. A. M‘Gregor (Mount Linton). • Visitors to the city staying at the Carlton Hotel include Mr G. S. Ross (Palmerston North), Mr and Mrs J. F. Partridge (Lowbum Ferry), Mrs E. Ewing (Pembroke). Latest arrivals at the_ Grand Hotel include Mr H. Luiggi (New York), Mr G. D. Nash (London), Mr C. W. Smith, Mr C. J. Baker, Mr and Mrs G. H. Mackley (Wellington), Mr W. M‘Kibbin, Mr G. Smith, Mr W. H. W akelm (Christchurch).