PERSONAL.

Gisborne Times, Volume LIII, Issue 5538, 21 July 1920, Page 5

PERSONAL.

It is understood that Mr. Holmes (chief engineer of the Public Works Department) retires at the endi of the month, and will be succeeded by Mr F. W. Furkett, now assistant chief engineer. ' ,

The commodious and up-to-date garage being built for Messrs Bignell and Holmes in Grey Street, is now nearing completion, and will be occupied by the firm in about a week's time. A feature of the- building is the exceptionally large . free floor space and roomy and well-lighted offices and show windows.

Dr. M. R. Neligan, former Anglican bishop of Auckland, who' is now in England, iia.3 been ordered by his medical advisers to cancel all engagements, and take complete, rest •again for some, time, in consequence of a return of the illness that obliged: him to. resign his bishopric.

The matron (Miss McLagan). of the Palmerston North Hospital, who lias been on the staff of that institution for a period of twenty-two years, was recently paid a handsome compliment when her framed portrait was unveiled on the walla of the extended corridor connecting the, two new wards. The unveiling ceremony was performed by the. cb a.i rnian of the Hospital Board (Sir James Wilson. Sir James referred to the splendid services given by Matron McLagan during her twenty two years’ service on the hospital staff. .He trusted- that the. original would' long remain at th e‘ hospital to carry on the fine work she had already accomplished. He then handed. her a- cheque to cover the travel-, ling expenses while the portrait was being "painted. Dr,. Valintine, In-spector-General, added Iris tribute of praise for Matron McLagan’s long a.ijd faithful. service. Cheers were then heartily; given for Miss MoLagali. -