PERSONALS.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10754, 27 November 1928, Page 4

PERSONALS.

Admiral Sir Roger Keyes succeeds Sir Osmond Brock as Coni mander-in-CMef at Portsmouth.—A and N.Z.C.A.

Sir Austen Chamberlain says he is much better in health as the result of his trip, and expects to resume work at the Foreign Office in tho middle of the week—A. and N.Z.C.A,

Sister R. A. Sanderson died at Hamilton yesterday after five years’ illness. She had a distinguished war record, and was mentioned in despatches. for her work in. the retreat from Roi—Press Assn.

At the recent t military examinations in Gisborne Capt. TV. P. Dun l>hy Qualified for promotion to Major whilst Sergts. J. A. Richardson and J. G. Crawford passed for the nr- ; appointments to commissions.

The salary of the -President o; France, M. Dournergue, has been in creased from £4BOO to £14,000, plui a travelling and entertaining /allowance of £1440, but lip will have t*i pay £SOOO income tax—A.P.A.

Tho Emperor and Empress of Japan, the Princess and the Premier left Ivyoto yesterday, remaining at Nagoya overnight. They will mak » a ceremonial return to Tokyo to-day* The capital has been elaborately prepared to welcome tho eu throned ruler.—Ausfc. Press Assn.

Tlie funeral took place at the- Taruhertt cemetery yesterday* of Samuel TV alker, the < Irish immigrant youth who was drowned whilst crossing the T\ aipaoa river a week ago, near •’ here Wits a large attendance of friends of the deceased, and many beautiful wreaths were laid on the grave. The service was conducted bv the Rev. TV. G: S. Cameron.

. The resignation of Mr,: A. G.; Seddon from his position on the'.management committee of the Poverty Bay Cricket Association, tendered on account of his impending departure from. Gisborne, was \ accepted with regret at the weekly meeting last evening. It* was also decided to forward Mr. Sbddon a letter of appreciation for his services and extending to him best wishes for future success and happiness. , V -Ml . largely-attended meeting of the I alnatua Presbyterian Church on Sunday mormng, a unanimous resolution was carried requesting the minister, the Rev. F. McDonald, to remain with, the congregation. Mr McDonald received a call-to Kaitangata, matter will be dealt S 1?* 1 Py asseinbiy ;at Auckland this wwk- Speeches: were made, ( eulogismg the work of Mr MelTonakL and also his wife during their pastor** ato.—Press Apzru '