PERSONALS

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 11376, 29 November 1930, Page 4

PERSONALS

The death has 'occurred of J. T. Tyldesley, the well-known cricketer, states a" London cablegram.—A.P.A.

The litany friends of Mr. C 4 A. Do Lautour will regret to hear that during the past few days his health has not been so well sustained.

Mr. E. TT. Armstrong, . architect for the new Christchurch Art Gallery, is expected to arrive in Gisborne in about ten days’ time on a visit- to -his home before returning to London to continue his practice there.

A Sydnqy P.A. cable state.* thatthe term' of office of the N.S.M. Ag-ent-General (Sir George Fuller) expires shortly, and it is understood that- Mr. Yvillis,’ vice-President of the Executive .Council, will be his successor.

Sympathetic reference to the deatn of Mrs. John Townley was made by the chairman. Mr. F. R. Ball, at yesterday’s meeting of the P.B. Electric Power Board and a motion ot condolence with the bereaved relatives was carried by members standing, in silence.

Owing to continued ill-heahh. Mr. E. B.’ Boland lias resigned his seat on _ the Uawa County* Council, of which he has been .chairman for many years. To fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Boland’s resignation, an election for a councillor to represent the Huniti riding ot the county will be hold on 'Wednesday, December 24. and

Regret that the state of Mr. ?. \- Beaufov’s health had compelled his resignation was expressed by the chairman, Mr. F. R. Ball, at yesterday’s meeting of the Poverty Bay Electric Power Board and it was resolved to forward Mr. Beanloy a letter from the board expressing appreciation of his valuable services as a member. - A welcome waS also extended to Mr. F. Collin, who was appointed by- the Borough Council to fill the vacancy caused, bv Mr. Beaufoy’s resignation.

The official, farewell to Dr. T. HA. Yalintine, Director-General of Health, who is retiring in March next, will bo held on Mondav next. The Minister of Health (Hon. A. JStallworthy) has stated his intention of being present. On Tuesday there will bo a farewell function arranged by the Hospital Boards’ Associations’ and it- is tmderstood that other functions will follow. Dr. Yalintine, whose connection with public health extends back over three decades, vra* the, medical officer who attended tbe Rt. Hon. R. .J. Seddon during his health recruiting cruise towards the end of his career. Mr. Seddon sent especially for him. The successor to Dr. Yalintine is not expected to bo announced before February next. — Special. • . - ’