PERSONAL ITEMS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 28 June 1924, Page 4

PERSONAL ITEMS.

* Mr S. Arbuelde, of Oaonui, has ■been appointed manager of the Tarurutangi dairy factory out of 44 applicants. Miss Haxell, who has been on the staff of the Alanaia Post Office for about 12 months, has been transferred to Toko as relieving postmistress. The Rev. R. E, Evans has returned to Hawera and ’"’ill occupy the pulpit at St. John’s Presbyterian Church tomorrow

Mr C. A. Smith, late of Lawrence (Otago) has entered unon his duties of manager of the Bank of New South W ams at Opunake. Mr D. Williams, late of Toko, has been appomed postmaster at Opunake m succession to Mr J. F. Pretseh. Mr "Williams took up his new position on Jhursday.

Mr W. Cron, who has ably carried on the duties of head teacher at Opunake for the past three years, has definitely accepted the position of headmaster of the Bulls District High School, and. will enter upon his now duties on August 1. Mr L. O. Hooker has received te telegram from Mr J. R. Corrigan, M P stating that the Hon. AY. A. Nosworthv, Minister of Agriculture, will arrive m Hawera on Monday nio-ivt, and will open the AYinter Show on luesday.

AA e regret to announce the death at Ponsonby, Auckland, of Mr. M. Evans father of the Rev. R. E. Evans, of tins town. The deceased •gentleman v/as a native of Manchester, England and came to New Zealand in 1577. He was a resident of Thames for a o-ood many years, but latterly resided’ in Auckland.

The death of Mrs Trask, widow of the late Hon. Francis Trask, M.L.C., aged 84, occurred at Nelson yesterday. During her husband’s long 'term as Mayor of Nelson in the ’nineties Mrs was a well-known Nelson hostess. The deceased was a woman of kindly disposition, and, although she had been m private life many years, she still retained a- warm place" in the hearts of the people.—Press Association. Mr J. F. Pretseh, postmaster at Upmiake, who has been promoted to iakaka office, was entertained by a number of friends on Monday evening (reports our 'correspondent)! Mr J. Feaver in a happy speech presented the guest with a silver-mounted pipe and tobacco pouch as a small token of the esteem in which he was held by the Opunake people. Other speakers referred to the genial and courteous manner in which Mr Pretseh has invariably carried out his duties, winning the esteem and respect of all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, whether in business=or social life. Mr Pretseh suitably replied.

death occurred at New Plymouth yesterday of Mr. James Oliver MeKov, son of two of Taranaki’s earliest settlers, at the, age of 74 years. The late Mr. McKoy was well-known in this district in the early days, being in charge of Cobb and Co.’s stables at latea for many years. He married the widow of Mr. O’Sullivan, baker, Patea Mr and Mrs. McKoy are well wRb t a i7 0, m a > y Icnmvn in connection r h „ th « Tongaporutn hostelry. Mr. butcher, Nolantown, is a brother of deceased.

At the residence of Airs H CL far. We i| nesda y> the members of the Eltham Croquet Club assembled to to then ex-president, Airs AY. D. Ross The president of the club (Airs EL o! Carman) on behalf of members, presented Airs Ross with a choice’ vase and a bound volume, and referred to the regret all felt at the loss of their late president. The recipient suitably responded. Musical items were cohN "iW? 7 Mesdames J- O’Hagan and 4,' D ia .Yton, and a dainty afternoon tea was served.—Argus. B " C : of Hawera, has been accepted' as one of the official party who wiLl accompany the, All Black football team on the British tour. A\ T e congratulate Air Bennett on the opportunity he has secured to make such an interesting tour, and his many friends f? neased t^ at sucli a good sport n°m Hawera will be one of the party Air Bennett, as an old footballer himseif, having played for Alasterton and the- late Rival Club in Hawera, should get his full measure of enjoyment out of the trip,, which should also benefit his health.

Mr D. Williams, postmaster at Toko, who has been promoted to the charge of the Opunake office, was entertained by the residents of Toko at the Coronation Hall on Tuesday evening, when a snioke concert was held in his honour. There was a large attendance of wellwishers for the success of Air Williams, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Outside the official position that the guest of the evening held in.the district, he was very popular in view of the capable manner in which he carried out The duties of the secretaryship of the/Toko Football Club. In presenting Air.' Williams with a small token from the members of the club as a mark of respect, Air AleAlahon made reference to the popularity of their guest, and wished him every success in the future.

The members of the Eltham Golf Club gave a most enjoyable dance in the Parish Hall on Wednesday night to do honour to the secretary, Mr W. D. Ross, who is leaving the town. Mr Ross has been secretary of the club for nearly 12 years, and his indefatigable efforts are largely responsible for the existence of a golf club in Eltham at the present time. During the evening Mr A. A. Stewart (ore si dent) presented to Mr Ross a silver teanot. cream jug and sugar basin as a small token of appreciation from the Golf Club. Mr Ross, in suitably replying, said that his work for the club had been prompted nv a double motive, that of furthering the interest of the game in Eltham nud of catering to his "own love of golf. It was with the deepest regret that he severed his connection with the Eltham Cmb and its members. Mr Ross handed over to the club, on behalf of a donor who desired to remain anonymous. a silver cun, which is to he competed ior annuallv bv the ladies of the smaller clubs in the district.—Argus.