NOT TOO OLD AT 99.
DOCTOR REFUSES OT GIVE UP HIS JOB. When should a man retire ? “Not until he is more than 100 or is incapable mentally or physically of doing his job,” says Dr. T. J. SladeKing, who has refused to resign from the position of Medical Officer of Health at Ilfracombe, Devon. Dr. SladeIving, avlio is within a few months of being 100 years old, told a deputation from the council that he would not retire. “Younger men want to steo into my shoes,” ho said to a reporter, “but let them strike out for themselves, as I had to do. I am hale and hearty and do my iob day.” D. Slade-King also holds the position of coroner.
DEATH. LACEY.—At Hawera, on the 14th inst., Alice, beloved wife of Francis Lacey, of Albion Street, Unworn'; aged 53 years. Deeply mourned. FUNERAL NOTICE. The funeral of the late Alice Lacey will leave her late residence, 117 Albion Street, Hawera, on THURSDAY, 16th inst.,' at 2.30 ' pan., for the Hawera Cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation. McCORMICK & TAYLOR, Funeral Directors, Hawera.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 14 October 1924, Page 7
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