PERSONAL

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIX, Issue 305, 11 December 1929, Page 7

PERSONAL

Mr N. A. 'Wothcrspoon, of the Clerical staff of the Hastings Railway Station, is under orders for transfer to Wellington.

Mrs. Waymouth, whose death was reported yesterday, had been in illhealth for some time and was distressed at the illness of her child. An inquest was held this afternoon.

The Rev. D. C. Bates, who attended the Empire Meteorological Conference in London on behalf of the New Zealand Government, returned by the Ulimaroa yesterday.

Mrs John Flynn, accompanied by her son and daughter, Mr J. and Miss Flynn, arrived in Hastings from Wellington last night on a short visit.

Mr and Mrs Hugh W. C. Baird left Hastings by car this morning for Masterton, where they will attend the breaking-up ceremony at Solway College. They return to Hastings with their family on Saturday next.

The Right Rev, F. A. Bennett, Bishop of Ao-tea-roa, is completing his first visit to the South since his appointment as Bishop to the Maoris. He is at present at Bluff, having just returned from a visit to Stewart Island.

Mr A. H. Murge, of the Hastings tailway platform staff, has been transferred to Tawa Flat. Previvus to bis departure, the stationmaster (Mr J. Sharkay), acting on behalf or the staff, made him a presentation, and ■wished him happiness and prosperity in the future.

“Mr. Coates still has the driving voice and energy to be a potent power in the political life of New Zealand for many years to come,” said Mr. H. F. Johnston, Reform candidate for the Hutt seat, at his meeting last night, when paying an eloquent tribute to the Leader of the Opposition.

Mr Hugh Trumble, an old-time famous Australian cricketer, now secretary of the Melbourne Cricket Club, will spend the Christmas and New Year holidays in New Zealand. He leaves Melbourne next week, and will probably be in Christchurch for the M.C.C. v. Canterbury match during Christmas week.

The death occurred at Napier on Monday of Mr William Taggert. at the age of 60. The deceased who was well known and well liked in the town, was connected for many years with the staff of the Napier City Council He leaves a widow two daughters and a son to mourn their loss.

The death occurred yesterday at his residence in Masterton of one of the Wairarapa’s most noteworthy pioneers, Mr. Richard Brown, J.P. Deceased who was 81 years of age, gave active and devoted service in- a number of public capacities and was engaged in local government work over a period of many years. He was a public-spirited citizen and he found especial interest in educational problems. From 1877 till 1908 he was clerk of the Masterton Borough Council and for 24 years returning officer at elections. Mr. J. B. Brown, of Hastings, is a son of the late gentleman.

An unanimous invitation,to become general secretary of the Christian Endeavour Union of' Great Britain, has been received by the Rev. Lionel Fletcher, minister of the Beresford street Congregational Church, Auckland, and president of the New Zealand Christian Endeavour Union Before coming to the Dominion Mr Fletcher was president of the onion which now seeks his services. He announced last night that he was giving the invitation Ms earnest consideration, but was leaving the decision in abeyance until the end of the present month.

Dr. T. C. Moore last night tendered his resignation as a member of the Napier High School Board of Governors. The chairman, the Rev. J. A. Asher, in moving that the resignation bo accepted with regret, stated that Dr. Moore had been a member of the board for over 30 years for 14 of which he had occupied the position of chairman. The manner in which ho had carried out his duties had earned the goodwill and warm regard of all who were connected with the board. After several other members had spok •n of Dr. Moore’s past good work it was decided to place on record his services to the board.