PERSONAL.

Lake County Press, Issue 2348, 27 October 1910, Page 4

PERSONAL.

Mr Robert Mill, accountant of Bank of N.Z., at Wellington, has been transferred to the London branch. He arrived in the “ city of big smoke ” on October 5, by the Rimutaka. The object of the directors in making this transfer was to have an officer stationed in London who is thoroughly familiar with New Zealand conditions. Mr “ Bob ” Mill was at one time a popular Bank official stationed at Queenstown. A Company has been formed to work the Arrow River in the vicinity of Arrowtown by hydraulic ’methods. Mr R. Mclntosh (who is largely interested in the project), resigned his position as Inspector of Mines some time ago with the object of taking over the management of the Company. Mr Mclntosh’s engagement with the Government terminates on the Ist December, and he will then take up his new duties. During the years he has been in the service of the Government he has proved himself to be a capable, and obliging officer, and with his knowledge of mining—in all its branches bis services and advice to the Company will be invaluable. Mr Mclntosh takes up his residence in Arrowtown in the beginning of December. The death is announced in Mataura of Mrs W. Gardiner. Deceased lady, who is a sister of Mr J. Powley, of Arrowtown, was highly respected and esteemed in Mataura districts. To the relatives we tender our deepest sympathy. On Thursday evening, 20th inst, many of the friends and acquaintances of Mr Walter Manson (late wardsman of the Frankfcon hospital) met at the Antrim Arms Hotel, Frankton, to bid him goodbye on the occasion of his severing his connection with the hospital. Mr J. Edgar officiated and warmly eulogised Mr Manson on the popularity he had attained in his capacity of wardsman. He was pleased to state that he had heard Mr Manson highly spoken of in the position he was vacating. There were few occupations, the speaker thought, that gave greater opportunities for assisting in the alleviation of human suffering than that of hospital wardsman In the discharge of his duties Mr Manson had earned and received the gratitude of every patient that had been under his care. On behalf of his many friends Mr Edgar requested Mr Hanson’s acceptance of a purse of sovereigns and expressed the wish in which all present joined, that Mr Manson would be successful in any sphere ,in which he might be placed in future. Mr Manson, in a few suitable remarks, thanked the donors for the gift and for the many kind expressions made regarding him. A letter was read from Mr Otto Theune, expressing his regret at Mr Hanson’s relinquishing his office of wardsman and conveying to him his sincere gratitude for the many kind attentions he had received from him during his (Mr Theuue’s) lengthened detention as a patient.—Mail.