PERSONAL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10107, 7 May 1917, Page 5

PERSONAL.

The death is announced by cable of Dr Carr, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mel bourne.

Private Patrick Joseph Joyce, of E Com pany, 27th Reinforcements, died at Feather ston Miiitaiy Hospital on Saturday morn ing, from ceiebro-spinal meningitis.

The Mayor has been advised that the following returned soldiers will arrive on Wednesday afternoon from Wellington: Sergt. Duv, Pvts. Dennan, Graham, ITeeco and Wall! Sister Curtis will also return on. Wednesday.

Mr A. S. Easton was re-elected people’s warden at the annual meeting ol parishioners of All Saints’ Church at Foxtou last week lie has occupied this position now for over thirty years—a remarkable tribute t<> his interest, in the church. Ills tenancy of this office must be a record for New Zealand. Mr Claude Kilgour, a well-known and popular member of the local telegraph stall, was taken suddenly ill on Saturday and removed to a private hospital, where an operation for appendicitis was performed. Air Kilgour pressed through a critical stage of his illness yesterday, but bis numerous friends will bo pleased to hear that he is now showing considerable improvement. Sixty-nine years ago to-day the ship Ann arrived at Auckland from the Old Country. 'Hie passengers included Mr Robert McGonaglo, now of Palmerston, and at one time a well-known inspector of roads, railways and bridges under the Public oiks Department, in the course of which he supervised many important harbour and railway works. Mr McGonagle is also a verse-maker, wltii some reputation lor facility. About a dozen other passengers reside in the Auckland district, their ages ranging from 71 to 77. It w intended next year to have, a photograph group of the survivors made and published, as of people who have resided m New Zealand tor 70 years. Rev Father Cronin, of hoxton, has been transferred to Wilding, and will be succeeded at St. Mary’s by Rev. bather Corley. He fare leaving 'the departing priest was presented with a purse of sovereigns by ms parishioners as a mark of their esteem, he presentation was made by Mr I. Jon, who referred to the regret all felt at the Rev. Cronin’s removal. Since his arrival in Foxton, nearly three years ago, he had won the hearts of all his people but his ministrations and kindly sympathy and advice would long be remembered.. Ho would • tarry away with him the kindest thoughts and good wishes of all in till parish The Rev Father Cronin feelingly responded, and acknowledged their many kindnesses, and bestowed Ins blessing upon them all and bespoke their sympathy and loyalty on behalf of Ins successor. _ Following their custom at sale times, > Messrs Collinson and Cuiminghame, Ltd., I nre giving war rebate for cash in addition to the special reduction of 2s in the pound for ca-sh during Home Furnishing Week. This double discount actually amounts to 5s 6d in the £. The reduction applies to Horne Furnishing Week ending next Saturday—Advt. Let the wedding gift he enduring, as it carries your heartiest wishes for home joys. Before deciding on what to give, sec Messrs Watson Bros.’, Ltd., attractive display of silver and E.P ware, featuring many ideal suggestions for practical rifts, Ad>t.