PERSONAL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10107, 15 October 1917, Page 5

PERSONAL.

Mr VV. 11. Dempsey, poslmasler at Pahiatun. is about to retire on superannuation, after 40 years’ service. A recent list of wounded contains the name of T.-Capt. Davey, son of Mr J. Davey, of Himatangi. Crs. G. F. Smith and I’. E. Lewis, of the Pohangina County Council, do not intend to seek re-election, and Cr. McNac lias resigned. From 100 applicants, the Hawke’s Bay A. and F. Society to-day appointed Mr A. M. Retemeyer, of Napier, secretary, vice Mr Charles Douglas, resigned.—Press Association. Mr M. R. Irvine, of the stuff of Messrs Abraham and 1) illiams, Ltd., who has been transferred to the firm s Marlon branch, was the recipient of a presentation on Saturday. Air P. Larcomb, who made the presentation on behalf of the staff, referred to Mr Irvine’s sterling qualities and wished him the best of luck_ in his new sphere of labour. Mr Irtine suitably responded, and thanked those present for the appreciation of his services. A private cable received in Auckland states that Dave Gallaher died of wounds on the 4th inst. The death of Dave Gallaher will be deeply regretted by an exceptionally largo circle of friends, for probably no athlete was better known throughout the world than the celebrated captain of the famous All-Blacks. He saw service during tlic Boer war, and left for Kngland about 12 months ago with the 22nd Reinforcements. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs Gallaher being at present on a visit to Australia. His brother was killed earlier in the war. On Thursday Sir'and Mrs Steven Hutching. of Woodvillo, celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their wedding day. Referring to the event the Examiner says: “It is a wonderful pleasure to see two old folk, who have weathered through sixty years together, enjoying such a peaceful and happy eventide. They both look thepicture of good health and contentment still, and the visitor who drops in to sec them is confronted with all sorts of evidences of their energy and ability. Iho beautiful garden that surrounds their homo is still almost solely the care of Mr Hutching, octogenarian though ho is: and at afternoon tea the visitor will taste bread and butter, second to none, and made by Mrs Hutching herself.’ Word was received in Palmerston North to-dav by Mrs Thus. Lowes that her son-in-law,- Mr Duncan Me Beth, hud died at Whangarci this morning. The late Mr MeBeth was a son of one of the earliest and most highly respected settlors of the Rangitikei district. After residing in the Rangitikei district as a lad and young man tor soverill years, he took up a- hush section in the Kiwitea district when that block was first opened by the Government. He and four brothers were amongst the very first to take up land in the Kiwitea, and they all changed the forest land into prosperous farms. After several years’ residence in that district, iic sold out, on account of his health not being very good, and a few years ago went to the Whangarei district to 'reside. There lie acquired properties which he farmed successfully. Iho late Mr Mcßoth was well known in the Rang.!tikoi, Kiwitea, and Feilding districts, and was very highly respected as one who was possessed of a kindly disposition. While a resident of the Kiwitea. he married the youngest daughter of the Ia to Mr Thus Lowes and Mrs Lowes (now a resident of this town) who, with, two sous, are left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. Mrs Mcßeth and family will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their sad bereavement.

At the conclusion of 11 o’clock mass yesterday morning, the Catholics of Palmerston North assembled to bid bon voyage to the Rev. Father Minogue, who is shortly leaving with a hospital ship. 'I ho Rev. Father McManus, who presided, eulogised the work of the guest both as a priest and a man. The speaker stated that Father Minogue was a Palmerston boy, ami he was sure ho would carry out his new duties in the spirit that bad characterised the work of bis predecessors, instancing in" this connection the work of Rev. Father Core. Mr F. J. Oakley, on behalf of the laity, in extending the best wishes of the congregation to the departing guest, referred to bis many good qualities, and also made congratulatory reference to the rev. father’s parents, who are old and. respected residents of Palmerston North. Mr M. .T. Kennedy also spoke and wished the guest bon voyage and a safe return. On behalf of the Catholics of the parish, the Rev. Father McManus then handed the guest a welltilled wallet. The rev. father, in reply, thanked the parishioners for their kindly references to himself and parents, and trusted that with the'help of Divine Providence ho would be enabled -to carry out the important work on which he was now embarking. The speaker referred in glowing terms to the work of our boys at the front, and to the splendid way in which they were carrying out their arduous and glorious duties. (Applause). On the motion of Mr M. 0 Reilly a vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman. The last Home boat to arrive in Wellington brought huge shipments of summer goods for C’olliiison and Cuiminghame, Ltd. The goods were marked oil last week-end and now await your selection. Frocks and costumes and millinery are pre-eminent in the shipment, though practically every section is showing new lines. Your visit of inspection is cordially invited— Advt.