PERSONALITIES

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7293, 1 August 1930, Page 6

PERSONALITIES

THE PROPERTY MASTER. There are not many men more widely known in Palmerston North than Oon McGrath, a genial, local-born citiren whose popularity is great, and his friends are legion. On the business side, Ills connection with the motor industry brings him into close touch with all sections of the community. His main relaxation is a very keen interest in the Amateur Operatic Society, of which he is one of the original members and for a time was a member of the chorus. Oon does not sing to-day. For the last twelve years ho has filled the position of property master, a Job in which he revels. He keeps a jealous watch over the “props’' of the Society and he would bo a lucky man who could get away with anything when once it is placed under Con’s guardianship. Con is always willing to lend a hand in any worthy cause, except one—matrimony.

Mr. A. Clevcly of Thames, is visiting relations in the Bunnythorpe district. Mr. E. R. Winklor, Makairo, has been appointed to the Rural Intermediate Credits Board in placo of Mr. W. R. Taylor. Adjutant and Mrs. Green, lato of Adelaide, South Australia, and formerly of Woodville, who have been in charge, pro torn, of tho Dannevirke corps of the Salvation Army, have received official intimation of their appointment to tho Wellington City corps, tho largest command that can be given field officers in New Zealand. ' Tho appointment of Admiral Sir Frederick Field as First Soa Lord in succession to Admiral of the Fleet Sir Charles Madden dates from yesterday (says a Rugby wireless message). Sir Charles Madden who appointed to the post in July, 1927, has spent over half a century in the service. Ho is 67. Sir Frederick Fiold is 59 and entered the service in 1884. He relinquished the command of tho Mediterranean fleet last May. Tho death occurred in Napier at an early hour yesterday morning of Mr. D. O'Rourke, who prior to his retirement on superannuation, was for many years Clerk of the Court in Pahiatua. Tho deceased gentleman was very wellknown throughout the Bush district and greatly esteemed. He had been a sufferer for a considerable period. Members of tho family include Mr. G. F. 0 ’Rourko and Miss O ’Rourke, of I'ahiatua, also Mrs. P. Kelly, of Woodville.