PERSONAL ITEMS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 17 June 1932, Page 4

PERSONAL ITEMS

A Napier Press Association telegram states that Mr James Thomas Harvey, pioneer of road transport in Hawkes Bay and with perhaps one exception the earliest New Zealand road transport proprietor., died yesterday, aged 69 years. Mr Harvey came to New Zealand 57 years ago, and until two years ago had been managing director of the Hawkes Bay Motor Co., an old established firm which under his direction gradually absorbed the majority of the coaching services in Hawkes Bay. Mr Harvey leaves a widow and a family of three sons Mid four daughter's. Canon J. R. Wilford, one of the outstanding figures in Anglican Church life in Canterbury, and known most widely to the general public as the founder of St. George’s Hospital, and principal of College House—the upper department of Christ’s College—has resigned from the latter position oil account of the health of his wife, which compels him to go to England, states the “Press.” His resignation will take effect as from the end of December next, and, lie stated, it is not his intention to return to New Zealand.

Personal references in the address of (lie Chairman (Mr Oliver Nicholson) at lhe annual meeting of proprietors of the Bank of New Zealand, held at Welling ton to-day:—"At the last- annual meeting our esteemed Mr William Watson, occupied the position of chairman. but his term in that office having expired in April last, my colleagues upon his motion, did me the honour ol electing me to the chair for the ensuing year. I take this opportunity o( paying high tribute to the able inannei in which Mr Watson discharged his duties as'chairman during the year. Mi Watson’s term of office, as one of the two representatives of the ordinary shareholders, will expire in March next, and I have much pleasure in intimating that it is his intention to again offer himself for re-election. I apologise for the absence of Sir Harold Beauchamp, who lias been granted leave of absence to visit Europe and is now on his way there. During bis stay in London be will be associated with the London Board of the Bank. We again express our appreciation of the services rendered by the chairman and members of the London Board, and also our local directors in Australia. We regret to announce the death oi Mr Alexander Kay, momber of the- London Board, on 7th January last. Mr Kay retired from the management of the London Branch in 1921. and served as & member of the London Board from that time until his death.” ni MiraswtarvsDv&riKxaM nnorts

MANCHESTEIULONDON EXPRESS (British Official Wireless) RUGBY, 15th A new European rail speed record will be established when the rc-timing of the Manehester-London express comes into operation with the new summer schedules in a month s time. The express will cover 177 miles in .172 minutes.