PERSONALIA

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 11737, 26 January 1924, Page 3

PERSONALIA

Captain H. D. Hamilton, of V* lington, is at Auckland. Air H. Ayagle, of Chicago, who had been touring New Zealand, left yea. terday for Sydney. Air S. G. Pearce, of Wellington, and Mr A. B. Wright, of Blenheim, are visitors to Auckland. Air A. F. Ellis, New Zealand repre. 6entative on the British Phosphate Commission, has returned to Auckland after *a visit to Wellington. ' Air C. J. AlcKenzie, assistant engi-neer-in-chief of the Public Works Department, arrived from the north yesterday, and is at the Grand Hotel.' Councillor J. Aston, who has been on a visit to Wanganui and_Palmerston North, has returned to Wellington. The Earl and Countess of Harrowby and Lady Frances Ryder will arrive in Wellington by the Alaunganui on the 28th instant. Alajor-General Sir Fldward Cliaytor, General Officer Commanding the Now Zealand Forces, has returned _to Wellington from a tour of inspection of the North Auckland district. Dr M. Smith-Wilson has been appointed resident medical officer .at Kumeu. The medical district extend* from Rewhiti to Waitakere and from Muriwai to Hobeonville. __ To recognition of his bravery in sawing the life of a member of the crew of the wrecked launch MeTva, the Island Bay Life Saving and. Surf Club has decided to make Mr Geoff. Heal s life member of the club. Word has been received by mail that Air Hugh Robert Mill, author of “The Life of Shackleton,” and othen well-known books, has been awardjd the medal of the Scottish Geographical Society. “ A Press Association message from Christchurch, announces the death of William F. Watson, of the firm of H. Alatson and Company. Deceased was widely known in farming and stock circles in Canterbury. Mr R. J. Porter, A.1.A., N.Z., ha< been appointed secretary to Altessrf Thomas Ballinger and Co., Ltd. Air Porter, who is a . member cf thj Nev* Zealand Society of Accountants, intf been for a number of years past ac* oountant to the firm. A Prtss Association message from Christchurch states that Alajor R. Barnes, officer in charge of the Salvation Army Prison Gate Home at Addington, has re< tired after thirty-five years' service. H« was formerly in charge at Pakatoa and Roto Roa. Major D. AlcAulay succeeds him at the Prison Gate Home. The Alayor of Eastbourne, Mr F. H. Alather, -is at present seriously indisposed, and Councillor Dawson lasli night stated that the Council was deeply concerned about-him. They hopedho would take a good holiday and return completely restored to health. Leave of absence was unanimously granted. Air J. D. Anderson, wbo has held the position of assistant-inspector of the New' Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., has taken up his duties as manager of the Wanganui local branch. Mr E. B. Heywood leaves early next week to take charge of the Christchurch branch of the same company. Captain G. B. Caulfield, late of the Royal Engineers, who arrived in Auckland by the Ulimaroa, is a relatiOh of Lord Ranfurly. He is making a World tour, having visited during the -past year France, Spain, Austria, Italy, Tangier, and Egypt. He intends to spend a year in the Dominion, aad it is possible he may make New Zealand his permanent home. . The funeral took place at Karorf Cemetery on Wednesday of • the- lata Mr H. S. McDowell, a returned soldier (No. 24441). Those present included the Mayor of Wellington- (Mr R. A. Wright), Captain Rockstrow (Defence Department), Mrs Neil son (Women’s National Reserve), Air J. li. Palmer (Town Clerk), and representatives of the Returned Soldiers’ Association and Pensions Department. The Rev. W. Shirer officiated. The “Last Post” was sounded by liugler Chegwidden. Alajor F. W. Burton, of the Salvation Army, who has been stationed in Wellington sine© January, 191/, IS under orders to proceed to Dußfedin. where he is to take up the position ol Divisional Commander for Otago and Southland. During his sojourn— in Wellington the Alajor has occupied—various positions, three years being devoted to work amongst the troops, — Ha has also interested himself in many matters of public interest, and is consequently «. well-known figure in the community. A public farewell, is to be accorded at the Vivian street Citadel on Alonday evening next, when representatives of various local bodies will participate. The death occurred in Wellington of Mr George Noble, of Newtown, and a ■swell-known local bowler. Although the late Air Noble had been in indifferent health for some time, his death was quite unexpected. Born in Rangiora 53 years ago. the deceased gentleman resided in Wellington for over 30 years, and was in business as a tailor. In his younger days he was a prominent .athlete in Canterbury, and earned a great deal of success,. as a runner He was a member of the Newtown Bowling Club for - -many vearß, and in 1918-19 was president of that club. Alore recently he belonged to the Wellington Bowling Club, and was an esteemed member. The lata Mr Noble was a ton-in-law of Air George Prince, the veteran Newtown bowler, and he is survived by a widow and two sons; Mr'G. C. Noble, of Taitaape. and Mr A. Noble, of Wellington. He was a member of the Alnsomc craft as well as a Druid, and at the interment at Karori cemetery, where the Rev. J. F. Martin, af the Meth.dist Central Alission, conducted the funeral service, the Masonic rites were also carried out. Representatives of the Wellington, Newtown, and other bowling clubs were present at the fun oral.