PERSONALIA

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12079, 5 March 1925, Page 3

PERSONALIA

MINISTERIAL Tta Hon. J. G. Coates (PostmasterGeneral and Minister lor .Railways, Public Works, and Native Affairs) left r * ellington by the Main Trunk express at mid-day yesterday for Auckland and the noith. The Minister expects to return about March 16th. Sir Heaton Rhodes (Minister for Defence) leaves Wellington to-night for the South Island. To-morrow >ho will accompany the Hon. l A. D. McJjeod (Minister for Lands) on the letter's visit of inspection to the Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln; and on Saturday afternoon Sir Heaton will perform the opening ceremony at the Chomondeley Home tor Children at Governor's Bay.

Mr Bonald Syme, lecturer in Classics at the Auckland University College, co ntinuing a distinguished scholastic "areer, has obtained his M.A. degree with firstclacs honours in Latin, and a certificate of proficiency, M.A. standard in Greek, with, the equivalent of first-class honours in that subject. Mr Syme is a son of Mr David Syme, solicitor, of Elthaio, and a former pupil of the New Plymouth Boys' High .School* student at Victoria University College, and a master at Wellington College. It is Mr Syme's present intention to continue his studies later at Oxford, which is regarded as the home of the classics

. General regret was felt at the news of the death at Napier in March, 1924, of Mr George Miller, a member of the senior team from 1912 to 1914. a Wellington representative, thorough sportsman, ane one of the' finest forwards ? ho ever represented the club, states the annual report of the Wellington Rugby Football Club. Our sympathy goes to hiaT parents and relatives in this untimely bereavement. We are sorry to have to record the death of Mr C. V. Kreeft, one of that distinguished company of life members of the, club.

Sir George Fenwick (Dunedin), *ho has been in Auckland for a few days, is now in s Wellington, where he will attend the Dominion Eotary Convention.

Mr Walter Fuller, for many years New Zealand representative of the firm of Fuller s Theatrical Enterprises, is shortly to leave for London* where he t ill take up his residence in order to manage the London office. Mr Fuller has been stationed at Wellington for about 12 years now, and his many friends here will regret his going. Sir benjamin Fuller, who reecntly returned to Australia from England, had been carrying on at the Ixmdon office, which is now awaiting Mr Walter Fuller's management. He leaves for Home in aboout six weeks time.

?• Ule > managing editor of th* Sun,' Christchurch, was in Wellington yesterday on his way. south.

It is with sincere regret that we have to record the death- of two highly esteem* ed residents who Here, for several years, vice-presidents of our olub, states the r ®P° rt ° f the Hutt Rugby Football Club. We rfjfer to the late Dr James M. Mason- and the late Mr Fred Cooper. Both these gentlemen -were club Hr Mason was one of the first to forward,S cheque towards our gymnasium fund, and Mr Cooper was present with us at our last smoke concert when he replied on behalf of the Qro&t as is the Mss to the club through the death of these ventlemen, the Joss to the borough is still a- greater one, as they were keenly and practically interested in the borough and its advancement. Riddiford Park was the scene of Mr Cooper’s last activities in the town, as it.,was there he devoted his skill, and labour towards ** A had fcneTously donated a large sum of money to-wards-the Plunket rooms. Your committeLtet? y°" to join in sending forward Itfd 1 ?«mili« of 7’5? &th 7 with the widows and families. of these large hearted men whose loss, will long be felt.

Mr and Mrs Cory Wright, of Auck land, are on a visit to Wellington. * i? M , r i. n‘ s', of the Y.M.C A Football Clpb, who' has recently moved to Christchurch, was last nighf elected a life Vice-president of the club in rethiTclub ° f hIS flfteen y can service to

was re-elected president °L“f. YrM.C.A. Football Club last night, ? a’i/dr Harry Holmes, who is on a visit to New Zealand, was elected a vMe-presi-raflt' in 1 * V s to have a football mV, in . hw honour in May, when W will he in Wellington. , 7 n h

f'lFJii d »ath occorred at Pukekohe of Mr y^f rle ® A - Harrison, formerly of Pahiat a, at the age of 62. Mr Harrison who was a retired hotelkeeper, was travelling dav tn w On L Auckla , l > d V train'on Saturnay, but was unable to continue his 3ourney > a n d went into a private hospital 3L Pu H k v ohe ir Wh^re he dled the following .Mr Harrison was a well-known figure in the Pahiatua district.

The death occurred at the Auckland hospital annexe of Mr Thomas (Jock) Biggar, a member of the Main Body of Ho . Zealand r Expeditionary Force. He left with the Medical Corps, and saw service in Gallipoli and France, being awarded the Military Medal in 1916. He was later invalided home, and had been a patient in the Domain shelters for about 54 years, Mr Biggar, whose relatives are in Scotland, waß also a Boer ifcr veteran.

Regret was expressed at the annual meeting of the Y.M.C.A. Soccer Club last night that Mr 0. Shapcott, owing to in)ury had had to retire from active player; but he has since then been elected to a seat on the N.Z;F.A„ upon which he was congratulated. Regret was also expressed at the loss to the club by the removal of Mr E. H. Bosher to ChristC j J c Vr IV ©ll wishes were also tender£,l . r A ,‘ Atkinson, an old member of the club, who had been appointed secretary to the N.Z.F.A. Mr Edgar Philips was congratulated upon attaining his 21st birthday with the 1 club

Another old identity of Blenheim, in the person of Mr Michael O'Neill, passed away after a lengthy illness. Deceased, when in London at an early age, prepared for a seafaring career and made several voyages to New Zealand. Being attracted by the lure of the na *I I ® nd > Mr O’Neill threw in his lot with the immigrants, and finally found nis way to. Blenheim. Deceased was an enthusiastic member of the fire brigade in former days, and at the time of his death was one of the oldest members of the local Hibernian Society, which he joined oyer 40 years ago,* He also took a keen interest in athletics, and helped t) found the Hibernian Band, which, t’* its heyday, was one of Blenheim's chief musical institutions. Mr O'Neill leaves a widow and grown-up family of. five sons and seven daughters. Two members of the'Press Gallery—Mr Arthur Withy (chief reporter, "New Zealand Times") and Mr C. F. Feed (Auckland "Star")—have'been appointed to the Hansard reporting staff of the New Zealand Parliament. *Mr Withy, who has had considerable experience as a journalist, both in New Zealand and the Old Country, was for a number of years a member of the literary staff of the Ports- " Evening News" (daily) and Hynpsbire Telegraph" (weekly). While at Home lie was a frequent contributor to the "Westminster Review," and for some years wrote the monthly "Editorial Notes and Comments" for that magazine. He joined the staff of the "New Zealand Times" in 1915, and has represented the Times" in the Press Gallery for fjjpm ten to twelve Parliamentary sessions. Mr Reed, who came out to New Zealand (from the Old Country some three years ago, has for two years past represented the Auckland "Star" in the gallery.

Mr E. R. Lough, of Wellington, is visiting Christchurch.

The Hon. C. E. Statham (Speaker of the House of Representatives) has returned to Dunedin.

Professor H. Stewart, who has been ' visiting the north, passed through Well- 1 ingtom on his return to Christchurch.

Mr J. Hislop, Under-Secretary for Internal Affairs, who has been on n visit to Auckland, has returned to Wellington.

Mr Stan Nicolson, of fhe Carterton branch of the Bank of New Zealand, has been advised of his transfer to the Wellington office.

Messrs J. McDougall,' E. J. Ussher, W. A. lorns and J. \V. Kershaw (Martinborough) have left on a holiday to Cupe Brett for deep sea fishing.

Mr Sydney C. Hancock (Lauchlan and Co.) was appointed a member of th« Wellington Chamber of Commerce at yesterday's meeting.

Mr R. Fordham Clark, who has been at St. John's College, Auckland, during the past year, has been appointed assistant to the Rev. T. Fielden Taylor.

Mr W. Goss, of Christchurch, has recovered from the injuries he received in a motor accident on the Kaikoura road last week, and is able to attend his office.

Mr W. Wallace, chairman of the Auckland Hospital Board, and Mr L. H. Potter, a member who attended the first meeting of the executive of the Hospital Boards' Association in Wellington last week, have returned to Auckland.

The health qf Mr John Edie, M.P., is cansing his family and friends some anxiety. About three weeks ago he consulted a Dunedin specialist, and found that his condition was more serious than, he thought.

Mr A. Shrimpton, chief P. and T. engineer, leaves for Auckland at the end of the week to supervise the automatic turn-over on the 14th. This will be the largest automatic turn-over in the southern hemisphere.

Among the visitors at Hataitai green to watch the play in the champion of champions rink yesterday was Mr B. Boofpi, of Manly (Australia) Bowling Club, and uncle of Ernest Booth, the celebrated 1905 All Black player. Mr Booth returns to Sydney by the Ulimaroa to-day.

At last night's meeting of the Canter-* bury Chamber of Commerce the president, Mr W. Machin, welcomed Mr Stronach Paterson, ex-president, to the meeting prior to nis departure for England. Replying briefly. Mr Paterson congratulated the Chamber on its new premises.

Mr A. V. G. Wilson, of the National Provident and Friendly Societies Department, was the recipient of a presentation, from the staff on his transfer to the Audit Department. Mr G. S. Nicoll, chief clerk, expressed the regrdt and good wishes of the staff, and presented a timepiece. Mr Wilson suitably responded.