PERSONALIA

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12199, 25 July 1925, Page 4

PERSONALIA

The Hon. Sir James Carroll, who h under medical advioe, has advised the Leader of the Legislative Council by telegram that his doctor says he may report for duty. in the Council about the end of the present month.

Mr Alexander Edward Cooper, of the State Advances Department, was admitted yesterday by His Honour the Chief Justice, as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, on the motion of Mr J. B. Christie.

Mr Arthur Cometti, who baa resigned from the position of borough foreman, Petone, was, on behalf of the staff, presented with a smoker’s companion. The presentation was made by Mr Woodley. The Hon. R. F. Bollard (Mnister for Internal Affairs), with Mrs Bollard, left for Te Awamutu by the Limited express last night to attend the funeral of a relative, Mrs John Pollard, news of whose death was received yesterday afternoon. - The late Mrs Pollard, who was an aunt of Mr Bollard’s, has been a resident of Te Awamutu for the last 45 years. She is survived by five, sons and two daughters.

Mr H. Inpiss, who was in business cm his own accunt before joining the tramway service, where he was engaged as a motorman for about 20 years, died on Thursday night; after a brief illness. Mr Inniss was held in much esteem, and his death will be regretted by his many friends. The funeral will take place on Sunday morning. Mr H. Inniss, of the City Parcel Delivery Company, lather of the late Mr H. Inniss, is'a well-known old resident of Wellington.

Hr John R. Mott, chairman of the International Missionary Council, world leader of the Young Men’a Christian Association, and chairman of the World’s Student Christian Federation, will visit New Zealand early next year. He is planning to leave America early in December, and will first make bnef visits: to Japan, China, the Philippines, and the Dutch Indies. He will visit Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, and will probably arrive in ■Wellington about the middle of April, also visiting Christchurch, Dunedin, and Auckland.

The remains of the late Mr G. H. R. 3. Poulton were' interred in the Karori cemetery this morning, the Rev. Archdeacon A. M. Johnson, of St. Paul’s Pro-Cathalral, officiating at the graveside. Many beautiful wreaths were placed on the deceased’s grave—amongst them tributes from the lithographic staff of the Government PrintOffice, the Hon. R. F. Bollard I (Minister for Internal ’ Affairs), and the staff of - the accountant’s branch, G.P.0., Wellington. Amongst those present at the funeral .'""which was a private one, was Mr W. A. G. Sinner, Government Printer.

A Press Association message from Cnristohurch states that yesterday afternoon the literary staff of the “Press” showed their regard fin- Mr A. M. 'Burns, assistant editor and sub-editor, who has been appointed manager of the Christchurch Press Company, Ltd., by presenting him with a gold watch. Later the retiring manager, Mr A. M. Hester, was met by all the staff of the oompany and presented with a purse containing a very substantial stun in notes with which to purchase something tangible as a reminder of his thirty-seven years’ service with the “Press,” and the exteem in which he was held by his fellow employees. The death occurred, at his son’s residence, Port street, or Mr Alfred Robert Meech, a very old and well-known resident of Wellington. Mr Meech, who was in his eightieth year at the time of his death, was bom in this city. His father, Mr H. Meech. was one of the very earliest settlers in Wellington. He came out to New Zealand as a shipwright to the New Zealand Land Company. The late Mr Meech was for many years a partner in the auctioneering firm of Sidey, Meech and 00., Manners street. The family lived in Majoribanks street for over forty years. The late Mr Meech took no part in public life, bnt was a member of the Order of Oddfellows. His wife died about three years ago. Mr Meech leaves four sons—Alfred Henry, Stanley, Robert, and .John —all residents of Wellington. Deceased was the possessor of an accurate knowledge erf the Maori language and customs, and was an authority concerning' the early life of Wellington. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon.