PERSONAL NOTES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13586, 7 May 1906, Page 7

PERSONAL NOTES.

Mr Leonard Thomas Burnard, LL.B., wu on Sstaiday admitted by his Honor.Mt Justioe P er T a barrister of %> Supreme Court, Mr John 11. Allan, on leaving Kensington t v 1 the Potion of head teacher of ilelso School, was presented with an inkstand by the children of Standards Y acd VI and was afterwards entertained by the teachers of tho acnool at Afternoon toa. The tion was niftde by Mr Moore, head master, who spoke in high terms of Mr Allan's work. Four candidates-Messrs TV. Snow, J. Sim, i M.H.R., and R. jPeattie—have already decided to contest the tluee Eeata allotted to the South Ward under the subdivision'of the Of ago Education District, and the Rev. P. B. Frasor and Mr W. D. Maaon are also mentioned as probable candidates. Messrs D. Borrie, J Mitchell, A. MfKeirow, a,nd W. JRcolsm will be candidates .for the three seats in the North Ward; but so far nothing has been decided upon regarding the candidates for the Central Ward. Mr \V. A. Sim, of Messrs Mondy, Sim, and ■ Stephens, was entertained by the members o£ the Otago Club on Friday night prior to his doparlure for a holiday tour of the Old Country. ■ About 50 gentlemen were present. In the absence of Six Henry J. Miller (president), the Hon. T. Fergus presided. The staff of Messrs Hackerras and Hazlett (Ltd.) assembled on Saturday to bid farewell to Mir J. B. Thomson, head shipping clerk, who is leaving the firm to take up the management of Messrs Thomson and Co.'s Invercaxgill lirancli. Mr J. W. MiUB, managing director, in a pleasant speech, referred to the harmony that had always existed amongst the staff, to which, in a great degree, Mr Thomson contributed. He had "known Mr Thomson sinoe ho joined the firm as office boy 14 years ago, and regretted his departure. Mr Thomson had a capital business experience and a strong character, and ho felt quite satisfied as to fata success in his new position. On behalf of tha staff lie asked Mr Thomson's acceptance of » handsome travelling bag with fittings, travelling rug; gold links, and golJmounted umbrella. Mr Joaapli Heatloy also added a few appropriate and pointed remarks. Mr Thomson roplied in happy terms, and thanked tha directors and staff for their kindness, and said that lie nover would wish to work for a bettor firm, and the length of service of some of his fellow employees would provo his remarks. toast of Mr Thomson's health', with musical honours, concluded a pleasant function.