PERSONAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14278, 29 July 1908, Page 6

PERSONAL.

Mr 11. E. Moller, Mayor of Wtst Har--7? Ur V> J 500 " clccUxl honorary captain of ■. the Dunediii City Guards. Our (Jreymouth eorre-siiondent wires stating that Mr James Leik'h, sen., whose name was so prominent in' the teeent trouble at the Blackball mine, has resigned lip position as mining manager ot the Blackball Coal Company. Hp will bo succeeded by Mr Walter at present j niine miuiagcr. Applicants are now being invited for the latter position. At the conclusion, of the ordinary business at the Dock Trust lasi night !, ,«ep"ty chairman, in rcforrintr' to Mr Uws retirement, ?ai<| that as it was the ! occasion that gentleman would bo with j them, he could not allow him to retire without expressing their high appreciation ot Jus very valuable services to the Hook ! . , attendance liatl heon exemplary, am Ins keen business insight and ability liaci been highly appreciated by the mem--7% his tho resideuts of lort Chalmers had fcifc tliat Mr Gow > conserved their intorosts as well as any of the local representatives, and would be sorry to hear of his retirement. Mr Cable expressed his personal regret, and on behalf of the trust tendered heartiest thanks to -»ir Gow for tlie valuable .services he had lendered during his term of membership.— (Applause.) In replying, Mr Gow expressed ins appreciation of the kind remarks made by the chairman, and said ho had Quite enjoyed the meetings which lie had at* tended. That was largely due to the personnel of the members, whom be had found to be kindly, reasonable, and sensible men; and he thought they had taken the most Bonsiblo course in pursuing the present line of action, whit-h wovld, be felt confident,

lead to tllo ultimata success of Iheir proieot, and prove a ,_clecide<l benefit to the Port the district, as a whole. Iho Bannockbnrn correspondent of tho Cromwell Argus says:—"Mr Lynn, a very old and respected resident of Bannockbum. died in the hospital on Wednesday last at the age of 65, after a painful illness. Deceased foUowed the occupation of mining for a number of years, after which lie purchased a waggon and team of horses, and for a considerable time was driving on the roads.