PERSONAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16538, 11 November 1915, Page 8

PERSONAL

Constable Allmond, who has been stationed at Cavcrsham for some years, has received notification of his promotion to the charge of the Balclutha district. Mr J. C. M. Evison, formerly assistant master at the Mataura Public School, has been appointed by the Government head teacher at the Tufukia School, Island of Niue.

Mr H. B. Reid, who has been assistant clerk at the Oamaru Magistrate's Court for the past two' years "(says the North Otago Times), has received word of his promotion to be clerk of the court at Temuka. Mr M. W. P. Lascelks, who has had the oversight of the Petone Baptist Church for the last year, has accepted a call to the pastorate of the church of that denomination lately formed in Timaru. He will undertake his new duties in January. Mr N. T. .'Brown, who is leaving Mosgiel for Oamaru, after serving years on the staff of the Mosgiel branch of the National Bank, was met bv two groups of friends and well-wishers last evening, and presented with, in the one instance, a case of pipes and tobacco pouch, and in die other with a complete shaving outfit. Mr Brown has been a member of the bowling and tennis clubs, and was secretary for the Mosgiel National Reserve when it was first formed. On the occasion of their marriage, Mr C. Faterson and Miss E. Coats were met by members^of the Kinir Street Congregational Church Cnoir, and presented with a handsome epcrgne as a token of esteem. As president of the choir, the pastor (the Rev. G. Heighway), bore testimony to the excellent service rendered to the choir over a number of years, and voiced the wishes of fellowmembers for the happiness and prosperity of the couple to whom they were met to do honour. Mr Paterson suitably acknowledged the gift and the good wishes. The Golden Bay Argus reports the death of Mr P. Byrne, of East Takaka, at the age of 84 years. % He was a native of Killi»enny, Ireland, and arrived in New Zealand in the ship Goloonda on Christmas Eve, 56 years ago. After following lip the gold mining rushes in Otago, Marlborough, and on the AVest Coast, he settled at East Takaka. He is survived by five eons, four da lighters, a brother, two'sisters (90 years and 89 years of age respectively), and numerous grandchildren.

A complimentary social was given by.the members of the Milton Tennis Club on Tuesday evening in farewell to Mr Edward Moore, who > had capably filled the position of hon. Becretary' of the club since its inauguration seven yeans ago. Dr Sutherland (president) voiced tho feelings of all present when he said that Mr Moore was not only a valued member of the Tennis Club, but a valued and useful citizen. He had great pleasure in presenting Mr Moore with a portmanteau and' a Bruce' travelling rug, as a token of esteem from the club. After the singing pf "He's a Jolly Good Fellow," and a few Remarks by others present, several social items were given, "Auld Lang Syne" being rendered at the conclusion. The Southland Times reports the death of Mrs tfames btewart, 58 years of age, a weill-known resident of Invercargill.' She was born at Stoudone, Essex, and arrived in Dunodin in 1876. She was actively associated with many benevolent causes, being for many years manageress of the Sixpenny Clothing Club in Invercargill, and for years also secretary and treasurer of the Victoria Homo. She was an ardent horticulturist, and in her younger days an expert oarswoman. She was a member of Knox Church. She leaves a husband, two sons, and two daughters. A pleasant function was held in the Otokia School on Tuesday evening, the occasion being a social farewell to Mr and Mrs John Miller, on tho, eve of their departure to reside in Southland. A large number of friends and well-wishers attended. During- the evening Mr Thos. Walsh (on behalf of tho settlers), in presenting Mr and M>s Miller with a bcaiftiful marble clock, and Jur Miller with a gold-mounted cigarette-holder, testified to the fit crimp qualities of the recipients. Mr- Miller suitably replied, and "For He's a Jolly Gfood Fellow" was sung. Later card playing and dancing was indulged in, the music being supplied by Messrs C. Ross (bagpipes) and Alex. Black (violin). Mr F. S.', Aldred, who has been head master of the' South School. Oamaru, for the past 11 years, tendered his .resignation to the School Committee on Tuesday evening, after completing 40 years' service under the Otago Board (eiys tho North Otago Times], The committee accepted tho resignation with regret, expressed its high appreciation of Mr Aldrod's work during his connection with tho school, the secretary being instructed to write Mr i\Jdred accordingly. Mr Aldred will retire from the service in January.