PERSONAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18052, 28 September 1920, Page 6

PERSONAL

Mr Leslie Harris loft for Chrisleliurch by the second express yesterday. . M'lntosh was n passenger for Wellington by tho second express yesterday. ''■ ' M'Gowan was a jwssenger for \\ ellmgton by the second express yesterday. Brigadier-General A. W. Andrew, C.M.li., of Christchurch, is at present acting as Cliief Commissioner of Jloy Scouts Hi i\'ew Zealand. It is understood (says tho A Lit aura Ensign) that the Kov. l'Yank de Liisle, pastor of tho Gore Congregational Church, has icceived a oall from his old congregation in Kaduia, South Australia. Mr W. Harrison, well known in local musical circles, left yesterday for tho North Island, where he intends to settle. Tho President of France has conferred upon Colonel tho Hon. Sir It. Ileaton Rhodes (Minister of Defence), tho distinguished Order of the Legion of Honour. Messrs W. Herbert, S. Anderson, and J. liees, delegates from tho local Drivers' Union, were passengers by yesterday's second express for Welington, where the Drivers' Federation will meet to-day. Mr L. J. Halpin (representing Invercargill) was also a passenger by the through express. The I lev. H. 0. Fen ton, who has not thoroughly shaken off tho effects of influenza, has obtained extended leave of absonco frcm tho Bishop, and with Mrs Fenton is going to England in December. During his absence the Rev. G. Turner, of Wellington, will take charge of St. Michael's, Anderson's Bay. Tho chairman of the Dunedin Hospital and Charitable Aid Board (Mr W. E. S. Knight), tho secretary (Mr J. Jacobs), and the architect (Mr P. X. Wales), are to leave Dunodin this morning, circumstances permitting, to inspect the additional -work to tho Tapanui Hospital. Tho death occurred at Greymouth of Mr Alan A. Adams, for 30 years rector of the Greymouth District High School. He loaves one son, Captain Alan Adams, who was a noted footballer, and represented Otago and tho West Coast many times. A Press Association telegram from Nelson announces tho death of Mr Appo Ilocton, who recently had celebrated his 100 th birthday. Ho was one of Nelson's earliest settlers, having arrived in 1842. He first lived in the city, but for over 40 years had been farming at Dovedalo. The Rev. Jeffrey Brown, minister of the Congregational Church at Davey street, Hobart, is making a tour of the Pacific Island on the missionary auxiliary schooner John Williams. He represents tho Australasian Committee of the London Missionary Society. A very pleasant ceremony took place ; t the office of Messrs Braithwaite's (Ltd.) lasfc Friday, when Miss Dodd, who has been in charge of the fancy goods department of ttie company s inco its inception, and who is leaving to be married, was presented by Mr Wilson, the chairman, on behalf of the directors of the company, with a 40-pieee tea set, and by Mr Green, tho manager, on behalf of the employees, with a handpainted picture. Miss Dodd, in a few wellchosen words, returned thanks to the directors and her fellow-employees for their luridly thoughts and actions.

At the annual meeting of the Kaikorai Band, wJu'oh was held last night, the opportunity was taken to made a presentation lo D. Wnclan, the band sergeant, in recognition of his services. In presenting L^ r n le ' an "w'th a silver-mounted umbrella, the bandmaster (Mr 11. ,F. Davie) referred to the splendid service which he had rendered during the hist nine years as sergeant and to tho groat measure of popularity and esteem which he enjoyed. Air Davie's remarks were received with very cordial applause, and the recipient briefly replied. M*' Joseph Moxam I'Ansan, who died on .Thursday at Christchurch, landed hi 1863 from tiie ship William Miles. He worked w«tti tho Provincial Government until the abolition of tho provinces, but continued for 36 years and six months as loading hand m tho car shop at Addington, retiring on superannuation in 1903. At the time of tho gold rush ho walked to tho diggings on the West Coast. He helped to build the Solwyn and Rakaia bridges, and also the Lyttelton tunnel. The Rev W. Thomas, who is to join tho Duiiodm Cathedral staff in ih* next two or three months, took liis decree with honours at I/oeds University, where he was president of tho Students' Christian Association (says the New Zealand Churchman). After a course of study at Mirfield, and curacies at txjuthport and Bradford, ho was selected as organising secretary for England of tho Students' Christian Association. With all this excellent exoerience, Mr Thomas will bo a most valuable acquisition to the diocese.

Mr and Mrs M'Kenzio Marshall and family, who are leaving- the Naseby disiiVcrcl si yen a farewell social in the Oddfellows Hall, Naseby, recently. There was a large gathering of people, and early in the evening- the Mayor (Mr Fraser) took tho opportunity of presenting Mr and Mrs Marshall with a handsome silver tea service, and in a short speech referred to the guests' sterling qualities, and expressed the good washes of all. There were numerous speakers, all of whom endorsed Mr Fraser's remarks. Mr Paterson, on behalf of the football club, ako presented Mr Marshall with a gold football pendant, suitably inscribed. In responding- Mr Marshall expressed the pleasure he had always derived from the sports in which he took part.. In concluding, he thanked tho speakers for their kind remarks and good wishes for himself and fam-ily. All poined in the singing of "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows." Tho first link with Royalty which Lord Stamfordham, who is expected to retire shortly from his post as private secretary to the King, had, was due to the death of tho Prince Imperial. Major Bigge had served in the Zulu war, and to him fell the duty of escorting the bereaved Empress to the scene of her son's death. He was so considerate and capable that the Empress eulogised his kindness to Queen Victoria. Within a few months Major Bigge was appointed assistant brivate secretary to the Queen, and ever since—for 40 years—he has been a most important, aid to successive Sovereigns as private secretary. A Press Association message from Blenheim states that an outstanding figure in the Marlborough community and its pastoral industry, in the person of Charles Do Vere Teschemaker-Shute, passed away at his residence at Avondale on Sunday. .The deceased was chairman of the New Zealand Wool Growers' Association, a. member of tho Otago Provincial Council, a member of tho YVairaii Road Board, and for several years a local director of the Farmers' Co-operative Association. Deceased was 85 years of age, and attended the wool conference at Wellington a month On its conclusion he proceeded to Christchurch, returning to Marlborough overland. The extended journey told severely on his health. When he reached home he was laid up, and the illness carried him off. the service in the Presbyterian Church, Mjddlemarch, tho Rev. 11. Bloomfield made sympathetic reference to the passing away of the lato Mr W. S Williams Although not an active member of tho church, the deceased had been a'regular attendant at worship, and was always ready to lend a hand in any need, and was liberal in his help. The minister voiced the feelings of tho community in expressing heartfelt sympathy with the bereaved relatives and friends. Tho late Mr Williams was a native of Glasgow, and camo to this country in his young manhood 46 years ago Following his trade as a baker, he entered into business in Green Island, where he remained for some years. He caano to Middlemarch 26 years ago, and took over tho business m which ho was engaged at his death, leaving :t m a prosperous condition to bo carried on by his sons. The deceased gentleman always took an active interest in tho affairs of tho A. and P., Caledonian, and other societies, and, in fact, anything likely to promote the good and growth of this district found in him a keen supporter and practical helper. Ho is survived by his widow, threo sons, and three daughters. Ono son gave his life in tho great war.