PERSONAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18075, 25 October 1920, Page 6

PERSONAL.

Mr S. G. Styche, who is well known in snipping and commercial circles, will leave Dunedin this morning to spend a brief holiday in the North Island A Press Association telegTam from Auckland states that Lieutenant-colonel R. H. Collins, who was Adjutant-General to the New Zealand Forces in 1913-14. arrived by the Tainui on Saturday. He will settle in the dominion. Another brief farewell function took place at the Times office on Friday, when mem bers of the literary staff gathered to bid farewell to Mr L. Barrett, who has been assisting in the sub-editor's room during the past year. On behalf of the staff, Mr A. H. Grinling, acting editor, presented Mr Barrett with a pipe and tobaocg pouch and assured him that the good wishes of his fellow-employees would follow him in his new occupation. Mr Barrett' suitably acknowledged the gift. During the course of the social function which was tendered to the visiting Oddfellows in the Art Gallery Hall on Saturday night, opportunity was taken to present a veteran's jewel to Bro. H. Luscombe, of Unity Lodge, for 25 years' active membership of the order. The presentation was made by Bro. R. Robb, G.M. for New Zealand, who expressed tile hope that Bro. Luscombe would live long to wear the jewel, and to continue the- splendid work W|hich he had done in the past. The recipient suitably responded, stating that he had the work of the order very closely at heart and would endeavour to. £0 on as he had been going. Members of, the editorial and reporting staffs of the Evening Star and represents tives of the proprietors gathered on Friday evening to say good-bye to Mr R. Riley, who has resigned and is leaving this week for. Australia. Mr F. E. Clapporton, manager, said that Mr Riley had from the beginning of his sendee with the Evening Star worked most conscientiously, displaying a tenacity that must stand him in good stead on the other side. All who knew tlie man • and his work felt sure that ho would maike good there. On behalf of Mr Riley's fellow-workers he had imioh pleasure in handing him a pocket book, a fountain pen. and a Loewe pipe as mementoes of what had been a very pleasant companishop. Mr A. E. Cohen, acting editor, read a telegraphed message from the editor (lion. Mark Cohen), in which appreciative reference was made to Mr Riley's services and the quality of his writing . Mr Albert Cohen wen:; on to say that Mr Riloy had gone through various positions until he bad gained the leader writer's chair, and in every capacity had proved himself thoroughly competent. His greatest opportunity was. of course, as the New Zealand press representative at the Peace Confer ence and the knowledge of international affairs thus acquired had been of great benefit to the Star. Mr T. J. Walker, as the senior of the employees present, added li few words as to the steady way in which Mr Riley had qualified himself for the upward steps taken. Mr Riley, in replying, said that during the 13 years ho had been in the employ he had not consciously made one enemy on the staff, whilst ho was sure he had made several fast friends who would stand to him in all weathers. The function ended with cheers for Mr Riley and the singing of "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow."