PERSONAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18695, 27 October 1922, Page 6

PERSONAL

Mr Stanley Smith relumed from Wellington by the express yesterday. Messrs C. Cl. A. Cooper (chairman), J, D. Harper, and Dr A. W. Izard (members of the Pensions Board) arrived in the city by yesterday’s express. Mr Alex. Btvrt arrived by the express yesterday from Auckland. \ The Hon. Mark Cohen, M.L.C., returned from Wellington by yesterday’s express. The Hon. R. t-oott, M.L.C., returned from Wellington by the express yesterday. Mr Peter r Barr 'left for Wellington by yesterday’s express. Mr G. A. Lamb, secretary of the South Island Dairy' Association, left by yesterday’s express for Wellington to consider arrangements for a shipping contract for dairy produce. Dr 801 l left for Wellington yesterday on business connected with the Board of Studies. Mr A. Goddcs was a passenger for Wellington by yesterday’s express. Dr G. H. Uttloy, headmaster of Scots College, Wellington, has been appointed headmaster of the Wairarapa High School. A ■ London Press Association cable message announces that the Marquess of Buto has betm created a Knight of the Thistle. A Press Association cable message from Stockholm states that Professor Neils Bohr (Denmark) has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. A London Press Association message announces that. Sir Francis Bell has sailed far America on route for Now Zealand.

A Press Association telegram from Wellington says that letters of administration have been granted to Mr John Hamer (American), of Dunedin, theatrical manager, and Mr Wilhelm Gutsehlag (Gorman), of Waikaka, farmer.

Miss Eileen M‘C'arlhy ; who is a. popular figure on the local dancing stage, has been very successful in her appearances at the recent Gore Competition.?. She won' the Highland Fling, the Irish Jig, the Sword Dance, and the Highland Reel, and took third place in the Sailor’s Hornpipe competition.

Prior to his departure from Christchurch, Mr William Russell, director of the Nellie Bramwoll Company, was presented with a gold wrist watch, as a token of appreciation in connection with the matinee given by the company in aid of tho Bridge of Remembrance,

Tho Otago Labour Representation Committee at its meeting last evening passed a resolution of sympathy with tho relatives of tho late Mr George Cadbury, notice of whoso death is reported. Mr Cadbury assisted tho Labour Party in the Old Country in many worthy causes, and his loss will be greatly felt by the many workers in the town of Bournvillo. A social evening was held in Kroon's Hull recently, when tho employees of Messrs Casey Bros., contractors, and their wives assembled at tho invitation of their employers. The evening was spent in singing, dancing, and progressive euchre, the prize for cards being won by Mrs Page. Mr W. Casey, in a short speech, paid several compliments to employees, and Mr J. M. Loan responded on behalf of his comrades. The meeting closed with the National Anthem. Tho oldest veteran who attended tho naval veterans’ banquet at Auckland on Saturday, Captain H. Goodwyn Archer, now aged 74 years, saw service in tho Ashanti and Congo campaigns, and was on tho warship Achilles on tho China station during tho years 1868-71. Ho personally assisted in the training of King George when tho latter was stationed at Dartmouth. Captain Archer was then a lieutenant instructor. On tho China station with him was Mr W. Pacey, his companion at tho banquet table. The latter has tho distinction of having helped to mount the first gun on North Hoad in tho, early days of Auckland’s history. The death occurred at Mount Cargill recently of Mr Michael O’Connell, an early settler of Otago. Ho was born in Ireland in 1828, and at the age of 12 years ho loft for tho United States. Ho worked there for some years, and in 1858 ho went to Australia, attracted by tho talcs of tho rich goldfields. Afterwards deceased 1 came to New Zealand, where he continued golddigging, taking part in the Hokitika and Duiistan rushes. In 1871 ho was married at St, Joseph's Church, Dunedin, by the late Father Morgan, and subsequently settled at Mount Cargill, where ho took pari in farming pursuits. Deceased is survived by five sons and four daughters, lus wife having predeceased him by 25 years. Through the death of Mr Thomas Aitken, Mosgiol loses a very early member of the community, and one who lias long been associated with the activities of the town and district. His life in Mosgicl dates back to tho early sixties. Ho was born at Tbrphiehen, Linlithgoshiro (Scotland), in 1835, and sailed for Now Zealand in tho ship Slralhallan, arriving in 1858. Ho spent some tune on the Tuapeka. diggings in 1861, and afterwards settled on Use Tnieri, following the occupation of a carpenter, lie took a live interest in public affairs, being associated with the Borough' Council from its inception. Tho first meeting of the council was held on April 11, 1885. A by-election followed next, month, and at this Mr Aitken was elected. Ho was elected Mayor on December 20, 1899, and held office for some years. Ho continued as a councillor from the expiry of his term ns Mayor till 1919. He was a member of the Good Intent Lodge (Druids) and Lodge PI. John One of Ins sons (Thomas) died on the river Congo m 1896. Six- sons and three daughters and his widow survive him.