PERSONAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19199, 16 June 1924, Page 8

PERSONAL.

Mr J. M. A. Ilott returned to Wellington by the express train on Saturday. Mr W. H, Hugger, Conciliation Commissioner, returned to Christchurch by the through express on Saturday. A Sydney Sun cablegram reports that Mr J. B. Merrett, the New Zealand Egg Producers’ representative, is a passenger by the Corinthia Mr G. M'Millan was a passenger by the express on Saturday. He is proceeding as far as Auckland. Mr S. Bowman and Mr A. Templeton left by the express on Saturday. They purpose attending the Palmerston North show. Captain A. J. Charman, marine superintendent for the Slhaw, Savill, and Albion Company, returned north by the express on Saturday. Mr 'Stanley Grant is at present in Dunedin making arrangements for the forthcoming season of Pharus, “ the Egyptian physician/’ at the Plaza Theatre. Mr L. F. Evans and Mr A. J. Skilbeok left by the express train on Saturday en route to Wellington to attend a special sitting of the Conciliation Council, where a dispute in the metal workers’ trade will bo heard. The Otago Education Board notifies the following appointments:—Mr L. G. T. Townsend, sole teacher, Chatto Creek; Mr W. T. Young, sole teacher, Whare Flat; Miss Agnes R. Baird, assistant, .Musselburgh; Miss H. D. Brand, assistant, Karitane. Dr Shackleton was a passenger by the express on Saturday on route for Wellington, where lie will join the Rotorua. He was given a cordial send-off by medical students of Otago University. Dr Shackleton purposes continuing his studies at Edinburgh. Professor Wilfred E. Powell, M.A., B.D. (Yale), arrived in Dunedin last week, with his wife and family, on a short visit to his parents, Mr and Mrs W. Powell, Glen road. Professor Powell is an old Mornington boy, and left for the United States some 10 years ago. He studied, at various colleges, taking his degrees at Yale University, subsequently holding several appointments as a preacher. He is now Professor of Religious Education at Phillips University, Enid. Professor Powell is connected with the Church of Christ, the university in which he teaches being related to that body. He conducted the morning service at the Church of Christ, Mornington, yesterday, and the evening service at the Tabernacle. Prior to her departure Miss J. M‘lntosh, who has been postmistress at Shag Point for a number of years, was tendered an enthusiastic farewell social and presentation from the residents on Friday evening last. Mr Jas. Wilson and Mr J. M'Kenzie, jun., spoke on behalf of the residents of Shag Point and the district, Mr MTCenzie referred to Miss MTntosh’s assistance socially in the district, and also to her kindness and good work in times of sickness. Mr Hughes, in malting the presentation, eulogised the sendees rendered to the community by Miss MTntosh, and referred especially to the courteous, obliging, and highly creditable maimer in which she had carried out her duties as postmistress. Mr G. MTntosh suitably responded on behalf of his sister. In spite of the inclement weather a large number of residents gathered together and made the evening a notable, success. A very pleasant function took place on Friday afternoon in the North-East Valley Schoolroom, when Miss Stella Bayley, who is leaving to take no the position of infant mistress at the Milton School, was accorded a farewell by her pupils and members of the staff. On behalf of the class one of the girls presented to Miss Bayley an ebonyback brush and pin tray. The staff then entertained Miss Bayley at afternoon tea, and presented her with an opal pendant. Mr Jones, in making the presentation, expressed the regret all felt at her departure, and spoke of her excellent work and the attention to duty which she had always displayed, concluding by wishing her success and happiness in her future work. Several other members of the staff spoke, and, after the hearty singing of “ For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” Miss Bayley suitably ropliod. Several ex-members of the staff were present to do honour to their former colleague. On Saturday morning Miss Bayley, who has been a notable figure in Dunedin musical circles for some years, was the recipient of a presentation by the members of Messrs Chas. Begg and Co.’s Orchestra. Mr T. Ritchie, in making the presentation, referred to the very great assistance which Miss Bayley had been bo the orchestra, and thanked her not only for her very valuable services, but also for the very cheerful manner in which ehe at all times had responded to any call for assistance. In asking Miss Bayley to accept a solid leather violin case, suitably inscribed, Mr Ritchie offered congratulations to her on her promotion .and appointment, and expressed regret that her services as a violinist would be lost bo Dunedin, for a time at least. Signor Squarise referred to the valuable assistance which Miss Bayley had given at all times to the Philharmonic Society, and how much she would Ire missed from their ranks. Mr J. Himburg and Mr James Dixon spoke oulogistioally regarding Miss Bayley’s ability and charming manner. In reply Miss Bayley stated that she had always found a great deal of pleasure in playing with Begg’s orchestra, and was sorry that her departure from Dunedin would prevent her from enjoying the delightful little evenings which had given her so much pleasure. Miss Bayley will leave tins morning by fhe south express for Milton.