PERSONAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19240, 2 August 1924, Page 17

PERSONAL.

Dr Angell, o! Gisborne, is at present on a visit to Dunedin. Miss S. R. \Vebber lias been appointed sole teacher at Kakainoa. A Frees Association telegram reports that Sir James Gunsoa says there ia absolutely no authority so far as he is concerned for the report m Wellington that ho will contest the A unkind East seat at the next election. Mr D, R. Wark, who has retired from the management of tho Grand Hotel, was yesterday met by his late employees and presented with a silver-mounted liquor set, suitably inscribed. Mr A. Wilkinson, in making the presentation, referred to the high esteem in which Mr Wark was held by the staff, and wished him every success and happiness in the future. The recipient suitably replied A Frcss association telegram from Westport states that at tho by-election yesterday to fill two vacancies caused by the resignations of Messrs G. F. Bryan and G. Hopkins in the Westport Borough Council, Messrs J. W. Fair and E. H. Fox were elected. On the evo of her leaving Dunedin Athen®um, Miss Cathie Hamilton was the recipient of several presents. The first too.; liio form ot a cnequo from the committee. Tho librarian presented her with a silver-mounted breakfast cruet, and the’ present from the staff consisted of a silver tea service. All expressed regret at hex 1 leaving, and wished her every happiness in the future. Miss Hamilton suitably acknowledged the gifts. A Te Awamutu Press Association telegram states that Mr A. E. M'Donald, farm manager of the Tokanui .cental Hospital, died suddenly early yesterday morning. Ho was about as usual instructing the men for their day’s work, when, without warning, he collapsed and expired before aid could be summoned. He had been frtrm manager since 1919, and was recognised us a very capable officer and was highly esteemed. Deceased, who was 40 years of age, leaves a widow and a family of five. Mr G. S. Kirby,. who ia commencing the practice of his profession on his own account, waa on Thursday tendered a social evening at the University Club by several of his friends. Mr W. R. Brown, in making a small presentation to Mr Kirby in honour of the occasion, said that he felt that the guest of the evening was bound to prosper in his new sphere. The death occurred at Port Chalmers yesterday of an old and respected identity in the person of Mr Robert Hill Adair. Deceased was a corporal piper in the First Scots’ Guards, and was through the Egyptian Campaign of 1881. He arrived at Port Chalmers in 1884, and assisted in organising the first pip© band in Dunedin, being pipe-major of tho Dunedin Highland Rifles. Ha was a member of the Burns Club practically from its inception. H© leaves a widow and a grown-up son. Mr M. Curran, who has been stationmaster at Clinton during the last four years, was accorded a farewell by the railway employees on Thursday of last week at a smoke concert. The gathering was a large and representative one, many officials from the surrounding stations being present. Mr Clifford (chairman), in proposing the toast of “Our Guest,” said that no station had had a happier and more contented staff during the last four years than Clinton. Mr Curran had proved himself an efficient officer, a loyal master, and in all his dealings had displayed a keen sense of justice. He heartily congratulated Mr Curran on his well-earned promotion. This toast was supported by members of all branches of the service, and also by Messrs Ward, Romans, and Dark; representing other Government departments. Mr Milne, on behalf of the railway staff, presented Mr Curran with a leather suitcase, and a set of stainless knives for Mrs Curran. Mr Curran, on rising to reply, was greeted with cheers and the singing of ‘‘For He's a Jolly Good Fellow.” Ho thanked those present for their gifts and the kind remarks which accompanied them. Mr Curran left early this week to take up his new duties as stationmaster at Mosgiel.