PERSONAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19529, 11 July 1925, Page 9

PERSONAL.

Soilior-sergeant A. G. Quartcrmain has arrived in Dunedin to assume hia now duties, . . Mr Justice Adams is recovering from nm recent operation, though ho is still in a private hospital at Christchurch. Miss Helen Alexander has been nominated as a candidate for a scat on the High Schools’ Board of Governors as a representative of the parents of pupils. A Hamilton Press Association message states that Mr A. W. Green, manager of Ruakura State Farm, has received notice of transfer to Hawke’s Bay. Mr Green has been at Ruakura for 18 years. The flag was flown at half-mast over the premises of Messrs Ross and Glondining yesterday on account of the death of Air R. B. Christie, who for a long time had charge of one of the firm’s departments* r J'he following are the successful Dunedin candidates in the State midwifery examinations held on June 3 and 4:—Emily Walsh (St. Helens Hospital), Mabel M. Hay (Batchelor Maternity Hospital), Amy L. Pleaco (Batchelor Maternity Hospital , Agnes B. Doreen (St. Helens Hospital) Nellie Reid (St. Helens Hospital) and Dorothy M. Birloy (Batchelor Hospital) Sir William Sim will leave Wellington for Christchurch on July 20, returning to Dunedin on or about July 29. ,He will preside over the quarterly criminal sessions of the Supremo Court, which commence on August 4. A sitting of the Supreme Court in bankruptcy will bo hold on. August 3. A largo number of master plumbers, contractors, and drainers met on Thursday afternoon to express the deep appreciation and esteem held by all sections towards Mr Boyd, who is retiring from the position of deputy drainage engineer. Mr a b. Douglas, president of the Master 1 lumbers Instiute, who was chairman, made reference to Mr Boyd’s ability as an engineer, and on behalf of those present and many others he asked Mr Boyd to accept a well-filled wallet. A number of other ' speakers, including the city and drainage engineer (Mr Alexander), paid a tribute to Mr Boyd’s work, and the pest made a suitable acknowledgment of thought and the complimentary remarks. The residents of Waitahuna West met at the local school last week to say good bye’’ to Miss Rosin date, who has been teacher in the school for the post nm years. Mrs J. Cameron, on behalf of the residents, presented Miss Rosmdale with an ivorvod mirror, brush, and comb, and expressed the hope that Miss Rosmdale would enjoy good health and long life to remember her stay in Waitahuna West Master Evven Cameron, on behalf of the school children, present oil her with a purse. JVtns xvosindalo said she appreciated very much the many kindnesses of the residents d mg her stay with them. lor the gifts presented to her she could not thank thorn enough, and she would always regard them among her most precious possessions. Mr W. J. Bennett, who has been appointed head master of the Mahfa bchool in Samoa, was entertained at a social at Higholiif on Thursday evening.. An excellent programme was provided, including Horns by the Robertson Orchestra, Mrs A. Matheson, Mrs 0. Ramson, Misses L. Aitkon R. Riddell. D. 'Slamson. and M. Robertson, Messrs F. Hall, S. Robertson, D Robertson, the Rev W. M Arthur and Master A. Shirley. In presenting Mr Bennett with a Gladstone bag, the chairman of the committee (Mr D. Robertson) expressed the regret of the committee and residents at .Mr Bennetts cieparturo and their appreciation of his conscientious and energetic services on behalf of tho school and district. The chairman’s remarks wore endorsed by Mr A. Bell, who was chairman during 1925, and Mr A. Hall, who was chairman in 1924. Subsequently, on behalf of tho members of tho HighclifT Library, the Rev W. M‘Arthur presented Mrs Bennett with a handsome silver jug and sugar bO'v > eulogising her work as librarian and her kindly interest in tho children, especially those on the injured list Mr Bennett was also the recipient of a fountain pen from tho scholars, and a gold albert from church members and Pukohiki friends. Mr and Mrs Bennett and family will leave for tho north by tho express on Tuesday. Tho death of the Rev. John Lothian, a retired minister of tho Presbyterian Church, occurred at his residence, Green lane, Auckland. Mr Lothian, who was 83, was a native of Edinburgh. Ho came to New Zealand with Mrs Lothian many years ago, and for 25 yours was in charge of tho goldfields parishes of Alexandra and Clyde, Central Otago. In 1897 ho occupied the position of Moderator of the Dunedin Assembly, or Synod, as it was known at tho time. Mr Lothian went to Auckland about 20 years ago, and since then had lived in retirement, Mrs Lothian died about three years ago, and Mr Lothian had since resided with a married daughter, Mrs D. Smart, at Green lane. Ho is survived by two daughters—Mrs Smart, and Mrs P. Cleave, of Ellorslie. After over GO cnorirotio n-nd ©vonttui years spent in Invercargill, during which he witnessed the growth of the town from its earliest infancy, Mr Martin Hughes, a pioneer Sonthlancler, passed away at the residence of his daughter, Mrs I. Cahib, Earn’ street, on Monday last (reports the Sbuthland Times). For years he carried on a blacksmith’s business in 1 weed street. At this time wagoners were passing through Invercargill on their way to the Lakes district from Dunedin, and ns they made the locality a camping ground, the site for hu business was a good one, Bator ho bouglit out, Cobb and Co., whose large livery stables wore situated where the Arcade now stands, and conducted _ 2lhis business in conjunction with tho smithy Coaches were in demand at the lime, as the gold rush was “on.” and Mr Hughes saw a great deal of tho province while moving about in the course of his work. When the Arcade was built, ho removed his stables and smithy to the site in Don street now occupied by William Todd and Co., afterwards moving to a smithy at tho Wallacetown Junction, where he remained until four years ago, when ho retired to live in Invercargill. For many years Mr Hughes lived in East Invercargill,' and was councillor for that borough. _______