PERSONAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20222, 7 October 1927, Page 10

PERSONAL.

Mr W. M'Lcllan was a passenger for Christchurch yesterday by the express. Mr H. K. Wilkinson and his son, the Key. F. Wilkinson, went north by the through express yesterday on their way to Hanmer. Dr J. Hardie Neil, after a visit to Dunedin, loft yesterday on his way to Auckland. Mr W. Aitken was a passenger on the express yesterday for Christchurch. A Wellington Press Association telegram says that Sir William Hall-Jones has been re-appointed to the Legislative Council. Mr Sidney Gilchrist, an ex-resident of Dunedin, who is well known in musical circles here, is at present on a visit to the city. A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that Mr John Cheonneth Cameron has been appointed Commissioner of the High Court at Cook Islands. Mr H. Gordon, advance agent for Carter the Great, is at present ii Dunedin making arrangements for the magician’s appearance in Dunedin. Messrs W. G. de Gruchy and W. E. G. Gregory arrived in Dunedin by the express yesterday. Mr de Gruchy was formerly general manager in New Zealand for the Commonwealth and Dominion Line and Cunard Line, but has received an appointment in Sydney. His place has been taken by Mr Gregory. They are staying at the Grand Hotel, where they will remain for several days. The staff of the -South Dunedin Police Station made a presentation last evening to ex-Constable D. R. Storey, who had been stationed there for a number of years and recently retired from the service. The presentation, which took the form of a set of military brushes and a pocket wallet, was made by Sergeant Lennon, who made eulogistic references to Mr Storey’s work during his term of service. Constables Hall, Gibson, and _Watkins also spoke, and Mr Storey suitably replied. Miss Ethel Throp, who was the accompanist to Beggs’ choir at the recent choir competition (Dunedin Competitions Society), was, on Wednesday evening, presented with a pearl necklace, in recognition of the important part she had p.aycd in securing a win for the choir. Those who heard the contest between the choirs give Miss Throp a good deal of credit for the choir’s success. The presentation was made by Mr J. H. Himburg, and the necklace was handed to Miss Throp amidst applause. At the same time t Mr James Dixon, conductor of the choir, was presented with a wallet, in recognition of the good work he had done in his department in tlie competition. He also received a silver matchbox. Mr Dixon very warmly acknowledged the gifts.