PERSONAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22212, 15 March 1934, Page 10

PERSONAL

Mr James Black left Dunedin yesterday morning for Wellington. Mr Isaao Stevenson travelled by yesterday's express from Dunedin to Christchurch. Mr A. Stewart left Dunedin yesterday morning for Wellington. Mr C. W. Sundstrum returned last night from a visit to the Marlborough and West Coast Sounds. Mr Paul Saldaigne has left for the North Island to fulfil several musical engagements. ~ ~. , , Lady Ferguson travelled by yesterday s express from Dunedin to Christchurch. Mr A. A. Paape Was a passenger by yesterday's express for the north, en route to Wellington. ~»_»» Mr C. N. Draper, accompanied by Mrs Draper, left Dunedin yesterday morning for the north. They will embark on the new motor ship Port Chalmers for EngaMrW.F.Rolfe left Dunedin yesterday morning on a holiday visit to Queenstown. A Press Association message from Hokitika states that the Westland County Council has appointed Mr W. F. Ashley, of Napier, as engineer from 39 applicants. ' . . ' ... Mr G. Clark, relieving officer at the General Post Office, Wellington, is actingpostmaster at Dunedin during the absence of Mr J. P. P. Clouston. Mr J. P. P. Clouston, chief postmaster at Dunedin, was a passenger by yesterday's express for the north. He is proceeding to Auckland on holiday leave. Mr J. H. .Jerram, general manager of the State Fire Insurance Office, left Dunedin by yesterday's express for the north, on his return to Wellington. Mr N. Campbell, of Port Chalmers, travelled by yesterday's express to Christchurch. . , Professor J. Malcolm was a passenger by yesterday's express for the north en route to Wellington. Mr M. Mitchell, of Invercargill, was a passenger by yesterday's express for the north. He will leave New Zealand shortly on a visit to England. Mr J. R. Brown left Dunedin yesterday morning for Wellington. He will leave there to-day by the Wangenella for Sydney to attend the Royal Show, taking with him the hunter Dandy. Mr Brown is accompanied by Mr W, Hastie and Mr J. M'Laren. • A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that, Mr W. F. Hornig has been elected president of the Wellington Rugby Football Union for the ensuing Mr B. J. Williamß, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Wellington from Australia by the Wanganella yesterday to take up the position of superintendent of the Missions to Seamen Memorial Institute. Mr Williams, (says a .Press Association telegram) is a'.candidate-for Holy Orders and hopes. to obtain them while in the Dominion. Mr W. H. Mackenzie was a passenger by yesterday's expres for the north. He will leave Wellington to-day by , the Wanganella for Sydney to attend the Australian and New Zealand tramways conference. Mr Mackenzie will be absent for about three weeks. , r'"w*~ The three Dunedin priests who.left recently to take up duties in the Bathurst diocese, New South Wales, have been appointed to the following centres:—Fathei Fahey, Dubbo; Father Harrington Orange; and Father Columb to the A. Stark, of the Nelson police staff, has received notice of tab transfer to Dunedin. His be taken by Sergeant C. Peterson, at Blenheim, who has been promoted to senior sergeant in the Nelson district. , Mr W. H. Rose was elected moderator of the Christchurch Presbytery yesterday. This is the first occasion (says a lress Association telegram) on which a. layman has occupied the moderator's chair in Christchurch. . , „ . Mr A. Smith, Deputy Mayor of West Harbour and chairman of the councils Finance Committee has notified his intention of standing for the mayoralty of the borough to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr T. H. mrriu D e. Mr Smith has been a councillor for lbyears. , , ~ Mr T. H. Harridge has tendered his resignation as Mayor of West Harbour, to take effect from yesterday. Mr ■ Harridge stated, that he had arrived at bis decision after very careful consideration. He had held the office for three years, during which period he had had a stienn«iiiß time. In h S official notice to the town clerk of West Harbour, Mr Har ridge states that the time has arrived when Mrs Harridge must also be relieved from her social activities as Mayoress on account of the state of her healtn. He expresses his gratitude to the town clerk (Mr W. Connor) and the councillors for the support they have given him during his term of office. Mr Harridge.has in view an extended trip to Australia and, possibly, to Great Britain. The notea author and playwright, Mr G B. Shaw, will arrive at Auckland trom London by the Rangitane to-day. He is accompanied by Mrs Shaw, and they intend to spend a month's motoring holiday in New Zealand. Some of the leading scenic resorts in .both North and South Islands will be included in Mr Shaw ß tour. His present plans are to return to England by the Rangitane next month. He indicated some time ago that he preferred to spend a quiet holiday, and[no public functions will therefore be held in the Dominion. _ Mr M. J. Leader of the Opposition Party in Parliament, left Dunedin by the 9.20 train yesterday morning for the south. Mr Savages itinerary during his visit to the smith will be as follows:—March 15. Balclutha; March 16, Gore; March 17, Balfour: March 19, Mossburn in the afternoon, Ohai at night; March 20, Riverton; March 21, Invercargill; March 22, Bluff; March 24, Invercargill; March 26, Winton. Mr Savage will pass through Dunedin on his way north on Tuesday March 27, and will address a public meeting at Oamaru the following evening. Mr Savage is accompanied by Mr J. 1 horn, national secretary of the New Zealand Labour Party.

After 47 years spent in the ministry of the Presbyterian Church, the last 17 of them at Eakaia, the Rev. A ; S. Mornson has tendered his to the Ashburton Presbytery. The resignation will take effect at the end of this month, after which Mr Morrison will live in retirement in Riccarton. Mr Morrison was born on July 17, 1867. on a little island in Erakor Harbour, Efate Island, NewHebrides. His father (the Rev. Donald Morrison) was a pioneer missionary ol the Canadian Presbyterian Church in the South Seas, until he lost his health in that very trying climate. Later Mrs Morrison, with her two children, resided for a long time at Onehunga, near Auckland. Mr Morrison was educated at the Auckland College and Grammar School, and the Auckland and Otago Universities, and received his theological trainiiif at the Presbyterian Theological Hall in Duncdin. He obtained four scholarships, including the University Senior Scholarship in Mental Science and the degree of Master of Arts. ,