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Otago Daily Times, Issue 26769, 12 May 1948, Page 4

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Mr Frank Callaway, who is at Present studying in London, has passed tne A. examination in both theoretical and practical studies. ... , The Rev. J. S. Martin, assistant curate at St. John’s. Invercargill, has been appointed vicar of Maniototo, and will take up his appointment on July 1At the monthly meeting of the executive of the Otago Council of Sport last night it was decided to nominate Mr C J. L. White for the Position of vicepresident of the New Zealand Council president, Mr A. J. H. Jeavons, Messrs D. L. Wood and N. G. Stewart were nominated by the executive of the Dunedin R.S.A. last night to be its representativcs on the Otago Provincial Patriotic Council. , A graduate at yesterday s capping ceremony was Mr J A. Park, grandson of the late Mr A. W. Williamson, the only B. graduate of the University of Otago. Mr Williamson’s distinction was granted on June 23, 1874, and the diploma now hangs in the registrar’s office at the University. Like his grandfather, Mr Park received his Bachelor of Arts degree. Professor J. N. Findlay, formerly head of the University of Otago Philosophy Department, and more recently professor of philosophy at Natal University College, Pietermaritzburg, has been appointed to the chair of philosophy at king’s College. Newcastle-on-Tyne, a constituent of Durham University. He expects to take up his new duties early ln At U the S meeting of the executive of the Automobile Association Otago last night, the chairman. Mr G W Ferens referred to the deaths of Mr J. A. Roberts, of Dunedin, and Mr D. J. Wesney, of Invercargill. Both had played a prominent part In the affairs of their respective associations. Members stood as a mark of respect to their memory. ■ Messrs J. V. Bond. A. T. Mouldey, R. S. Pryde T A. Scoular (Dunedin). L. V. Blaikie E. C. Kingston-Smlth and J. E. McClea’n (Invercargill) have passed the final examinations conducted under the syllabus of the Australasian Institute of Secretaries. Mr A. J. Nicol gained, a sectional pass The following have been admitted to the New Zealand Society of Accountants with the status of associate public accountant (A.P.A.N.Z.) :-Messrs: P. D. Hasselberg and F. G. Howe (Timaru), G M Broad. G. J. Connolly, W. S. Dawes, F H Dickson. F. K. Knox, A. Manson, Miss "M. M. Butel (Dunedin), and Mr L. A. Hayward (Balclutha). Mr F. W. Cowan, of Dunedin, has been granted transfer of status to associate public accountant (A.R.AJ4.Z. to A.P.A.N.Z.).

Thieves seem to be taking literally the. democratic idea that the Emperor of Japan is onlv human. They invaded the Imperial grounds—previously sacred soil —and stole 15 white chickens raised per-, sonally by the Empress.