PERSONAL ITEMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2558, 25 March 1903, Page 28

PERSONAL ITEMS.

A Greymouth correspondent "telegraptfe: "The Rev. J. C. Jamieeon, of Otago, travelling secretary for the Presbyterian Young Men's Union, has just concluded a very successful mission Lere. Keen interest in this movement was shown by the local young men, 47 of" whom formed a branch of the union. Mr Jamieson goes to Neleon on a similar mission." It is stated (says the Timara Host) that Captain. Seddon (son of the Premier) is believed to contemplate becoming a farmer, and it is supposed that his recent trip into the Waikato* district was connected with this aim/ . Mr George A. Esther has been appointed clerk and accountant in the office of the Duoedin Drainage and Sewerage Board. The salary is £250 per annum. 3lr B M'Nab, M.H.K. for Hataura, returned south on the 17th, after a visit to Wellington, where he interviewed members of the 2£inistry on. a number of matters of interest to Tiis district. : Mr W. J. Morton, stationmaster at Waihola, ■vros entertained at a social on Friday nigbt, prior to his leaving for Ida Valley, by a large gathering of friends. Mr. Morton, o.fier being congratulated on his promohoi . was presented vith a valuable escritoire, and also a, salad bowl, from the members of the Presbyterian choir. Mr Morton suitably responded. Several musical items and recitations were given aunng the evening, which wouad up with a" dance, and constituted one of the most successful gatherings ever held in Waihola. Mr Morton was deservedly popular, and general regret is felt at his departure. Mt George Lindsay, of the Milburn Lime and Cement Company, has been granted a diploma in stationary engineering by the American School of Correspondence at Armour Institute. The diplom* is signed by Dr Gunsaulus, president of Armour. Mr Lindsay passed witli " highest credit," having earned no less than 68 per cent, of marks. Cromwell correspondent write 3on the 19th : — A cable message received at Hokitika from Sovth Africa announces the death of Mr B. W. "Wade, for many years deputy-official assignee there and a'former mayor. _ The members of the railway staff of. Port Chalmers Station gathered together on "Hiursiay morning to bid good-bye to Mr Fogo, who has .been promoted to the .general manager's office in Wellington, where he will take up the duties of chief correspondence clerk. Captain Lloyd, in handing a beautiful set of gold «nd fgeenetone sleeve links and a gold pen to Mr Fogo, referred to his many good qualities, and £X■Dreßsed the regret of the staff as a whole at Hosing "him. Mr Fogo, in returning ibanks, said that he was exceedingly eorry to go, and ■hoped some day to be back again amongst all bis old friends. Mr E. &. Allen, M.H.R., who is recovering fr^im his recent severe indisposition, left Port Chalmers by Thursday's northern express for Christchurch, en route for "Wellington. "A Wellington telegram states that Mr James Gibb.who has been railway stationmaster at Milton for 28 years, and Mr Fearn, of Riverton, aTe to retire on compensation shortly. The following transfers will then become necessary : MxPeaTce, stationmaster at Lnmsden, will be transferred to Milton and Mr Stone from 'Ahaura to Riverton. Mr Russell (of Kingston) goes to Ahauift, Mr Foote (of Pukekohe, Auckland) to Purakanui (Otago), Mr Pearson (of Purakanui) to Lovell's Flat (Otago), and Mr •jßurrell (of Mount Eden) to Pukekohe. Mr F. C. Robson, manager of the Westminster Abbey Glee and Concert Party, of England, ha 3 arrived in Dunedin to make arrangements for their appearance here foi a short season in May. The death, through, typhoid fever, o* Mr Sidney Fostei, at Capetown, South Africa, was announced "by cable >n Thursday, Mi Foster had only been in Capetown about eight mouths, and had established himself in business as plumber and sanitary engineer. He had previously been in London for 18 months, and had •ucceasfnlly ptissed several examinationb in connection with his trade principally, securing first class honours in plumbing at the laet City and Guilds examination at Kensington. He waa a -well-known and popular member of the Caveraham Volunteer Fire Brigade, Otago Cycling Club, the Southern Football Club, Dunedin Amateur Boating Club, Loyal Caversham Lodge, M.U., Southern Brass Band, etc Mr Foster was an enthusiastic student of the •Dunedin Technical School, and it is with regret we" learn of the demise of this young Ivew Zealandcr of much promise. A very interesting gathering of the friends of the Dunedin Sailors' Rest wts held on Friday night to bid good-bye to one of its most devoted workers— Miss Jeannie Miller, of Roslyn Miss Miller has for many years heartily and unselfishly given her time for the temporal and spiritual welfare of the seamen who visit our port.- Her fellow workers, desirous to show their esteem and goodwill on her approaching marriage, presented her with a large, beautiful marble clock «n<J set of carvers. Mr Alexander Miller . returned thanks on behalf of his daughter. Messrs Heycock, Robertson, Grant, Falconer, Nordmeyer, Caldow, Godby, the Raper brothers, Mrs Thomas Dick, Mrs Hall, ■Miss Hall, and Miss Minchin took part in the meeting. Besides the workers a considerable number of seamen sat down to s. bountiful spread, tea and supper being attended to by a host of young lady workers. The late Dr Morgan Thomas, of Adelaide, has bequeathed JE50,000, which will be divided equally between the Public Librarj, Museum, and Art Gallery of that city. Mr H. O. Harte, of Invercargill. was selected out of 40 applicants for the position of clerk of the Lake County Council. Eleven applica-tions-were received for the position of county engineer, Mr J. Black being leappointed. Our Wellington correspondent telegraphs that. Mr H. F. yon Haast, Eon of the late Sir Julius von"Haaßt. who has been away from the colony for a number of years, returned by the Tongariro on Monday morning. Lieutenant W. R. Russell, son of Sir William Russell, arrived from Capetown by the Tongariro. Mr R. Thompson, 8.A.,, of the Waitaki Boys' Sigh School, has jeeeive'd an appointment on the staff of the Thames High School. Captain Lloyd, stationmister at Port Chalmers, having been granted three months' leave, intends visiting Australia. It is understood at the end of his furlough he will retire from the railway service on pension. Intimation has been received by cable that Mr J. W. Mail, of Pukerau, passed the first section of the B.A. degree at the recent New Zealand University examinations. Mr Gerald M»ckellar, of the Dunedin Cus-tom-house staff, has received notice of his promotion to the office of the Secretary of Customs,, and proceeds to Wellington on Thursday. Halstead Harley, Feilding, was fined : A and costs for substituting water for beer in casks and making a wrong entry in his books, with intent to eva<?e duty payable under the Beer Duiies Act. All the utensils, appliances, anil materials used by Harley in his browoj-v km confiscated.