PERSONAL ITEMS!

Otago Witness, Issue 2785, 31 July 1907, Page 27

PERSONAL ITEMS!

Prior to his departure from Alexandra for Dunedin, where he intends to commence business, Mr It. Strong frag entertained at a social evening by a large number of his friends and business people of the town. Thiring his residence of 13 years Mr Strong took a keen interest in everything pertaining to the welfare of the town and district.. During the evening Mr Strong was the recipient of a purse "of sovereigns, and in acknowledging the gift and the many kind sentiments expressed in his favour he did so in a manner that proved his regret at parting with, so many old friends. Mr Strong was also entertained by the local Masonic Lodge, of which he waa an active member, having held, the position of secretary of the lodge for some time. Mr Strong carries with him the good wishes of the entire community for his future success in business in iDunedin. A man named John Love Brown, aged 45, a fitter at Hillside workshops, died at Caversham somewnat suddenly on- the 24th. He has relatives, who are supposed to residle in the Auckland district. On the evening of the 23rd, Mr C. Owen, who has represented Messrs Bing, Harris, and Co. in the South Island for some 13 years, was the recipient of a valedictory tea and coffee service. Mr Bernstein, manager, m«Be the presentation on behalf of th« employees, and, in doing so, complimented Mr Owen on hie promotion to tihe firm's branch in Wellington, and referred in laudatory terms to the ability and energy lie bad displayed in the firm's interests. Inree cSheexe were given for Mr and Mrs Owen, and hearty wishes were expressed for their future welfare. Mrs Fraeer, wife of the Hon. F. H. Fraser, M.L.C., died at Wellington on July 21. The late Mrs Fraser, with her husband, came to New Zealand in the ship Wild Duok in 1865, and have resided in Wellington since that •year. The Dunedin Cricket Club bade farewell on Wednesday, July 24, to two of its members — Mr George Wycherley and Mr F. S. Groyen. The former gentleman, who is going to South Africa, was the recipient of a gold sovereign case from his club mates, aiid Mr Goyen. who is going to Inveroargill to take up press work, received a pair of gold sleeveliuks. The presentations were made by Mr Mackersy, captain of the First Eleven. An Ashburton telegram states that Lieutenant T. Herd, of Wellington, has been elected judge of tihe band contest to be held there on October 9 and 10. Mr John H. Allen, son of Mr James Allen, M.H.R., left for England on 'Friday, July 26, where he will pursue his studies at Jesus College. Cambridge. Miss Lindsay, mistress at the Moonlight School, has been recommended to the Education Beard hy the Waite'ti School Committee as mistress of the school in place of Miss Farquharson, who is leaving. At a meeting of the George Street School Committee on July 26 It was decided to lecotnmeud Mr Magnus Thomson, a.t present teacher in the Hoopers Inlet School, for the position of fourth assistant in succession to Mr E. K. Lomas. The death is chronicled in the Wellington papers of tbe widow of the Rev. W. EL Gualter, at one time pastor of the First Church, Dunedin. • Miss Ivy Greig, of the Oamaru North School, has been appointed to the position of assistant mistress of the Napier Girls' High School. Mr Joseph Ward, a very old resident of Ashburton, died on Saturday at the great age of 92. Mr Ward resided at Ashburton for 36 years. He was the first schoolmaster there, and was tbe foumter of the Publio Library. He also filled many public positions. Miss Helen Longford, of the staff of the Otago Daily Times, h<ae accepted an appointment with the legal firm of Messrs Findlay and Dalziell, of Wellington. Before leaving Miss Longford received tokens of appreciation ttnd regard from the Otago Daily Times Company and members of the staff. Dxiring -the smoke concert at tbe Commercial Travellers' Club on Saturday, July 27, Mr J. Purvis was presented by Mr G. Watson, on behalf of the Otago goldfields travellers, with a very haadsome gold watch. A Sydney message advises the death of the Rev. William Clarke, a. well-known MethodisU minister, at the age of 80. The directors of the Oniimi Dairy Factory Company have appointed Mr James Linton to be their cheeaemaker for the ensuing

season. Mt Linton conies well recommended from Mataura Island, and has been in charge for one season at Hurlyville Dairy Factory, in the North Island. Captain Goldie. deputy harbourmaster at Port Chalmers, celebrated his golden wedding on July 29. Mr and Mrß Goldie were married at Williamstown, Victoria. At a social function held vt Carey's Bay yesterday in honour of the event the worthy couple were felicitated by a lange number of friends. Captain Goldie, in the early days, was an enthusiastic Volunteer, and had the honour of bringing the rifle shooting championship to Otago. Mr H. B. Douglas was on July 27 the recipient of two presentations from, ihe officers and crew of dredge 222. Mr H. Noy, second engineer, on behalf of the officers, presented Mr Douglas with a box of silverplated'fruit cutlery, and referred in eulogistic terms to the esteem in which the recipient was held by his shipmates. Captain Hardy also spoke, and referred in appropriate terms to the respect and goodwill existing towards Mr Douglas. Mx Bradbury, on behalf of the seamen and firemen, made a presentation of a silver-mounted umbrella. Mr Douglas feelingly responded, thanking all for their expressions of goodwill, and also for the valuable presents. v On Friday, July 26, at the Public Hall at Waita-ti, Mjss Farquharson, who for 21 years has held the position of mistress in the looal school, but who is now leaving to take up a similar position in the Kensington School, Dunedin, was presented with a very handsome gold chain, to which was attached a gold heart locket, suitably * inscribed, also a purse of sovereigns. In making these presentations Mr ' Finlayson took occasion to remark that 21 years ago he was chairman of the school committee, and therefore had some share in Miss Farquharson' s appointment. He had never had cause to regret their choice. Mr Hilgendorf, head master of the school, and Mr P. Briscoe, member of the school committee, spoke in the highest terms of Mi«» Parqiiharson as a. teacher and as a useful member of the community. Mr Mario Klee, on behalf of the old pupils of th« school, presented the guest of the evening with a very handsome case of silver-backed brushes and other toilet - requisites. Mr W. Davidson, who for the first 14 years of Miss Farquh arson's occupancy of her position was head master of the school, replied on behalf of the recipien-t of the handsome presents. A good musical programme was greatly enjoyed by those present. The performers were Mrs Teviotdale, Misses Wilson and Leslie, and Messrs Wilson, Klee, and M'Diarmid. After tea had been served the hall was cleared for dancing, which was kept up until well past midnight.