PERSONAL ITEMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3511, 28 June 1921, Page 45

PERSONAL ITEMS.

On the 16th instant Mr A. J. Thomson, manager of of New Zealand at Winton. who transferred to North Dunedin, was presented by the Mayor of Winton (Air T. Walker), on behalf of the citizens, with a silver tea service as a mark of their esteem. A Sydney Press Association cable message announces the death of Air Win. Kearsley. a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. The death occurred at Hawthorne avenue. Morning-ton, on the 19th of Mr Thomas H. Dick, brother of the ex-town clerk of St. Kilda, and the eldest son of the late Hon. Thomas Dick, Minister of Education and Colonial Secretary in the Hall Ministry (1880-82) and in the Whitaker Afinistry (1882-83). Air Arthur Pearce, managing director of Levin and Co., who recently became seriously ill, died on the 20th inst., at the age of 58 years (wires our Wellington correspondent). He was one of a large and very much respected family, his father bring Colonel Edward Pearce, one of the pioneer settlers, who is notv living in England at a ripe old age. Air Arthur Pearce ttnd fit's wife and other relatives were on the point of leaving for England, when he was seized with a sudden illness. The deceased was like his father, and was a kindly, courteous gentleman, whose word could always be taken in place of his bond in any business transaction he engaged in. He was interested in shipping and in local concerns other than his own firm. His widow and two daughters survive him, his only son having been killed at the war. Of his daughters, one is the wife of Air F. S. Ilodson (of Alessrs Alurray, Roberts), and the other was recently married to Dr Stout, a son of the Chief Justice. Air James A. Haslett, of the firm of Johnstone and Haslett, chemists, died at his residence, Mornington, on the 18th. at the age of 65 years. lie was born in Belfast, and was a nephew of the late Sir James Haslett. When lie first came to New Zealand be followed his profession at Auckland, and then came to Dunedin 15 years ago, when he joined Mr Johnstone in the present firm. Mr Haslett took a *ery keen interest in church work in connection with St.-Andrew’s Church. He was until a few months ago a member of the Pharmacy Board, and prior to that for years was on the Technical School Board and the Mornington School Committee. He was also a keen bowler, a member of Kahuna. Club. The deceased was a man of sterling character and of lovable disposition, and will be regretted by a wide circle of friends. He is survived by Airs Haslett, two sons, and two daughters. The sons are Afr T. A I. Haslett, M.A., of Dunedin, arid Dr Wynn Haslett, who recently returned from Alcsopofamia, and is at present, located at Middlemarch. Of the daughters, one. Miss Aileen Haslett, 8.A., is a teacher at the Girls’ Grammar School, Auckland, and tho other, Alisa M. Haslett, resides at the family home at Dunedin. The death is announced, after a short illness, of Mr Robert Pearson, of Auckland. The deceased gentleman, who passed away on the 13th inst.. was an old Wuikouaiti boy, and was well known in Dunedin and Invercargill. Twenty-one years ago he sold his business at Waikouaiti to Messrs Kerr and Co., and settled at Wellington, and later opened a business in Auckland. He was of a genial, happy temperament, and was a very successful business man. Deceased, who is survived by a widow and five children, was an energetic and useful church worker. By the death of Mrs Moore, which occurred at her residence- in Palmerston North, Otago lias lost another of her early pioneers. Tho late Mrs Moore came out in the early ’sixties, and shortly after landing in Dunedin was married to the late Inspectoi- Moore, and went to reside- at Clyde. They afterwards resided for some years at Lawrence, thus participating in the stirring and eventful experiences of the early goldfields. In conversation with Airs Moore, many of the incidents of that time were related in that happy vein of anecdote which, was so characteristic of her. T ho late Inspector and Mrs Moore were highly esteemed by their many friends both in the North and South Islands, Airs Moore’s gentle, loving- disposition endeared her to all who knew her. Her death will leave a great blank in the hearts not only of her family, hut of a. wide circle of friends in al! parts of New Zealand. A largo gathering of friends turned out at Omakau on the 17fti to bid farewell to Mr and Airs Wilson, who left on Saturday, 18th inst., for their new home at Palmc-rston. Air J. M’Knight, on behalf of the Patriotic Association, presented Air Wilson with an illuminated address inscribed: “Presented to John Wilson, Esq., N.Z. Railways, by the Ophir-Omakuu Patriotic Association to re-

cord its appreciation of his* untiring* zeal and faithful .services rendered as hon. secretary of tiie association during the period of the Great War.” Mr M‘Knight, chairman of the association, made the presentation. Mr Wilson was also presented with a handsome leather suitcase, suitably inscribed, and a roll of notes by Mr Henry Drake, on behalf of friends far and near. Other speakers, including Mr Sexton (stationmaster), Mr John Clare (representing the Jockey Club), Mr Taylor-Con nor (representing the returned soldiers of tho district), Mr W. Proudfoot (representing the Sports Club), Air Felix Donnelly (representing the Football Club), Air John Wilson. (Downshire), and Mr Dunsmuir, eulogised the work of Air and Mrs Wilson in tho distriot. Tiie death of Mr George Thompson Campbell, who came out in the Marie Balm in- 1872, occurred on Thursday, 16th inst., at his home in Lindisfarne, Invercargill, in his 68th year (says the Southland News). On his arrival in New Zealand lie went from Dunedin to -Milton, and for several years was engaged in a journalistic capacity on the Bruce Herald, with the original proprietors. Deceased left this profession to enter into sawmilling, and was connected with tho trade continuously until about two months prior to his death. He was a well-known figure in the timber trade in Otago and Southland, and his death will be regretted by a large circle of friends. The late Air Campbell was a son of Mr Robert Campbell, school master, Stonehaven, Kincardinshire, where he was born. He leaves a widow and family of three sons and six daughters— George, Robert, and John, who are engaged in sawmilling in the North Island; Airs Audrey (Wellington), Airs Hugh Hunter. jun. (Waianiwa), Mrs W. T. Smith (Invercargill), Airs T. Pearson (Balolutha), Airs A. Goodsir (Winton), and Mrs James Wyeth (Woodlands). Major T. Tenneut, 0.8. E., late of the Imperial Army, China station, arrived in New Zealand on Sunday by the Arawa. Major Tenneut-, who is accompanied by bis daughter, intends to take up his residence in Auckland. The committee of the Presbyterian Social Service Association has with deep regret accepted the resignation of Air C. J. Roseveare as manager of the Glendining llorne. Air Roseveare has resigned mainly on account of his wife’s health and for family reasons. All- C. S. Howard, for many years a wellknown Canterbury schoolmaster, has possea Oaifiaru on the 20th at the age of 21 years, head master of tho Richmond School, afterwards becoming inspector. The deceased was for many years connected with the New Zealand Educational Institute, and was a prominent member of the Methodist Church. He leaves a widow and six daughters. t John Gordon Sutton, son of Afr J. A. Sutton, of Waitangi Station, who died at Oamaru on Monday at the age of 21 years, will be weli-remembered as the fast wing three-quarter of the Waitaki Boys' High School first fifteen, of which he was a member for two years. After attending the Waitaki Boys’ High School for five years, at the beginning of last year ho came to Dunedin, where he received an appointment in the employ of Messrs Ilislop, Lang, and Patterson, solicitors, at tho same time attending the Otago University, where he commenced a course in law this year. Deceased was a member of tho Pirates first fifteen la-st year, and took a keen interest in other sports. Ho was of sterling character, and was very popular with all with whom he came in contact. Death was due to appendicitis. On Saturday evening the committee of the Presbyterian Social Service Association met Mr and Airs C. J. Roseveare at the Glendining Home, of which they have been in charge, in order to bid them farewell and to bear testimony to the excellent manner in which they have supervised the boys’ work first at Grant’s Braes and afterwards at tho Glendining- Home,' during the past two years. In the absence of the Rev. Dr Cameron, convener of the Social Service Association Committee, the Rev. G. H. Balfour presided. After tea, the Rev. E. A. Axeisen, tho association's superintendent, spol.e appreciatively of the work done by Mr and Airs Roseveare among tho boys, and expressed his regret at losing their services. During the time they had been >n charge a high standard of efficiency had been maintained from every point of view. The educational standard had risen considerably, and Air Roseveare had given great attention to the moral and spiritual side of the work. Air Axeisen had personally enjoyed his association with them, and parted from them with regret. The Rev. G. H. Jupp voiced his appreciation of Altand Mrs Kosevoave’s work from his intimate knowledge as the minister of the Anderson’s Bay Church. Air Roseveare, sen., also spoke; and thereafter Air Balfour, in the name of the committee, presented Miami Airs Roseveare with a handsome dinner set, and also with a Bible- for their little son. Air Balfour thanked them for the splendid services they had rendered the association, anti took the opportunity of declaring that the Church would never consent to the Government proposals to take over the orphanage work now being carried on by the churches. Air Roseveare, who responded feelingly, said that bis relations with the committee had been very happy, and hei had enjoyed his work among thv boys. His wife and he had done their best, and had been ably supported by the staff. It was a matter of regret to them both that it was necessary to retire. Several musical items were rendered by the boys, accompanied by the home band. Mr Roseveare is returning to Canterbury to take up teaching. 'The committee is now negotiating with another gentleman, who is highly recommended for the position, and hopes to be able to announce a definite appointment within '.-i week or 10 days. A Melbourne Press Association cable message announces ihe death of Air Claude Bantock, 11 to comedian. Miss Helen Al. Tait, of the Waihopai f School, Invercargill, has been appointed to the Waimato School staff. Our London correspondent chronicles the death in Edinburgh of the Rev. .T. D. Smalley, formerly a well known Alctbodist minister in Now Zealand It is now 17 years since he left the dominion, but his friends m tb - Wesleyan connection will have pleasant recollections of his ministry in various circuits in New Zealand, where be spent over 30 years of his life. During the war Mr Smalley filled a number of Home vacancies caused by the absence of ministers on chaplain’s duty in France, and in other zones of the war, but when tho armistice was proclaimed ho realised that he would have to give up preaching. He was taken ill last February, and suffered a great, deal until his death, which was due to hemorrhage of tho brain Airs Smalley is remaining in Edinburgh, which was the homo of her childhood.

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