PERSONAL ITEMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3528, 25 October 1921, Page 45

PERSONAL ITEMS.

A London Press Association cable message announces the death of Mr J. tf. ’lnomas, who was a member of the first Rugoy team to visit Australia. The death occurred on the 16th inst. cf Airs 11. L. Doramore, wife of Air It. L. Dalamore, of Maori ±ii!l, general manager of the New Zealand Paper Milts. Mr Doiamore, wiio at one time was a member of the literary staff of the Otago Daily Times, is at present on a business visit to England and America. The deceased was the eldest daughter oi Mr R. Paul!, late of Wyndham, and daughter-in-law of Air J. H. Dolamore, one ot tne founders of the Mat a ura Ensign. The death occurred suddenly at his residence. Signal Hill, Opoiio, on the Istii of Air John Wood Baulin, tne weather lorecaster. Death was due to heart failure. Mr Paulin was ot English birth, being a native ot Chelmsford, in Essex, and he came to Otago in ißci2. Of a scientific bent, with a liking for Nature observations, lie took to meteorology as a specialty, and regularly recorded and forecasted the weather lor 36 years. The worn grew into a hobby as well as a duty. A well-informed and courteous man, always endeavouring to do his best in every relationship, he was liked by ail who knew him. Airs Paulin died two years and a-half ago. He is survived by two sons and one daughter. A pleasant function took place on Fidday, I4ih inst., at the Government Shipping Office, when the combined staffs of the Marine and Inspection of Machinery Departments, representatives of the various shipping companies, and officials of the Federated Seamen’s Union bade a formal farewell to Captain Norman Beaumont, Superintendent of Mercantile Marine, Dunedin, on his retirement after 17 years’ service. Captain Beaumont was presented with a solid leather suit case, together with a well-filled wallet suitably inscribed. Air F. AY. Gamble, senior Latin master, Auckland Grammar School, has been appointed head master of the new Grammar School at. Mount Albert (says a Press Association telegram). Air and Mrs William Crombie, of Alamirewa, recently celebrated the diamond anniversary of their wedding at Auckland. Airs Crombie was formerly Aiiss Isabella Wilson, being a daughter of Air and Airs George Wilson. Air Crombie was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs James Crombie, of Capledrae, Fifeshire, Scotland. The marriage took place at Peebles on October 2, 1861. Mr Crombie was for many years station master at Dunedin and Oamaru. Air A. K. Porritt, of the Otago Medical School, has been nominated as the Otago candidate for the Rhodes Scholarship. Mr Porritt was the only nominee at the Otago University this year, and is ihe first student of the Medical School to receive nomination for I his distinguished position. The following- appointments are announced in connection with the local branch of the Postal Department: —Air .1. (J. M’Crea, chief postmaster, Napier, to chief postmaster, Dunedin; Air B. E. S. Brodie, Auckland, to district accountant, Dunedin; Mr C. W. Matheson, of the local office, has been promoted to superintendent of mails; Mr A. J. Nicholls, of the Money Order and Savings Bank, to the position of accountant at Invercargill. These transfers and promotions will take effect as from December 1. Mr G. A. Lamb, secretary of the South

Islam! Daily Association, received a cablegram from London last week stating that All* ii. J. Middle ton, chairman ot the New Zealand Producers’ Co-operative Marketing Association, and Air ’lhomas Winks, who have been representing the dominion producers on the London directorate of the association during the past season, will leave London early in November on their return to New Zealand. The dominion executive of the Marketing Association will meet in Wellington this week, when a director to take the place of Mr Winks on the London directorate for the present season will be appointed. The friends ot Sir John and Lady Sinclair were deeply shocked on 18th to learn that Lady Sinclair had died suddenly- on Monday night in the Alidland Hotel, at Wellington, having passed away in her sleep. Sir John Sinclair, whom she had accompanied to Wellington in order to stay there with him, during the Parliamentary session, was at the time in Dunedin, having arrived here on Saturday night. Lady Sinclair was a sweet, lovable gentlewoman, and the sympathy of a wide circle of friends will be extended to the bereaved relatives. She was a daughter of the late Mr Robert Chapman. Her family consists of two sons and three daughters,—Air R. E. Sinclair, of Wellington; Mr J. S. Sinclair, solicitor, of Dunedin; Airs F. E. Reading, of Wellington; Airs T. G. APKellar, of Dunedin; and Airs W. Raymond, of Timaru. At the commencement of the meeting of the University Council on Tuesday afternoon, the Chancellor, the Rev. Dr Cameron, told the council that news had just come of the sudden and unexpected death of the wife of one who for three years had been a member of the council and who was a well know citizen who had made his mark among them. Sir John Sinclair was a member of the council from 1909 to 1912. He was sure it was their desire that the council fihou'd send a letter expressing their sympathy with Sir John in the sudden death of Lady Sinclair. The motion was carried by members standing in silence. It has been reported that Professor Scott, of the Canterbury College School of Engineering, has retired owing to ill-health (says a Christchurch Press Association telegram). Tlais report is incorrect. He has only applied for leave of absence. Our Wellington correspondent wires that Sir John Sinclair’s bereavement was regretfully referred to in the Legislative Council on Wednesday by the Attorney-General (Sir Francis Bell), who said that he had ventured on behalf of all the members of the council to telegraph to the lion, gentleman an assurance of deep sympathy. Sir John Sinclair had replied expressing his thanks. The following additional promotions in the Post and Telegraph Department, to those published yesterday are announced :—Mr R. D. Kelly (chief postmaster, Christchurch) to be chief postmaster, Auckland. Mr J. E. Proudfoot (G.P.0., Wellington) to be chief postmaster, Christchurch. Air H. Keary (assistant superintendent Telegraph Office, Christchurch) to be superintendent, Auckland. Air 11. I. Bennett (senior supervisor. Wellington) to be superintendent of the Telegraph Office, Christchurch. Mr V. R. Anderson (senior supervisor, Napier) to be superintendent of the Telegraph Office, Dunedin. Mr A. 11. Steele (Wellington) to be accountant, Auckland. Mr E. N. Falck, relieving postmaster, Dunedin, is promoted to be postmaster at Gore. Air L. Anderson, superintendent of the clerical branch, C.P.0., Christchurch, is promoted to be postmaster at Milton. Air W. H. Williams, supervisor of the Telegraph Office, Dunedin, is promoted to be senior supervisor at Dunedin. Air G. Clark, superintendent of the Engineers’ Office. Dunedin, is promoted to be superintendent of the Chief Telegraph Engineers’ Office, G.P.0., Wellington. A London Press Association cable message announces the death of Air Peter Graham, the Scottish artist. Dr P. Marshall will vacate the headmastership of the Wanganui Bovs’ College at the end of the first term in 1922, and the position will be filled temporarily by Air J. Allen, one of the present masters. Air John Charles Smith, of Auckland l niversity College, and formerly of Victoria College, Wellington, is to be recommended for an 1851 Exhibition Science Research Scholarship by the Auckland University Council. Mr J. B. I.ane, a prominent resident and ex-Mavor of Rangiora, had a seizure in Christchurch on Thursday (says a Pres-s Association telegram). He was taken to the hospital, but died a few minutes later. Dr J. Al. Clarke, of Otago University, who went to London last year to pursue post-graduate studies, has received an appointment on the staff of the Dreadnought Hospital, Greenwich. The appointment : s a six months’ one, dating from the beginning of September. Dr Clarke plans to sit the° Edinburgh F.R.C.S. next March. His Grace Archbishop Redwood, who has been in Australia, is due at Auckland by the Marama on October 31. He will be accompanied by Monsignor Cattaueo, Apostolic Delegate, and it is likely that Bishop Whyte (Dunedin) will also return on that boat. The Apostolic Delegate will, it is understood, come straight through to Dunedin. where the first public reception will be held. He will afterwards proceed north. Mr R. P. APCracken, who has been stationnrafiter at Balckitha for some years past, has received word of his promotion to be assistant stationmaster at Wellington, with charge of Lamb-ton Station. Cabled advice has been received that R. B P. Monson, M:D., a graduate of Otago University, has secured the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edin.) with special honours. Dr Monson. who served at the war. has until recently been practising in Westport, and went Home to specialise in surgery. A London Press Association cable message announces the death of Air Kennedy Jones, M.P. for the Hornsey Division of Middlesex, and a prominent newspaper man. Mr J. R. Crocker, formerly postmaster at Mataura, has been appointed postmaster at Ashburton, the promotion dating from December 1. Mr G. R. Cooper, chief postmaster at Oamaru. has been advised of his promotion to the position of chief postmaster at Invercargill. Mr Cooper’s position will be taken by Mr William Fisher, at present chief postmaster at Lyttelton. On the occasion of his retirement from the service, Air E. A. Atkinson, the wellknown Crown Lands ranger of the local Lands and Survey Department, was met by his fellow officers and members of the Otago Land Board, who, as a token of their legard and friendship, presented him wiih a handsome leather travelling case. Air Atkinson, in acknowledging the gift, expressed his gratitude in a comprehensive speech.

Air John Beattie, who has been the successful and popular teacher of die Clinton School lor the past 12 years, has retired from the service* On the eve of his departure for Dunedin ail sections of the community took the opportunity of expressing in a practical way their appreciation of his activities not only in the school, but in every movement that promoted the welfare of the district. Mr Beattie was the recipient from residents of Clinton and district of a well-filled purse; from tile bowling club, of a fountain pen; from ex-pupils of tile school, of a serviceable pocket book; from present pupils, of a gold Maltese cross, suitably inscribed; and from other friends, of a pair of valuable field glasses, ihe gefllral feeling expressed was one of regret at the loss of the services of Mr Beattie, coupled with a hope that Mr and Airs Beattie may possess good health to enjoy their retirement in Dunedin. Following on the lamented death of Mr W. J. Steele, the committee of the Anglican Memorial Home for Boys has appointed Mr John S. Gerrard resident manager of the "V auxhall Homes. Air Gerrard is at present on the staff of the special school at Otekaike, and should be well fitted for his new position. Airs Gerrard (who will act as matron of the home in which she resides) and he are expected to take up their duties ac an early date. Airs Duffey, who has already rendered signal service as matron, will continue to act as matron of one of the homes, while the Rev. G. Moreton will retain the position of organiser and chaplain. The feature of the Christchurch Bovs' High School sports on Friday was the splendid showing of C. E. Low, who won the senior champion cup for the year (wires our Christchurch correspondent). In succession Low competed in nine open event*, and won them all, as well as winning the' Relay Race for hi® form. His amazing versatility was shewn by the fact that, he won the 100 Yards, 220 Yards, 440 Yards and po Yard® Flat Races, 220 Yards Hurdles, long and high jumps, throwing the cricket ball, and putting the weight—really a remarkable performance. He is a good wing three-quarter, playing in the first fifteen, and is the champion swimmer of the school. He snould also run very close to gaining tile Rhodes scholarship within ihe next few years. lie carried off the senior cup with no fewer than 45 points, ihe ru.mfcr-up scoring 16. The Reese Challenge Cup lor the most points in field events and the Simpson Challenge Cup for the most point l in sprints were both won by Low. A Paris Press Association cable message says that a telegram from Belgrade state* that, the engagement of King Boris to Princess Marie of Rumania will be shortly announced. A Melbourne cable states that Mr Andrew Fisher, a former Prime Mi nister and late High Commissioner, has returned to England with bis family, and they will reside permanently there. The Hon. F. R. Chapman, who. since his retirement from the Supreme Court Bench, has.been engaged in important work in connection with the laws of New Zealand. took his place again on the Supreme Court. Pencil on Thursday at the request of Cabinet to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Justice Salmond’s absence in America. Air E. Bowrnar has been appointed by the Farmers’ Union io leprcsent Southland on a committee which was set up by the conference of the Now Zealand Farmers’ Union to consider a scheme for the formation of a Producers’ Association and the marketing of the dominion’s produce in England.