PERSONAL ITEMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3610, 22 May 1923, Page 51

PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mr Clifford F. Jones has been admitted by his Honor Mr Justice Sim as a solicitor of the Supreme Court. The death is announced from Christchurch of Mr Henry Bylovf Sorensen, aged 78 years, a well-known citizen of that city'. An Invercargill Press Association message announces the death of Mr John M'Queen. formerly chairman and managing director of the Southland Frozen Meat and Export Company. Deceased, who was a native of Wigtons-hire, Scotland, arrived in Dunedin in 1860, and has been connected with Otago and Southland since that time. For many years Mr M'Queen was engaged in sheep farming near Waikaka, and was for a number of years a member of the Knapdale Road Board, of which he was also chairman. Ho was an uncle of the late Hon. Dr M'Nab, and for many years managed the Knapdale Estate, then owned by Dr M'Nab’s father. Some years ago Mr M'Queen was smitten with an illness trom which he. never recovered. At a time when the Frozen Meat and Export Company was in serious financial difficulties, about 50 years ago, he never lost his faith in tile concern, in which hehail large interests. Deceased was a prominent member of the First Presbyterian Church, and was closely identified with the Farmers’ Union, being president of the Southland Provincial Union on several occasions. He was also a delegate several times to the dominion conference in Wellington. He was for some time chairman of the Southland County Council, on which he represented Mataura Riding for 15 years, tip to 1904. About four years ago Mr M'Queen withdrew from active participation in the business life of the company’s affairs of the Farmers’ Union. His eldest son was killed in action in France.

I be Lev. A. Do nil, M.A., who died in Dunedin on Sunday, 13th, was the son of the Rev. James Douli, of Bulls, and had been a minister of the Presbyterian Church for over 25 years. He held pastorates at Rangiora, Otaliuhu, and Palmerston North. From the last-named charge he resigned last year, owing to failing health. Mr Doull was recognised throughout New Zealand as an able advocate of Prohibition, and an authority on the economic aspect of this subject. lie was for some years convener of the Maori Mission Committee of the Churoli, of which his only sister (Nurse Doull) is one of the missionaries. Ho is survived by his wife and a family of five. The Tapanui branch of the Farmers’ Union has appoint'd Mr J. D. Edgar as its chairman and Mr E. Murney as .secretary. A Sydney cable message announces the death of Mr John Kirkpatrick, one of the foremost architects in New South Wales. Advice has been received that Mr John Aitken Allan, M.A., of Wellington, who is studying at New College, Edinburgh, has been awarded the Dods Prize (New Testament) and Lhe Davidson Prize (Old Testament). Sir Harry Lauder arrived on the 15th on the Marama (says a Wellington Press Association message). He was accorded a civic reception, and was heartily welcomed by the Mayor and representatives of the Rotary and other clubs, also by representatives of Scottish societies. He met -with a most enthusiastic reception. The Rev. A. Hodge, Congregational minister at Napier, and formerly of St. Clair, has resigned his charge in order to accept an appointment under the Bishop of Waiaiui. He has been appointed chaplain to the Napier Hospital and gaol, and will undertake other duties at the discretion of the bishop. Mr Eric R„ Arthur, Bach, of Arch., of Dunedin, who is now engaged in the office of Sir Edwin Lutyens, the eminent architect, of London, has won the competition for designing the Dewsbury (England) War Memorial. There were 140 competitors, and it is gratifying to know that a young New Zealander has been successful in a competition of such a character. Mr Eric Arthur is a son of Mr Fred Arthur, of Dalmore. North-East Valley. A social evening, tendered as a farewell to Mr F Kearney, who has been stationed

at the Purakanui Railway Station for the past two years, and was recently transferred to Oamaru, took place at Purakanui on Saturday, 12lh inst. Mr John M'Connachie, m presenting a travelling rug and a set of hair brusnes to Mr Kearney on behalf of the residents, referred to their guest's courtesy and attention to the public during his term of office. Air Kearney, in responding, said that he could not find words to thank the residents of the district for the courtesy shown him and for their presentation. A private telegram received from Hawera states that at a largely -attended meeting of the congregation of the Hawera Presbyterian Church, held on Monday evening, it was unanimously agreed to extend a call to the Rev. R. E. Evans, of North-East Valley. It is understood that Mr Evans will accept the call provided his own congregation and the presbyteries concerned raise no objection to his doing so. A Press Association lonssage from To Kuiti announces the death of Sister Harris (nee Gladys Robinson), who was trained at the Auckland Hospital, and was matron at the Wairio Hospital. The deceased was well known in Christchurch. She was for four years with the New Zealand Army Nursing Service, and had lately been matron of the Burnside Private Hospital at Te Kuiti. The death of Miss Margaret Ramsay Fauids, which occurred at Dunedin on Saturday, 12th, removes one of the oidest and best known residents in the Green Island Bush neighbourhood. The deceased was the eldest daughter of the late William and Mrs Fauids, and came to New Zealand with her parents in the early sixties. Immediately after their arrival the parents commenced dairy farming at Green island Bush, where the family have resided ever

since, and the business of milk purveying continued till the present day. On the death of her father the deceased, then quite a young woman, took control of the property, and, with the assistance of her two brothers, successfully carried on the business of dairying, and at the same time added considerably to the area of the property. The deceased was of a cheerful and happy disposition, end a general favourite throughout the district. During her young days she took an active part in the social life of the community, any during the war period she was an active and sympathetic- worker on behalf of our soldiers at the front. She is survived by three sisters (Mrs Falconer, Oamaru district, and Mrs Stoddart and Mrs D. M'Kay. North Island) and two brothers, Messrs John and Mathew Fauids, Green Island. A cable message from Paris announces (be death of Mr George Jay Gould, aged 59, an American railway magnate. The deceased was at one time a member of the Chamber of Commerce of New York. The death is announced bv cable from Paris of M. De Freycinet, a former Prime Minister of France, in his ninety-sixth year. A Wellington Association message states that Mr D. H. Black, of Nelson, has been accented by Sir E. Rutherford (himself a Nelson boy) as a research student at Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge University. The number of such students is limited, and the competition very keen. Black w'as awarded a free passage to England by the University Senate. The death occurred at Greymouth Hospital of William Henry Simpson on the 14th inst., as the result of an accident on board the Kaituna on Easter Monday 7. The deceased was a returned man, and served for four years in the Royal Navy. He was in England at the outbreak of war, arid subsequently joined the Navy. He served on various shins, H.M.S. King Alfred, Drake, and the Torpedo School H.M.S. Vernon. He was then transferred to the mystery ships, and served on board one of these ships, which was making for port after being in action. The boat was run down and cut, in half by the Tainui while carrying troops across the English Channel to France. After being in ihe water four hours floating on a butter-box, he was picked up by a destroyer and taken to LeHarve, and thence to hospital in England. He was again transferred to the minesweeping section in the North Sea for two years, Granton being his base. After the armistice he returned to the dominion. Previous to hostilities he was in the employ of Messrs Herbert, Haynes, and Co., at Invercargill, for eight years. He was well known on the New Zealand coast, having been employed as a seaman. His remains will be interred at Dunedin. The resignations of two teachers who are retiring on superannuation were before the Education Board last week. One was Mr William M'Laren. head master of the Oamaru South School, and the other Mr John 11. A. M'Phee, assistant in the George Street School. The chairman (Mr J. Wallace) and other members made eulogistic references to both gentlemen. Speaking of Mr M'Phee. Mr Wallace said that he had been over 50 years at George Street and had come to be looked upon as almost part of the institution. Special reference was made to the interest that Mr M'Laren had taken in the civic life of the community. It was decided to forward a letter of appreciation in each ease. At the meeting of the Otago Hospital Board on Thursday morning, the chairman (Mr W. E. S. Knight) proposed the following resolution: —“That the Otago Hospital Board desires to place on record its thanks for the very valuable services rendered by Mr Robert. Templeton, as representative of the combined districts of the counties of Waikouaiti and Waihemo, and the boroughs of Port Chalmers, Waikouaiti, and Palmerston, for a period of 12 years since the cons’tiiution of the present board, Mr Templeton’s practical knowledge, coupled with his devotion to the best interests and welfare of the board’s activities, more particularly in regard to the Pleasant Valley Sanatorium, have been highly appreciated. It is honed that Mr Templeton will be completely restored to health, and that he may be long spared to enjoy his voluntary retirement from the board. r I nat- a copy of this resolution be recorded in the minutes, and a copy forwarded to Mr Templeton.” — ]\] r W. T. Talfcoys seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Advice has been received that Mr B. E Richards, stationmaster at Port Chalmers, has been promoted to the position of stationmaster at Wood v-ilie. Captain Macintosh Ellis, head of the Forestry Department,, will represent New Zealand at the Empire Forestry Conference at Ottawa. He will leave the dominion next month.—Wellington Press Association message. Mr J. Stafford, M.R.C.V.S., who for some years past has been on the staff of the Agricultural Department, has resigned in order to accept the appointment of lecturer in veterinary science at Canterbury Agricul-

j tural College, Lincoln. Mr Stafford, who served throughout the whole of the war j period with the New Zealand Mounted , Rifle Brigade, was awarded the D.S.O I Mr Roger E. Squire, who lias lieen on i tile stall of the Bank of New Zealand at j Palmerston for the past three voars, has been transferred to the North Island, and left on Friday for Wellington. Prior to his departure he was entertained by the staff and friends A farewell social was held on Thursday evening in ihe Hanover Street Baptist Sunday o bool, when the members of the \\ omen s C hristian Temperance Union met in large numbers to say good-bve to their treasurer, Mrs Allan, who is leaving shortly for Canterbury. The president, Mrs Hiett, on kehaif of the members, presented Mrs Allan with a case of afternoon tea. spoons. Private messages from Christchurch report the death of Mr John White, the first heed master of the .Musselburgh State School. lie W'as born in January, 1856 and became a pupil teacher at the Loehmaben School in Dumfriesshire; served in various schools in Scotland ; studied at the Edinburgh University; then came to New Zealand and entered the service of the Otago Education Board, being appointed in January, 1834. n.s the teacher at Stony Creek, near Balclutlia. lie held that position for a year, and then became an assistant oil the staff of the Otago Boys’ High School, remaining there till 18S8, when he was made head master of the Outrank School. Subsequently he was selected as head master of the new school at Musselburgh in September, 1905, and he filled the position to the full satisfaction of all concerned until he retired on superannuation in .July, 1920. The deceased had a large family. One of his sons was killed in the Great War. and it was always thought that riie grief thereby occasioned was one cause of undermining his health. He was for years one of the strong playing members of the St. Kilda Bowling Club, and was one of the team of teachers that made a triumphant tour of the North Island. Mr Pryse M'Pherson. a v.en-known resident of Port Chalmers, died on the 14th at tlio age of 71 years. He was born in Scotland and came to New Zealand in the year 1874 and resided in Port Chalmers for practically the whole of that time. He w'as a grandson of Captain Donald M'Pherson, who served under the Duke of Gordon at Waterloo and Corunna, He is survived by a widow, six sons, and three daughters. Mr W. M'Lean has been appointed manager and secretary' of the recently-formed Co-operative Otago Butter Factory, which will commence operations on June 1 in premises lately ow ned by the Dunedin Dairy Company. Mr M'Lean has lieen town clerk at Mosgiel. secretary of the Taieri Drainage Board, and secretary of the Mosgiel Cooperative Dairy Company, and the 51 au.ngate,e Co-operative Dairy Company. The Bisnop of Domakal, accompanied bv Bishop Richards and several clergy, with Mr S. Duiikley as guide, spent a pleasant time visiting the homes and orphanages under the auspices of the church on Saturday. After calling at the Rest Home, St. Mary's Orphanage was visited, and the party was received by Matron Farrow and shown over the orphanage. To celebrate the Bishop of Dornakal’s visit he planted a rose tree in the garden. After a quick motor run in Mr Jeff. Clark’s motor car, via Lookout Point, the visitor was able to view 7 the football matches in progress, and he was much interested in the New Zealand national game of Rugby. En route the bishop paid a short visit to the Rev. V. G. Bryan King. On his arrival at the Anglican Memorial Home for Boys he was received by the chaplain, the Rev. G. E. Moreton and Mr and Mrs Gerrard, manager and matron. He took a keen interest in the boys, and after several photoglyphs had been taken he joined the party at afternoon ten.