PERSONAL ITEMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3613, 12 June 1923, Page 57

PERSONAL ITEMS.

A Christ church Press Association telegram announces the death 01 Mr .'-Valter Kr non > Scott, manager of -Messrs Jria ienstein Bros, and Grand t reasurer of the dasonie Grand Bodge ol New Zealand. Cabled advice states that Miss Grace Joel, formerly of Dunedin, received "mention honorable ’ tor her picture called "‘Sympathy” at the Baton des Artistes Francois. Mr and Mrs J. W. Graham were entertained by the settlers of Tua-peka Mouth as an expression of the community’s thank;and appreciation for their seven years’ teaching and social services in the district, Mr Graham having been headmaster of 'iuapeka Mouth for that time and Mrs Graham for a considerable time assistant. Mr Skinner, chairman, eulogised the ability and character of their guests, and Mr J. it. Keenan, m making the presentation of a writing desk to Mr Graham and music cabinet to Mrs Graham, expressed the sentiments of the residents concerning their departing guests. They regretted the departure of Mr and Mrs Gra iam, but as the transference of Mr Graham to the post ol first assistant in Balclutaa High School meant promotion, they offered their heartiest congratulations and good wishes to their guests in their new sphere. During the afternoon be!ore school was dismissed Miss Isabel Sharp, on behalf of the school children and assistant teachers, presented an easy chair to Mr Graham and a Doulton bowl to Mrs Graham as a mark of appreciation of the many kindnesses they had received at their hands. r lhe members o the Tuapeka Mouth Tennis Club, at a surprise visit to the school residence, presented Mr and Mrs Graham with an oak clock m due appreciation of the keen interest they had always taken in the club.

On Friday, Ist inst., a very pleasant social and dance was held in the Houipapa Hall to bid farewell to Mr R. S. Harrison, the school teacher, on the eve of his departure to take up the duties of first assistant in the Tokomairiro District High School. Although the night was very stormy, there was a large attendance, the surrounding districts being well represented. Mr J. Wilson occupied the chair, and in a brief speech thanked Mr Harrison, on behalf of the settlers, for the good Work he had done during his appointment as sole teacher. While regretting his departure, all wished him every success in his promotion. A presentation was then made in the form of a leather suitcase. Mr Harrison, in a neat speech, thanked those present for the compliment they had paid him that evening, and said that he would take away with him many pleasant memories. The evening was brought to a close by the singing of “He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” and ‘Auld Lang Syne.” Mrs Radford, of Tawanui, acted as pianist for the evening. At the annual conference oi’ the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association (says an Auckland Press Association message) resolutions were carried congratulating Sir Robert Nolan on his knighthood, expressing sympathy with the Hon. D. H. Guthrie in his illness, and bon voyage to Sir Donald M'Gavin, who is en route to England. A Sydney Prose Association cable message announces the depth of Sir Henry Denison Miller (Governor of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia since 1912). at the age of 63 years. Sir Denison Miller’s death was sudden and unexpected. He had been suffering from a cold for a few days, but nothing serious was anticipated. As Governor of the Commonwealth Bank, he gained a high reputation in connection with tho flotation of war loans, repatriation schemes and patriotic movements generally. A Westport Press Association message states that general regret is expressed at the tragic death at Auckland of Cyril Whittaker, who worked in the mines at Westport for some time, and represented the Buller Rugby Union on several occasions. He was regarded as a man of singularly line character, and one of the “ whitest ” men who ever entered the boxing arena. ’File death occurred at Invercargill on the sth of Mr Frank Maguire, who for over 35 years had been a member of the Southland News staff. For the greater part of that time he had been engaged in reportorial work, and in that capacity had recorded the doings of every public body in town, and in various parts of the province. A Press Association cable message from London states that the Earl of Balfour is suffering from phlebitis. A representative gathering of member of the A. and P. Society and farmers met on Friday to do honour to Mr H. V. Fulton, who for about a score of years past until his recent retirement held the important position of secretary of the Otago A. and P. Society. Mr R. A. S. Cantrell, a past president of the society, was the spokesman for the occasion, and referred to the manner in which Mr Fulton had carried tho society through its difficulties and vicis-a tudes of fortune until it had reached its present position of prosperity and success. As a token of appreciation of his many past sendees he presented to Mr Fulton a gold watch with suitable inscription and a chain. A Sydney Press Association cable mes sage announces the death of Mr William Alexander M'Arthur, formerly a Junior Lord of the Treasury (1892-35), and a member of the firm of W. A. M'Arthur, also a director cf the M'Arthur Shipping Cornpan y. He had recently arrived from England.. He was born in Sydney in 1857, and sat in the House of Commons as a Liberal for a Cornish seat from 1887 to 1908. One of the early pioneers of the Southland province, Mr Leslie Cheyne, passed away at Invercargill on Tuesday, at the age of 89 years. He arrived in the province from Melbourne in 1860. and for some time was engaged in the lightering business. He joined in the gold rush to Gabriel’s Gully, but subsequently returned to his former avocation. Together with his brother he purchased the paddle steamer, Aphrasia, of 184 tons, which traded regularly for many years between Invercargill and Bluff and Riverton, as well as to Dunedin and Stewart Island. In 1865 Mr Cheyne retired and for some years afterwards occupied a position on the railways which he subsequently relinquished to assume a position on the staff of the Invercargill Corporation. After a lengthy period of service there, extending over a quarter of a century, during which time he occupied the position of sanitary inspector, which at a later date was combined with that of foreman of works, Mr Cheyne went into business on his own account as a general storekeeper. The late Mr Cheyne was manned in 1262, but his wife predeceased him some 12 months ago. The death occurred at Invercargill on Tuesday of Mr Leslie landsav Murphy, aged 55. The late Mr Murphy, whose deeds on the football field are known to all fol-

lowers of Rugby in Southland and practically in every part of the dominion, he having represented the Southland province from 18S3 to 1899, was also a leading member for many years of the Star Club. In his early days lie worked for Messrs Organ and \\ ills, and later joined the staff of the National Mortgage and Agency' Company, which he left in 1904 to join the local staff of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile. Eight years later he was appoint d to the position of chief storeman with the local branch, and this position he maintained until his death. Mr Murphy was also a South African war veteran, having served through the whole of that campaign. Twelve months ago his health broke down as a result of his war service, and in April last he was compelled to take to his lied, where he remained until his death. The deceased, leaves a widow and one daughter, who w ill have the sympathy of a large number of friends, and particularly of the supporters cf the Rugby game. The death is announced from Wellington cf Mr Montague Mosley, at an advanced age. To the older generation Air Mosley will he well remembered as a prominent figure in journalistic circles. He was editor of various journals over a long period of years. He came to New Zealand from the Old Country in 1861, and joined the Postal Service, but subsequently retired from his position to take up journalism, for which ho had a natural bent. For some considerable period he was a member of the reading staff of the Christchurch Press. Deceased is survived by a widow, and five sons and one daughter.

Afr Peter MTntosh, who died recently at the age of 86. was one of Dunedin’s early pioneers, arriving here about a 059. He was carting to Clyde soon after the rush broke out. and later carried on the same business from Dunedin to Wanaka. In the early “eighties” Mr APlntoeh joined Mir Thos. Andectui, and they erected the flour-mill a! Luggate. A few years later they bought a farm at Tarras, and on dissolving, partnership, Mr MTntosh retained the farm, and Mr Anderson the flour-mill. Seme years ago Mr MTntosh sold the farm and resided in Lumsden till a few months ago. Air Wm Jno. Hagan, who died recently, was a native of Londonderry, and on his arrival in this country he went first to M>- Wm. Bell’s farm at. Tarras. Later he ■went, to Wanaka. where he remained for nearly 15 years. He then went to Waiwera, and was coachman for Mr Telford until he rskired and went to live at BaJ-clut-ha.