PERSONAL ITEMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3673, 5 August 1924, Page 23

PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mr R. J. Stirling, who has been stationmaster at Mosgiel for about seven months, and who has been promoted to the traffic manager’s office in Dunedin, was presented with a travelling rug from the message staff. Mr J. Watt, in making the presentation, referred to the hi oh esteem in which Mr Stirling was held, and wished him every success in his new position. Dr G. 11. Scholefield, of Masterton, has been reappointed a member of the Board of Science and Art. Mr O. R. Wise, of Oamnru, has been re-elected a vice-president of the Otago and Southland Horseowners’ and Breeders’ Association. The Otago Education Board notifies the following appointments: Miss M. R. Hislop, sole teacher, Sutton; Miss J. H. Wk kie, assistant, Leith Valley; Miss N. H. Newman, assistant, Hampden; and Air A. E. Paterson, sole teacher, Nevis. Mr H. C. Romans has been appointed organising teacher for the Southland Education Deua rtmenfc, in place of Mr G. Menzies, who has been transferred to the position of head master at the Milton District High School. The Rev. R. J. Perkins, who has been in charge of the Church of England at Balclutha for some years, and who has been appointed to Hokitika, went north yesterday by the through express to take over his new charge. The death occurred at Sydenham on July 20 of an old colonist in the person of John Bambery. He was born in North Berwick, Scotland, in 1839. Mr Bambery came to New Zealand in the ship Norma Hall, and landed at Port Chalmers in 1858 He then took up land at St .Leonards, Otago, and was among the first to take part in the rush when gold was discovered at the Dunstan. He also spent some time on the gold diggings on the West Coast. Mr Bambery then purchased a. farm at Hampden, where he resided for over 39 years In 1910 he disposed of his farm and settled In Christchurch. For a number of years he was a prominent Methodist local preacher. In 1860 he was married by the Rev. Dr Burns to a daughter of the late Mr Archibald Douglas. Mr Bambery leaves a widow and a family of five sows and five daughters, as well a.s 22 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. On leaving Dunbaek, Mr and Mrs Nicolson, who have taken up their residence at St. Clair, were presented with a goldmounted fountain pen and a rose howl respectively, in recognition of their good work iu connection with the Dunbaek Church. Air D. R. Barron, who recently disposed of his property in the Lakes district, has b»n appointed inspector to the newly-con-stituted Manawatu Rabbit Board. MBarron left on Tuesday morning to take up hi 3 new duties.

The Rev. Isaac Sarginscn. of St. Clair, has accepted a call from the Congregational Church at Limvcod, Canterbury, where he was pastor before he went to Timaru. A number of the old members headed the movement for getting him back. Mr Surginsou will leave for Linwood at an early date. Tlie residents of Waihola met on Tuesday night in the Hall to bid farewell to Miss W. I. Elder, school teacher, who has been transferred to Ravensbournc. During the course of the evening the guest- of the evening was presented with a travelling rug and clock by Mr W. J. Harkness, who spoke of the good work performed by Alif-s Elder both in and out of the school, and also of the general regret felt at her departure. Prior to the opening practice at the Dunedin Male Choir rooms last night, Air John Hopcraft (vice-president) referred to the death cf Air Jesse Timson, who had been a valuable member of the choir since 1890, when he was pianist. He had earned the respect of all who had been associated with h:m, and his work would be remembered. lie would move that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the relatives of Air Timson. The motion was seconded by Air G. Errington and earned, the choir standing, after which the anthem ‘ The Long Day Closes” was sung. At last night’s meeting of the Dunedin City Council the Mayor said he was sure all the councillors would agree with him in regretting the departure of Dr M'Kibbin from Dunedin. At the same time it was pleasing to knew that his departure meant substantial promotion. He thought it was their duty to tender their congratulations to Dr M'Kibbin. He, as Mayor, had come into very close contact with Dr M'Kibbin, and his advice and assistance had been of very great help to him and to members of "the council. He moved that a letter be sent to Dr M'Kibbin, congratulating him on his promotion to the position of Director of Hygiene. Cr AlacManus, in seconding the motion, referred to the good advice given by Dr Al'Kibbin to the workers. On one occasion he had attended a meeting of cement workers, and was able to show them how their conditions could be improved. He was certain that many occupational diseases could be obviated if advice such as that given by Dr M'Kibbin was acted upon. —The motion was carried unanimously. A Gisborne telegram reports that Ah; C. E. Armstrong (District Engineer) retired on Thursday after 40 years’ service. Messrs J. Wallace and R. 11. S. Todd have been re-elected members of the Otago Education Board, urban area. The third member elected is the Rev. \V. AI. Grant. Dr Angell, of Gisborne, has been visiting Dunedin. Air D. R. Walk, who has retired from the management of the Grand Hotel, was on Friday met by his late employees and presented" with a silver-mounted liquet' set, suitably inscribed. Mr A. Wilkinson, in making the presentation, referred to the high esteem in which Mr Wark was held by the staff, and wished him every success and happiness in the future. The recipient suitably replied. On the eve of her leaving Dunedin Athenaeum, Miss Cathie Hamilton was the recipient of several presents. The first took the form of a cheque from the committee. The librarian presented her with a silver-mounted breakfast cruet, and the present from the staff consisted of a silver tea service. All expressed regret at her leaving, and wished her even- happiness in the future. Miss Hamilton suitably acknowledged the gifts. Mr G. S. Kirby, who is commencing the' practice of his profession on his own account, was on Thursday tendered a social evening a-t the University Club by several of his friends. Air W. R. Brown, in making a small presentation to Mr Kirby in honour of the occasion, said that he felt that the guest of the evening was bound to prosper in his new sphere. Constable R. S. Rusbatch, who has been transferred to Dunedin, has been a very popular officer during the three years he has been stationed at Port Chalmers. As a footballer and an oarsman ho took an active part in local sports, funeral took place at Port Chalmers on Sunday afternoon, \va3 an ex-imperial soldier, day afternoon, was an ex-lmperia! soldier, and took part in the Egyptian campaign in the early eighties. He was Pipe Corporal in a famous Scots regiment, and held active service decorations. He organised the first pipe band in Dunedin, was pipe-major in the Dunedin Highland Rifles, and an old member of the Burns Club. The Dunedin Pipe Band officially attended the funeral yesterday. At the Otago High School Old Bovs’ Society’s annual smoke concert and reunion the president (Mr E. J. Smith), made sympathetic reference to the absence of Air J. A. Park, a member of the society's executive, through indisposition. It was resolved to send fraternal greetings to Mr Park.