ABOUT PEOPLE

Southland Times, Issue 19388, 31 October 1924, Page 4

ABOUT PEOPLE

Mr C. J. Royds, of Nelson, arrived by tin late express last night on a brief visit to Invercargill. Mr F. Gordon Bell, Edinburgh, has been appointed Professor of Surgery at Otago University.

Messrs S. McDonald and D. K. Torrance left yesterday on business trips to Dunedin.

Dr. Truby King and Mr W. D. Hunt were passengers for Wellington by the afternoon express yesterday.

Mr F. W. Preddy left yesterday by the north express on a short business visit to Christchurch.

Mr K. De Castro, of the local branch of the British Imperial Oil Company (New Zealand), has received notice of transfer and leaves Invercargill within the next few weeks to take up a new position with the Dunedin Branch of the same firm. His Grace Archbishop Julius, who recently notified his intention of relinquishing the Primacy and Bishopric of Christchurch, will probably leave the Dominion on a visit to England in May. He will be accompanied by his daughter, Miss Julius. His Grace stated that they would probably be away for twelve months and would leave New Zealand in time to spend the summer at Home.

Sir Samuel Fay and Sir Vincent Raven, the British railway experts, arrive in Invercargill to-day, and will stay at the Grand Hotel overnight. They will continue their tour of inspection over the Southland main lin«y and branches to-morrow morning. The General Manager bf Railways, Mr R. W. McVilly, along with other administrative officers, is accompanying the visitors.

A pleasant little ceremony took place at the Tuapeka Hospital on Thursday last, when the staff met to bid farewell to Sister Sim and present her with a vase of Imperial Amphora ware and a bedroom clock as a token of the esteem in which she waa held by the members of the staff. Mrs Stokes (member of the Hospital Board), on behalf of a few lady friends, presented a suede calendar’to Sister Sim and expressed the regret felt by lady residents of the town at her departure. Sister Sim, in replying, said her departure was due to her family leaving for the North Island, and she was desirous of going with them. The death occurred at the Cromwell Hospital on Wednesday of Mr Arthur M. Irvine, who was well-known throughout Central Otago as manager of the National Bank at Cromwell The deceased was 63 years of age, and was a single man. He opened the Cromwell branch of the National Bank during the dredging boom about 1899, and had remained in charge ever since. A few weeks ago he suffered a severe illness which necessitated his removal to hospital some six days ago. Both as a . business man in his profession and as a citizen the deceased was held in high esteem. He was associated with many local clubs and bodies, notably golf, bowling, racing and the Athenaeum Committee. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Mr Frank Bulman, who has been on the staff of the Riverton Post Office for some years, has received word of promotion, and leaves shortly for Dunedin. During his term at the office he has proved an obliging and courteous officer, and while many will regret his departure, they will have the consolation of knowing that the shift means advancement. Mr Bulman, who is a Riverton boy, took a keen and active interest in all outdoor pastimes, and was ever ready to do his share when called upon. At the Post Office he was the recipient from the staff of a handsome outfit. Mr McCawe, the Postmaster, in making the presentation, spoke highly of the work done by the recipient, and wished him every success for the future. Mr Bulman feeling replied, thanking the donors for the present, which would always serve to remind him of many happy days spent in the Riverton office. He will be succeeded by Mr William Robertson, formerly of Riverton. Another old identity in the person of Mr Donald Manson passed away at his brother’s residence, Croydon, on Sunday, 26th inst. Tending in Riverton in 1864, Mr Manson found employment driving a team for the firm of Messrs Whittingham Bros, and Instone, and was carrier for some years to the Lakes. Relinquishing the carrying business, he and his brother determined to try their luck on the land, and held a property at Wray’s Bush for some years. Selling out after a time, he acquired a farm in the Lilburn district, which he worked for many years, with successful results. With advancing years, Mr Manson decided to retire, and came to Riverton to reside, and purchased the property of the late Mr Frank Russell, South Riverton. He had been in failing health for some time, and was on a visit to his brother when the Mighty Reaper laid him low. Of a bright and cheery disposition, he made many friends, and was always eager for a chat on reminiscences of the early days, especially the gold rushes.