PERSONAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 26, 17 December 1919, Page 4

PERSONAL.

A Sydney; cablegram announces the arrival of Dr. Truby King, en route to New Zealand.

Mr R. W. Porter, Inspecting Audi-tor-General, Post Office, has been appointed, on promotion, chief postmaster at Invercargill, in succession to Mr D. St. George, retired.

Miss Sartori, of the teaching staff of the Hawera Main School, left for Wellington yesterday morning, . n en route to Australia, where she will study the best methods of teaching.,,

On the eve of his leaving Hawera for Levin, Mr F. G, Kimbell. manager of the Bank of Australasia, was entertained by the citizens of Hawera, and presented with a purse

A Christchurch Press Association telegram reports the death of Mrs General Mite, aged forty-one. Deceased, who was three feet three inches high and weighed two stone four pounds, made her first appearance in public in 1891 in the Isle of Man. Subsequently she appeared by Royal command at Marlborough House before Edward VII. also before Royalty on the Continent The death occurred while boarding a tram in the city with her .husband. General Mite toured the Dominion some years ago. ,

On the eve of his departure last week, Mr H, H. Sliarp, who is taking up the position of Public Works District Engineer at Wellington, was farewelled by the staff of the Stratford office. Mr Arthur, while regretting Mr, Sharp’s departure, Expressed itho staff’s pleasure on liis promotion, and made a presentation of u small token as a murk of their esteem and regard. They wished Mr Sharp and family “God-speed,” the best of health and every success. Mr Johnston (Fields) and Mr Law n (Draughting) also spoke in similar terms on behalf of their Departments, Replying, Mr Sharp said he hud always been fairly treated. Any work that had been done had been accomplished, by the staff, who had done as much in the District as he had. Opportunity was taken to welcome Mr Campbell, who succeeds Mr Sharp-after a. term of military service. Mr Campbell; in re-, spending, said that Mr Sharp’s ability,; was well knovAi. iso that he (the speaker) 'would have (something to work up to. • i*• *F J j ?