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Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 13825, 21 July 1915, Page 4 (Supplement)

Among the names of the successful candidates who recently sat for the Pharmacy Board's examination. Section B, appears the" name of K. V. Warnock. Miss Warnocl-: is a daughter, of Mr Warnock, the Port, Nelson, &nd is serving her apprenticeship with Mr T. Eastcot.t, chemist, of this city.

The Nelvon officers of tho Post and Telegraph .Department assembled in the mail room yesterday afternoon to- saj 1 {rood-bye. officially to Mr W. i. Ward, Chief "Postmaster, who has been promoted to the Chief Post-mastership of Ohristchun.-ii, and shortly leaves for that city- There was a very;.large attendance- of officers. The Chief Clerk, on behalf of the- officers and postmasters of the Nelson district', congratulated Mr Ward on his well-deserved promotion, and expressed the regret they all felt at the departure of such a capable chief, and one who at all times considered their well-being and "convenioi?.ce as i'aiKas he- possibly could consistent^ ■ with his duty to tho public. Ho tlien handed Mr Ward a case of table silver and cutlery as a token of their esteem, and wished him and ins family health and happiness in their new home. Several officers in the various departments testified to the regard in-which Mr Ward is held by the staff, and their regret at his departure, Mr Ward feelingly reoliecl, and thanked the officers for their loyalty and assistance and the kindness they had extended to him. Cheers were called for In one of tho lady officers for their departing chief, and were very heartily civen.

At a meeting of the executive of the Nelson Reform League last evening a presentation was made to. the secretary, Mr. A. R. Dyson, of a substantial purse of sovereigns. The chairman, i Mr. T. Neale, in making the presentation, mentioned the great services^ rendered by Mr. Dyson. To be a success- - ful secretary demanded considerable organising powers, great- sacrifice cf time, and much personal inconvenience. That the work of the Reform League had been so successful was in itself abundant satisfaction to Mr. Dyson, Init there were many who felt that they would like to recognise his services in some lasting manner, and wished him to procure something that would be pleasing to him and serve as a reminder of his association with the League. Other members endorsed the remarks of the chairman/ and hoped that Mr. Dyson would long remain secretary of the League. In reply. Mr. Dyson thanked all those who had so appreciated his efforts. He had not. looked for any recognition, but had done his utmost in a work that was close to his heart. Although a.t times the work had fallen heavily on a few, inter the enthusiasm of; so many sple'ii : ;Slid:'.• workers Had achieved; .-thfe-- result; !Vtrivon for; •He particularly, wished to I, recognise . the / assistance of -the': chair--tliPr^oms|h services fenc^rw] ; pv ifie^h+vbj? 3jes|rs. Richmond Fell, 'Graham, Marri^'and otKefs. :' •"' v -

Mr G. A. Robliiooi.) Friday last lo(t Patea to take- up> military service. On Thursday evening various societies. farewelled him %bhe "press" reports), and made presentation*, indicative of. appreciation* <# the sacrifice he is making. The .Mayor said: "Patea is proud; of you, Mr Rtfbbio, and proud also of Mrs. Robbie, who has -been so brave aIL through, and. -who, after all, has t4io greater trial fof strength, having to 'stand and wait.' May God's best carobe owr you both." Mr and Mrs.Ro?)bie are woll known in- Neison. Mir Robbie at one time, v/as master of theAppleby school, and Mrs Robbie" is a daughter of' Mrs. S. B. Johnson, of: Collingwood street. •

The death occurred on Wednesday, after a short illness, of Mr. Archibald; Kitching, a well-known resident of Vanguard street. • The deceased, who was employed on City Con noil work, and. was formerly for many years a cab driver, leaves a widow and a family of,seven children—four sons and threedaughters. .

Meters J. Dudley, C. A. Hamilton and C. S. Spear, who-left for Wellington by the Pateeua yesterday morning, to join x-he artillery reinforcements at Trent-ham, wero accorded a hearty send off by many friends in spite of the early hour and the unpleasant weather conditions. The emploj'ees of Messrs E. Buxton and Co., Ltd.,. assembled to say good-bye to Mr Hamilton, and Mr W. W. Snodgrass was present on behalf o? the Empire Defence Committee. As the steamer left the wharf,, the departing men were given three hearty cheers.

Mr. W. A. Switzer, who has been accountant at the local office of the Union Steam Ship Company for the past ten yearjs, has been transferred to the Wellington office of the company, and left by the Pateena yesterday to take up his new 'duties. Mr. Switzer. will be greatly missed; in hockey and swimming circles, he having taken keen'1: interest in both those branches of sport. Mr"" Switzer has been succeeded by Mr. R. N. Kyngdou, of New Plymouth.

Mr Goorge G. Stewart, who has benn stationma&ter at Port Nelson, has left for Mercer, having been transferred on promotion. The staff of tho Nelson section of railways made Mr Stewart a parting presentation of a tea and coffee service.

Mr. E. R. Neale, who has been in tho office of Messrs. Adams and Hartley, solicitors, for some years past, is leaving Nelson to take a position in Blenheim. General regret will be felt at Mr Neale's departure from Nelson, and he will be greatly missed in cricket and hockey circles. In both of these branches of sport he was an enthusiast, alike as a, player and bn the executives of theclubs with which he was connected. Ho is one of the best all round cricketers this district has produced, and he has some very fine scores to his credit in both club and representative matches. As honorary secretary of the Nelson Cricket Association he has been indefatigable in keeping interest in the game alive, and difficulty will be experienced in finding a man as capable and willing to take 'the \ position-. As an "old-boy" Mr. Neale has always taken an interest in Nelson College, and he is a. member of tho executive of the Old Boys' Association. While regretting Mr. Neale's departure, we are sure he will carry with him all best wishes of a large circle of friends for success in his now sphere.

A special general meeting of the Nplson -Oicket Association was held last evening, lib© president (Mr J. H. Finney) ir. the chair.-.. The resignation df the hon. secretary (Mr *E. R. Nealo) was received with re^rot, and n resolution Ayas passed placing on record the Association's appreciation of the splendid •serviro- rendered by Mr Neale both in th« fieid and in his capacity as secrotary dining the past nine- years. IMr N. A. Voy<-oe was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Nealo's resignation.

The E*v-. Father Finnorty, until recently of St. Mary's parish", has been appointed to St. Anne's, Wellington South. He" has not enjoyed the best oE health *>f' late, and it is hoped that, he will bonnnt'by boing relieved of tho heavy travelling necessitated by work in a scattered district. News was received yesterday .by the Rev. Father Tymons ibat Father Fimierty is to bt* suoccodod in Nelson by tho Rev Fathsvr Bnrtlev,. S.M. Born in Australia, Father Lartlcv studied at St. Mary's,. Meanee, for rnvo years, after which ho joined ihe.-{icat'hing stiiff of St. Patrick's .Cs3e'£eY'-'--WelKiig-ton. whero lio fms .been engaged for some years xipHV the present rimb. Ho kept hi.-? termf; at Victor!;l. Oolrego, and toolS/his M.A. d'ogree, sliowing brilliancy, esp'ocially in mental science. The scarcity or priests dne to tho dtv.nands nade by the \ynr h-in caused the .staff of St.. Patrick's Col-lego to be drawn upon to> l^eet tho ]>arocbial needs of tho Church. Father Hartley, who is well liked Hy all who know him, is expected' to arrive in Nelson in the course of ;i few days.

Mrs. laard and Mrs, Pharazyn gave the first of a series of afternoon tens for the fccriofvb of tho Red Cross Fun 4: ■at Mrs Pbaraayn's residence, Warwick House, on Saturday. There wore various competitions during tho afternoon. The Misses Pharazyn and I/ard prosided over the sweet and flower statTs. Tho. beaiuifTit. syrimr flowers had been sent fro»a Wellington by Mrs Haccn and from Stoke by Mr Lrard. The Misses Clarke, Sharp, and Leggatt. helped with the afternoon tea. Tim hostesses -wish to thank Mrs Cumin and Miss Fowler, who pk-ved dunnis the afternoon, and Mrs Wilson (clairvoyantc^who all gave their services free, and Mr -Snodgrass, who kindly lent all ihe crockery. Tho proceeds for the afternoon amounted to £21 Is lid.

Tho, following members of the stafr of Messrs 33. "Buxton and Co., Ltd., have ioine-:1 the Now Zealand forces:--Messrs H«"-h Hamilton Charles Hamilton G H^ White (killed in action), l>uncan Gilbert (woundodV W Huse, Geor-'c Spear, L. Condell, Charles Holman°and W. Rowlands. Two other morc.boris 1-ave also enlisted, but have not y.>t bce»j accepted

\ qiiitit wedding was solemnised in St. John's Church, Wakefield, on Wednesday (writes our correspondent), wheu "Mr. William Tyrrell, of Ngahere, Taranaki, was married to Miss Mabel 'Kalling, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kelling, of Sonning, .IVakeiieid. by tho Rev. J. R. Dart, vicar of W«a!<efield. The bride, who wok given away, by her father, was dressed! in-.a bine costume,, hat to match. ■Miss Kathleen Kelling, sister of the bride, actao as bridesmaid, and her .brother Jack undertook the duties 'of" best man. The organist. Miss Lily Peart, played the Wedding- March asthe bridal party left the church. Afternoon tea was partaken <;f a after which. the happy couplo left by train for Nelson and their future home in Taranaki.

y Mr Peter Martin, of Nile Street, has completed fifty years' service- with tin* firm of Messrs. J. R. Dodson and Son (late Hooner and Dodson), brewers, of Nelson." .Mi1 Martin still enjoys vigorous health, and has the complete; confidence of the firm, as is. shown by a 'letter of nunrociation which accompanied a cheque .forwarded in recognition of Ms !o:ig and faithful scrricb.