PERSONAL

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19850, 20 January 1920, Page 4

PERSONAL

The, death is announced by Press Association cable from Sydney of Mrs Fitzclarence Roberts, a mustchn, formerly well known in New Zealand. A Gisborne message, states that- tho death occurred suddenly of Mr Thomas Alston Coleman, sen., " a well-known public accountant. Ho was standing in the doorway of Messrs Clirisp and Coleman’s, premises, when he suddenly fell, and was picked up dead. Tin; deceased, who was sixty years of age. held the position of Fast Coast Trust Commissioner.

At the meeting of tlie Hal Cross Executive Committee yesterday nltcruoon. Mr E. Nordon tendered his resignation, owing to leaving New Zealand for health.reasons. The chairman (Mr J. A. Flcshor) expressed his regret an I the society’s appreciation of what .Mr iNordon had done. Mr 0. T, J. Alpprs referred to Mr Nordon’s services dirnig the war period which had , beer git en most cnthnsiasticallv on various «ar bodies. Mrs Wig ram also expressed appreciation on behalf of the branch. mentioning that Mr -Nordon had always been 'a willing helper and good worker. The resit? nation was accepted with regret, the chairman agreeing to draw up a letter of appreciation of Mr Xordon’s services to the fiocietv.

The local staff «f the South British Insurance Company. Limited, met on rnday evening to hid farewell to their re Bring manager Mr 0. 11. Croxton. The chief clerk (Mr Coffin), <m presenting Mr Croxton with a roller-top desk, made special mention of the liarmomous relationship, that had existed between the staff and manager. During the period ot Mr Croston’s manag >rship nil had found in him a- friend only too willing to help with advice and kindly encouragement, and it was with extreme regret that the staff parted with him. Mr Croxton had intended retiring before- the war, but owing to the heavy demands maao on the companv’s servants, he had carried on until normal conditions returned. All joined in wishing him a. well-earned rest m his retirement and good health and prosperity. Mr Oroxtcm, in replying} thanked the staff for their token of appreciation and made the announcement that he would not be entirely severing his connection with the company, and would always be pleased to giro any of the staff the benefit of his experience. He expressed regret at parting from the staft, and trusted that if. at anv time, he could he of iissisancu to any of them, they would sock his advice. ’ Mr Croxtou is being; succeeded by Mr P, If. Harris, of Napier.