PERSONAL

Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 20457, 9 September 1915, Page 4

PERSONAL

We regret to. record the death of Mrs. Maysmor, who passed away on Tuesday at the residence of her sister (Mrs. Wm. Brewer, Waihau, Waverley, after a brief illness. The deceased lady was the widow of the late Mr. John Maysmor, of Wellington, and tho eldest daughter of the late Major Dune, of Wanganui, and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends up and down the coast. We extend our deep sympathy to the members of the family and relatives.

At the monthly meeting of the Patea Harbour Board, Mr. E. A. Pacey moved a motion of sympathy with the chairman (Mr. Christensen) and Mrs. Chnstenssn in the loss of their son, who had fallen while at the Dardanelles. Their loss (said Mr. Pacey) was a great sorrow, but it was lessened by the knowledge that they knew their eon had died honourably while fighting in the defence of his country and the Empire. Mr. J. R. Corrigan seconded the resolution, which was. carried in silence, tine members standing.

Mr. John W. James, a very old resident of Auckland (and brother oi Mrs. H. Caddy, Hatrick Street, Wanganui), died at his residence, "Hiifont," Mt. Albert, on ■ Saturday, aged 79 years. Deceased arrived in Auckland in 1858, and was for many years a successful builder and contractor. Deceased is survived by a widow, three sons and one daughter (Mrs. Percy Win-stone). Mr. W. A. James is in Vancouver, Dr. A. E. James at Edinburgh, and the other son, Mr. H. L. James, of. Johannesburg, is at present in Auckland. The interment took place at S3 rmonds Street cemetery on Monday morning. Deceased was highly esteemed by his many friends. ;

A fine testimonial to the capabilities and popularity of Mr. Joseph Irving, storeraan at The Wanganui wharf, vva« given yesterday afternoon. At five o'clock a number of Railway officials and employees and business men gathered in the wharf sheds to bid au revoir to' Mr. Irving, who has been promoted to take charge of tne goocls sheds aiJ-Fpxton. Mr. Foweraker, stationmaster, was chief spokesman, and after felicitous remarks presented Mr. Irving wittrti watch (suitably engraved), a shaving outfit, and a pair of gold Slinks. Other speakers also expressed their regret at Mr. Irving's departure, but congratulated him on his well deserved promotion. The recipient suitably responded. Mr. Irving leaves for Foxton to-day.