ABOUT PEOPLE.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume XXIV, 28 December 1926, Page 5

ABOUT PEOPLE.

In the University of New Zealand examinations, 'Miss Bernice EShackleton, of Waimate, a student of Canterbury College, was successful in the subject of practical journalism for her diploma. Miss Shackleton was the only successful Canterbury College candidate. Sir Robert- and Lady Stout, tw of the oldest and best-known citizens of the Dominion, celebrated their golden wedding on December 26, although, owing to the holidays, the actual wedding reception will not be held until Wednesday. Captain and Mrs Armstrong of the Salvation Army have received their farewell orders and will leave for their new home in Gore on January 13th. Ensign and Mrs Wheatley of Westport will take up their duties here. In the recent State Examination for nurses, Nurses Margaret Trotter, Marian Hiskens, and Agnes M Holland, of the Waimate Public Hospital, were successful, the former gaining over 75; per cent of marks. Commissioner James Hay, 0.8. E.. the newly appointed leader or the Salvation Army's forces in New Zealand, will visit 'Waimate oi. Wednesday, January 26, 1927. Mr Hay is the oldest Commiss'oner in the Salvation Army to-day, and is a learned and much-travelled man. The Commissioner was made a Lieutenant in the British Field forty four years agjoi at the age of seventeen, entering the work from Govan Corps, Glasgow. By the time he had reached his nineteenth birthday he was a Captain, and at the age of twenty-two a Staff Officer. Two years later he was appointed to- the important Territor ia! Command of Australia, and the choice was a wise one. His next ppst was that of British Commissioner, but owing to the effect of the uncongenial climate on his health ha was removed to South Africa where he regained his health, and where he remained for four years doing remarkable work. The Commiserener is now about to take charge of the Army’s operations in New Zealand,, and such a remarkable man will be enthusiastically receiver; by the Dominion’s Corps as their leader, and his visit to Waimate will draw a large crowd.

There passed away ut his residence, Rhodes Street, Waimate another early resident of the district, in the person of Mr. Robert Millar. Born in County Antrim in 1851, after leaving school he carried on farming with his father. He sailed for New Zealahd with his wife as a young unan, and on’ ’ arrival took up the position as storeman with the late Michael Studholme. After leaving Mr. Studholme, he became a most successful hotelkeeper and was well known by all commercial travellers for his good table. He sold out in 1902, and took over his old occupation of fanning in the Methven district until his two sons took over his interest. He retired some ten years ago and has not enjoyed the best of health. Mr. Millar took no part in local affairs, but was a firm supporter of the preseit Government. The late Mr. Millar married twice, his first wife predeceased him 22 years ago, and he leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter. Mr. R. D_. Millar, Wheruapai, Methven; Mr. G. Millar, Mt. Harris, Waimate; and Mrs W. J. A. Clay, Waimate. Deceased was interred in the Methven Cemetery, the bearers .being Messrs J. W. M. Dart, T. Mangin, W. Halliday, H. Green, J. Forrest, and W. J. A. Clay. A large number of beautiful wreaths were sent by sympathetic friends.