PERSONAL.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 15836, 5 June 1919, Page 5

PERSONAL.

The death is reported from Nelson of Mr John sharp, at the age of 90. He held many important posts in the old Provincial Council, and was resident Magistrate, cx-Mayor, and represented Nelson in Parliament in the seventies. He was Bherift at the time of the Mauuly- gatapu murders. A Wellington telegram announces • the death of Mr John Illot. the wellknown advertising agent, aged 67. Waverley’s latest arrivals back from the seat of war include Drivers J. O. Cunningham and E. F. Oliver, Privates J. H. Pepper. W. L. Reardon, and B. Waterland. The men got a splendid reception from >-.iC Patriotic League and other Waverley friends. Privates J. Morrison and G. Roots were expected home by the same train, but the former, being a cot case, remained at Wellington, and the latter stayed at WanganuL Mr R. A. Howie, who has been acting as locum tenons for Mr. Putnam, barrister and solicitor, for about two years while the latter has been on active service, leaves Wellington to-day for Wanganui, where he will join Messrs McCaul Collins, barristers and solicitors, as junior partner. Mr Howie has been prominently connected with tennis circles in Wellington, and occupied the position of hon. secretary to the Wellington Lawn Tennis Association. Miss W T ard, who has severed her connection with the Patea Farmers’ Trading Association, was the other day the recipient of a valuable presentation from the manager and staff. The gift of goodwill took the form of a tea set and a manicure set. At a meeting of the Patea Library Committee Mr J. Power was appointed vice Mr L. Cronin, whose resigHpufution was regretfully received.