PERSONAL.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 15975, 18 November 1919, Page 5

PERSONAL.

The Mayoress (Airs C. E. Mackay) left for Christchurch on a short visit this morning. Bishop Sprott, who has been in Wanganui during theopast week-end, left by the mid-day train to-day for Welling Lon. R.Q.M.S. Hindmarsh, N.Z.M.C., who left with the 15tli Reinforcements, returned, with his wife and child, by the Arawa, and they are naw visiting his wife’s parents, Mr and Mrs H. T. liarle. In accordance with the advice of his medical attendant, Mr George Buckley has temporarily resigned the conductorship of the Queen Alexandra Band and the Male Choir. His place is being taken by Mr W. Shepley. The many friends of Mr Buckley will join in the hope that the rest will have the desired effect. The Rev. and Mrs G. W. Blair have gone to Invercargill to attend the annual meetings of the Presbyterian General Assembly and P.W.M.U. respectively, and will be absent for two tveeks. Any one in the W anganui East parish requiring the services of a Presbyterian minister will kindly communicate with the Rev. T, B. Barton, Manse, Westmere.

A highly respected settler in the person of Mr Charles I<ouis Pemberton at the_ age of 60 years passed away at his residence. Ore Ore, on. Tuesday last. “The deceased,” says the Waimarino Cali, “came to this district about 14 years ago, and took up land at Ore Ore, which he has farmed ever since. He was an exceptionally good settler, and took a keen interest in the progress of the district, particularly the Parapara. Before coming to this district the late Mr Pemberton followed the profession of a surveyor, and it was he who founded the Pemberton Block, near Mangaweka, and which today is a thriving and progressive settles ment. Tor many years he was a member of the Wairriarino County Council, and during his term of office he watched the interests of his fellow settlers. Deceased was a staunch supporter of the temperance movement, and by his death the League has lost a strong advocate of the cause. It was his intention to retire from farming and live at Wanganui, but a few days ago he developed a cold, which, we understand, turned to pleurisy. Deceased leaves a widow and two married daughters, to whom we extend our sympathy in their sudden and sad bereavement.” ,