PERSONAL

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14598, 23 February 1921, Page 5

PERSONAL

Upon enquiry this afternoon we learned that Rev. E. 0. Blamires, who has been rather severely Rl, is improving.

Mr E. V. Daldy, on the staff of the local branch of the Bank of New Zealand, has been promoted accountant of the Bank's Hunterville branch. With Mrs Daldy lie will leave for Hunterville in about a week's time.

Rev. Norman D. L. Webster has been called to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Christchurch, in succession to Rev. R. M. Ryburn, who has been appointed director of the Youth Work.

A Carterton message s!at"s that Hie death occurred at 1.30 p.m. to-day of Mr John Thomas Marryalt Hornsby, ex-MP. for Wairarapa. Deceased, who had been seriously R] for a long time, was unconscious since Monday. The funeral of the late Mr J. S. Edgecumbe look place yesterday afternoon. The firs], portion of the uerviee was conducted in St. Peter's. Church, and the cortege, which was representative of the whole district, then left for the Masonic Cemetery, Hamilton East. The Yen. Archdeacon Cowie officiated both at fhe Church and the graveside. The large number of wreaths and floral emblems received testitled to the esteem and respect in which the deceased was held by those who knew him. Mr M. P.. Lawson was entertained by the members of the Te Awamutu Brass Band, of which he was president, in view of his removal to Hamilton, and presented with a suit case, which was inscribed "M. C. Lawson. From the Te Awamutu Municipal Band. 21st February, 1921." Sergeant-Major Innes said they were extremely sorry to lose their president, but at the same time wished him and the. members of his family good health and success in 1 lie future. Mr Lawson feelingly acknowledged the gift and good wishes. Prior to leaving Te Awamutu. Mr and Mrs G. M. Archibald were entertained by the members of the Presbyterian Church, anil presented with Iwo handsome upholstered oak lounge chairs, each having a silver plate suitably inscribed, as a token of appreciation of the recipients many services, and as an expression of the esteem in which they were held. The presentation was made by Dr. Henderson, and was suitably acknowledged by MiArchibald. Mr Bevan Brown, retiring headmaster of the Christchurch High School, was farewelled last evening by the largest gathering of old boys ever assembled. Successive generations were represented, from the foundation of the school onwards. Mr A. T. Donnelly, who presided, said that so long as the school lasted, the. spirit, tradition and tone of Mr Bevan Brown would survive, and so long as there were old boys, bis memory would be respected and revered among them. In replying, Mr Bevan Brown said the greatest reward for his 37 years' service was the goodwill and affection of the old boys.