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New Zealand Tablet, 14 October 1909, Page 1619

The Triad has set itself a high standard, and lives up .to it. It is always instructive and interesting. With the current number there is issued a very fine art' supplement containing a selection of the' best pictures that have appeared in the magazine for several years past. The supplement has been turned out in a manner that is very creditable to all concerned; arid is sure to be highly prized by the readers of the Triad. The many friends in Dunedin of Mr. J. W. Reardon, principal warder at the local gaol, heard with sincere pleasure of his promotion to the' position of gaoler at Hokitika. . Mr. Reardon had been stationed in Dunedin for upwards of twenty years, during which time he made .many friends. These, while regretting his departure, are pleased at his well-deserved promotion, which has come after many years of duty ably and conscientiously performed. Mr. Reardon joined the department in 1877, and was previously stationed at Napier and Lyttelton. The service at Dunedin has not Jbeen "without distinction, as in 1896 he received a monetary reward and testimonial from the Harbor Board for his -action in rescuing the crew of a pilot boat which was capsized at the Heads, the occupants being in a position of danger. Mr. Reardon carries with him to his new appointment the good wishes of a large circle of friends.