PERSONAL ITEMS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3003, 14 February 1917, Page 6

PERSONAL ITEMS

The Hon. G. W. Russell goes to' Palmerston to-day, returning "again this evening.

Private advices have been received at Palmerston North recording the death in London on December 18 of Captain Christopher Haling, N.Z.C.

Mr. \V. It. Morris, secretary of the Post and Telegraph Department, who went south to attend the funeral of the Hon. R. M'Nab, returned yesterday morning. Mr. B. M. Wilson, of the Tourist Department, also returned from the south yesterday.

The Rev. E. J. Tipler, of Carterton, who recently enlisted for active service, was granted six months' leave of absence yesterday by tho Wairarapa Presbytery.

The Rov. Dr. AV. J. Ormond, private secretary to the Papal Delegate, Archbishop Cerretti, who has been visiting his relatives in Auckland, left Auckland for Wellington on Sunday night's Main Trunk express, on xouto to Sydney.

Flags were at half-mast at all the shipping offices and on the vessels- in port yesterday as a mark of respect to Captain J. A. Hayward, assistantharbourmaster at Wellington, who died lato on Monday evening after a very brief illness. Deceased, who was fcorii jn 1868, was a son of the late Capt. Hayward, for many years harbourmaster at Catlins River. Ho served his apprenticeship to the sea in sailing vessels, and- eventually became master of the barque Auriga, now a hulk in Sydney Harbour. Thonco he entered tlio service of the Union Steam Ship Co., and remained with that company until, when he was in command of the Her-

ald, ho was appointed pilot in 1904.For the last two years he has held the position of deputv harbourmaster. In these capacities Capt.' Hayward has done excellent service. Courteous, kindly, reliable, and a capable seaman.' his death cast, quite a gloom over the waterfront. He leaves a widow and a young son. The funeral takes place at 2 p.m. Id-morrow.

The death is announced from Nelson of Dr. Leonard George Boor, in his 92nd year. Jle was educated at Christ's Hospital, London.- After taking his medical 'course at Westminster Hospital ho practised for about four- .years m London. His health failing, he determined to come out. to Ae.w Zealand

and take up land. But, upon his arrival in Wellington in . 1551 lio found such a demand for his services as a doctor that he resumed the practice of his profession. Ho resided first at ; tbc Hutt and then at Wellington. After a short experience of farming at Mastqrton, he accepted in ,1870 the appointment of surgeon to the Nelson Hospital and Asylum. Ho :held this position 'for nearly 27 years, but resigned on account of his advanced ago in. 1897. Ho paid two visits to Eng-, land, and resided' for a few years in tho . North Island, 'but sin£e his.returu to Nelson.n 1911 lie had lived in quiet retirement at liis homo in Alton Street. Dr. Boor was an enthusiastic supporter of the Volunteer movement, and held the'rank of brigade surgeon for a long period. Ho took part in the Parihaka Expedition of 1881, and in 1882 he received the Imperial Volunteers' decoration. Dr. Boor was ona of the oldest Freemasciis in New Zealand. He held very hijjh Masonic rank in the early days, and was a Past Provincial Grand Master. In Nelson he was formerly a member of the Southern' Star Lodge, English Constitution, and lie was its Master in 1874. ' Ho afterwards became connected with the New Zealand Constitution, being one of iho founders and original/office-bearers of Victory Lodge. This lodge' was fouudod in 1881, and he was its first Master. For a long period afterwards he was treasurer of the lodge. In tho lloy.il Arch Chapters lie also held distinguished office. He continued his enthusiasm for the craft to the end, and made a point of attending l meetings of his lodgo even in his latest years. Dr. Boor was people's churchwarden at All Saints' Church for many years from 1576 onward.. Dr. Boor married iliss Arnold (a near relative of .Dr. Arnold,, of Rugby), who predeceased him in 1891. His four daughters, who survive him, are Mrs. Tennent, of Invercargill, Mrs. Kempt-home, wife of Archdeacon Kempthorno, of Brightwater, Mrs. Burnett, of Woodville, and Miss M. Boor, of Nelson. '

Mr. W. A. White has been appointed associate to Mr. Justice Chapman, vico Mr. L. IS. Aekens, who has gone into carap.

The death occurred at Palmerstou North on Monday of Mr. A. H. F. Laurenson, son of Mr. ,Fleming Laurensou, late of Wellington, and particularly well known in bowling circles. The deceased, who was born in Wellington, was educated at Wellington College, and up till a year, ago was a' member of Messrs. Whitcombe and Tombs's staff in Wellington. Latterly , he has been connected with tho reporting staff of the "Manawatu Evening Standard." Though not at all robust in constitution, he went to Samoa as a member of the Expeditionary Force in 1914,' but there his health gave out, and j he had to return to Wellington. Sine® 1 then he made several attempts to get away to the front, and was passed on two occasions, biit owing to the intervention of friends he was persuaded not to venture owing to his delicate state of health. Much sympathy will be extended to Mr. and Mrs. Laurenson 111 their bereavement. -

Mr. Hastings Moore, whose death has been reported from Wanganui, was one of that town's best-known business men. The deceased, who was 53 years of age, was a member of tho GonvillcCastlecliif. Tramway Board, and was chairman of the Gonville Town Board. His son, Edward, was wounded at Gallipoli, and is now with the New Zealand Forces in France.

Mr. C. J. Hewlett, Clerk of the Court' at Palmerston North,. who is under orders to transfer to Invercargill, was recently presented with a piece of plate by the members of the legal profession in the Manawatu centre.

Mr. J. M. Poynter, town clerk of Eltham, has volunteered for military service, and has been accepted. He will go into camp on May 28.

The Rev. A. B. Chappell, of Whitcly Church, New Plymouth, has been appointed assistant secretary to the Taranaki Education Board at a salary of £300 per year. There were 73 appii- ( cants.