PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 19804, 1 March 1928, Page 9

PERSONAL

Mr James Taylor, locomotive inspector for the South Island, left Dunedin this morning for the West Coast. Mr It. W. Lawrence (of G. Lawrence and Sons) went by the through express to-day, bound for Wellington. Mr Brett Shand, booked for Hastings, went off by the 11.134 train to-day. His Honor Maxwell Fleming, judge of the Sudan High Court, is touring New Zealand, and will reach Dunedin to-morrow. .Mrs Manhire, Dixon, J, M'Donald, Bncklaud, Penrose, Mrs Hoodie, Glover, Flynn, Rigby, and Miss Jopp have gone to Christchurch for the test matches between the English croquet team and the South Island. The Hon. K, S. Williams (Minister of Public Works), Mrs Williams, Mr Ludbrook, and Mr M. E. Hutchings, Ministerial private secretary, are to arrive in Dunedin by to-morrow evening’s train from Christchurch, and will stay at the Grand Hotel. Mr Ray Fuller, who went to Christchurch to control Fuller’s New Operahouse over the opening period, will return to Auckland next week to take charge of St. James’s Theatre, the firm’s new theatre in that city. The Premier (Mr J. G. Coates) arrived from Greymouth last night (states a Christchurch P.A. telegram). He received a number of deputations this morning, and leaves to-morrow on an inspection of the irrigation work in Central Otago. A very pleasant hour was spent at the Mosgiel D.H. School, the occasion being a farewell to Miss Christie, who has been infant mistress at the school for seven years. Mr M'Donald (actingrector) was chairman, and called on Alice Thomson to present Miss Christie with a- lovely spray bouquet on behalf of the teachers and scholars. After an enjoyable concert programme Miss Christie was presented by Betty Korner with a Victorian posy on behalf of the children in the infant room. Mr M'Donald referred to Miss Christie’s long service of seven years in the school. Mr Swallow spoke on behalf of the School Committee, and thanked Miss Christie for all her kindness to the children. On behalf of the teachers and children, Miss Jackson presented Miss Christie with a handbag, and wished her many pleasant memories of Mosgiel .School. Three cheers were then given, and all joined in singing ‘ For She's a Jolly Good Fellow.’ in reply, Miss Christie expressed her gratitude to teachers, parents, and children. She had tried to do her duty, and had given of her best. The staff then entertained M,iss Christie at afternoon ton.