PERSONAL

Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4462, 7 June 1930, Page 2

PERSONAL

There passed away a I Die Old People’s Home at Awaprmi yesterday -James Wilson, aged !)3 years. I'ur many years deceased resided a( Die Manawaiu Heads- where he tallowed the occupation of a fisherman. Some years ago failing heallh compelled him to enter Dio Home, where lie had been bedridden lor some lime. His wife pre deceased him four years ago. De-ai-oscd for the greafer part of his life was a sen-faring man and had soiled many limes round Die world, Ho was a man ml' splendid physique and upright in character. The funeral took place a! Foxlon this afi ornoon.

Mr. A. Thompson, of MHutoa, has purchased a farm at Dlorohanga (Main Trunk) and, together with bis wife and family, will leave Ibis district nexl week for llmir ik*w bonm. AT r. Thompson is wHI known in ibis district. “Aifluir v made a name for himself in Die Sports field of both the local and Palmerston Xorfh High Schools, lie then entered Dm service of Ales-,-rs Levin and Co., served in Ihe (Trent War and relumed ro lake up farming al Moiiloa. During the pa-l Iwo y ears lie has been swamp manager for Whilaiiniii Lid. Mrs. Thompson prior lo Imr marriage was mi Dm leaching stall of Dm local District High School and look an active, part in Dm social welfare of the settlers. Their many friends in Dii> dislricl will wish litem good luck and prosperity in their new home while ill the same time regretting the loss of such estimable set tiers.