PERSONAL.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 19 April 1919, Page 2

PERSONAL.

Mr John Payne, M.P. for Grey Lynn, is an .inmate of a private hospital in Auckland.

~ Dr., .Thacker, M.P., is to bo nomi- • noted for the Christchurch Mayoralty -by the Port of Christeliureh League. !

Lieutenant Horo ICarauiti, of Ohau, has been awarded th# Croix de Guerre. Wa congratulate him on his success.

Private Lionel Burstou, of Otaki, who has been on active service for some time, is expected back in New Zealand next week.

Mr W. H. Atack, manager of tho Press Association, and Mrs Atack are at present on a brief holiday in Otaki, and are staying at the seaside resort.

A requisition asking Mr Hector Aitkonkead, chairman of the Waitemata County Council, to contest the Eden seat as a Liberal and Labour sandidafe against Mr C. J. Parr, M.P., is now in circulation in tho Eden electorate.

Mr Eric William's, son of Mr and Mrs O. H. Williams, of Otaki, has joined the Willochra as wireless operator, and on Wednesday left by the boat for Port Chalmers. After a short run in New Zealand waters it is expected that. Mr Williams will leave by the sainc ship for Homo. We-congratulate him on his appointment, and wish him success.

Kev. Hedley White and Mrs White and family leave Otaki on . Tuesday next, on route for Taumarunui. Mr White has proved a hard-working und most popular minister, and also a valuable citizen. Ho was president of the Otaki Gymnasium Club, vice-president of the Literary and Debating Club, vice-president of tho Tennis Club, u member of the Library Committee, and took an active interest in any good work for the advancement of the district and the good e£ the community. Mr and Mrs White carry with them tho best wishes of many friends throughout the district.