PERSONAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 18, 21 January 1914, Page 6

PERSONAL.

Hamilton Gordon, Karl Aberdeen's cousin, in command of the Thrasher, was found dead in his bunk, states a London cablegram

Lord Strathcona passed a quiet day. He had considerable sleep, but his condition is not improved, reports a London cablegram.

The marriage of Mrs MacCartliy, widow of the late T. G. MacCartliy, to Mr Walter Reid, took place at the Basilica, Wellington, to-day. The bride was given away by the Premier (the Hon. Mr Massey). Sir Joseph Ward was also a guest.—P.A.

Mr F. H. Wilkie, who for the past five years has been on the staff of tho Stratford branch of- the Bank of Australasia, has received notice of transfer to tho bank's Wanganui branch as 1 accountant, and expects to leave for his new quarters about the middle* of February. Mr H. S. Symonds, now at Wanganui, succeeds Mr Wilkie in Stratford. Mr Wilkie has taken a very active part in musical matters in this town and his services will be much missed.

Mr Jos. T. Muir, a well-known citizen of Wanganui, died suddenly this morning, aged 44. Deceased was for many years in business there as a stone mason and latterly was also a partner with Mr W. Veitch in an auctioneering business. He took a prominent part in local politics, being for many years, a councillor. He filled the position of deputy mayor at the time of his death, and was also vice-president of the Labour Party. He was well known in musical and 'theatrical circles, being on the executive of the North Island Band Contest Association, and member oftlie local Liedertafel. He piloted Madame Dolores round New Zealand when the latter visited these parts. He also took keen interest in sport, and acted as secretary at Christmas to the Carnival and Cycling Club. Some years ago he was president of the Northern Union Football Club, secretary of the Wanganui Rowling Club, and also a prominent Mason. The news of his death caused a, profound sensation, as deceased was so widely -known and popular. Deceased, who leaves a widow and four voung children, was a native of Dunedin.—P.A.