PERSONAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 2, 27 November 1916, Page 4

PERSONAL.

The Rev. R. B. Tinsley left by this morning’s train for Wanganui to attend the Methodist District Synod. Messrs P. Lester (Midhirst) and P. McGrath, left by this morning’s train for New Plymouth for medical examination and attestation as reel nits. Sir Rupert Clarke, who holds the rank of lieutenant, is returning to Melbourne. He contracted fever whilst serving with the Allies at Salonika. The new Commissioner of Police, Mr J. O’Donovan, was for a year or two during the nineties, stationed in Stratford and Hawera as a police officer. Dr. Scott, for five years medical superintendent of the Christchurch Hospital, has resigned his position to take up private practice. The Board decided to invite applications for the position from New Zealand Mr A. L. Humphries, secretary of the Taranaki Agricultural Society, leaves New Plymouth for camp/next month. Arrangements have been made with Mr W. P. Okey to carry on the secretarial duties of the society during Mr Humphries’ absence. The death oocured on Saturday last of Mr Archibald McPherson who for the past eighteen months resided with Mr and Mrs J- Donald, of Stratford, and of whom he was - an old esteemed friend. “Mac”, as deceased was known particularly at the garage in Broadway, was one of the pioneers of the Colony, having arrived from Horae over half a century ago. At the time of his decease he was over 73 years of age. For many years he was manag- ! ing sluicing claims on the Otago Central, where he was very well known, Latterly ho was engaged at the Palmerston North gasworks, and just prioi to coming to Stratford was on the staff of the Eltham municipal gasworks. Deceased’s widow predeceased him by many years, and he leaves several members of a family, all of whom are married and reside in Otago. Until a few months ago “Mac” was in good health, but was never able to shake off an attack of bronchitis, under which he rapidly declined. Private interment took place at the Kopuatama Cemetery this morning.