PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 June 1919, Page 4

PERSONAL.

The Rev. J. Reed Glasson has resigned the pastorate of the Terrace Congregational Church, Wellington, after 25 years' service.

Mrs W- Harrison, of Frankleigh Park, has received advice that her son, Corporal F. Harrison, is returning ou the Prinzessin on the 25th.

Mr A. H. Clarke, Smart Road, has received advice that his son, Private Sydney Clark, is returning on the Prinzessin, due to arrive at Wellington about June 25th.

Mr. F. T. Evans, headmaster of the Limrood School, and well-known in athletic circles, has acceptel the position of acting-inspector of primary schools of Canterbury.

A Sydney wire states that among several prominent men who have died from influenza is Mr. O'Hara, recently elected member of the Assembly for Paddington, and one of the leading figures in Labor circles.—Press Assoc. The following were welcomed home to Mangatoki on Friday evening: LanceCorporal F. Stade, Lance-Corporal Harry Watts, Private Douglas Johnson, Private !§ €r b. Briscoe, Lance-Corporal Ball, M.M. (Wanganui), and Corporal Skelton (New Plymouth). At the opening of the Anglican Synod at Duuedin yesterday, the Primate (Bishop Neville), after stating that he Waa the senior ibishop. of the Anglican episcopate throughout the world, announced his intention to resign, with a proposal that it take effect from Decembar 31 next. In the course of liis address Bjshop Neville expressed the opinion that objections could be found to the proposal to make the Bishop of Wellington Primate ex-officio.—Press Assoc.

The death occurred at one o'clock this morning of Mr. James Loveridge, the well-known undertaker, after a brief illness. Mr. Loveridge, who was born in the town 64 years ago, was a very kindly natured and upright man, who enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who knew hijn, and his somewhat sudden death will be generally regretted. He leaves a wife and five married daughters—Mrs Bradley, Hamilton; Mrs. Matheson, Hine Street; Mrs. T. W. Pratt, Hine Street; Mrs. H. Coppin, South Boad; Mrs. J. K. Hawken, Devon StreetMr. William Stuart, who was for many years a resident of New Plymouth, died at the Hutt on Friday last in his 86th year. Deceased came to New Zealand about 60 years ago, settling first at Dunedin. Later, he removed to fffvorcargill, where he practised as a barrister and solicitor, and afterwards joined the service under the Provincial Government. When the latter form of government was abolished Mr. Stuart joined Mr. James Harvey and practised law for a time, subsequently joining the Lands Transfer and Deeds Department of the Government. He came to New Plymouth at the beginning of 1882, and succeeded the late Mr. C. E. Rawson as Stipendiary Magistrate, and in 1806 was placed at the head of the Land Transfer Department at Wellington. Since his retirement, some years ago, he has continued to live at Lower Hutt. The late Mr. Stuart had three daughters—Mrs. J. Rollo, of New Plymouth; Mrs. Malcolmson, of lower Hutt; and Mrs. N. 'Haire, of Napier. His only son, Mr. R. D. Stuart, died at New Plymouth nearly Ave years ago. Deceased was very highly respected. He was a sound lawyer, and when he occupicl the Bench 'in New Plymouth his judgments were always very carefully considered, earning him the reputation of being a just judge above all things.