PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 November 1919, Page 4

PERSONAL.

Tiie Prime Minister. Mr. W. F. Maseey, will visit Eltham next week. The Rev. Ogden, of Aramoho, has been appointed vicar of Manaia, in succession to the Rev. W. Tye. Sub-Inspector D. D. Hutton, officer in charge of police at New Plymouth, is recovering from his recent illness, but is not yet able to resume duty. The vicar of Petone, the Rev. H. T. Stealey, hopes to leave for England before the end of the year. His successor is to be the Rev. H. A-'Walke, at present vicar of Shannon. Mr. J. Milne, general-manager of the Taranaki Farmers' Meat Co., Ltd., has accepted the position of general-manager of the Wellington Meat Co., Ltd. Mr Milne has occupied the position in New Plymouth for the past two years. Lieut.-Colonel R. F. Courtney, 0 8., V.D., who gave the name of Courtney's Post, on Gallipoli, died suddenly in Melbourne on October 22 from hemorrhage of the brain, at the age of 49. It was at Courtney's Post that the late o.U-er recommended Captain Albert Jacka for his V.C

The death occurred in Wellington on Wednesday of Mrs. Baillie, wife of the Hon. Colonel W. D. H. Baillie, MIX, in her 89th year. Mrs. Baillie had been seriously ill for some weeks, and anxiety had been felt concerning her condition. Mrs. Baillie, who had a particularly charming, bright personality, will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends. Mrs. Baillie arrived in New Zealand in New Zealand with her husband in 1857. They settled first of all at "Erina," Wairau, and later, for many years, their home was at Para, near PictonThe death occurred suddenly at. Palmerston North yesterday morning of Mr. John Randall Forster'-Pratt, a wellknown sheep farmer of the Manawatu district. The deceased, who wis about 60 years of age, came out to New Zealand in the early 'eighties, and engaged in sheep farming pursuits in the Manawatu district until two or three years ago, when ho retired and took up his residence in Palmerston North. He took a_ prominent part in the affairs of his district, and was well liked and admire-l by a wide circle of friends, who will greatly regret his death. Mr. ForsWPratt marrieda daughter of-the late Mr, G. S. Cooper, of Wellington, and was a brother-in-law of Mr. TJ. G. A. Cooper, S.M., and of Mr. Harold Cooper, of Palmerston North. He leaves a widow and two sons, one of whom resides in Palmerston North. A high tribute to the excellent work done in connection with every branch of patriotic work in Auckland by Mrs. H. Buckleton was paid by the vice-chairman of the Patriotic Association, Mr, V. J, Lamer, at a meeting of the executive of that body. The occasion was the reception of the resignation of Mrs Buckleton from the executive, owing to her departure from the city. Mr. Lamer remarked that her loss to Auckland would be keenly felt. Mrs Buckleton had been an energetic worker and a splendid organiser In all branches of patriotic work, and her services had been invaluable. She had also done fine work during the influenza enidemic. Sincere regret was expressed by the members present at the departure of Mrs Buckleton, and it was decided to thank* her for her valuable services while on the executive.