PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 December 1920, Page 4

PERSONAL.

Mr. 0. Hawkcn, M.P., left for Wet lington on Monday, on business con nected with his constituency.

Messrs W. I). Powdrell, M.P., H.I). Forsyth, and J. Marx wore, passengers, to Wellington on Monday on matters relative to the bacon industry. Mr. W. J. Simpson and Mrs. F. L. Simpson have sold their farm properties at Tututavva, and intend residing at New Plymouth. Both families have purchased house properties at Fitzroy. The Stratford Borough Council, at its meeting on Monday nis>Ut, passed a motion of'condolence with Mr. W. J'. Kirkwood, a former Mayor of Stratford, on the the death of his mother (the late Mrs. Ann Kirkwood). The funeral of the late Mr. Louis Chivers, of Fitzroy, took place yesterday. The bearers were comprised of personal friends of the decea'sed, including a number of fellow-bowlers. Rev. G. Beale, of Te Uenui Church, officiated at the graveside. Mr. ,T. O'Neill, of Pukengnhu, who met with an accident when on his way to the November meeting of the Stratford County Council, is still suffering from the effects of the mishap, and was unable to attend Saturday's meeting of the Council. The death of Mrs. McComisky, mother of McComisky Brothers of Pa tea, took place at Wellington on Saturday last. The deceased lady, who was an old resident of Patea, had been in failing health for some time, and passed away in her sleep. Sir \V. B. ftdwards, who is shortly reviling from the Supreme Court bsncli, was entertained ft a dinner by the members of th: Wanganui Law Society on Thursday evening. The president (Mr. G. W. C'ni.ie) made special r;f.-r----ence to the ability Sir YV. B. Kdwards had shown during the time he had been on the Bench.

Mr. Matthews, director of the Feildiiig Technical School for the past seven years, has been appointed headmaster of the Patea District High School. Before the Fielding institution closed for the holidays Mr. and Mrs. Matthews were entertained by the committee, staff, and students and were the recipients of valuable silverware as a mark of esteem.

Mr. Frank Hutchens, who will now visit his home in New Zealand whilst touring as solo pianist with the State Orchestra, < afterwards journeying on to London, where .he was a, sub-professor at the K.A.M. before settling in Sydney, made his farewell appearance at the Conservatorium Hall on December 'i (says the Sydney Morning Herald). His popularity is well established, and he enjoyed a hearty" send-off.

On Sunday week last, 12th inst., there passed away at Auckland, Mrs. Symes, widow of the late Mr. W, C. Symes, a former Patea resident. The deceased lady had been a complete invalid for the past few years, so her death was really a happy release. Mr. and Mrs. Symes lived in the Manutalii district for many years, and the sweet, lovable character of Mrs. Symes, together with her ever-ready hospitality, will be remembered by many of the older residents of Patea.—Press.

On breukiug-up day at the Hawera Main School two presentations wjre made. Miss Marnier, who is leaving to be married next month, wits presented by the boys of Std. 4 and the senior girls of Standards "> and 6, with a handsome pair of silver vases. Miss Robertson, who is leaving fof an appointment in Earotonga, was presented by the girls of Std. 2 with' a fountain pen. The headmaster 'ipoke with appreciation of the good work djne by these two teachers, both in the elassroi'jn and in the sports field. —'Star.

The death occurred in New Plymouth on Sunday of Mr: H. C. Boyle, general manager of the Eltham Dairy company. At the time of his death he was living in his cottage on the beach, where he bad been for about four weeks. About IS months ago he went to the United States on the Dairy Company's business in company with Messrs. Forsyth and Murdoch, nnd when he returned appeared to be in perfect health. His death is not only a loss to the Eltham Dairy Company, but also to the dairy industry of the Dominion, for he had a very wide and general knowledge of the business. He had complete knowledge of it on the manufacturing side, and also, singular to say, on the commercial side, which made him a man of exceptional value; one whose place will not readily be filled. He was devoted to the interests of the company in whose employ he was, and served it faithfully and well. Mr. Boyle came to Eltham from Riccarton, near Christcluweh, where his relatives reside.—Argue.