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Wairarapa Times-Age, 3 June 1939, Page 6

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Queen Mary continues to make quite satisfactory progress in recovery Iroin the effects of her recent motor accident, a British Official Wireless message reports. Misses S. White and M. Wellwood are staying at the Midland Hotel. Masterton. A Press Association telegram reports the death of Mr Alexander Dunn, who had been established in Wellington as a solicitor since 1896. He was aged 66. Mr and Mrs H. Yates, of Kaituna, have returned to their home after spending an extended holiday in the far north of Auckland. Thames, Te Kuiti and Rotorua. Messrs. A. Munn. Graham (Wellington) and Imlay Saunders (Wanganui) are guests at the Midland Hotel for the golf tournament. Mr. A. McDonald, Martinborough, is also at the Midland Hotel.

Messrs. J. Skilton (Petone), H. P. Eriksen (Napier), P. Houlbrooke (Pahiatua), Button (Wellington) and Mr. and Mrs. Castles (Gisborne) and Miss E. Caines (Lower Hutt) are visitors to Masterton and are staying at the Prince of Wales Hotel.

At the annual meeting of New Zealand Shorthorn breeders at Hamilton the following officers were elected: — President Mr J. H. S. Allan (Hatuma); senior vice-president, Mr C. T. Grant (Invercargill); junior, Mr R. D. Cochrane (Kereone); treasurer, Mr J. Searl (Kaipaki); delegates to the Dairy Breeders’ Federation, Messrs Allan and A. W. Greene.

Mr W. D. Borrie, M.A., Dunedin, has been informed by cablegram that he has been awarded a British Council Dominion Scholarship. It was decided by the British Council to award four scholarships in 1939-40, tenable by graduates residing in the Dominions. The scholarships are of the value of £3OO, and are tenable for one year. Successful candidates undertake to engage in post-graduate work for some historical, political or social subject of Dominion interest. On the eve of his departure to Greymouth, Sergeant G. Bonisch, who has been promoted to Senior-Sergeant and who has been in charge of the Pahiatua police station for the last 12 months, was farewelled by a number of residents and settlers of the district. As a token of friendship and goodwill, he was presented with a wallet. After a number of complimentary speeches, Senior-Sergeant Bonisch thanked the gathering for their kind wishes and gift.

There was a representative attendance at the funeral in Masterton yesterday of the late Mr Oscar Olson. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church 'by the Rev. Father Moore, who also conducted the service at the graveside. Among those present were members of the Wairarapa R.S.A and of the Masterton Boxing Club. Many beautiful wreaths were in evidence. The pall-bearers were Messrs G .Barr, G. Dallas, J. .Bradbury, G. Jackson, G. Peters and W. Brady. Members of the mechanical staff of the Masterton Post Office gathered together last night when a farewell was tendered to Mr H. H. Russell who will leave shortly on transfer to Wellington. For the past ten years Mr Russell has been a member of the mechanical staff of the automatic exchange, and several speakers paid a glowing tribute to the high efficiency of his work. In the absence of the Postmaster, Mr M. M. Simpson, Mr H. E. Wiltshire, on behalf of the staff presented Mr Russell with a bedroom clock. Mr Russell suitably replied. One of the oldest residents of Wanganui, Mr John Joseph Hunter, has died at the age of 92 years. Born in Auckland, Mr Huntei- served in the Maori War, having poined the No. 1 Company of Militia in Auckland at the age of 19 years. Mr Hunter was a building contractor, but for many years followed th§ occupation of gold prospecting and was the first to find gold at Addison’s Flat, Westport, 45 years ago. Mr Hunter had also lived in Stratford, where his wife died 32 years ago, but he had resided jn Wanganui for 20 years. Mr Hunter leaves three daughters.

On Wednesday afternoon members of the staff of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., from the Wairarapa district gathered to farevzell Mr E. E. Evernden, produce salesman, who has retired on superannuation after twenty-eight years service. Mr Kirk,' branch manager, congratulated Mr Evernden on his excellent record with the company, stating that his service was an inspiration to younger members of the staff. Mr Hendeison, local manager of the company, endorsed Mr Kirk’s remarks and on behalf of the staff presented Mr Evernden with a travelling rug.

Arrangements for the reception in the Wellington Town Hall on the night of June 13 to the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Wellington and Metropolitan of New Zealand, the Most Rev Thomas O’Shea who is returning to New Zealand from a trip abroad, are well in hand. The Archbishop left San Francisco by the liner Mariposa on May 23 and is due at Auckland next Friday. He is expected to leave Auckland by the Limited express that night, and on his arrival at Wellington next Saturday will be taken to the Church of St Mary of the Angels, Boulcott Street, where High Mass will be celebrated, followed by the singing of Te Deum.

Officers of the New Zealand Bowling Association were announced at Auckland yesterday as follows:—President. Mr M. J. Casey (Wellington); vice-president, Mr L. B. Evans (Christchurch); treasurer, Mr J. Kershaw (Wellington); councillors for the North Island. Messrs W. Gilbert and S. M. Stone (Wellington). E. T. Petty (Taranaki), H. Mayo (Hawke’s Bay), S. Lewis (South Auckland). W. J. Trustcott and A. E. Whitten (Auckland); councillors for the South Island. Messis S C. K. Smith (Southland), J. Forster and G. A. Nelson (Dunedin), D. H. Thomson (North Otago), C. H. Manning (South Canterbury), W. Efford and H. B. Oakey (Christchurch).