PERSONAL.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLIX, Issue 12636, 25 October 1905, Page 5

PERSONAL.

The funeral of the late Mr. W. H. Bleasel took place yesterday morning. The interment was private, but a large number of friends of the deceased were present. Among the wreaths was one from the members of the Wanganui Licensed Victuallers' Association. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. T. B. Maclean. Mrs. Exley, relict of the late Mr. Robert Exley, passed away at Manaia on Saturday last, at the age of '85 years. . Lady Jersey, who has just arrived in Melbourne from England, has received a cable message announcing the death of her father, Lord Leigh. It is officially announced that ViceAdmiral Sir Arthur Moore, second-in-command of the Channel Fleet, succeeds Vice-Admiral Sir Gerard Noel in command of .tlvj China squadron. Vice-'Admiral'-the >lon. A. Curzon-Howe, second-in-command of the China, squadr ion, succeeds Sir Arthur Moore. Word waS received yesterday by cable from Ballarat -of-the sudden death in that city of Mr. David. Atkmson. Many old settlers in., the.., early, ; eighties will remetnfoar the deceased gentleman, who lived for .many years 5i Wanganui, but subsequently, with his wife—a sister of Mrs. James Demp* sey—removed to Ballarat, where for tho past fifteen years they have occupied the position of superintendent and matron of the Ballarat Benevolent Asylum, an institution which /provides a home for between three and four hundred aged inmates. The onerous duties pertaining to this establishment, we are assured by a recent visitor from Wanganuij were carried out by Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson in such a manner a3 to elicifthe highest encomiums from tho committee and subscribers, and at the same time the warmest gratitude Mid love of the old people, many of whom are bedridden and helpless. To the bereaved wife and many sorrowing relatives^n Wanganui we, with their many friends, extend our sincere sympathy.