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Archdeacon A. F. Hall, who was for 22 years vicar of the Anglican parish in Gisborne, died recently at the age of 67 years. He came to Gisborne in 1932, and remained until transferring to Paeroa in 1954.
During his long period in charge of the Gisborne parish, Archdeacon Hall endeared himself to a wide circle of friends.
Born in London, he studied at Cambridge, and after entering the ministry, gained his Master of Arts degree.
On arrival in New Zealand about 41 years ago he was stationed in various North Island parishes before coming to Gisborne.
He is survived by his wife and two sons, Mr Christopher Hall, Hamilton, and Mr Peter Hall, the well-known British aviator.

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By the untimely death recently of Mr John Letcher, the city lost one of its most admired and useful younger citizens. Mr Letcher was killed by electrocution while working a power saw. He was married only a few weeks before.
Mr Letcher played a leading part in the affairs of the Methodist Church, and was keenly interested in choir work, the YMCA, the Operatic Society, and tennis, hockey and athletics.