PERSONAL NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 28 September 1929, Page 7

PERSONAL NOTES

A London cablegram stated that the tonic air of Sandringham is working wonders for the King, who now takes a daily ride on horseback, and is looking remarkably well.

Mr L. B. Miller left by to-day’s express on a visit to Christchurch.

Mr J. A. Murdoch; of Hokitika, was amongst the passengers to Christchurch by to-day’s express.

Miss C. Thompson, demonstrator of electric cooking, returned to Christchurch to-day.

Mr L. L. Marshall, chief clerk at the Greyniouth Railway station, left to-day for a short holiday in. Canterbury.

Mr Con. Hall left Greymouth to-day for Wellington to attend a conference of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants.

Mr Jas Hutchings, who has been adjusting the fire losses at Rapahoe and at Mr J. Bumble’s, returned to Christchurch to-day.

Mr John Beard, president of the General Workers’ Union, was elected chairman of the General Council of the Trade Union Congress. —British Official Wireless.

The death occurred in Indiana, on August 16, of Alfred A. Winslow, aged 75, United States Consul-General for New Zealand from 1915 to 1920. Press Assn.

Mr J. Mair, Government architect, made a detailed examination of the Greymouth Post Office yesterday, and left this morning on his return to Wellington.

Ensign Searle, of the Salvation Army, left to-day for Christchurch, to participate,, in the farewell meetings to Commissioner Hay. He is expected to return to Greymouth on Tuesday.

Mr Sam Aifisy left Greymouth today to take a position in the clerical branch of the Railways Department at Wellington. He was farewelled at the station by members of the Marist third grade League football team, of which he was a prominent member.

Sir George Hunter, Reform member for Waipawa, collapsed in Parliament Buildings on Thursday evening. He was taken to his home in Dixon Street, where he received medical attention. His doctor says that the effects of the collapse are not likely to be serious or permanent.

The death is announced from Auckland of Mr. Mcßobie at the age of 56 years. He was formerly a Southland Rugby representative for nine years, and was a member of the All Black team which toured New Zealand in 1896. He was a well known bowler and golfer. The deceased served on various New Zealand newspapers, and at one time he was General Manager of the “New Zealand Times,” Wellington.

Mr B. E. Older, who has held the position of chief engineer at the Grey Power Board’s Dobson plant for the past two and a-half years, has resigned. The Board accepted the resignation with regret, and decided to forward Mr Older a letter of appreciation of his services. He has been appointed lubricating engineer for the West Coast district by the Atlantic Union Oil Co.

The death occurred suddenly of an old Coaster, Mr Thomas Falrey. aged 75. He landed on the Coast in the early days with his parents, and later mined at Kumara and Ross, afterwards following electrical works. He went to London for 16. years, and returned to New Zealand after the war. Mr. Falrey was one of the first in the field with moving pictures. Deceased was a prominent member of the Auckland boasters’ Association. He leaves a grown-up family, (telegraphed our correspondent).

The. death occurred suddenly yesterday afternoon at Wellington, of Mr. Arthur H. Kitching, who was in charge of the Commonwealth and Dominion Line’s Agency for Lloyds, and was for many years in charge of the Shipping Department of Messrs Bannatyne and Co., Ltd. Mr. Kitching was sitting in his' motor car in a city street when he suddenly collapsed with a heart seizurL He was immediately taken in the car to an ambulance and in the ambulance to the hospital. He was dead on arrival. Mr. Kitching was born fifty years ago at Nelson, and leaves a widow, three daughters and two sons. —Press Assn.