PERSONAL NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 3 September 1934, Page 7

PERSONAL NOTES

Mr W. J. Butler returned yesterday, from a visit to Christchurch.

Mr F. Saunders returned, yesterday, from Christchurch.

Mr L. Corner, Sales Manager, Calder Mackay Co., is visiting Greymouth.

The death is announced from London, of Mr Frank Briant, M.P. for North Lambeth, a National Liberal.

The death is announced by a London cablegram, of Madame Fanny Davies, the pianiste.

Mr G. W. Rodden, secretary of the Kairanga Dairy Company for the past ten years, has been appointed assistant manager in London, for the New Zealand Dairy Board. —Press Assn.

Passengers by Saturday’s express from Christchurch included: Mrs G. Wilson, Mrs C. Haglund, Mrs J. Kear, Mr T. Armstrong, Miss G. Johnstone.

Mr L. R. Hobbs, who has been the Greymouth correspondent of the Christchurch “Press,” will leave for Christchurch on Thursday, to rejoin the Christchurch staff.

A London cablegram announced the engagement of Miss Lili Damita, film actress, to Hugh Brassey, a young Englishman, who is holidaying in Brisbane.

Guests at Revington’s include: Mr,

W. H. McCormack (Melbourne), Mr. T. W. Perry, Mr. J. L. Davis, Mr. A. ' R. Perry, Mr. A. Moore, Mr. A. F. Bergman (Christchurch), Miss L. E. Scoble, Mr. D. Smith, Mr. R. M. Moffat (Wellington), Mr. and Mrs. Talbot (Fairlie), Mr. G. A. Lee (Auckland).

The Postmaster-General, Hon. A. Hamilton, who entered a private hospital in Wellington and underwent a serious operation on August 20, is reported to be out of .danger’ and making excellent progress, towards recovery. "He will remain in hospital for some time, and will not resume his official duties for a considerable period.

Pastor F. J. Sivyer, 8.A., in charge of the Church of Christ, Nelson, died suddenly last evening. Deceased intended to preach at the evening service, but had a seizure at G p.m., and expired soon afterwards. He was born in Queensland, and for six years was a student at the College of the Bible, Glen Iris, Melbourne, before taking his degree at Melbourne University. He accepted the call to Nelson six years ago.—Press Assn.

The death occurred at the Grey River Hospital, this morning, after a brief illness, of Lewis Vivian Moore, of Rewanui. Deceased was born at Paeroa, North Island, but spent the most of his life on the West Coast, and- was well-known in the Waiuta district. Deceased is survived by his wife and seven children, the eldest 15 years. The late Gordon Moore of Blaketown, was a brother. Deceased leaves one brother at Auckland and two sisters in Wellington.

Mr and Mrs A. Behan, Shakespeare Street, entertained a large gathering of friends on Saturday evening, in celebration ’of the twenty-first birthday of their son, Arthur. The guest was presented with the customary gold key. A large cake, presented by Mr P. Blanchfield, was cut by the guest at supper. Congratulatory speeches were made by many of those present, Mr A. Beban, Junr., replying. Items were given; during the evening, by Messrs J. McKeefry, F. J. Easther, W. Gieseking, G. Davis, E. O’Brien, P. Blanchfield. F. Simmonds, T. Brown, and FT. Blanchfield.

The death occurred as Lewisham Hospital, Christchurch, yesterday, after a long illness, of Mrs. Eileen Monteith, wife of William P. Monteith. Deceased was 39 years of age, and a native of Reefton, being a daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. B. P. McMahon. She was educated at the Convent School, Hokitika, and married in 1927. After a tour of the world in 1925, Mr. and Mrs. Monteith resided for twelve months at Greymouth, before removing to Christchurch. The late Mrs. Monteith took an interest in sport, and owned the racehorse, Goldbag. Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Ellen McMahon, of Christchurch, and one brother, Mr. John McMahon, of Sydney. The interment will take place privately at Christchurch, tomorrow morning.