PERSONAL NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 July 1936, Page 8

PERSONAL NOTES

Miss C. Burns left, this morning, on a holiday visit to Napier.

Mr. A. Hunter, Pahautane, left by to-day’s express for Christchurch.

Miss K. Tibbles was a passenger by to-day’s express to Christchurch.

Mr. N. G. Bird, Railways Department Greymouth, left to-day, on transfer to Auckland.

Mr. J. H. Scott left, this morning, on return to Christchurch.

Mr. L. Page left to-day, on return Io Christchurch.

Mr. A. A. Adams, left, this morning, for Christchurch.

Mr. R. G. Pattinson left to-day, on return to Christchurch.

Mr. C. J. Wilson, Car and Wagon Inspector, Railways Department, left to-day, on return to Christchurch.

Mr. 0. Ferens, secretary, of the Dunedin branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, left to-day, on return to Dunedin.

A London cablegram announced the death of Captain J. W. Hartley, Commander of the Strathaird.

Sir Murray Anderson, the GovernorDesignate of New South Wales,, expects to leave the hospital in a fortnight (stated a Perth cablegram).

Mr. L. W. Milne, Customs Department, Greymouth, left to-day, on transfer to Timaru. No successor has' yet been appointed.

Sister Ida Salt, of Dunedin, is visiting Greymouth, after an absence of i twenty yeai;s, and Is the guest of | Mrs. C. Russell. i

Mr. W. H. Reeves, who has been headmaster of the Woodstock Schoql 1 for the past five years, will shortly retire on superannuation.

A London cablegram stated that Mr Baldwin had benefited by his rest and was sleeping better. He will return to London on Thursday, and possibly attend the Commons.

The Air Ministry announces the promotion of Air Marshal Sir John Steel, to be Air Chief Marshal, and of Air Vice Marshal Philip Joubert de la Ferte, to be Ah’ Marshal. —Official Wireless.

Most Rev. Dr. C. F. D’Arcy, Anglican Archbishop of Armagh, and Primate of All Ireland, and Canon E. H. Blackwood-Price, who are visiting the South Westland Glaciers, will leave on Saturday, for Christchurch.

Mr. F. W. Thring, who was wellknown in theatrical circles, and was ‘, Managing Director of Efftee Films, died yesterday (stated a Melbourne cablegram).

Mr. J. L. Menzies, who. has been Rector of the Hokitika District High School for the past six years, has received notice of his appointment to the position of headmaster of the Waimate School.

The death has occurred in Dunedin , of Lady Williams, widow of Sir Joshua Strange Williams, who was one of the greatest of the judges of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, and who died in England about 20 years ago.

Mr. 11. Morgan. S.M., will leave, tomorrow evening, for Wanganui, on three weeks’ leave. During his absence, Mr. H. A. Young, S.M., of Christchurch, will act as relieving Magistrate at Greymouth. He will arrive from Christchurch by Saturday’s express.

Miss M. Deere, who has been i a member of the staff of the Albion Hotel. Greymouth, for the past 12 years, left to-day, for Wellington, on an extended holiday. She was farewelled last evening, by the management, guests and staff, and received several presentations, including a travelling rug. Mr W. Mitchell, who made a presentation on behalf of Mrs Mitchell and himself, paid a tribute to Miss Deere’s courtesy and efficiency, which, he said, had won the esteem of all associated with her. He expressed regret at her departure.

Miss Mabel Turley, whose marriage to Mr. R. B. Scandrett, will take place at Grey mouth, on July 8, was met yesterday, by _the management and staff of T. B. Baty Ltd., and presented with a crystal water glass set. The presentation was made by Mr. T. B. Baty, who referred to Miss Turley’s efficient service during her three years with the firm, and wished her many happy years of married life. Messrs. D. Cowan and W. A. Clark also spoke.

The wedding was celebrated on Tuesday, at St. Teresa’s Church, Riccarton, of Meryl Joan, younger daughter of the late Mr. W. H. Pascoe and of Mrs. F. Hill, of Riccarton, to Michael John, son of Mr. M. Kirwan, of Greymouth. The bride, who was given away by her mother, wore a navy blue tailored suit and a velvet toque to match, finished with an eye veil. Instead of flowers, she carried a prayer book. Miss Irene Pascoe, sister of the bride, who attended as bridesmaid, wore a brown ensemble and a halo hat to match. Mr. G. H. Humphries was best man.

At the wedding at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Greymouth, on Monday, -of Hazel Florence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Morrison, Stillwater, and Edward, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Myers of Nelson Creek, the bride -wore a frock of white suede erepe-de-chiine, made on tight-fitting lines with a very full skirt ending in a long train. Her veil was embroidered tulle, falling in folds to the hemline of her frock, and held in place by a coronet of orange blossom and her bouquet was of white chrysanthemums and fern. Her sister Margaret, who attended her as bridesmaid, was attired in a frock of pale pink suede crepe-de-chine, the neckline and full sleeves being smocked and the panels forming a train. Her toque cap was smocked to match and she carried a bouquet of pale bronze chrysanthemums and fern. As the bride left the Church she was presented with a lucky wish bone by little Coral Burr. The reception was held at Harker’s, the bride’s mother receiving the guests and wearing a frock of black georgette and lace with hat and coat to match, and. carrying a posy of bronze chrysanthemums. Mrs. Myers, mother . ,‘- n 1. ' ’A-v- ro . r hrA ,. n 'v.me :>n 1 bit ami a’s;o carried a posv •vhcmrms. When the newfv married couple left for Christchurch, the bride wore a brown frock, coat, hat and accessories to tone.