PERSONAL NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 April 1937, Page 6

PERSONAL NOTES

Miss V. Daly returned yesterday, Tom Christchurch.

Mrs. P. George, of Mornington, Dunedin, is visiting her nephew, Mr. A. J. Turley, Cobden. She is accompanied by Mrs. P. George, jnnr.

Mrs. A. G. Tomkies, Wanganui, arrived by ’plane this morning, on a visit to her sister Mrs. W. E. Reynolds, who is indisposed.

Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Steel, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. Syme, Runanga, have returned to Christchurch.

Mr. John Murray, British Minister to Mexico since January, 1935, who was absent in Europe on sick leave, died at Berlin, following an operation. —Official Wireless.

Guests at Revington’s include: — Dr. E. Baker-McLaglan, Mr. T Hawkes, Mr. B. Fellowes, Mr. D. E. Selby, Mr. H. Walshaw (Christchurch).

At the annual meeting of the Grey Returned Soldiers’ Association, last evening, a presentation of a smoker’s outfit was made to the Treasurer, Mr. H. Herring. Making the presentation, the President, Mr. A. H. McKane, said the gift was a small recognition of the great work Mr. Herring had done in the interests of returned men over a number of years.

The death occurred at Totara Flat, yesterday afternoon, of the oldest and last pioneer settler of the Grey Valley, in the person of Allan McDonnell. A native of Ballycastle, County Antrim, Ireland, deceased arrived in the early days of the West Coast and joined his brother-in-law, the late P. McKinlay, on the land. He enjoyed splendid health practically up to the day of his death, and had reached the age of 93. He is survived by rour sons and two daughters,—his wife, one son and one daughter having pre-deceased him some years ago. His funeral takes place at the Ahaura Cemetery. _ tomorrow, leaving St. Muncliin’s Church, Totara Flat, at 9.30 a.m.

The wedding took place on Wednesday evening at Holy Trinity Church, Greymouth, of Ivy Isabel, daughter of Mrs. E. Lee, Leonard Street, Greymouth, to Alexander McKenzie, son of Mrs. M. Crawford, of Stirling, Scotland. Rev. E.' Marks officiated. Miss V. Millar presided at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by her brother, Mr.’O. Lee, wore a gown of white eloque crepe, the skirt being draped with white and silver, and the neck relieved with a silver spray. Her tulle veil edged with angel lace, was held in place by a halo trimmed with qrange blossoms. She carried a trailing armlet of cream dahlias and maidenhair fern. The bride was attended by her sister, Edith, who wore a frock of pale green satin and lace coatee, which was finished with satin collar, belt, and buttons, also mittens and halo to match. She carried a trailing armlet of pale pink dahlias and maidenhair fern. Mr C. Curtis was best man. On leaving the church, the bride was presented with a silver horse-shoe by her nephew, Ron Stewart. ' A reception was held in the Municipal Band Hall, the guests being received by the bride’s mother, who wore a frock of floral marocain and black hat. She was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. J. Stewart, wearing a navy, pin stripe costume and hat to tone. The bride and bridegroom left yesterday for Christchurch and Timaru.