PERSONALS

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 10016, 1 February 1926, Page 4

PERSONALS

The death is announced in a London cable of Mr J. G. Gilbey, chairman of the well-known wine firm.— A. and N.Z.O.A. In a will of 110 words, Mr Scrimgeour, of London, who floated most of New Zealand’s loans, left £357,406 to his wife.—A. and N.Z.C.A. It is officially learned that the Prince of Wales passed a good night and is progressing satisfactorily.— Reuter. A London cable announces the death of Mr. W. L. George, the wellknown novelist, aged -44 vears.—A. and N.Z.O.A.

The Hawke’s Day Education Board has appointed Mr. G. H. Bell and Mr B. A. Wallis as probationers to Kaiti and Mangnpnpa schools, repectively. Air. A. M. Mowlem, S.M., has received notice of his transfer from New Plymouth to Alas ter ton as from March i. It is understood that Colonel Tate, S.AL, Whangarei, will be transferred to New Plymouth.—P.A. . A Reuter message from San Francisco states that Barbara L: marr, pie ture actress, died at her homo at Almadena, California, on Saturday from complications following on a nervous breakdown several months ago. At the Gisborne Hotel arc: Air. and Airs. G. Fitzgerald, Air. rnd Airs. Bavley (Wairoa), Mr. and Airs. Harris (Hangaroa), Dr. Clark (Auckland). Air. Bayly and son (Waikato), Capt. Fitzmbboii (Napier), Alessrs K. Eastwiood (Tokomrru Bay), and Allen (Hamilton).

Arrivals in Gisborne yesterday, who are guests at the Ala sonic, include the following: Alessrs IT. Whittaker (Wellington). J. Ricketts (Hastings), C. Jefferd (Tokomaru. Bay), F. Lee (Palmerston North), A. D. Alexander (Wellington), L. J. Speeehbv (Wellington), and Stanley Alclvay (Sydney). * A wedding of much interest was celebrated at St. David’s Church, Auckland, when Aliss Ruth Louise Grant/ daughter of Air. and Airs. G. Grant, Everton, Dominion Road, was married to Air. Cyril,R. G. Bassett, V. 0., of Auckland. The Rev. D. CHerron officiated' The-bride, who was given away by her father,' wore a lovely frock of cream-brocaded charmeuse. Her veil was caught round the head with a wreath of orange blossom, and she carried a. sheaf of apri* cot gladioli. Her sister, Aliss Chrissie Grant, acted as bridesmaid and worQ a frock of rose georgette- with grey georgette hat lined with rose and finished with a grey ribbon streamer. Her bouquet, of hydrangeas- was tied with silver ribbons. Air. Frank Fountain acted as best man. _