PERSONALS

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11833, 14 January 1933, Page 4

PERSONALS

Mr Andrew Mellon, American Ambassador, reached Southampton in the Majestic, from Now York on Wednesday.

The International Aeronautical Federation's gold medal, whereof Bert Hinldcr was a former winner, has been awarded for 1932 to Senor De La Cierva for helicopter developments.— JP.A.

Mr. Andrew W. Mellon, American Ambassador, reached Southampton on Wednesday in the Majestic from New York to resume his duties in London after a brief holiday in America.

The Secretary, Sir John Simon, who has been recuperating at Monte Carlo, has returned to London. During a. brief stay in Paris be called on the French Prime Minister, M. Paul Boncour.

Lord Londonderry, Secretary of State for Air, left Croydon on Wednesday in an African air mail liner for Alexandria, where be will begin a tour of nspection of the Royal Air Force units in Egypt, Traq, and Palestine.

This week’s guests at Carroll House included: Mrs. Logan, Miss Logan (Auckland), Miss Thornton, Miss Bull (Napier), Mr. Doherty (Tauranga), Air. and--Mrs. F. Thomas (Auckland).

The foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon, who has been recuperating at Alontc Carlo, lias returned to London. During a brief stay in Paris he called on th 0 French Prime Minister AL Paul Rancour.

Flying Officer G. E. Klein, late or the Australian Air Force, who has joined Imperial Airways, shortly enters on regular services, states a London message. This is a notable achievement as owing to the value oi the four-engined machines now operating. Imperial Airways insist upon the highest piloting, engineering, and navigation qualifications, while new officers must be under 25 years of

The death took place yesterday morning at Te Tv aba' of John Pirini. aged 3-1, after a painful and lingering illness. Deceased was a Native Constable at To Kaha for ten years, resigning on November 30 owing to ill health. He underwent a serious operation at Rotorua 12 months ago but never regained bis health. Deceased' let! New Zealand with the 13th Reinforcements at the age o) 17 aml tJien. transferred to the Pioneer Battalion .serving 3 years at- tlie front. Hi* was at one time prominent in rowing crieles in Opotiki, being a member of tho first Opotiki cicw to win the King's Picture Cup. Deceased is survived by his tviciow and ?ix young children. —Special.

It has been stated iu 'Australia that Air. S. AJ Bruce’s stay in Loudon depends upon whether the World Economic Conference is held in the first half of 1933. says a London message. The Australian Press Association learns that this does not now influence him, unless there arc unexpected political developments in Australia. Air. Bruce is certain to stay uut'l the negotiations . concerning the conversion loans are complete as the ban on issues has boon only partially relaxed in favor of certaiu municipal issues. Air. Bruce’s operations nre taking longer than originally expected. This delay complicates Afr. Bruce 5 negotiations and reduces the time available tot Afr. Bruce for handling tho New South Wales £9,000.000 loan due for repayment on July 1. In connection with this matter ho has already consulted Lord Gleridyno.