PERSONAL.

Grey River Argus, 26 July 1922, Page 3

PERSONAL.

Professor AV. T. Goode and Mr J. 11. Price, formerly proprietor of the AVindsor Hotel, Christchurch, were inward passengers by the overland express last evening. Mr J. B. Bertie, of Reef ton, has been engaged to sing at the concert of tho male voice choir at AVestport to-mor-row. Nurse Templeton, formerly of tho Reefton Hospital, has been appointed Matron of the new cottage hospital at .Alethven, Canterbury. A Dunedin telegram records the death of a former chess champion and prominent bowler, in the person of Mr Joseph Edwards. A cablegram from Manilla states that the burial of Rear-Admiral Du-, maresq, late commander of the Australian Navy, took place there, with full military honours at San Pedro Macami Cemetery, near Manilla. Admiral Barber and Major-General Bundy were among the pall bearers. Mr 11. E. Holland, M.P., has accepted the invitation of tho A’ietoria University College Debating Society to act as one of the three judges for the annual Plunket Medal oratorical contest to be hold in the Town Hall, AVelliiigton, on September 9. Mr F. AV. Shortland, solicitor, formerly of Cromwell, ami author of “Police Court Practice,’’ will contest the AVakatipu seat at tho general election as an Independent. Air H. T. Armstrong, who has been laid up for some time, is about again, and was in attendance at the Trades Hall as usual this week in Christchurch. The death occurred on Friday of Mr John Johnson, one of the most popular railway guards in the Dunedin district. He was for many years secretary of tin* Otago branch of tire A.S.R.S. It 'was recently announced that Ylr Hollings, S.AI., of AVangamn. was resigning the Alagistracy to contest the Masterton seat at the general election. It: is now stated that Mr Hollings has reconsidered his decision. Mr J. AV. Hannan. Chairman of tho Grey County Council, is visiting AVellington on urgent County business. -Mr and Airs H. Hartland, of Balcluiha, Otago, leave by to-morrow’s express on their return after a holiday visit to Greyniouth. Police Superintendent Sheehan, of Christchurch, yesterday paid an official visit to Hokitika. Outward passengers by yesterday's express included: —Hon H. L. Aliche), Alossrs D. Reece, D. Cameron, R. AlcBcath. Borham, Scott and Cramp. Sir Joseph AVard doos not seem anxious to re-enter politics. He told a reporter at Christchurch yesterday that lie had no political plans, and was keeping out of politics at present. “1 really don’t, know what may happen,” he said. Mr G. A'. I’earcc has received a requisition with .1000 signatures (says a Hawcra telegram) at Palea asking him to stand for that seat at the general election. lie replied that he would certainly con’est the seat. Mr R. Shillito, after taking time to consider a request to contest Tirnaru seat as a Liberal, has decided not to stand .as lie says he is a supporter of Mr Craigie. A rvciiiling took place on Monday ut Westport, the contracting parlies being Sergeant. F. J. It. Shrives and Miss Hamel T. Betts, daughter of Mr C. D. Betts. Miss J. Betts was bridesmaid, ■and Mr F. Betts was best man. The happy eouple left later by car lor Greymouth on their honeymoon. There passed away at his residence in Dunedin, on July 21, Mr J. Johnston, Secretary of the, Otago Branch A.S.K.S. Tho funeru’, which took place on Sunday, was attended by a very large number of Kailwaymen. representatives of the A.S.R.S., E.F. and C.A., R. 0.1. and other unions being present, thus testifying to the esteem in which he was held. A Nelson telegram states that Mr A. Gilbert has notified the Reform Party that lie hrs agreed to its request to contest Nelson seat against, Mr 11. Atmore (Liberal) as a straight-out supporter of the Massey Government. Mr John .Mason, a solicitor, has announced his i-andidature for Napier seat against .Mr Vigor-Brown as a supporter of the Massey Party. Mr M. Connolly, of the Otago stall of the Railway Department, and formerly of Greymouth, arrived here by last night’s express on a visit. yj,. F. Turlev, who lias been attending the Dominion Conference of Timber Workers as delegate from the West Coast Union, returned by last night 8 express. Mr W. It. J. Smythe arrived last evening to take over The District Managership here of the A.M.P. Society. For 20 years lie has been chief clerk in the Christchurch office, and when leaving there the staff farcwelled him, and congratulated him on his promotion. He was the recipient of presentations, a silver teapot, and a leather suit case, and his services were eulogised by the District Manager, Mr Buriies.