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Grey River Argus, 23 June 1927, Page 4

PERSONAL.

Mrs C. T. Bui>: L-Nes to-day for Blenheim. Mr H. Haskell (Poem . returned from his visit to Oamaiu. Mr and Mrs J. Stevens, < f _\ u <-k« land, are visiting the Coast. Mr R. Ball, of the Railvjpy shops staff, left yesterday for AW-. .. port. Mr A. Wylie has been appointed to the position of Railway Workshops foreman, vice Mr W. F. G. Pullin. Mr G. A. T. Burnett (stationmaster < at Springfield) and Mrs Burnett, are spending a holiday on the West Coast. The resignation is announced of the Organiser of the Reform Partv, Mr A. E. Davy. Miss B. Campbell, Tainui Street, who underwent an operation at Christchurch recently, is making satisfactory progress towards recovery. Among recent arrivals staying at Revington’s Hotel, are Messrs L. R. McConchie, C. Smith, A. AV. Glennie (Christchurch). Mr W. F. Hanstock, of t)enniston, has been very unwell for some considerable time, due to the after effects of a motor accident. It is announced that the marriage of Bridget Nora, second daughter of Mrs M. Thornton, to Loftus, fourth son ?f Mrs K. Me Vicar, Blackwater, will take place at St. Patrick’s Church, Greymouth, on Tuesday next. The guests staying at the Albion Hotel include Messrs H. Berentson (Palmerston North/ F. G. Robbins, C. L. Green, H. G. Wylie, A. Brandt, At kinson, A. L. Gray, L. H. Biss, F. Coates, Miss Buckley (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs J. Stevens (Auckland). The death took place at Reefton yesterday morning of Mrs Howard, widow of the late Mr Frank Howard. The deceased lady is survived by her three sisters, Alesdames Hussey, Hickey and Beban, and two brothers, Messrs J. and P. Slattery. Three children are

also left to mourn their loss. An Auckland wire states that official advice of his apj ■ intment as Official Assignee in Auckland has been received by Air G. N. Alorris, who has been acting in the position since the retirement of Air AV. S. Fisher last year. Air Alorris, who has been in tho Government service for 24 years, was formerly Resident Commissioner at Niue Island. Service decorat i- ns for members of the Greymouth Fire Brigade have been applied for by th ■ Fire Board as follows:—Supt. T. Clarke, 38 years, gold bar; Secretary J. Walton, 39 years, gold Lar; Foreman A. AVhite, 15 years, silver bar; Forermn Geo. Nelson, 14 rears, silver bar; Li reman W. Williams, 3 years, certificate : Fireman C. McKay, 3 years, certificate. Aliss AL Graham, who is leaving tolay for Christ chuh, was last evening tendered a presentation by the boarders and her fell-w members of the staff of the Ro al Hotel. Air R. Spencer presided at the function, and, in asking Afiss Graham to accept 3travelling rug a- a token of the es\ . teem in which she was held by thenrW all, expressed th* regret of the gather- y ing at her departure, adding the best wishes for her future. Air J. Allen suitably respond 1 on Afiss Graham’s behalf. During the evening, songs were given by Alessrs J. O’Loughlin, Chas. Hann am, J. AlcNamara, S. Trevella, and Misse- E. Harrison, G. Williams and E. Bl ndell. while Miss Gillingham gave a . citation. Auld Lang Syne concluded very pleasant function.

Many of the older generation of turf followers on the West Coast will regret to learn of the death of Alt Charles Stratford. a noted horseman, who in the las- two decades of the last century wr- a familiar figure on local courses. Air Stratford, who was close on 60 years of age, passed away on Tuesday at the Christchurch Hospital, which he entered a few weeks ago. He leave' a wife and grown-up family. Latterly he had been in the employ of Messrs Cutts Bros., the Canterbury traint rs. at Riccarton. He used to be at uo time the rider for Mr Mat Walker, of Reefton, and also schooled for him the horses Speculator, Paladin, Quiltire, and others. Air Stratford r••■b* many winners on the Coast, including one Grey Cup winner, and was a popular horseman wherever he went.

Visitors to Cinstchurch stay at Stonehurse Private Hotel, Latimer Square. Three minutes’ walk from shopping area and all theatres. The popular house for West Coast visitors. Full size billiard, table, wireless installation, amph bathroom accommodation. Greymouih papers taken. Tar'll 12/6 per day; £3/3/- per week. Te*egr.ims “Stonelca,” Telephone 2263.—’ Advt.