PERSONAL.

Grey River Argus, 16 January 1928, Page 6

PERSONAL.

Rev. Mr Tylec, of Lyttelton, conducted services yesterday at the Greyniouth Presbyterian Church. Mr and Mrs F. B. Lawn returned on Saturday from a holiday visit to Timaru. Miss Gertrude Johnston left on Saturday for Wellington, where she is taking up her residence. . Mr W. A. Routhan, proprietor of the Helvetia Hotel, Goldsborough,, is at I present on a- fortnight’s visit to the \ South Westland glaciers. I Miss K. L. Braidwood, Matron of the Grey River Public Hospital, has returned after spending her holidays in the North Island, and resumes her duties to-day. Rev, Dr. H. O’Neill, of the professorial st? iff of Holy Cross College, Mosgiel, is at present on a visit to the j West Coast, and is the guest of Rev. Father P. O’Meeghan, of Ahaura. Mr Pat Deere, well-known in athI letic circles, and a member of the Auckland Rugby League Centro, arrives at Westport to-day to replace Mr Sutherland as Clerk in the local office of the Public Works Department. Visitors staying at Revington’s Hotel include Mr and Mrs R. Watson (Gisborne), Mr V. Watson (Nelson), Misses Flindle and Perkins (Christchurch), Dr and Mrs Blakeley (Christchurch), Mr A. T. Wysocki (ChristGuests at the Albion Hotel include: Mr and Mrs Liggens (Christchurch), Messrs G. Hurley (Christchurch), H. Millard (Auckland),, Dailey (Christchurch), Henderson (Christchurch), C. K. Gasquoyne (Nelson), W. H. Lee (Auckland), Misses Cook (Christchurch).

Amongst those leaving here by Saturday’s Christchurch express were Rev.* Father McGrath, S.M., Nurse Anderson, Mr and Mrs K. Cavell, Mr and Mrs E. Cressy, Miss G. Johnston, Miss M. Cressey, Mrs Hensilwood, Mrs G. Peck, Messrs Jas. Hutchins, G. Collyis and J. Connor.

Mr and Mrs G. Blood, of Cobden, who on Saturday next leave on their return to the Old Country, were farewelled by members of the Cobden Gospel Hall* at the residence of Mrs H. Wisdom, and wore presented with a travelling rug, the presentation being made by Mr P. Watson.

The well-known geologist, Dr J. Henderson, M.A., D.Sc., 8.E., who is an Associate of the Otago School of Mines, has been appointed as Director of the Geological Branch of the Scientific and Industrial Research Department, in succession to the late Mr P. G. Morgan (says a Press wire).

The Governor-General, Sir Charles Ferguson, accompanied by Lady Alice Ferguson (says a press telegram) arrived at Invercargill on Saturday evening. Their Excellencies will remain there till Friday next, and during their stay, they will make a tour of Southland, their object being to meet the residents in the towns and districts they have not previously visited.

King Fuad, of Egypt (according to a London cable) who recently visited Europe, conferred numerous decorations, including the historical collar of Mohammed Ali upon the Kings of England and Italy and the Papal Secretary of State Cardinal Pasparri; the Order of Al Kamel upon the Queens of England and Italy, and the Grand Cordon of the Nile upon the Prince of Wales, Duke of York and Princes Henry and George.

With the near approach of the Grey District Jubilee celebrations, much interest is being taken in the history and experiences of the oldest inhabitants. Among the oldest are Mr and Mrs Joseph Stokes, who came to Greymouth more than sixty years ago, Mr Stokes coming overland and Mrs Stokes (then Miss Detlaff) coming by the well-known old ‘‘ocean boat,” Alhambra. They have resided on the Coast ever since, Mr Stokes being well remembered as being in the butchering line, and also as aji old-time jockey. The Detlaff family, to which Mrs Stokes belongs, is well-known in the Hokitika district. The old couple, both as hale and hearty as their ages (88 years and 72 years respectively), will allow, now live in Swanson Street, Greymouth. If keeping the cradle full is honourable, Mr and Mrs Stokes have certainly earned the honour, their children being no fewer than nineteen, of whom thirteen arc still living, while their grand-children arc far more n umerous.

Mr George Bryce, tailor, of Greymouth, this week is leaving for Scotland, and on Saturday evening he was farewelled at the boardinghouse of Miss M. Anderson, Puketahi Street, by his fellow boarders and friends. Mr Bryce was presented with a Kaiapoi travelling rug and a safety razor, and in making tho presentation on behalf of those present Miss Anderson eulogised the many sterling qifalities of the recipient. Messrs Toomey and Ryan, and several others present expressed the regret felt by his many friends at the departure of Mr Bryce, who had earned the respect and esteem of all v;ho had come into contact with him, the hope being expressed that he might at some future time return to i Grey mouth again. Mr Bryce, in an appropriate speech, thanked all present for the valuable gifts that had been presented to him, and regretted having to leave such worthy friends, but family ties and other considerations were first to be obeyed. He concluded with a promise that if any of those present ever visited the Homeland, he would guarantee them a hearty and hospitable welcome. Various songs and musical items were rendered during the I evening by Messrs Patterson, Olsen, Green, Martini and Manning. The gathering concluded with the singing of Auld Lang Syne and cheers for Mr Bryce.