PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 13 February 1928, Page 4

PERSONAL

A cable records the death of the famous comedian, Little Tich, at London. Airs Gage, of Kumara, who is an inmate of the Grey River Hospital, is at present in a serious condition. Aliss F. Sherlock, of the P. and T. staff, has received notice of transfer to Wellington from Westport, where she has been stationed for 12 years yast. Recent arrivals at the Albion Hotel include: Mr and Mrs Stephens, Messrs 11. Rest, Roy Matthewys, R. Af. Jack (Christchurch), J. B. Ingram (Nelson), I’etiit (Sydney). Air W. Prendergast, who recently underwent an operation at the Grey Hospital, has made satisfactory progress, and was able to return to his home on Saturday. A cable from A’ancouver states that Captain H. L. Scligson, ALP., of South Africa, has sailed from there by tho Niagara on a lour of Australia and New Zealand. Ho is mapping out a scheme to foster inter-imperial international trade. A’isitors to Greymouth who are stay ing at Revingion’s Hotel include: Miss L<*\<-rs< dge (Christchurch), Air and Airs H ill < Christchurch), Air R. Webb. Air :tn<| Mrs Mann (Granity), Mr C. R. Rogan (Christchurch), Alvssrs Stringer and Wilson (Christchurch). A Gisborn e wire records the sudden death at Tokomaru Bay of Airs William Gate-, wif<* of a well-known settier, and number of the Education Board. She was standing in the back yard talking to her husband, when -In* collapsed and expired.

Hon O. J. Hawken on Saturday m - tored to Reofton, accompanied by Mrs and Miss Hawken and Captain Ellis (Director of State Forestry). A visit, was paid <n route to the Waimaunga State Farm. After being entertained at luncheon at Reefton. the AlinisL’r rereiv d a number of deputations, and pro< < e<b d later to Murchison, going on yesterday to Nelson. A Wellington telegram states the Town Hall there was crowded yesterday afternoon for a memorial servic? to* the late Field-Marshal Earl Haig, Rev J. R. Blanchard delivering an inspiring address. The Dead Alarch was played, and the hymns “Onward, Christian Soldiers/’ ami “Abide With Ale” were sung. At a Bible Class social at Wesley Hall. Miss Agnes Stewart was presented with a framed photograph of the vourrg women’s bible classes. Speeches v.er c given eulogising the recipient’s faithfulness to both choir and bible class. Mr J. Bruerton suitably replied on her behalf. Miss Stewart leaves to-morrow for Wellington, where she takes up a position. A Press wir e states the Hon. G. J. Anderson, Minister of Alines, has to take a holiday, and is therefore obtaining leave of absence from his duties in the Ministry and Parliament. He has been advised by his medical adviser to take a long sea voyage. Mr and Airs’ Anderson leave for England bv the Alataroa, sailing from Wellington on Alarch 17. They hope to return to the Dominion about the middle of the coming session.