PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 27 March 1928, Page 3

PERSONAL

Mr R. Stewart, Christchurch, is a visitor to Greyrnouth. "Miss I. Wccnik, after a visit to Wellington, has returned to Greyrnouth. Mr W. Leitch has returned to Granity, after visiting Christchurch. Mrs Charles Parfitt left for Master lon yesterday, owing to the serious illness of her mother, Mrs J. Hall. Airs Gunn, senr., of Cobden, lias returned, after having visited her daughter, Mrs C. Undril], of Springfield. Miss M. Syme, of Christchurch, is on a visit to her parents, Air and Mrs D. Syme, Ruiianga. Mr Harry Moss, of Wellington, who has been on a visit to Greyrnouth, returns' to-day. Miss Nellie Anderson, of Puketahi Street, who has been the guest of Mr 11. E. Holland, at Westport, returns home .to-day. Messrs J. Fitzgerald and M. Griffon are among the Blackball residents who have been visiting Buller during the past few days. The wedding takes place at Reefton on Thursday of Mr J. Walker, formerly a well known draper of Grey mouth, to Miss Pearl Hobbs, of Blaketown. The Duke of Abercorn, Governor of the North of Ireland, is to retain the office for another six years, says a London cable. The officer-in-charge of the Tourist and Health resorts, Mr B. M. Wilson, has arrived in Greymou.th. He is at present visiting South Westland, and returns at the end of the week. Mr and Mrs A. S. Dunford and family leave by to-day’s express for Oamaru, to which railway centre Mr Dunford has been promoted as Assistant Locomotive Foreman. A farewell social is being tendered to-morrow evening at the Blaketown Hall to Miss Dunn, head teacher of Blaketown School, who is leaving .io take up another position. Mr 11. E. Holland, M.P., is to speak at (’ape Foulwhid on Wednesday evening of this week. Later on, Mr Holland will address meetings at Waimangaroa, Ngakawau and Soddenvilie. The death .is recorded in a London cable of Mr Samuel Cloves. Labour member for Hanley, at the age of 64 years, lie won the seat last election from a Conservative opponent by 1554 votes. Mr J. S. Dixon M.P., for Parnell, and chief Reform Whip, denies any knowledge ot the report that he has been offered the Cabinet portfolio of Internal Affairs, and says ho has no idea who will be selected. In appreciation of the many courtesies he has extended to the. Greymouth Athletic and Cycling Union whilst conducting its sports, Mr Charles Watson was the recipient of a i presentation in the form of a. case of pipes The presentation was made by Mr T. Clarke, President of the Union. "Mr George T. Booth, of Christchurch, was the only nomination tor the posi tion of employers’ representative on the Arbitration Court, and was duly HeHe’d. Mr Sydney E. Wright (Secretarv ofl the' Auckland . Employers - Association, has been appointed deputy employers’ representativc. The marriage of Miss L. Hodgkinson to Mr C. Buchan will take place \ t Holy Trinity Church to-morrow alternoon. They will take up their residence at Motueka, where Mr Buchan goes into partnership with Mr J. Mai kcr. of Greyrnouth, in a draper s business. Tiu . friends of Mrs A. S. Dunford who is leaving to-day for Oamaru met vesterdav afternoon at the residence of Mrs J. Steel to bid her farewell, there being a numerous gathering. Mrs Steel was hostess for the occasion, and Mrs Dunford was presented with a handsome oak tray and a valuable tea set. Afternoon tea brought a veiy pleasant gathering to a close.

Guests at the Albion Hotel include: Mr and Mrs Ingram (Wellington), Mr ■ind Mrs Hutchinson (Wellington), Mr 'and Mrs Cook (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Sncllgrove, Miss Harper (Christchurch), Messrs FEller (Nelson) J W O’Callaghan (Nelson), S. N. Biss (Christchurch), E. C. Chartres (Mellineton'l S. Pained (Wellington), S. W. Green (Christchurch), S. Morns, J. Robertson, Griffin (Auckland).

Mr Thomas Mytton, who lives Lt the Kangitea Home, Westown (New Plymouth) is said to be at least 105 years .. w Mr W. Aldam, a Maori war veteran substantiates the claim. Mr Adlnm said he knew Mr Mytton as an old man 30 years ago, and was surprised recently when another old settler told iiini Air Mytton was still living at the o d people ’s home. Mr Mytton settled orieinallv as a military settler in the Nelson district, and later lived near Okato for many years. He served dui ' the Maori wars, and although he claimed his medal, he says he did not vet one Although very shaky he can still write his own name without spectacles He is very proud of several large ’ and valuable greenstone ornament which he always has with him.

Mr Win. Larcombe, of the Municipal Clerical Staff, was on Saturday tern dered a presentation by the whole of the Borough staffs, in view ot his recent marriage. The presentation, which took the form of a handsome clock was made by the Town Clerk, Mr F H Denton, who referred in eulogistic terms to the many good qualities of the recipient, and wished him and Mrs Larcombe every happiness and prosperity. His remarks were cordially endorsed by Messrs A J. Fairmaid (Borough Engineer), Jas. Kennedy (Manager of the Municipal Gasworks), C Heaphy (Accountant), P .O’Neill (Foreman), W. Corcoran (Inspector), and J Evans (Waterworks Staff), all of whom congratulated Mr Larcombe. who suitably responded, thanking the L staffs for their very acceptable present and kind wishes.