PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 5 November 1928, Page 4

PERSONAL

Mr L. W. Green arrived from Christchurch on Saturday. Mr and Mr> It. D. Crawford leave today for Christchurch, where they will in fill lire reside. Hon W. F. Finlayson (Melbourne) arrived from Nelson on Saturday, and is the guest of the Rev au3 Mrs G. E. Brown. A cable from London sta‘v< that a barony is to be conferred on Dr David son. the retiring Archbishop uf Canterbury. Mrs •!- Hughes, of Dobson who underwent an operation at tin Grey River Hospital last Wednesday, i mak ing satisfactory progress. Rev M. Ayrton, of Bluff (formerly of Runanga) arrived from Nebon on Saturday. He is the guest of Mr and Mrs Downes, Runanga. Mr F. M. Dennehy left on Saturday for Wellington, where the death has I occurred at the Hutt of his brother-in-law, Mr Thomas Campbell. Mr A. F. Parfitt, of Wellington, arrive. I yesterday in Greymouth. in order •’» be present to-day at the funeral of his late uncle, Mr Thos. Parfitt. A “Sun” cable from Loudon states General Booth is suffering from nervous prostration, and has been ordered several months’ rest. According to a London cable. the Daily Express states Lady Loughborough will shortly marry Sir John Milbanke, Bt.. aged 26 years. Mr F. Knell of the mechanical staff of the Greymouth Post Office, was recently presented with a shaving oat; fit. a< a wedding gift, by members of the service. The presentation was made bv Mr S. P. Shannon (Overseer). In view of her i»ending marriage. Miss E. Turtill was presented by members of h e staff of R. Hannah and Coy on Saturday \tith a crystal salad bowl ami sweet dish., good wishes being expressed for the future happiness • of th e recipient. Recent arrivals staying at the Albion Hotel include: Mr and Mrs Cameron (Christchurch >. Mr and Mrs Curtain (Christchurch).. M<*ssrs A. J. Linney, J. Alexander (Wellington). L. W. Green. R. M. Jack, Johnston, G. Hamilton (Christchurch), A. E. Christie (Ashburton). A Press Association message states that at the request uf the Administrator of Wes'ern Samoa, the Government has agreed to Mr Verschaffelt, Public S< rvic» Commissioner; Mr Berendscn. Imperial Affairs Branch, and Mr Park, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, going to the Islands to advise on th? reorganisation of'the staff and the finances of the Mandated Territory. They will *.cav e to-day. The <cath took place at Greymouth on Saturday of Mr Thomas Parfitt, aged 87 years. The late Mr Parfitt was a native of Spargrove. Somerset--hire. He came to New Zealand about 56 years ago, and resided for souk* time at No Town. Grey Valley. Later he went *o the North I-land, and took up

farmi’g at Huiroa, Taranaki, where h c remained for about ten years. He was single, ami resided in Greymouth with his sister-in-law. Mrs Parfitt senr for the past 25 years. Deceased was well acquainted with the mining industry. The funeral will take place this afternoon. The death occurred yesterday morning of Mr Thomas Campbell, formerly a well-known resident of GreymouQi, ami the youngest son of the late Mj Felix Campbell, of Greymouth. , The deceased, who some years ago left Greymouth. and. with his wife and family, took up his residence at the Hut*, Wellington, had been ailing for some time, an I his death did wot come unexpectedly. The late Mr Campbell was 45 years of age, and leaves a widow (a member of the Gillin family) ami a family of three young children. He was for many years associated with his father in business here, and subsequently carried on the business for a couple of years in his own name, after which he lef' to reside in the North Island. A genial personality, he took a keen interest in several forms of spurt, including football and hockey, he having for a long time been an ac-

tive executive official of the West Coast Hockey Association. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs (Dr) MeEvedy, of Wellington (who is at present absen‘ on a visit to Europe), and Mis F. M. Dennehy. of Greymouth, who h ft last week for Wellington. The many friends of the Campbell family throughout tne West Coast will sincerely regret t o learn of the death of Tom Campbell, who was a popular figure (»reymouth. and will extend to the relatives sincere sympathy in their bereavement. + -