PERSONAL.

Grey River Argus, 14 December 1928, Page 3

PERSONAL.

Mr 11. Newcombe, of Maruia, is at. present seriously ill at Reeftun Hospital.

Sir Harry Lauder, the famous Scottish comedian, arrived at Wellington this week by the Tamaroa, on a health visit.

According to a London cable, the Daily Herald states that Lord Birkenhead tafres over editorial control, and joins the directorate of M Britannia. M

Mr W. Brace, of the Greymouth branch of the Bank of New Zealand, leaves to-day for Invercargill on his annual leave.

A Sydney cable states that among the passengers aboard the Niagara, is Mr Kennett Impett. the New Zealand baritone, who is on holiday, after touring Europe.

The engagnmest is announced of Ivy Alice, only daughter of Mr ana Mrs N. Leach, of Runanga, to Jack only son of Mr amd Mrs J. 11. Dawrant of Christchurch.

The engagement is ann mneed of GwendoUne Emily. <>l<| daughter > ’ Air and Airs V/. Aiusson, I!;e1 ov.n, Alf-ed. elder son of Air and MrAV. Henry, Hornby, Chri ' church.

Mr B. B. S winburn out of fl ft e«'n applicants, h.l? been appointed Borough Engineer at Westport. He is at present Assistant Borough Engineer at Invercargill.

Air D. Kidd, of Atarau (Afoonlight) has been nominated as a candidate for the vacant Blackball seat on the Grey County Council.

Messrs Waller and Sugland (Aratika sawmill proprietors) and Messrs Gibbcs and Ca’oy (Unite! Sawmills) >vho visited the West Coast, have returned to Christchurch.

The funeral took place yesterday af iernoan of th- lab' Air- E. Al. All-:-i«’gc rf Knmara, at Karoro C< me tcry being numerously attended. The 'ngFcan service was conducted bv th.- Rrv II M. Cox. Of Kumara.

Mr 1. Bloom, owner of the racehor Double M : n! and Lucklaire hit h *i '’ompeting on the West <’• .-u-t nt Christmas, has an ; ved on ‘l.e Const, accompanied b\ his wife. His hursts are due to arrive nt Grey •’."irh early next, u oek.

Among the guests ■ t the Albion lotel are: Air and Airs Moore, Airs Jennie, Alcssrs 11. Dough'y, C. E ’’eatherstone, T. Cunneon, A. J. Cressveil, C. F. Organ R Watson, V. Manlix (all of Christi hureh), C. K. Gas[uoine (Nelson).

Guests at Herington ’b Hoi< I in elude: Air W. Fels (Dunedin). At r and Mrs Barnby (I.cndon), Mr and Mr Messenger (London), Air and Mrs Jackson, Mr Sharp. Mr Thompson (Auckland), Mrs Hickson (Sydney). .Mr Pitcher. Airs and Miss .b'ight ingale (Hokitika).

A London press cablegram rcccrds he visit there of the New Zealand

.abour ALP., Mr AV. J. Jor ian (memicr for Alanukau) who. in an inter iew regarding the political situation aid that he was in accord with his

’arty in giving Sir J. Ward general nipport in any sincere attempt to esablish prosperity in New Z< aland. Mr lordan has investigated the packing nd marketing of honey and other pro-

At last night’s meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council, the Alayor, Mr J. AV. Greenslade, said that since their last meeting the town had lost several of its most esteemed citizens, notable amoug whom had been Mr AV. R. Kettle, whose photograph in the Council Chamber reminded them of his term as Alayor as far back as the year 1893, and whom they all knew to have teen du. ing hi career a sm*i; ted wit . practically all of our local bodies. Hu had done everything in his power to promote the district’s welfare, and his passing was deplored. They only realised what good such a citizen had been after he had gone, but the late Air Kettle’s name would remain indelibly associated with the progress of Greymouth. Another respected citizen who had joined the great majority was the late Air James P. Irvine, who, while not associated with muni-ipal government, had a lengthy and most honourable record as a member of the County Council and the Hospital Board. He moved that the Council record its sense of regret at the passing of these respected old residents, and likewise Ihat of other most estimable citizens I who, while not identified with public life, had merited the esteem of the community, and had passed away re cently. The motion was carried in si lencc, the members standing.

A very pretty and interesting wedding was celebrated at Holy Trinity Church, Kumara, the Rev H. AL Cocks being the officiating clergyman, when Lily, eldest daughter of Air and Mrs A. Fensom. of Kumara, was married to Air R. J. Little only son of Mr and Mrs Little, of Sydney. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was neatly attired in apricot georgette, trimmed with radium lace and crinoline hat to match, and carried a beautiful white bouquet with apricot tints. She was attended by her sister Sylvia as bridesmaid, who wore pale pink crepe de chine, trimmed with lace, and crinoline hat to tone, and also carried a bouquet of white and pink flowers. Air Bert Fensom carri< d out th e duties of best man. After the ceremony the wedding party motored to Greymouth, where the wedding repast was partaken of. In the evening a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, where numerous friends of the young couple assembled. The usual toasts were musically honoured, and the best wishes and 'hearty congratulations: to the young couple were expressed. They left on Thursday en route for Christchurch, where the honeymoon will be spent. They intend to return to Kumara for Christmas, after which they leave for Launceston to reside.