PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 22 April 1929, Page 5

PERSONAL

Mr W. H. Benham arrived from Christchurch on Saturday. Mr R. D. Cameron arrived by Saturday’s express from Christchurch. Miss E. Coombes of Paroa left on Saturday for Christchurch. Mrs Oldham left on Saturday by the express, accompanied by her sister, Miss Ruth Cowan of Wanganui. A Berlin cablegram records the death of Prince Henry of Prussia, brother of the ex-Kaiser. Rev Father McKay, of Hokitika, was a visitor to Greymouth at the week-end and yesterday conducted service at St Patrick’s Church. At the annual meeting of the Nga here Branch of the Farmers’ Union, a motion of condolence was tendered to Mrs W. Fletcher, who was recen.ly bereaved of her husband. A cable from Melbourne announces the death of Sir George Adlington Syme. K.8.E., an eminent surgeon, aged 70. Mano Nikora, a member of the Maori Concert Party, is a greatgrandson of Te Rauparaha, a Maori warrior whoose name was orc-e feared from one end of New Zen la ad to tno other in day gone by. A cablegram states that the death has occurred of Sir Henry Bax-Iron side, aged 69. He was Minister at Sofia at the outbreak of the war. The death is announced from London ol Sir Hildebrand Harmsworth. youngest bro.her of the late Lcrd Northcliffe. The annual election of School Committees throughout the Education Boards district takes place this evening.

At the Greymouth Anzac Day celebrations on Thursday, Hon Mr Taver net will be one of those to deliver ad dresses. A number of local Territorials left on *Saturday for Burnham, to attend the annual military camp. They were accompanied by Lieut Mclntosh. itecent arrivals at the Albion Hotel include Mr and Mrs Bradford (Christ church) and Messrs Dudderidge (Christchurch), W. H. Benham (Christchurch) and R. D. Cameron (Christchurch). The Rev 11. Noble, who ha' been ap pointed second minister in the local Methodist Circuit, returned on Satur day from Auckland. Mr Noble will rebidfc a* Rnnanga. Two of the latest Whippet sedan motor-cars have just been landed by Mr Ward, of Runanga, who this evening will have them on view at his garage, McGowan, Street, Runanga, for the public. Messrs E. H. Wells (Chairman) and D. J. Evans (Clerk) of the Westlanl County Council, left on Saturday for Weheka, whence they return to-day in time to receive the Minister of Railways, Hon Mr Taverner, on his arrival there.

Prior to taking up his duties in Greymouth, Police Inspector J. Fitzpatrick was met by members of the Force at Christchurch (where he was stationed as Sub-Inspector),- and presented with a pair of field glasses, as a farewell gift and token of esteem. All branches of the service joined in wishing the recipient success in his future spbpr e of activity. Blackball Ladies’ Hockey Club has elected ’the following officers:—Miss F. Park (Secretary), Mrs F. Boustridge (Treasurer), Mrs W. Neilson (Cap ain). The foßnwing have enrolled as playing members: Mesdames Whiting, Neilson, Clark, Cairns, Hutchinson Boustridge, Swinley, McDonald, Misses F. Park, McNeil Bailey, Symons, R Park, Blackmun White, Jamieson, Hogg, Messrs C. Hogg F. Smith and North. • fc

The Hon W. B. Taverner, Minis er of Railways, Customs, and Commissioner of State Forests, will arrive at Hokitika this evening by car from Otira. On the following day the Minister will proceed to Weheka. He will arrive in Greymouth on Wednesday evening, and on Thursday he will attend the Anzac Day service in Greymouth. The Minister expects to leave the same evening for Murchison.

A large car, driven by Mr W. Mur phy, narrowly escaped disaster while proceeding along the Omoto Road on Saturday. The vehicle was approaching the Kaiata School, when just as it was about to pass another car it left the road, and was brought to a standstill in a perilous position on the edge of the bank. The driver had a miraculous escape, as it only require! the slightest push to send the car over the bank. Th e vehicle was hauled on to the road by Schaef Bros„ and towed into Greymouih. It was only damag ed to a minor extent.

A cveling smash occurred at the south end of the Teremakau bridge last evening at dusk, in which a couple of well known sports competitors fig ured. A party of Greymouth riders who had visited Hokitika were returning home, whilst a Hokitika rider W Gooch, who had been for a spin to home. Having a fair speed on, Gooch and Hermann Wilson (Greymouth) col lided near the bridge, the impact being such that for a time both were rendered unconscious, but beyonh severe bruises and shock, they emerged uninjured, although their machines were somewhat the worse for the ac cident.

It is understood that th e police are making inquiries concerning the whereabou s of a queer specimen of the male sex who has of late been making himself a nuisance to women in the town, more especially in the vicinity

of Chapel Street. This undersirable individual has the habit of loitering about the town of a night, in a pair of rubber-soled shoes, and stealthily overtaking members of the fair sex who happen to be walking alone. He generally claims acquaintance, on the strength of having seen the lady before; and when given a cold reception, he has been known to become quite furious and to endeavour to pre vent those upon whom he inflicts his unwelcome attentions from proceeding on their way.

While proceeding along Mawhera Quay on Saturday night, a motor eye list, named Sweeney, crashed into a «tationary car outside the Albion Hotel, and was thrown heavily to the ground. Apart from minor abrasions, th e cyclist escaped injury. The car, a Buick model, used by Mr Richmond for Messrs Sargood Son and Ewan, was damaged about the radiator and balance, the former being badly smashed. The front part of the motor cycle was also severely damaged. It is stated that the accident was due to the front tyre of the cycle bursting, and the rider losing control. The thoroughfare was crowded at the time of the accident, and several pedestrians had a narrow escape from injury. The damaged car was removed to Schaef *s garage.

The many friends of Mr Lawrence Cos igan will learn with sincere regret of the death of his wife, which occurred at the Grey River Hospital on Saturday afternoon, after a lingering ill ness. The late Mrs Costigan was a native of County Cork, Ireland, and was 61 years of age; having with her brothers, the late Messrs Daniel. Maurice and Denis Finnigan, of Nelson, come to New Zealand forty-six yeara ago. Deceased, who was highly esteemed by all who knew her leaves a family of seven daughters and one son, also nineteen grandchildren. The son is M r Daniel Cosiigan of Waiuta, while the danughters are Mesdames Darby and Woolhouse (Waiuta), Hunt (Melbourne), O’Brien (Greymouth) and Rimmer (Roa), also the Misses Costigan of Greymouth. The funeral, preceded at 9 a.m. by Requiem Mass at St Patrick’s Church, takes place this afternoon at 2 o ’clock.