PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 1 May 1931, Page 5

PERSONAL

Air L. Gleeson was a passenger by yesterday’s inward, express.

Mr If. W. Kitehingham was an inward passenger by yesterday’s express.

Mis s M. Troy arrived from Christ church last evening.

Mr H. E. Holland, M.P., arrived from Wellington by last evening’s express, an<] later left for Westport.

Mr N. Bouterey arrived from Dunedin last evening, and will play for the Blaketown Rugby senior team

Air A. G. Simmers, Assistant-Engin-eer of Railways, who has been on a short visit to Greymouth, left yesterday Op return to Timaru.

Miss R. Hanrahan, who has been on a holiday visit to Wellington and Christchurch, returned by last evening’s express.

Superintendent P. Deere, of the Greyniofath Fire Brigade, who has been visiting Wellington, returned by yesterday’s express.

Mr H. Green," Assistant Divisional Superintendent for the South Island, will retire shortly from the Railway Department, after 37 years’ service,

Miss Ivy Boyle, of Coal Creek, left yesterday for' Wellington, where she will in future reside. Miss Boyle was accompanied by her mother.

Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., returned from Wellington last evening, accompanied by Mrs O’Brien, wh 0 has been 0:1 a short visit to Wellington.

Mrs Dr Hay, of Wellington, arrived last evening o n a holiday visit to Greymouth, and is the guest of Mr and Mrs T. Learmont.

Mr E. J. G. Luton, formerly District Rail wav Storekeeper, Grey mouth, and now of Lowe r Hutt, arrived yesterday on a holiday visit.

Mr J. CdftnoYß, Air Brake Inspector, Railways Department, who has been iclieving Mr P. T. G. Duncan at Greymouth. returned yesterday to Christchurch.

The condition of Mr John Sheahan of Blaketown. Who underwent an operation i n the Grey Hospital yesterday, was reported last night to be satisfactory.

Thy engagement is announced of Ena Lilian. Second daughter of Air and Mrs G. J. AhiTm's’on. Ashburton, to Alan Bruce Lane, Greymouth, youngest son of Mrs and the late Mr J< h n Lane, - A'Sfiburt on.

A London cable stated that the Prince of Wales and Prince George landed at Windsor yesterday afternoon. The King presided at a family dinner party at the Castle, where the Princes were the guests of honour.

Air A. T. Donnelly, Crown Solicitor, Christchurch. and President of the N.Z. Cricket Council, leaves on Monday next on a short visit to England. Air Donnelly will return about the end of September.

Advice has been received that Mr R. J. Nankervis. of Wellington, formerly of Greymouth, has been successful in passing with honours the examination for the Degree of Master of Commerce.

Mr Charles Kearns, of the Railway Department, Westport, who has been transferred to Wellington, was met bv his fellow members of the Rival Football Club on Wednesday evening, and presented with a travelling rug.

Passengers by yesterday’s express for Christchurch included: Alessrs J. A. Lutz, J. Dunn (Westport), S. Cunnif.gham, E. 'McNabb, Mrs L. Dodson, Mts W. Meldrum and Miss D. MeBrearty

A London cablegram announced the appointment by the Grand Lodge of England (Freemasons) of Lord Stonehaven, as Past Senior Grand Warden, and two New,Zealanders, E. T. Major and G. W. Jack, as Past Junior Grand Deacons.

A London cable states that the most Rev. Dr Cosmo Hamilton, Archbishop of Canterbury, has returned from his Mediterranean cruise in Air Pierpont Mof gun’s yacht. He has entirely recovered from hi rt illness and is resuming his duties.

Guests at Revingtou’s Hotel include Mr G. D. Little (Wellington). Mr IL Slater (London), Air N. Eichorn (Auckland), Mr X C. Redpath (Christchurch), Mr N. Kurte (Wellington), Mr J. Recor (Wellington), Mr L. W. Atkinsdn (Wellington), Air P. Bankicr (Christchurch), Mr E. W. Turner (Wellington). Air E. W. Taylor (Christchurch).

Mr AL Jamieson was last evening the recipient of a presentation from members of the Holy Trinity "Young Men’s Institute, in view of his recent marriage. The presentation, which took the form of a set of hearth requisites. was made by Al r A. Wilde, President, who congratulated Mr Jamieson, and expressed the best wishes of the members to Mr and Airs Jamieson for their future happiness.

My F. G. Robinson,- who has been transferred to Christchurch, and who. with Mr? Robinson, left yesterday for their new home, was on Wednesday evening presented with a valuable clock by his fellow members of the staff of the Greymouth Post Office. Aft G. Clark, Chief Postmaster, made th 6 presentation, and other speakers were: Alessrs Palmer (Mail Branch), Rowe (Clerical), Bringezu (Money Order), I'oyie (Telegraph), Sheard (Secretary I’, and T. Employees.’ Association).

A presentation was yesterday made at the office of the Grey River Argusj to Miss E. Brown, on the occasion of hl»r leaving the ?taff. after having bbeu a member of it for the past 18 years. In asking Miss Brown to nc* cApt a cheque from the staff, Alias Hambleton, Accountant, referred to her long and faithful service to the company, and on behalf o f the donors wished Mias Brown every -success in her new business venture. Miss Brown haA" entered into partnership with her brother. Air T. Brown, in a bakery business to be opened the following day in Tainui Street, and if her past abil : ity was any criterion, the undertaking should prove a very successful one. Miss Brown suitably acknowledged the presentation and good wishes of the staff.

The wedding was solemnised by Rev. Father J. Long, at St. Patrick’s Church yesterday e morning, of Alice Margaret, only ■ daughter of Mrs and the_ late Mr _C. O’Connor, Preston

.Road, to Myles, youngest son of Mrs and the late Mr J. Rae, of Ross. The I bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr George O ’Connor, was at- ’ tired iu a charming frock of saxe blue 1 satin beantc, with hat to tone. Miss Madge MeGowan, niece of the bridegroom, attended as bridesmaid, and wore a froek c.f pink crepe de chine, with fawn felt hat. Mr Charles O’Connor. brother of the bride, was best man. After the ceremony a reception was he!4 at Herb. Moore’s Tea Rooms, and Mr Mrs Rae left later for Christehurcl, the bride travelling in a navy blue costume, with hat to match, ’ and a fox fur.

The death took place at Wellington last week of Mr Walter Dalgleish, Stock Inspector in the Department, of Agriculture, Hastings. Mr Dalgleish went to Wellington on medical advice only a wbejt previously to be operated upon. After the operation he gradually, failed, however., and death occurred on Friday. Mr Dalgleish was born in the Clutha. district sixty years ago. At the age of twenty-three he joined the Agricultural Department, and at the time of liis death had Completed 37 years of unbroken service. He was first appointed to Gore, and later served at Wanganui, Wairoa, West Coast, and JJelson. Later he went to Hastings. . The deceased is. survived by his willow, and ah unmarried daughter, iliss Milvis Dalgleish, of Nelson. The late Mr Dalgleish was well known and highly respected during his time on the West Coast.