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Grey River Argus, 29 April 1932, Page 5

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Captain A. T. Dowell returned yesterday to Christchurch. Mrs Knight was a passenger by yesterday ’s inward express. Mr C. McQueen returned yesterday • from a visit to Christchurch. Mr G. Hunt left yesterday on return to Christchurch after visiting Grey' mouth. Mr F. Stent, who has been visiting Christchurch, returned by’ yesterday's express. Mrs A. Eaton returned to Greymouth by yesterday afternoon’s Christchurch express. Miss A. Preston, who has been visit, ing Invercargill, returned by yester- • day’s express. Mr F. C. Wade, who has been visiting Greymouth, left yesterday on return to Christchurch. Guests at Revington’s Hotel include Mr V. P. Mannix (Christchurch), Mr R. Bradley (Auckland), Mr R. Hickey (Wellington). Mr T. Groom, who has been visiting Greymouth, left yesterday on return « to Christchurch. Mrs D. C. Tennent (Wellington) and Mrs I. Simpson (Hawke’s Bay) ar e the guests of Mrs A. V. 01'ver. Cowper Street. A Sydney cable states thaf Messrs F. Tout and J. O. Meeks have been re-elected directors of tho Australian Mutual Provident Society. A London message states the King attended the Newmarket race meeting on Wednesday to witness the race for the Two Thousand Guineas, By the liner Aorangi, which left Sydney for Auckland yesterday (says a cable) th e passengers included the Rotary Chief. Mr Pascall, and his wife and Sir Lennon Raws. Mr L. R. Hobbs, who has resigned from the literary staff of the Greymouth Evening Star ..loft yesterday for his home in Christchurch, prior to his departure on th c “Marama” for Sydney.

An official wireless message from Rugby states the King has appointed Sir Bernard Bourdillon (Chief Secretary for Ceylon) to be Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Uganda, in succession to Sir William Gowers. A London cable records the death of an English cricketer, formerly of international fame, William H. Lockwood, at the age of 64. He first played for his native Notts, but afterwards joined Surrey, his fast bowling and batting making him one of England’s best. He represented England against Australia in twelve test matches, seven in England, and five in Australia in 1894-95. A pleasant function was held in the Cobden Gymnasium last evening, a social in aid of funds for the Convent. School. The hostesses for the evening were Mesdames Gallaher, Cairney and Clarke. The Railway Orchestra supplied the music, while Mr Gallahci carried out the duties of M.C. The hall was tastefully decorated, and over 100 couples indulged in dancing, while non-dancers were catered for with cards. During the evening, items were rendered by Misses P. Forsythe, V. Moore, Thompson, and Walker; Messrs Clarke and Duffy, and others. Miss Moss was the accompaniste. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs L. F. Casey was hostess at her residence, when Mrs J. Fitzpatrick was farewelled by a gathering of friends prior to her departure shortly for Napier, to which place Inspector Fitzpatrick has received notice of transfer.-Mrs A. M. Carroll voiced the regret of Mrs Fitzpatrick’s numerous friends, at her pending departure, and in presenting the guest of honour with a crystal vase, and a crystal sugar-basin and cream jug, wished her every happiness in *the future. Mrs Fitzpatrick suitably replied. A pleasant afternoon was spent in games and music, and afternoon tea was served by the hostess. A pleasant evening was spent at Roa on Saturday night, the occasion being n complimentary social and dance to Mr and Mrs W. Ward, who are shortly leaving the district. Mr P. H. Martin expressed the general regret felt at the departure of the guests and extended

to them the good wishes of all present for a happy, prosperous and successful ’ future, also asking them to accept a i cheque with which to purchase some memento of the days spent at Roa. Mr suitably responded, saying they were sorry to leave and would look forward to visiting Roa in the future. Dancing was* held until a late hour, with Mr D. Kidd as M.C., and Miss J. McNicho’l at the piano. Th* death is recorded in a Blenheim telegram of Mr John Summer Storey, e one of the leading public men of Marlborough, at the age of 71 years, folon an operation a fortnight ago Mfor appendicitis. At the age of four years he came to Marlborough from Jhgland, with his parents. As a young he took up’ work on his father’s farm and subsequently carried it on. Mr Storey was a member of the Land Board sinc e 1913, and for 23 years was a member of the Pelorus Road Board. He was on the Wairau and Pieton Hospital Boards for many years, and also the Marlborough Education Board, and A. and P. Association, and for 30 years ws a member of the Kaituna School Committee. Wl * The death occurred on Tuesday at Christchurch of one of the best known New Zealand members of the Marist Order, Rev. Father John Ainsworth, a "noted fnissioner, at the age of 61 years. A of Greymouth, and a • son of the late Samuel Ainsworth, he " Was educated in the Grey mouth Catho- ’ lie School, afterwards doing a course at St. Patrick’s College, and eomplet- > ing his ecclesiastical studies at the Seminary of his Order in Hawke’s Bay. He had charge of the parishes ‘of Newtown and Boulcott Street (Wellington), Hokitika and Temuka, and •was also stationed at Napier, but for various terms he was engaged both in • 'New Zealand and Australia as a missioner, having been a noted pulpit orator. find evervwhere he attracted large congregations. During the term of sev- , era! years for which he had charge of Hokitika parish, he was responsible for the erection of the commodious Presbytery there and also the Catholic clubrooms. He is survived by a bro-

ther and a sister. The funeral of the late Father Ainsworth took place yesterday afternoon at Christchurch, It being preceded in the morning by Requiem Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Manchester Street. Many pioneer West Coasters will learn with regret of thc death of Mr Patrick Duggan, the well-known school teacher, which occurred on Tuesday at Oamaru. A native of Cappoquin, County Waterford, Ireland, he was 77 years of age, and had been about 57 years in New Zealand. In the seventies he conducted schools in the Westland district, and for many years was in charge of that at Hokitika. Some 30 years ago he proceeded to Oamaru, where, after a term in charge of St. Joseph’s School, he joined the State service, and then continued his profession for many years. On retiring, he joined the tutorial staff of the Christian Bros.’ College at Redcastle, Oamaru. A born educator, whose pupils in many instances gave subsequent proof of his thoroughness, the late Mr Duggan was also a man of, very genial nature, and a favourite with everybody. He took a keen interest in various forms of sport and was associated with Rugby football control in North Otago. His brother, Edmund Duggan, and his sister, Mrs Anderson (nee Eugenie Duggan) were among the best known and most talented theatricals in Australia for very many years. The deceased was also a life-long supporter of the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society, and represented his district at the jubilee of the Greymouth Society a short time ago. Be leaves a daughter, Miss May Duggan, a wellknown music tutor at Oamaru, and three sons. Mrs Kelly, Puketahi Street. Greymouth, is a sister-in-law, and the Messrs Galligan, of Canterbury, formerly of the West Coast, are nephews of deceased.