PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 21 March 1934, Page 5

PERSONAL

Mr .1. O’Brien, M.P.. left yesterday for Wellington.

Mr J. AL Bunt returned by last evening’s express from Christchurch.

Mrs J. W. Greenslade returned yes terdav from Christchurch.

Mr S. O. L. Rogers returned last evening from Christchurch.

Mr Alan Smith returned last even ing from Christchurch.

Mrs H. Moore returned last evening from a visit to Wellington.

Mr 11. W. R. Sweney, of Hokitika left ve-derdav for Christchurch.

Mr anl Mrs W. T. Glenn left yesterday for Wellington. Mr and Mrs ,1. 11. Greenwood. Westport. left yesterday for Christchurch. Rev. 11. .1. W. Knights, of Hokitika. left yesterday for Christchurch. Mr T. A. W. Tate returned yesterday from a visit to Wellington. Mr R. B. Smith returned yesterday from Christchurch. Miss M. Heffernan left yesterday morning for Christchurch, where she will enter Lewisham Hospital. Messis P. Warnes, R. lv-ar and K Pattinson, members of ihe Wes; Coast tennis team, returned yesterday from Christrhifrch, Mr ,L -Minehan,-Hokitika, left yesterday for Wellington, en route to Sydney, where, on -April 11, he will join the Otranto for England. Mr John McLeod, of Westport, has been appointed from 119 applicants Io the position of working foreman at the Marlborough Hospital. Dr. F. O. Bennett left last evening for Christchurch, where he will take over the practice of Dr. William Irving, who is going to England.

Mr and Mrs C. Sneddon, Mr P. Hunter. Air A. Hunter, and Miss V. Henry left yesterday morning for Christ<hurch. where they will attend the funeral of the Tate James Hunter.

Messrs J. S. Robertson. .1. W. Callwell. I). Tennent, G. Tripner, and G. II Chapman left yesterday morning to attend a meeting of the Sawmillers’ Association al. Christchurch.

The death occurred suddenly yesterday a-t Blenheim of Mr Thus.. Pike, a farmer. He belonged to a pioneer Marlborough family, and is a brother of Mr W. D. Pike, of the Wellington Education Board.

Mr James Wills, stationmaster at Blackball, has received notice ot transfer to Sefton. Canterbury. His successor at Blackball, Mr E. W. Cleghorn, will commence duties on Thursd av.

Mr W. Lee Martin, formerly M.P. foi Raglan, has been chosen as the ofiicial Labour candidate lor that seat aT next election. Mr R. McFarlane is to be the official Labour • ■ ndidate

for Christchurch North against Mr 11. Holland, M.P.

The engagement is announced of liana, the only daughter of Mr and Mr s R. J. RoflTwell, 239 Armagh Street. Christchurch, Io John Patrick. eldest son of Mr and Mr:: W. R. Mathews, Alexander Streit, Greymouth.

A San Francisco cable stabs: H is announced that Miss Gwen iviunro will have a leading role in “Dear Bill,” a play by James Warwick, of Queensland, which is to be produced iiv the Pasadena Community Players on April Ist.

Guests at the Albion Hotel include .Mr O. Owles (Christchuich). Mr A. 11. Lane (Christchurch), Mr C. N Fox (Christchurch), Mr C. D. Stew art (Christchurch), Mr and Mis S Edwards (Christchurch), Mr .1. R. AlcClune (Christchurch) .

Passengers by to-day’s express included Mr and Mrs R. Appleton (Hokitika), Mrs H. Brown, Mr M. McEnaney, Miss M. Armstrong, Miss Nancy Young, Mr and Mrs ,1. Walter, Mrs Con O’Neill, Mr R. Wild (Hokitika), Miss E. Finch (for Christchurch), and Mrs D. Kelly, for Wellington.

The death occurred on Friday last al Christchurch of Airs Dorothy Trotter, widow of the late Mr Sinclair Trotter, of Invercargill. Deceased, who bad for some time been i u failing health, was the mother of Air Sinclair Trotter, Engineer to Ihe Grey Electric Power Board. The interment took place at Christchurch.

A cable from Fremantle stales that the ITrer Oronstiy arrAad there fiom London yesterday, an 1 one of the passengers was Mr S. Bruce, federal High Commissioner, who delivered a speech at Perth, paying a tribute to Australia’s recovery and rehabilitation, and saying immense sayfngs ii< interest were obtained by her loan con versions.

A Nelson wire states that Bishop Sadlier and Airs Sadlier were farewelled at a crowded diocesan meeting at Mandril Church House, Nelson, on Monday evening. The tributes included those from other denominations. The Bishop said he looked forward to the lime when the fellowship which existed among the churches would ripen into outward unity.

Guests al Bevington’s Hotel include Mr and Mrs AL C. Dahl (London), Mr J. B. Bremner (Christchurch), Mr R. Copeland (Christchurch), Mr R. H. A. Webster (’Wellington), Mr E. Tait (Wellington), Air B. A. Murphy (Auckland), Air A. O. Wilson (Christchurch). Mr W. J. Martin (Nelson). Mr A. E. H Christie (Christchurch). Mr R. Fullerton (Wellington), Air J. Alouat (Wellington), Mr G. Sykes (Wellington), Mr G. Hurley (Nelson), Mr and Airs R, G. Jones (Christvhuich), Mis J. H. Jones (Takaka), Mrs A Cunningham (London).

On Monday Prince George conclude ! his tour of the Union, and crossed the border into Bechuanaland, near Gaderones. He travelled 16,500 miles and visited 44 centres. Tn a telegram of farewell, the Premier, Air Hertzog, asked Prince. George to assure the King that a hearty welcome was received from all sections of the people. The Prince, replying, expressed the hope that a revival of prosperity would extend throughout Ihr whole country. Mr G.. B. Shaw yesterday proceeded from Auckland to the Waitomn Caves. 1 “Auckland has squeezed me so hard that nothing will induce me to go within ten miles of another New Zealand city, unless 1 have to pass through Wellington on the way to Picton. but my visit will be the briefest possible,’’ said Mr Shaw, before leaving with his wife by car for the caves. He said he had enjoyed his visit. Auckland was a city that should be good enough for anybody Io live in. lie had met many interesting people, and the welcome had been most cordial Hr- was leaving Auckland with the nicest feelings. Mr Shaw said that nothing was arranged so far in connection with his broadcast from Wellington, before leaving New Zealand,