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Grey River Argus, 22 August 1934, Page 5

PERSONAL

Mr D. ’o’lery returned yesterday from Christchurch. Mr A. Bohan returned yesterday from a visit to Christchurch. Mr H. Bowman, of Wellington, arrived by yesterday’s express. Mr L. Cunningham returned yesterday from Christchurch. Mrs Walter Radford (Hokitika) returned last evening from a holiday visit to Chrixdiun-h and Wellingon. Mr ,1. M. Carruthers returned yesterday from a holiday visit to Christchurch. Mr J. Richardson. of Christchurch arrived yesterday on a visit to the West. Coast. Mr A. 11. Chunn and Masters .John and Jerry Chunn left yesterday by car for West port. x Mr 1). G. Smith, of the staff of Station 4ZL, Dunedin, left on return by yesterday’s express. Misses Wickes and Harrison. of Christchurch, arrived yesterday on a holiday visit. Mr and Mrs A. O’Donnell, Roa, returned yesterday from a holiday visit to Christchurch. Captain W. Murphy, M.C., arrived yesterday from Christchurch to conduct military examinations at Greymou th. Mr 11. W. Melville, of the Traffic Branch, Railway Department, Greymouth, has received notice of transfer Io Wellington. 'l'he engagement is announced of Elsie, daughter of the Rev. W. Hetherington and the late Mrs Hetherington formerly of Kumara, to Horace, son <f Mr and Mrs John Babington, of Lower Hutt. Guests al the Albion Hotel include Miss J. Porter (Christchurch), Miss A. Porter (Christchurch). M: W. .1. Kerr (Dunedin). Mr R. Patterson (Dunedin), Mr H. E. Lewis (Wellington). Guests at the Royal Hotel include Mr G. Mellor (Christchurch), Mr J. O’Neil (Christchurch). Mrs Smith (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Payne (Otira) Mr (’. Goodman, Mr C. F. Gardner (Auckland). Guests at Revington’s Hotel include Captain W. Murphy (Christchurch), Mr R. J. Richardson ((‘hristchurch). Mr L. A. Lam-bourne (Christchurch). Mrs J. 3. Langford (Hokitika), Miss Adamson (Hokitika). Mr J- A. Wesney (Hokitika).

Passengers by yesterday’s express to Christchurch included Mr and Mrs T. H. Candy (on return to Christchurch), Mr and Mrs 8. Shrimpton, Mrs Meharrv and Miss IT. Horan (on return to Wellington), Miss P. Murtagh (on return to Wellington), Messrs J. Marshall (on return to Christchurch), C. Rathbun (to Waitaki), W. Pearson (on return to Dunedin), G. Caldwell, C. Haines, M. McGavin (on return to Wellington). A Rugby message states: Sir Nigel Playfair, the actor, died in London, following an operation. He was responsible, during his association with the late Mr Arnold Bennett, for the re discovery of many masterpieces of th i theatre, notably the ‘ 4 Beggars’ Opera,” which ran for years. S»r Nigel Playfair took over a derelict suburban theatre at Hammersmith for his productions, which had a great vogue. He was taken ill while acting in a Shakespearean play, in the openair theatre at Regent’s Park. The 'Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe spent a busy time at Dun- , edin yesterday after a free morning. Lord Bledisloe was met by members | of the Otago Chess Club and presented with a gold key, and made a life j member of the Cub. Later he was the guest of the British Public School Club of Otago, at luncheon. In the afternoon His Excellency and Lady Bledisloe paid a visit of inspection io the University Museum and in the evening the Governor-General addressed the members of the Chamber, of Commerce at thir annual meeting Her Excellency was entertained at luncheon by the Otago Women’s Club, find in the evening paid a visit to the Y.W.C.A.. where she addressed the members.—Press Assn. The funeral of the late Alina Lee took place at Karoro Cemetery yesterday afternoon, and was largely attended, the cortege including members of the Grey Main Old Girls’ Basketball Club, of which six members acted as pallbearers, also the Blaketown, Convent and Cobden Basketball Clubs. The Junior Choir was present at the Holy Trinity Church, and the service was fully choral. The services at the Church and graveside were conducted by Archdeacon J. A. Jermyn. Numerous telegrams and messages of sympathy were received, and floral tributes from the following: Grey Main Old Girls’ Basketball Club; Blaketown Basketball Club; Cobden Basketball Club; West Coast Basketball Association: Grey United Cycling Club; Holy Trinity Choir; Mavis, Ida, Reg and Jack McDonald, the Choir colleagues of deceased; the domestic staff of the Grey River Hospital; Sister and Mr G. Jones; Mr and Mrs A. Hill; Mr and Mrs Rutter; Pat and Joan Moir; Loraine and Margaret Compton; Bell, Gwen, Bob and Walter; Mr and Mrs Wesley and family; Ada and Joe; Mr and Mrs J. Walton, junr.; Mr and Mrs Tzzard; Mr and Mrs Buckley and family; Bill and Agnes; Nell, Bob and Alma (Sydney); Mother, Brother, Sisters and Uncle.