PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 14 March 1935, Page 5

PERSONAL

Mr and Mrs J. M. Newman, of Syd ney, are visiting the West Coast.

A New York cable records the death of Mr Michael Pupin. who was internationally known as a physicist and inventor.

Mr J. R. MacDonald, Prime Minister, is recovering from his indisposition, but is still unable to go out or attend the Commons.—Official Wireless.

Mr R. Sullivan, of Kaimata, who underwent an operation at Ngarana Private Hospital on Monday last, is progressing favourably.

Mr Johnny Robertson, of Westport the well-known eornetist (says a

Press Assn, telegram) has received a six-weeks’ engagement by the New Zealand Broadcasting Board.

Guests at the Royal Hotel include Mr and Mrs Bowman (Christchurch). Mr J. A. Allan (Auckland), Mrs A Hutcheson (Ross-. Mr 11. R. Pritchard (Wellington), Mr Foster (Wellington), Miss C. Warren (Westport).

Mr K. J. ('a voiDistrict PuTdic Trustee and .Supervisor of Rural Intermediate Credits at Masterton for the past two years, has been appointed Deputy-Superintendent of the State Advances Department. —Press Assn. »

According to a Press Association message, Mr L. G. Lowry has been chosen as official Labour candidate for the Otaki seat, at the next election. Indications point to at least a triangular contest in Otaki, Mr W. Appleton, of Wellington, having also announced his candidature.

Guests at .the Albion Hotel include Mr and Mrs J. H. Harris (Christchurch), Mr A. H. Hazard (Christchurch), Mr X. H. Goss (Wellington), Mr R. Kelleher (Christchurch), Mr E. R. Grainger (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs J. Sugg (Auckland), Mr E. C. O’Reilly, Mr J. I. Smail (Christchurch).

The death has occurred at Wellington of Mr Leslie Montague Pearson, managing director of F. J. Pinny Ltd. He was born at Geelojig (Vie.) in 1879, and came to New Zealand as a young man, and was employed as a traveller, then became associated with a tailoring firm in Christchurch, and became managing director of Pinny’s about 23 years ago. Ho leaves a widow and two children.

The engagement between Campbell Black, the aviator, and Florence Desmond, the actress, which wag announced on December 17. has been terminated by mutual consent. Miss Desmond says that she intends to resign from the directorate of Campbell Black Aviation Ltd., a private company formed by Campbell Black, to undertake all kinds of aerial transport, under the directorate of himself and Miss Desmond.

Guests at Bevington’s Hotel include Com. and Mrs M. W. Cumberlegh (Sussex, England), Miss L. H. Harmer (Clare. South Australia), Mr R. C. Harmer (Adelaide), Mr and Mrs Fraser (Auckland). Mr L. M. Bremner (Dunedin), Mr R. Y. White (Christchurch), Mr Ollivier (Christchurch), Mr J. Crust (Wellington), Mr A. L. Joyce (Christchurch), Mr G. Miller (Christchurch), Mr C. S. Thompson (Christchurch). Mr P. Dunlop (Dunedin). Mr and Mrs Truscotf (Auckland). Mis Coe (Auckland), Miss Coe (Auckland).

The death occurred yesterday nt Wellington, after a brief illness, of Rev. W. Bramwell Scott, Minister of Trinity Methodist Church. Wellington South, and Chaplain of the Forces. Less than ten days ago, Rpv. Mr Scott attended the Methodist Conference, but on the return journey he complained of feeling unwell, and last Saturday he developed an internal trouble. Tie was operated on that day, failing to rally. Rev. Mr Scott was inducted to the charge of Trinity Church three years ago. Tie took a large part in the work of the Returned Soldiers Association, and often acted as refwee for football clubs. He also took a keen interest in horticulture. Entering the ministry some 32 years ago. "Bev. Mr Scott did great work a« a 'Padre in the Groat War. and always had the welfare of returned men at heart. During the course of his ministry, ho travelled a good deal in New Zealand, visiting many centres, and having been stationed at Waimate, Kaiapoi and Wellington. Tie was 61 years of age. He is survived bv a widow and a married daughter. Mrs Chapman, of Knrori.—Press Assn.