PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 16 May 1935, Page 5

PERSONAL

Mr L. Ireland, of Methven, is vis>ting Greymouth. Miss P. Duncan will leave to-day 011 return to Dunedin. Miss C. James, of Christchurch, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs I. A. James, Cowper Street. Mr G. Gillanders, of Burn, has entered the Grey Hospital for treatment. Miss Mae Halliday, of Runanga. leaves this morning for Christchurch, to participate in the Christchurch Competitions. According to a cable from Paris, his doctors report that M. Chaliapin, the vocalistT'has been cured- and that his voice is not affected. Mr W. T. Tlkin. manager for New Zealand of the A.M.P. Society, who has been visiting the West Coast, will leave to-morrow on return to Wellington, accompanied bv Mrs II kin. The engagement is announced of Beryl Rose, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jas. Hawthorne, Threadneedle Street. *<> Jack, eldest son of Mr and Mrs John Ramsden, Alexander ’Street. Quests at Resington’s Hotel include Mr R F. Hunter (Christchurch), Mr J. Keating (Christchurch) Mr T. Dooeey (Christchurch'), Mr J. Hitehen (Wellington), Mr A. L. Joyce (Christchurch), Mr A. E. Stott' (Christchurch), Mr A. E. O’Leary (Masterton), Mr R. T Riddell (Christchurch). Mr W. Bradley (Masterton). Mr J. Brook (England), Mr A. G. Wills (Wimbledon. England), Mr N. Stouppc (Christchurch), Mr R. Y. While (Christchurch). Mr D. Wraight, of the Greymouth staff of the Public Works Department, who loaves to-dav on promotion to Wellington, was farewelled yesterday by members of the staff, and presented with a wallet. The presentation was made by the District Public Works Engineer. Mr R. Trevor Smith, who paid a tribute to Mr Wraight’s qualifications and wished him every success in hi s now sphere.! "Messrs J. Shannon, J. Cullen, J. C. TT. McDonald, J. Seeßeck and R. Dawber also snoke. Mr Wraight suitably replied.

The death has occurred at Blackball of Mrs Alec XT c Donald, a native of New South Wales- aged about 60 years. A light was noticed burning in deceased’s residence. Main Road yesterday aFfernooi\. and as it was ■t'hought that something may be amiss her son Robert, was called, and he broke open the door. Deceased was Iving in bed. and had apparently boon dead since the previous evening. She had recently returned from a health trip to New South Wales. Tier husband died suddenly in a gold claim at Blackball several yeafs ago.

Many friends will regret to learn of the death of one of the oldest residents of Barrytown district, Mrs Ellen Cargill, which yesterday occurred at the ago of 86 years. The deceased, who latterly had been living at the O’Connor Home, Westport, was a sterling type of pioneer, and wtis highly esteemed by all who knew her. Predeceased by her husband, she leaves a family of three sons and five daughters, well-knoiwn residents of Barrytown district. The funeral takes place at Barrytown at 9.30 to-morrow morning leaving the Catholic Church, where Requiem XFas s will be! celebrated at 9 a.in.

Mrs J. Armstrong. Runanga, who leaves to-day on a holiday visit to Queensland, was tendered a farewell luncheon in (he Club Pavilion, by the ladies of the Runanga Croquet Club The tables were decorated with flowers and the Club colours. The President, Mrs Erikson, paid a tribute to Mrs Armstrong’s work during the pioneer days of the Club, of iwhich she was the first President, concluding by wishing her a pleasant voyage. Mr s Braithwaite, Xfr s Wilson and Mrs Wright also spoke. Xfrs Armstrong was presented with many useful gifts in appreciation of her services. Xfrs Armstrong thanked all for their generosity and good wishes. The gathering concluded with the singing of ‘‘Auld Lang Syne.’’