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Air W. Monteith, Christchurch, was an arrival >y yesterday’s express. Mr L. Booth arrived from Christchurch by yesterday’s express. Mrs. P. J.loxam. of Dunedin arrived yesterday on a. holiday visit. Air. and Mrs. D. O’Sullivan, returned yesterday from a holiday visit to Auckland and Rotorua. Mr W. Craw. Christchurch, arrived yesterday. on. a short visit to Greymouth. Mrs R. Piirmaid, of Timaru, is visitini. Mr and Mrs A. J. Fairmaid, Greyinouth. , A' London cablegram announced the death of the Earl of Yarborough. He was aged 77. Mr J. AV. Raleigh, Railways Department. (treymouth, is being trans ferrod to die Customs Department. Greymouth. The marriage of Miss C. Bradley, only daughter of Air anil Mrs E. Bradley. of South 'Beach, and Mr A. Seebeck. took place on Saturday last. Mr Thomas AlcGuigan left Iti'-t evening for Hokitika, where he wiii tenter Westland. Hospital for treatment. Mr T. E. Kerins, Passenger Fore man, (Railways Departmient. Gr ?y--niouth, leaves to-day for Wellington, on annual leave. Air A. 0. Warwick, Dunollie. who has been confined to his bed for the past, five weeks, has now entered the hospital for treatment. Messrs T. E. Y. Seddon (Chairman). J. S. Harper. Dr. Al. McDonald. and D. Paul (Secretary) of the War Pensions Appeal Board, leave to-day for Christchurch, after holding a meeting of the Board in Greyinouth. Passengers by yesterday's express to Christchurch included; Mr S. W. S. Strong (to Wellington), Air E. Collie (on return to Springfield). Aliss H. Gunson (on return to Dunedin). Airs L. Thomson (on return to Chrisfchti re h). Guests at Bevington’s Hotel include; Miss E. .). Munro (South Africa), Air AV. Allen (Auckland). Mr C. A. (lap--magian (A mkltind), Air Al. tl'htiro (Christchurch), Mr X. AlcCausl n:d (Christchurch), Air P. Buzzard (Ch ristehurrb). A cable from Sydney records the death of Air Edward Albert Anchor, who was engaged in journalism there for forty-eight years, and was associated with the Sydney “Sun” since 'ts establishment, fie was born in New Zealand. He specialised in historical work. He was G 6 years of age. The Governor-General and Ladv Galway will leave Auckland on Wednesday morning to pay an official visit to Cambridge, subsequently proceeding to Rotorua. Ou Thursday, Their Excellencies will leave for Hastings, and on Monday continue their jouney to Wellington, where they will go into residence for the duration of the 'Parliamentary session.—Press Assn. The death took place last evening in Greymouth of Henry Paton Watt of Christchurch, at the age of 54 years. He- eam e from Christchurch seven weeks ago and was employed by Harley and Coy., as a French polisher. He had been ailing for the past eight days. He leaves a wife, two daughters and one son, to whom sympathy Will be extended in their sorrow. The interment will take place at Christchurch. A London cablegram says: Princess Elizabeth will be educated with a view to her possibly becoming the Queen, says th e “Sunday Chronicle.” 'I h P Duchess of York wishes her to go io -i girls-’ school and enjoy companionship of girls of her own age, but alter discussion by the King, Queen Alary, the Duke of York, and members of the Cabinet, it has been decided to substitute the more formal plan of education, so, bke Jueen Victoria. her education will be entrusted to tutors and a governess.
Sir Janies Alien is shortly to be honoured 'by having his portrait in oils presented to the National Art Gallery, Wellington, and a second similiu one to his hom, t> city of Uunedm. One portrait was completed last month, and the secund is well advanced. . lhe artist in both eases is Air Archibald F. Nieoll, of Christchurch. Arrangements are in train to have the portrait formally presented to the Board 1,1 Trustees of the National Art Galleiy, by Hon. W. Downie Stewart, on behalf of u number of typically representative citizens and organisations. This ceremony will takt place on July 28th, when the Frimu .Minister (Mr Sa'ag~) who is chairman of the Board, win accept the portrait which wilt then be hung in the National Art Gallery in tiin 0 for the official opening on August Ist. The presentation of the second portrait to Dunedin, will be made later.—l’re» A-nn.
A large number of Catholic parteiiouers of Cobden, gathered in the Convent. Gymnasium last evening, to Li*, farewell to Jtev. Dr. G. Harrison, who has been in charge of the district fur some mouths, and who hast been transferred to Ashburton. Air Al. Alinehan presided, and paid a tribute to L< Harrison’s work during his short icsideuce in Greymouth. Rev. Jia.het 1McKeon and Air It Roper, also e-x pressed regret at Dr. Harrison s departure. Tin, presentation of a fountain pen and pencil from lip. Convert., Gymnasium Committee, and of a brier bag from tlm parishioners was then made, both gifts being suitably acknowledged bv the departing priest. Items wiere given by Alesdames Butler, Barlow, uml Jackson, and Air Roy Quinn and a delightful supper . was provided by die ladies’ committee. Dancing and community singing fol lowed, and the evening terminated with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne. ’ Dr. Harri.'Oti is to be farcwelled also at the '''dumba Hall to-morrow evening.
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Grey River Argus, 14 July 1936, Page 5
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