PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 20 October 1936, Page 5

PERSONAL

Mr E. Brailsford returned by yesterday’s express from Christchurch.

Mr J. Haines returned yesterday from Christchurch.

Miss R. 'Clark returned from Christ church by yesterday’s cxpre»s.

Mr and Mrs E. Stratford. Aritikn, rc turned yesterday from Christchurch,

Mr L. Hitchcock, Bluff, arrived yesterday on a holiday visit to relatives.

Mrs J. Dawson arrived by yester day’s express from Christchurch.

Mr G. A. Hutchison arrived from Christchurch by yesterday's express.

Mr M. Cole, Otira, returned by yes terday’s express foom Christchurch.

Miss K. Raines returned yesterday from Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs W. Cunniffe returned yesterday from Christchurch.

Mr L. Wickham returned last even ing from a visit to Christchurch.

Mr C. A. Legg. Stationmaster, Grey mouth, returned yesterday from Christ church.

Mr A. F. Preston, Christchurch, arrived yesterday on a business visit to Hokitika and Grevmouth.

Mr E. J. le Breton. Westport, was a passenger by yesterday’s express from Christchurch.

Miss Una Schroeder, Invercargill, arrived yesterday on a visit to .Mrs George Boucher, Marlborough Street.

Mr D. Quinlan. Traffic Branch, Rail ways Department, Greymouth, left ves terday on transfer to Christchurch.

Miss L. Moss. Cobden, returned yesterday from a holiday visit to the North Island.

Mr G. Anderson, conductor, and members of the Blackball Highland d’.pt Band, returned yesterday from Christchurch. ,

Aliss 11. Glen, Arthur’s Pass, arrived yesterday on a holiday visit, to G’reymoiith and is the guest of Mr J. AleLeod, Park Hotel.

The condition of Air J. Wildermoth who entered the Grey Hospital on Fri day, to undergo :m operation, is im proving.

Mr .Toe Hall arrived last evening from Hastings to fulfil his engagement with the Greymouth Boxing Association.

A cable from Berne announced the death of lias Nasibu. from tuberculosis. He was a pominent Abyssinian commander during the war.

A London cable announced the death of Madame Albanesi (Effie Henderson.) She married Le Chevalier Carlo Albanesi who died in 1926. She wrote numerous novels.

Air A. F. Parfitt, of the Post and Telegraph Department. Invercargill, arrived yesterday on a short visit to his mother, Airs C. Parfitt, sent'.. Tainui Street, and will attend the Grey Alain School Jubilee celebrations.

In recognition of hospitality during his recent visit, the King has conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George on King George of Greece. It is the first decoration conferred by King Edward on another monarch.

Passengers by yesterday s express io Christchurch included Mr and Mrs W. ,T. Ellis, Mr and Mrs T. Cairney, Miss T. Bartlett, Mr A. V. Whyman (to Christchurch) and Mrs D. Davies (to Wellington).

Guests at Bevington’s Hotel include: Mr F. A.’Looker (Johannesburg), Mr Stewart Gibson (Palmerston North), Mr C. A. Thompson (Christchurch!. Mr M. Pharo (Christchurch), Mr EW. Pearce ('Christchurch), Mr W. A. Chapman (Christchurch).

A Alelbourne cablegram stated that after forty-two years’ service with the “Argus” and the “Australasian”, during the last, sixteen years of which he held the position of general manager, Air A. C. C. Holz, has commenced a long leave of absence before his retirement.

The death occurred at Matamata. of Mr Albert Ernest Trufit Pickering, aged 52. manager of the Alntamata branch of the Bank of New Zealand. He was born at Reefton. and was educated at Westport High School and at Wellington College, lie joined the Bank of New Zealand at Wellington in 1902. He was president of Matamata Orphans’ Club.

In view of her approaching marriage Miss I. Stewart, in charge of the workroom of Messrs C. Smith, Ltd., for some years, who has resigned, was farewelled by the staff of the firm and presented with a quilt. The presentation was made by the manager, Air B. B. Smith, who referred to Aliss Stewart’s ability and popularity, and wished her every success and happiness.

The parents of the pupils of Kumai'a State School, following on the recent wedding of Mrs M. J. Fahey, former teacher at the school, entertained her at a social at Trinity Hall, Kumara, and made her a presentation to mark their appreciation of her work. This consisted of an oak dinner waggon and a set of Pyrex dishes. Those present made eulogistic reference to the good qualities of Airs Fahey, both as a teacher and a citizen, and expressed the best wishes for her future happiness.

The sudden death occurred on Friday of Mr James Hay Mentiplay, the oldest, living member of tho Wellington Bowling Club, aged 78. _ He came to New Zealand from Chile, when about seven. Later he joined the Bank of Australasia, and then the Bank of New Zealand. He was President of the Wellington Bowling Club in 19O'» and J9lO, and Secretary from 1,896 to 1902. He was formerly stationed sit Westport.

To celebrate the coniing-of-age of their (laughter, Ida, Mr and Mrs AV. riavton Ahaura, entertained ovei fIX gests at their residence. The health of Miss Clayton was proposed bv Bev. Father O’Meeghan and the customary golden key was presented by (Tavton. Items were given b\ Mis M s B L Kelwo, «„ Fatlwr O itcegKathleen Higgins. Daphne Leggoc and lean Paul. Community singing was '■Ln enjoyed and the gathering con■.|uded with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne. ’ ’

The death took place yesterday morning at. the Christchurch Hospital if Mrs Kathleen Robinson, formerly

of Greymoutli. Deceased, who was a daughter of Airs N. Robin, and a native of Nelson Creek, was aged 29 years. She had resided in Greymouth up till 12 months ago, when Constable Robinson was transferred to Christchurch. Deceased is survived by her husband and three young children, the youngest being only six weeks old. She is also survived, in addition to her mother by one, sister Mrs AV. Ward, and two brothers, Messrs AVilliam find David Robin, all of whom reside in Greynioulli. Me.'dames Robin and Ward and'Mr w. Robin left yesterday morning for Christchurch,