PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 6 August 1937, Page 11

PERSONAL

Inspector H. Scott returned yesterday from Christchurch.

Mr D. Douglas returned by yesterday’s express from Christchurch.

Mrs G. Campbell arrived yesterday from Christchurch.

Miss N. Johns arrived yesterday from Ashburton.

Mr A. H. Carey, of Wellington, is visiting Greymouth. «

Mr Ray Thompson, X-ray operator, formerly of Greymouth, has received an appointment in Samoa.

Miss E. E. Williamson was a passenger by yesterday’s express from Christchurch.

Mr G. Stringer, guard, New Zealand Railways, and Mrs Stringer returned yesterday after a holiday visit to the south.

Mr J. Gibbs, Railways guard, Greymouth, returned yesterday from Christchurch.

Rev. Father James Lennon. C.SS.R., Wellington, arrived yesterday to conduct a mission at Ross.

Mrs N. A. Kilgour arrived yesterday from Ashburton to take up residence in Greymouth.

Mr W. P. Smtih, Chief Postmaster at Greymouth, returned yesterday after a holiday visit to the North Island.

Guests at the Albion Hotel include Judge Harvey (Wellington), Mr Corcoran (Wellington). Mr Grace (Wellington), Mr Doyle, Mr and Mrs Catherwood (Christchurch), Mr Solomon (Wellington), Mr Keenlyside, Mr Schaad, Mr Hogan, Mr McKay.

Mr lan Crockett, the Sydenham and Canterbury Rugby player, who went to England to play for the Wigan League Club, died following an operation to relieve an old football injury, according to a cablegram received by the Sydenham Rugby Club.

Passengers by yesterday’s express to Christchurch included Miss B. Grigg (on return to Oamaru), Mr T. R. Harlev (to Dunedin), Mr and Mrs W. Mitchell (to Auckland), Mr and Mrs D. Collinson (on return), Miss A. Richardson, Mr J. Manera (to Christchurch.)

Guests at Revington’s Hotel include: —Mr. A. D. Holland (Christchurch), Mr. E. Corbett (Wellington), Mr. H. Myercough (Christchurch); Mr. H. C. Brent (Christchurch), Mr. R. Y. White (Christchurch), Mr. B. F. Fellowes (Christchurch), Mr. J. K. Lindley (Christchurch). ,

According to a Gazette last night, the following have been appointed members of. the Council of Legal Education: Sir Michael Myers and Justice H. H. Ostler (representing the Chief Justice of New Zealand), Messrs P. Levi and A. H. Johnstone (representing the Council of the New Zealand Law Society), Professor J. Adamson and Professor R. MacMillan (representing the University Senate). —Press Assn.

The death occurred at Lewisham Hospital, Christchurch, yesterday morning, of Mrs Priscilla Mahoney, of Ruskin Street, Christchurch. Deceased, who had been in ill-health for some time, is the mother of Mr Arthur Mahoney, captain of the New Zealand hockey team at present touring Australia. Another son, Leslie, resides in Christchurch. Mrs J. E. Coffey, of the Railway Hotel, mouth, is a sister of deceased.

A Wellington wire states that a party of forty-two farmers, including several West Coasters, left Wellington last night by the Wanganella for Sydney, their purpose being to make a study of farming l conditions'in Australia, while enjoying a holiday in New South Wales and Queensland. A further party of fourteen will sail from Auckland by the Awatea to join them in Sydney. The main body of the party were yesterday farewelled bv the Tourist Department at a luncheon, at which representatives of the Department and of the Farmers’ Union were present. The funeral of the late Mrs Mary Davies, widow of the late F. G. Davies, of Greymouth, whose death occurred at Auckland on Saturday last, took place yesterday afternoon at the Karoro Cemetery. The services at the residence of Mr L. Mercer, Cowper Street, and at the graveside, were conducted by Rev. P. H. Pritchett. Floral tributes were received from the following: Fred and Margaret; Syd, Lily, and Family; Len and Grace; Mrs W. Scott; Mr and Mrs Congreve; Helen, Derek, and Mr Hodgkiss; Mr and Mrs A. Mosley; Mr and Mrs H. Herring and Mavis; Mr and Mrs W. Dove; May O’Hara; Her Loved Friends; J. R. Leitch and Family; Mr and Mrs J. S. Robertson; George and Ivy Weenink; Mr and Mrs J. Coburn and Family; Mr and Mrs E. V. Arthur; Makura Croquet Club; Mrs G. Absolam and Alma; Mrs J. J. Wilson, Runanga; Mr and Mrs J. M. Bunt and Family; Mr and Mrs A .Coumbe and Daisy; Mr and Mrs J. Fowler and Joyce; Miss Stewart and Miss McDougall; Ferguson and Charteris Family; Margaret and Wally; Larking Family; Holy Trinity Choir; Miss Hambleton; Mr and Mrs Grant and Family; Reg and Myra Richardson and Baby Boy; Mr and Mrs Harrison and Family; The Wilson Family, South Beach; Nancy and Stewart Andrews.