PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 18 August 1937, Page 5

PERSONAL

Miss I. Kitchingham returned yesterday from Christchurch. Mrs. G. Schaef returned by yesterday’s express from Christchurch. Mr. D. Ryall Jr. returned yesterday from Christchurch. Messrs M. Olsen and E. Furness, returned from Wellington yesterday. Miss F. L. Watts arrived yesterday from Sydney. Mrs. M. C. Hill returned yesterday from Wellington. Miss M. L. Cunliffe returned yesterday from Christchurch. Mrs D. Fraser left, last evening on return to Christchurch. Nurse C. Moriarty left last evening for Christchurch. Mr. C. L. Kettle returned yesterday from Christchurch. Miss F. Williams, Westport, was an arrival by yesterday’s express from Christchurch. Miss Maurien Lewis returned by yesterday’s express from Christchurch.

Mrs. A. L. Bernhard, who is a patient at the Grey Hospital, is making good progress.

Mr. Alan Adams. President of the West Coast Rugby Union and a New Zealand selector, returned yesterday after some week’s absence in the North Island.

Mr. R. E. Herron, accompanied by Miss Nancy Herron arrived yesterday from Wellington on a visit io his daughter, Mrs. K. E. Baicnir.. Blackmore Avenue.

Passengers by yesterday’s air service were: Nelson to Greymouth, Mr G. R. Harker; Hokitika to Wellington, Mr. G. Chapman; Hokitika tc Greymouth/ Mr. C. Darby.

Mr and Mrs G. Peck, who have been visiting Mr and Mrs A. Smith, of Runanga, left by yesterday morning’s express on return to Christchurch

Mr. L. Higgings, of the Magistrate's Court office at New Plymouth, and formerly of Greymouth, has received notice of his appointment as assistant clerk of the Magistrate’s Court at New Plymouth.

Guests at the Albion Hotel include Mr E. Bateman (Auckland), Mr J. Williamson (Timaru), Mr R. Hogan (Dunedin). Mr A. E. Stephens (Auckland), Mr and Mrs H; W. Dallison (Christchurch), Miss M. Moore (Hokitika).

Guests at Revington's Hotel include: Mr. E. Waller (Christchurch), Mr. N. Carradus (Wellington), Mr. T. Woodcock (Wellington). Lieut. P. R. McMaster (Auckland), Mr. E. Marlow (Wellington), Mr. Ritchie (Wellington).

Passengers by yesterday’s express to Christchurch included: —Mrs. E. Bellamy, Mrs. T. Rundle and Miss M. Rundle, Mr. W. Sampson, Miss M. Head, Mrs. D. McKay and Miss M. McKay, (to Christchurch), Miss D. Garry (to Arthur’s Pass), Mr. A. Blocksage (to Wellington), Miss F. Opie (on return to Ashburton.)

The friends of Miss B. Brophy of Greymouth will regret to learn of the death of her mother, Mrs Ellen Brophy, which occurred yesterday at Temuka. Deceased, wno was a native of Ash Hill, County Kerry, Ireland, was for very many years a well-known Geraldine resident, and leaves a family of seven daughters, Mesdames J. Stack (St. Andrew’s), Shea (Makikihi).i Misses B. Brophy (Greymouth), E. Brophy (Christchurch) and F„ M. and N. Brophy (Temuka). The funeral takes place to-morrow at Temuka, where Requiem Mass will be celebrated by Rt. Rev. Dr. Brodie, Bishop of Christchurch. Miss B. Brophy is proceeding to Temuka.

- The death occurred at Melbourne yesterday morning of Mr Walter Kirk a well-known Blackball resident, who was on a health recruiting trip to Australia. The late Mr Kirk left for Australia about three months ago following a long illness, and about a fortnight ago Mrs Kirk left to join him. Deceased was well-known in League football circles, having represented the West Coast some years ago and he was until recently a members of the League Referees’ Association. He was coach to the Blackball Club at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, five daughters and two sons. Tl ~ daughters are Mrs L. Elsmore (Blackball) Miss Joan Kirk (Christchurch), Miss’Molly Kirk (Melbourne)ana Misses Pat and Veronica Kirk (Blackball) The sons are Messrs David and ' William, of Blackball. A vote of condolence with Mrs. Kirk and family was carried in silence at last evening’s meeting of the West Coast Rugby League.

Miss Cecilia Keating a former pupil of the Convent of Mercy, Greymouth and the holder of an Exhibition from New Zealand to the Royal Co.lege of Music for violin playing, has received the gratifying news that her scholarship has been extended for another year, until July, 19ob. In the list, of last term’s awards Miss Keating’s name appeared as the winner of a prize of £7 for excellence. This student has also made her debut at the college as a singer, doing a group of German songs? and her performance received very high praise. She was one of eight students chosen from the college by Dr. Malcolm Sargent to sing a semi-chorus in the Albert Hall during a performance of Elgar’s “The Apostles.” The Royal Choral Society performed the work. When it was time for the chorus of the angels there was a pause, and at this interval the octet from the Royal College was introduced. In it Miss Keating was first soprano, and she found it a wonderful thrill to sing in that vast hall, which holds 10,000 people. The violin, of course, is her chief study, and she recently played at a reception for overseas Visitors at the Overseas Club. Mrs. and Miss Keating were guests at the first garden party at Buckingham Palace.