PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 16 September 1937, Page 5

PERSONAL

Mi'. C. R. Cox, arrived yesterda morning by air from Wellington. Mr. J. MacLeod, left yesterday fo Christchurch. Mrs. F. Orr and Miss A. Orr, leav-to-day on a holiday visit to Welling ton. Mr. J. James, Gladstone, has ' lef for Malay, where he has accepted ; position on a tin dredge. Miss E. Mcßride, of Auckland, whc has been visiting Hokitika, will leave this morning for Christchurch. Mrs. M. Halliday, of Hokitika, wil leave this morning on a holiday visit to Christchurch. A Prague cablegram staled that the death had occurred of Dr. Thomas Masaryk, the first president of the Czechoslovakian Republic. He was born in 1850. Mr A. J. McDowall, recently appointed secretary of the Franklin Power Board, leaves on Monday for Pukekohe accompanied by Mrs McDowall and family. The death occurred at Dunedin on Tuesday evening, of Mrs. Ball, wife of Mr. R. H. Ball, formerly of the Railway Department, at Greymouth. Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters and one son. Miss A. Airey, of the staff of R Hannah and Co., Ltd., Greymouth, who has left on transfer to the Hokitika branch, was, prior to her departure, made a presentation by the staff, who wished her success in her new position. Guests at the Albion Hotel include Mr C. Hardy (Adelaide), Mr F. B. Hale (Christchurch), Mr J. B. BibbyJ (Christchurch', Mr 11. S. Preston. (Christchurch), Mr 11. D. Bowman ■ (Christchurch), Mr S. G. MeGallon | (Christchurch), Mr W. Mortimer i (Christchurch), Mr J. R. O’Shannessy (Christchurch).

The friends of Mr. and Mrs. David Kidd, of Blackball, will learn with regret of the death of their infant daughter, Patricia Marie, who passed away yesterday after a month’s illness at the age of nine months. The funeral, Which will be private, leaves the residence of deceased’s aunts, Misses Campbell, Tainui Street, for the Karoro Cemetery.

Guests at Revington’s Hotel include: Mr. W. A. Bryden (Wellington), Mr. L. G. Frew (Christchurch), Mr. R. Laurenson (Wellington), Mr. R. S Donovan (Christchurch), Mr. J. Burtinshaw (Christchurch), Mr. E. S. Brittenden (Christchurch), Mr. J. R McNair (Christchurch),' Mr. R. Angus (Christchurch), Mr. Wilson (Christchurch), Mr. A. L. Joyce (Christchurch).

Mrs. M. A. Crocome, of Musselburgh, Dunedin, celebrated her 103rd birthday yesterday and was the recipient of a number of telegrams of congratulations from all parts of New Zealand. She also received greetings from a large circle of friends, but on account of her great age and failing health, the event was observed very quietly and her visitors comprised only relatives and a few intimate friends.—Press Assn.

A London cablegram announced tne death of the Rt. Rev. John Manwaring Steward, former Bishop of Melanesia, from 1919 to 1928. He was born at Southampton in 1874. being the son of the Rev. Charles Edward Steward, Vicar of New Shoreham, Sussex. He was educated at Radley College, Magdalen College, Oxford, and the Ely Theological College. He was appointed Deacon in 1900; Priest 1901; Curate, Sf. John’s, Watford, 1900-2; missionary, Guadalcanal', 1902-6, 1911-12; Florida, 1906-11; Priest in Charge. Theological College, Maravovo, 1912-19; becoming Bishop of Melanesia in the latter year.

Mr W. J. Caldwell, who on Saturday last retired on superannuation after 21 years’ service as country representative for Messrs Duncan McLean, Ltd., was met by the principals and employees of the firm prior to his retirement. Mr P. J. McLean presided over the gathering, and in a happy and appropriate speech referred to the excellent manner in which he had always represented the firm with dignity and business success. On behalf of the firm he desired to express tangible appreciation of Mr Caldwell’s services, and on behalf of the employees he asked his acceptance of a companion set of pipes. Mr McLean said that Mr Caldwell had worked in splendid co-operation with the firm and staff, who felt they were losing a fine fellow-em-ployee. Mr L. D. McGlashan, on his own behalf and that of the employees expressed appreciation of Mr Caldwell’s loyal co-operation, and hoped that, he would enjoy a Jong and happy retirement. Messrs A. E. Tabb. J. W. Coad well, and W. Gunn endorsed the remarks of the previous speakers. Mr Caldwell thanked them for their kind wishes and for the gifts made to him. He thanked Mr McLean for his generosity and kindness over p. long period, and in reminiscent vein referred to the years past when he was a younger member of the staff. Mr James Duncan, who has been on the staff for the past nine years, will succeed Mr Caldwell.