PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 29 November 1937, Page 4

PERSONAL

Mr. W. T. Ogilvie returned by Saturday’s express from Christchurch.

Mr. James Ainger arrived yesterday from Christchurch.

Mrs M. Mills left by rail car on Saturday evening on a short visit to Christchurch.

Hon. James Goodall M.L.C. arrived on Saturday from Wellington and returns to Wellington this morning.

Mr. Vincent Cox, Nelson, arrived on Saturday on a business visit to Greymouth.

Rev. H. R. Fell, and Mr. G. R, Harker returned on Saturday from Auckland where they attended the Masonic gatherings.

A London cable states that the late Mr. Bruce Ismay, former Chairman of the White Star Line left £693,305, excluding his settled property.

Mr. Garnett, H.- Carroll, Sir Benjamin Fuller’s representative witli the Montague Show, arrived yesterday from Christchurch.

Mr. Bruce Carroll, stage manager, and several other members of the advance party of the Montague Show arrived yesterday from Christchurch.

The engagement is announced of Olive May, only daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Smith, Ward Street, Dannevirko, to Jack Mansell, youngest son of Mr and Mrs A. Jones, York Street Danncvirke.

Hon. M. Connelly 7 M.L.C. arrived from Wellington on Saturday, and attended the Brunner Jubilee celebrations, at which his mother was also present. He leaves on return to Wellington to-day.

A Sydney cablegram announced the death of Sir Arthur Trethowan, M.L.C. He was a director of the Farmers’ and Graziers’ Co-operative Company, Limited, and chairman of the New South Wales Country Party.

Mr. H. Christie was appointed Dominion Chief Commissioner of Scouts at the annual meeting of the Dominion Council of the Boy Scouts’ Association of New Zealand in Wellington. Mr. Christie has been the actingChief Commissioner’ since April.

Passengers by Saturday’s express for Christchurch included Mr. G. Goodson, (to Wellington), Mrs. J. C. Broad (to Auckland), Mr. K. Glover, Mr. and Mrs. P. Dixon (on return), Miss D. Partridge and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. B. Cross (to Christchurch).

Mr. James O’Brien M.P. for Westland accompanied by Mrs. O’Brien arrived from Wellington on Saturday Mr. and Mrs. O’Brien attended the Brunner Jubilee Reunion on Saturday evening, and yesterday visited Ross, where Mr. O’Brien unveiled the War Memorial.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Cowan took place yesterday afternoon at Karoro Cemetery. There was a large attendance and the service at St. Patrick’s Church; Greymouth and at the graveside were conducted by Rev. Father P. O’Me'eghan, of Ahaura.

Rev. D. J. Davies B.Sc. of All Saints Church, Kilbirnie, has been appointed vicar of St. Paul’s pro-Cathe-dral, Wellington, as successor to Canon Percival James, who is now vicar of Halifax, England. Rev. Mr. Davies is expected to go to St. Paul’s toward the end of February.—Press Assn.

Hon. F. E. O’Flynn M.L.C. arrived on Saturday from Wellington to attend the Brunner Jubilee Celebrations, accompanied by his daughter Miss Helen O’Flynn. Miss O’Flynn left last evening for Christchurch, and Mr. O’Flynn leaves by to-day's express. During their stay in Greymouth they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Denton, High Street.

Guests at Revington’s Hotel include: Mr. and Mrs. W. Webber (Auckland), Mr. N. Gregory (Wellington), Miss E. Davison (Oamaru), Miss E. Hanley (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs. Buick (Valetta), Miss G. P. Morgan (Cardiff, Wales), Mr. A. Buzzard (Christchurch), Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Vallance (Marandellas, Rhodesia).

Guests at the Albion Hotel include: Mr. J. J. Fox, Miss W. Taylor (Dunedin), Mr. and Mrs. J. Neville, Mr. R. E. Menzies, Mr. M. B. Gillespie, Mr. J. S. Burton, (Christchurch), Mr. D. A. N. Mcßae, Mr. G. F. Burton, Mr. E. Farelees, Mr. D. Johnstone Mr. H. M. Haper (Christchurch), Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Win, Mr and Mrs. G. W. S. Locke (Murchison), Mr. G. R. Deck (Molueka), Mrs. C. Hawtin (Reefton).

The oldest surviving early settler of Stafford in the person of Mrs. Catherine Mitchell passed away at me Westland Hospital on Saturday afternoon atjer a long illness. The late Mrs. Mitchell who was born at Magherselt, Ireland 87 years ago, arrived in Stafford in the earliest days of its settlement and had resided there ever since. The late Mrs. Mitchell possessed a fine disposition which endeared her to all with whom she came in contact, and her demise will be learned of with deep regret on all parts of the West Coast where the deceased lady and her family are -well and popularly known. The late Mrs. Mitchell leaves to mourn her loss a family of four sons and four daughters, having been predeceased by her husband. The daughters are Sisters Mary Patrice, (Convent Notre dame des Missions, Opotiki) and Mary Canice (Convent Notre Dame des Missions, Petone), Mrs. Heil, Stafford) and Miss K. Mitchell (Wellington), whilst the sons are Messrs William (Christchurch), Peter (Stafford), Thomas (Whangarei) and Edward (Greymouth). The funeral will take place at the Stafford Cemetery this morning following . Requiem Mass at the Catholic Church at nine o’clock.