PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 12 February 1938, Page 8

PERSONAL

Mr and Mrs F. W. Hamilton and Mr D. Hamilton, Nelson, are visiting Greymouth.

Mr R. C. Bennett, Telephone Exchange, leaves to-day for Nelson on annual leave.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Harvey Christchurch arrived yesterday on a holiday visit to Greymouth.

Mesdames D. Shannahan and F. Grogan returned yesterday from Christchurch.

Mrs. G. R. Harker and Miss Jean Harker returned yesterday from Christchurch.

Mrs. S. Milne, of Christchurch, is visiting Greymouth and is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. Hassell, High Street.

The Hon. Mr. Justice Ostler has been gazetted president of the Prisons Board and the Hon. Sir John Rankin Reed acting-president of the Board.

A Press Association message from Wellington, stated that the Prime Minister (Mr. Savage), was again able to leave his bed yesterday, but it will probably be next week before he resumes his official. duties.

Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes, M.P., former Prime Minister, arrived in Greymouth yesterday, and later proceeded to the South Westland Glaciers. Mr Forbes was accompanied by Mrs Forbes, Misses Forbes and Mr R. Forbes.

Mr. G. D. Owen, Colonial Secretary at Barbados, has been appointed Colonial Secretary in British Guiana, succeeding Mr. E. J. Waddington, who has been appointed Governor of Barbados.

Mr. L. Hunter, who has been mining engineer in charge of the goldprospecting scheme, at Reefton, left yesterday morning for Dunedin. ’ He will leave Auckland on February 23 to take a position in Siam. Mr Hunter was accompanied by his wife.

An Official Wireless message stated that the King has approved the appointment of Miss Catherine Murray Roy to be matron-in-chief of Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service, succeeding Miss D. M. Martin, who will retire in April.'

Passengers by yesterday’s express to Christchurch included: Mr. and Mrs N. Linklater, Mr. A. J. Miller (to Wellington), Mrs. C. Todd, Miss D. Thwaites, Mrs. D. Kidd, Mr. E. M. Sheedy, Mr. H. Gilmore (to Christchurch).

The Prime Minister (Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage), announced yesterday the appointment of Mr. Stillwell, S.M., as a member and chairman of the Public Service Board of Appeal, in succession to Colonel Esson, who has retired from the position of chairman, after eleven years’ service.—. Press Assn.

Mr. W. Nicholl, who leaves this morning on transfer to Christchurch was farewelled yesterday by fellow employees of the Goods Branch, Railways Department, Greymouth. Several speakers paid tributes to the many fine qualities of Mr. Nicholl, and wished him success in his new position. The presentation of a smokers’ outfit was made and Mr. Nicholl suitably replied.

Guests at the Albion Hotel include: Mr W. McKee (Taumarunui), Mr L. Smith (Wellington), Messrs W. Lawrence and J. S. Mclvor (Paru Tramping Club, Wellington), Mr H. W. McIntosh (Christchurch), Mr H. J. Hardie (Rotorua); Mr F. E. Blatherwick (Wellington), Mr C. A. Eastwood (Wellington), Mr J. Ogilvie and Master Ogilvie (Hokitika), Mr A. M. Smith (Auckland), Mr G. F. Bridges (Christchurch).

Guests at Revington’ Hotel include:—Mr W. Smuto-Kennedy (Wellington), Mr Krebbs (Wellington), Mr and Mrs R. M. Wishart (Timaru), Miss J. Wishart (Timaru), Miss B. Wishart (Timaru), Mr D. N. Adams (Christchurch), Dr. J. Doctor (Wellington), Mr McKenzie (Wellington), Miss C. Irvin (Sussex, England), Miss S. Irvin (Sussex, England), Mr G., Ferguson (Christchurch), Mr Jakobssen (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Young (Wellington).

The death occurred at the Christchurch Public Hospital on Thursday, after a short illness, of Mrs. Winifred Jack, of Lyttelton. Mrs. Jack was a daughter of the Hon. C. A. C. Hardy, formerly Reform member of Parliament for Selwyn, and later a member of the Legislative Council. He was known as the “silent member.” She was born at Greymouth and lived with her family at Rakaia until she took up nursing at Hawera. Mrs. Jack spent some years nursing in the North Island, and subsequently entered the service of the North Canterbury Hospital Board as sister in charge of the casualty ward at Lyttelton, a position which she held for about five years until her marriage 20 years ago to Mr. David Jack. Mr. Jack died just a year ago. There was no family.