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Grey River Argus, 11 September 1939, Page 6

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Mr. J. Paton, arrived on Saturday from Wellington. , ■ ■ . The Professorial Board of Massey Agricultural College has nominated Mr. A. Stewart, of Whakatane, for a Rhodes Scholarship in 1940. Passengers by Saturday’s express to Christchurch included:—Miss P. Brown, Mr. W. Jarvis, Mrs. B. Needham, Mrs. J. Ryall, Miss J. Ryall. Miss Judith Gough will return today to Lewisham Hospital, Wellington after spending a holiday with her sister Mrs Cyril Sheperd, Otira. Constable J. Moore, of Blackball, who became ill a few weeks ago, 'is now in the Christchurch Public Hospital. His condition is reported to be serious. v Mr. Geo. Millar, Runanga, returned on Saturday from Wellington, where he has heen engaged preparing, models in the Westland Court at the Exhibition. . : y- . : Mr E. V. Ellery returned on Saturday from Auckland. where he attended the Dominion Conference of School Committees. Next year's conference will be held in Greymouth, Passengers by Cook Strait Airways West Coast service on Saturday . were: Nelson-Greymouth: Mrs. A. Crighton, Miss M. Hay, Mr. J. Fisher; .Grey-mouth-Nelson: Mrs. A. Crighton.? Guests at the Albion Hotel include: Mr P. O. Garde, Mr and Mrs K. Wilson, Mr R. J. Smith (Wellington),.’Mr P. H. Atkinson, Miss W. Cross (Cen* tral Otago), Mi’Ss K. K. Fry ■ (Motueka), Mr R. Vincent (Wataroa), Mr J. Gardner, Mr C. Thiele (Harihari), Mr D. W. Black (Timaru), Mr W. O. Blair (Westport), Mr J. Coulson (Hokitika), Master C. Sadner (Reeftqn;, Mr A. Lamberton, Mr T. Adamson (Nelson Creek), Mrs Dryden (Bruce Bay), Mr R. W. Nevill (Tauranga), Mr D. Hanrahan (Invercargill), Mr’D. Donoven, Mr J. Cloughen (Christchurch), Miss I. Palmer (Lyttelton). Mr. W. A. Croft, Train 'Running Officer, Railways Department, Greymouth, left on Saturday on promotion to Transport Officer, Invercargill., ’He was accompanied by Mrs. Croft. Prior to his departure, Mr. Croft was farewelled by fellow-officers representing all branches of the service, and was presented with a beaten copper firescreen, and a fireside companion' set. The presentation was made by the Stationmaster, Mr. G. D. Smart,, who expressed appreciation of Mr.. Croft’s efficient service and whole-hearted.co-operation, and wished him every health and success in his promotion. Several other officers also spoke.'. -Z'-

The funeral of the late Mr Robert Baird Tennent, took place at Karoro Cemetery yesterday afternoon .’and was largely attended. A special tram from Hokitika brought a large number of mourners from that district. There were numerous floral tributes their conveyance necessitating thes-USe of a special motor vehicle. The services at the residence of Mr, J. Tennent, Nelson Street, and at the’ side were conducted by Rev? Aj D. Horwell, assisted by Rev. -•, Murray Fiest, of Hokitika. The Masonic service was conducted by Mr T. H. Jones, of the Greymouth' Lodge. The pall bearers were Messrs R. Thomas (Hokitika Pacific Lodge), F. Ballinger (Hokitika Druids Lodge); A/‘Stevenson (Hokitika Presbyterian Church) A. A. Shannon (Greymouth-Presby-terian Church), R. Olsen (Greymouth Lodge Masonic), J. ;Bruerton Greymouth Presbyterian Bible Classi., •