PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 21 May 1941, Page 4

PERSONAL

Mr and Mrs A. Straker returned yesterday from Christchurch.

Mr A. Cutbush returned yesterday, from Wellington. Mr J. Knowles returned yesterday after a holiday visit to Wellington.

Mr A. Vincent returned yesterday from Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs O. Thomas returned yesterday from the North Island.

Rev. Father Denis Moore S.M., arrived yesterday from Hastings.

Mr and Mrs D. Bagot returned yesterday from Christchurch.

Mr J. McVicar arrived yesterday from Wellington.

Rev. E. H. Newman, Vicar of Ahaura, has accepted charge of the Cheviot parish. (

The Australian Prime Minister, Mr R. G. Menzies, arrives in Sydney in Saturday.

Rev. M, L. Loane, Vice-Principal of Moore Theological College, Sydney, returned yesterday to Christchurch.

Privates W.. and J. Finlay, of Runanga, have advised their brother, Mr J. Finlay, Greymoutr, that they have returned safely from Greece,

Mr J. Meltzer, Wellington, Secretary of the Police Association of New Zealand, arrived yesterday on a tour of the West Coast Branches; of the- Association.

Mr J. J. Dwyer, of the Forestry Department, Hokitika, and formerly of Greymouth, will leave on Saturday for Levin to join the R.N.Z.A.F. as an airman pilot.

Private Howard Armstrong, of Runanga, who is at present in Egypt, is seriously ill, according to advice received last evening by his father, Mr Wilmot Armstrong.

The funeral of Mr Ho.ward Packer took place at Kar.oro Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Rev. P. Kirkham conducted the service at Sampson’s Chapel, and at the graveside.

Private C. J. Furness, wno was with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in Greece, is safe and well according to cabled advice received by his mother, Mrs G. S. Furness, .of Blaketown.

The death has occurred of Mr Robert Malcolm Laing, M.A., B.Sc., at the age of 76 years. From 1886 ti.l the date of his retirement in 1926 deceased was a Master at tile cnr.stchurch Boys’ High School.

The funeral of Miss ELzaoeth Campbell took place yesterday aiternoon at Karoro Cemetery. Rev. A. D. Horwell and Rev. F. H. Robertson conducted the services at the residence, Tainui Street, and at the graveside.

Passengers by yesterday's express to Chi'isccnurcn meiuueu; Mrs A. Heinz (to invercargiJ), Mr and Mrs W. Todd (to Dunedin), Mr U. Cummings, Mr and Mrs W. towxer, Mr A. j, Magnusson, ivir and Mrs G. M. Sheldon.

The King has approved of the appointment ot Vice-Admiral vv-i-lj; worth to be a Lord Commander dr the Admira.ty, and Chief or LNaval Personnel'’ in succession to Admiral Sir C. J. C. Little. —Official vVireless.

The following ar e guests at the Albion Hote.; Messrs b. L. Brady (Wellington), H. D. Christie, L». Maseiieid, £. hi. Robinson, D. H.’ Prise (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs A. J. Maunders (Auckland), Mr G. Ralston (Dunedin).

Guests at Bevington’s Hotel include the following: Messrs C. Jacobs, J. Meltzer, K B. MacCurdy (Wellington), Mr and Mrs L. Gasson, Mr J. T. Martin, Mr B. Hantcins, Mr L. Garrett (Christchurch), Mr B. Priest (Stoke).

Rt. Hon. J. G. Contes, th e sitting Member of Parliament ror Ka.paia, has been chosen as the National Party’s candidate for the electorate at tne Genera: Election. Mr Coates has held the Kaipara seat for 30 years.

The death occurred at Wellington on Sunday of Mr Wilnam Patrick Walsh, former General Secretary of the Cooks' and Stewards’ Union, and a prominent figure in Trade Union circles. He was aged 58 years. The funeral took place yesterday/ at We.lington.

Miss Audrey Nott has returned to Greymouth after very successiully taking part in the Nelson •.-•'ompetitions festival, at which she won the Cameron Cup if or ii,.mcing. Miss Nott, who is a pupil .of Miss Miriam Trott, entered in thirteen competitions, and gained places in no fewer than e.even of these, being the winner of six events, cormng second in two, and third in three. Her performance was thus a credit to nerseif and to her tutor

The death occurred r.t Gisborne recently of Mrs Johanna Brodie, a former resident of the West Coast. Born in Hokitika, a member of the Moore fami/y of Hai.hari, deceased resided in Gisborne for many years. Her husband predeceased her many' years ago, wh.le one son, Andrew, was killed recently while serving in the- Royal Air Force. She is survived by one son in Sydney, and two married daughters, one in France and the other a resident of Napier. Tne late Mrs W. B. G.lbert of Greymouth, was a sister.

The death occurred last evening after an il.ness lasting six weeks, .of Mr Thomas Hynes, of Nelson Creek, a former well-known footballer. Deceased, who was born at Nelson Creek 44 years ago, had been employed for a number of years by the Grey County' Council. As a member of Nelson Creek football teams, he was a well-known player in the League code a few years ago. He is survived bv three- sisters, Me-dames E. Hill and T. Burr (Nelson Creek), and A. Madden (Christchurch), also three brothers. Messrs Patrick Hynes (Ahaura), John and James, of Nelson Creek. The funeral takes place tomorrow, leaving St. Patr.ck’s Church, Nelson Creek, for Ahaura Cemetery.