PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 17 June 1943, Page 4

PERSONAL

Pilot Officer R. E. Kennedy, Runanga, left yesterday for his. station.

Mrs M. Mears, Kotuku, has received cabled advice that her son Jack, is safe and well.

Guests at Revington’s Hotel include: Messrs A. W. Sellars,-A. Lane, K. Boon (ChCffi), Messrs Kessling and N. McConochie (Nelson), Messrs W. F. Airey and R: Symmons (Wgtn.).

Miss B. A. Stedman who was formerly masseuse at the Grey Hospital, and who was recently called up for service with the Army Nursing Service, has been appointed • Sister, according to a Gazette notice.

Mr H. T. H. Taylor will arrive today from Christchurch to resume his duties at the Railway shipping office staff at Greymouth. Mr Taylor was on the staff before tak-ing up .m““ary duties about two years ago.

A London cablegram announced that the death occurred of Cecil Parkin, aged 57, an English cricketer, who earned the description of the game’s chief comedian. He played in ten Tests. He took 1,060 wickets during his first-class career, at an agerage of 17.49.

Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Angus, of Napier, who arrived in Greymouth on Tuesday, will leave this morning for Westport. Mr. Angus, who is principal of the firm of W. M. Angus Ltd., of Napier and Wellington, is visiting the West Coast on business connected with the building industry. The Australian Minister of Internal Affairs, Dr. Evatt, has arrived in London for consultations, and discussions. He will attend meetings of the- War Cabinet, as the accerdited representative of the Commonwealth Government. He flew to Britain from America.—B.O.W.

The death occurred on Tuesday at Invercargill, of Mr David Marsnall, at the age of 84. He was president of the Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Association in 1911 and 1912. He was the only person in the South Island to be honoured with life membership of the Romney Marsh Sheep Breeder’s Society.

The death of Edward James Cunice occurred at Cabe '-Foullvvind, Westport, recently. Mr Cuniffe was single, aged 65 years, and was born at Turiwhate. He is survived by two brothers, Martin (Millerton) and John (Wellington), and two sisters, Mrs D. Griffin (Wellington) and Mrs G. Ross (Auckland).

A London cablegram announced the death of Lord Burnham, aged 79, grandson of the founder of the “Daily Telegraph.” The new Baron is his only son, Major-General E. F. Lawson, Director of Public Relations at the War Office, who before the war was General-Manager of the “Telegraph.” He commanded an artillery battery in France in. 1940.

Mr W. Hannan, formerly of the staff of the Railway booking office at Greymouth, has left on transfer to Wellington. Mr C. R. Baker, from the Glenhope branch, has taken over Mr Hannan’s position. Prior to his departure Mr Hannan was presented with a firescreen, the presentation being made by the Stationmaster (Mr G. D. Smart).

Mr, H. W. Kitchingham of Greymouth, yesterday completed 60 years as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court. After his admission to the Bar at Nelson by Mr. Justice Richmond, Mr. Kitchingnam spent six months at Hawera before coming to Greymouth. He has been in active practice here as a member of the firm of Guinness and Kitchingham since 1884.

The death of Mr Arthur Albert Hepburn occurred at Greymouth yesterday. Mr Hepburn was aged 66 years and was born at Beaconsfield, Tasmania. For the last twelve years he has lived at Ahaura, and before that lived in the R’eefton and Waiuta districts, where he worked in the quartz mines. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Arthur (Christchurch), and Reginald (with the forces overseas). Mrs Gilmer of Blackball, is a niece of deceased. The funeral will take place at Karoro Cemetery to-morrow afternoon.

The death occurred yesterday at her residence, 17 Severn Street, St. Albans, Christchurch, of a former well-known and esteemed Greymouth resident, Mrs. Alice Hopgood, wife of Mr. Harry Hopgood. A native of Southland, and 66 years of age, the late Mrs. Hopgood came ever 30 years ago with her husband and family to reside .in this district, where Mr. Hopgood was identified with the sawmilling industry until two years ago, when they removed to Christchurch to reside. Besides her husband she leaves four daughters, Mesdames W. Cogswell (Darfield), P. Stephenson, J. Osmers and A. Hughes (Greymouth), and two sons, Albert (Christchurch) and Alaric (overseas with the N.Z.E.F.). She is also mourned by three brothers, Messrs Wm. Williams (Christchurch), Geo. Williams (Dunedin), and James Williams (Australia), and by two sisters, Mesdames Robbie (Timaru) and Watt (Christchurch). The funeral takes place at Christchurch.