PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 22 May 1944, Page 4

PERSONAL

Mr. P. J. Twomey, the organiser of aid for the Makogai Leper Station, arrived from Christchurch on Saturday.

Mr. L. Tredennick of the postal branch, P. and T. Department, Greymouth, leaves this morning on transfer to Westport.

Mr. J. Martin has taken over the Junction Hotel, Dillmanstown, from Mrs. E. M. Morgan. Mr. Martin formerly lived at Mawheraiti.

Miss Colleen Moore of Greymouth, won the violin solo event for 14 years or over, with 87 points at the Christchurch Competitions on Friday. ?

Arthur King, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King, Hokitika, who has been undergoing training in Canada, has gained his commission as a navigating officer, and has been transferred to England.

The funeral of Mr. William Henry Hannam took place yesterday afternoon at Karoro Cemetery. Rev. E. O. Harding of Runanga, conducted the service at the residence and at the graveside.

Airways passengers from Hokitika this morning will include Mr for Nelson; Sergeant and Mrs. Eastgate, for Wellington; from Greymouth, Mrs. Rodgers and Miss Kennedy. for Auckland.

The funeral of the late Mr. Jim Scott yesterday afternoon was largely attended, friends being present from many parts of the district testifying to the high esteem in which he was held. The service at the graveside was read by Mr. R. Patterson.

The appointment of Thomas Augustus Ecclesfleld, James Fleming, Charles Turner Woolhouse, Bernard Thomas O’Brien, Thomas Patrick O’Neil, John William Kelly and Donald W e ir to be the Kokatahi Domain Board is notified in the Gazette.

Private R. Lyons of Blaketown was the guest of his parents and friends at a social evening on Saturday, on the occasion of his twenty-first birthday. He was the recipient of several useful gifts, including that of a wristlet watch from his mother.

Guests at Revington’s Hotel include: Lt. and Mrs. G. M. Dodds, Messrs G. L. Michaelis, G. A. Michaelis, A. V. Burke (Christchurch), G. Marra, L, Weddell (Timaru), Fit./ Lieut. M. ,'Metge (Inangahua), L.A.C. J. H. Roberts and L.A.C. W, W, Richardson (Blenheim),

At a meeting of the CanterburyEducation Board on Friday, the resignation of Mrs. C. M. Flynn, Blackball, was accepted, and the following appointments were confirmed: Mr. M. Blake and Miss M. O. Fleming (Rotomanu), Miss N. Hewitt (Te Kinga).

The New Zealand University has announced that the following degrees have been conferred: Bachelor of Science: Canterbury Universitv College, Francis Martin Henderson (8.E.) Bachelor of Commerce, Canterbury University College, Montague Frederick Foate. Master of Agricultural Science, Canterbury Agricultural College, Elsie ■ Gertrude Bassett (nee Thorpe) in Animal Husbandry; Daintry Elizabeth King Walker (Ist. class honours in Animal Husbandry). Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Otago, Eric Robert Blakely, Kelson Brasted Leonard and William Brughton. The Albion Hotel guest list contains the following names: Mr. and Mrs. Finn, Messrs F. Kroning, D. McLellan, M. Gallagher, E. R. Kenzel, L. McLachlan (Christchurch), Y. Denton (Seddon), N. Heward (Runanga), J. Seagar, A G. Wallace, O. B. Dunnet (Wellington), S. Milligan (Nelson), L. W. Woolhouse (Dobson), R. Ronson, Mrs. M. Z. Robson, Captain and Mrs. A. B. Watt (Dunedin), Mrs. L. M. Park (Hokitika), Mr. and Mrs. Stewart (JOhuriaK,' Miss N. Crampton (Waiau), A.C. 2 T. Flint, A.C. 2 G. D. Murray, A.C. 2 T. P. Sinclair (Blenheim), Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Allan (Auckland), L.A.C. Bayliss, L.A.C. Tinker (Woodbourne).

The death occurred at Greymouth yesterday of Mrs. Florence Williams, of Shakespeare Street. Deceased, who was born at Woodlands, sixty years ago, had been in ill health for some time. She came to Greymouth four years ago from Invercargill, where her husband, Ernest Charles Williams, predeceased her five years ago. She- is survived by five daughters, Mesdames W. Coom (Cobden), R. Fletcher (Dunollie), J. Thompson (Christchurch), H. Themlon, A. McNaught (Invercargill) and four sons, Arthur (Invercargill). Norman and Reginald (Greymouth) and Stanley (N.Z.E.F., overseas). The funeral will take place at Invercargill.

Recently invalided home from the Middle East, where he saw service for four years, Private E. Dale was ■tendered a welcome home at the Woodstock Hall on Friday evening by the residents of Rimu and Woodstock. There was a large assemblage of people from the district also a good number of visitors from Hokitika. Mr. W. Willoughby, the chairman, welcomed back Private Dale and congratulated him on his service, and wished him all success in the future. Also on the platform was Gunner D. Agnew, who was welcomed on his return some time ago. Both soldiers were the recipients of presentations from the Rimu-Woodstock Welcome-home Committee, and before their replies, were given an ovation tv the assemblage. The evening was spent in dancing, interspersed with which there were a number of musical items given bv Messrs T. Hatch, W. Muir and G. Stoop. r fhe music was supplied by Miss R. Jacobs’ Dance Band and Mr. C. Howat was M.C. The ladies of the district provided an excellent sunner.