WEST COAST NOTES

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18659, 7 April 1926, Page 14

WEST COAST NOTES

PERSONAL. , i '■ [IIKUL TO "THT. PRESS.") GREYMOUTH, April 6. Ml E. B. C. Hay left yesterday for Dnnedin and Palraeraton North, on three weeks' holiday leave. The Rev. J. A. Jermyn left Westport to-day for Blenheim, on a fortnight's holiday. During his absenco Mr Jermyn is being relieved by Canon Wolstein.

Mrs Eliza widow of thp lata Mr Thomas Browne, Kumara, died this morning after a long illness, at the residence of her son, Mr Fred Browne, Greymouth. The late Mrs Browne was eighty-five years of age and a native of Essex, England. She is survived byone daughter and six sons. The death took place last night at Nelson, of Mrs Fanny' Armstrong, wife of Mr William Armstrong, Nelson, at the age of 36 years. Deceased was the second daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Steer, and was well-known in Groymouth. She had been ailing for some time. She leaves two children, one girl agod ten, and a boy aged six. The funeral will take place at Nelson to-morrow. . Mr W. Easton, a well-known resident of Westport, died in the Westport Old People's Home on Sunday. Mr James Ring has returned to Greymouth from a health trip to Kotorua. Mrs L. E. Brewer, .who has been visiting Greymouth, will return to Christchurch to-morrow. Miss P. Williams, who has been visiting Mr and Mrs W. Heinz, returned yesterday to Christchurch. Mr E. M. Shelly arrived from Christchnreh this afternoon. Mr E. Heinz left to-day for Dunedin. Mr Fred Seabrook, formerly of Greymouth, and now of Papanui, Christchurch, is visiting the West Coast. Mr I. N. Barkle, of the Railway station staff, will leave to-morrow for Christchurch, whero ho will join the railway-relieving x staff. Mr Claude Kilgour, formerly of Greymonth, and postmaster of Port Ahuriri, Napier, has teen advised of his appointment on promotion, aa postmaster at Motueka.

The marriage was solemnised at St. Patrick's Church, Greymouth, last evening of Mr Eobert Ironsides Cranna, of Kaiata, to Miss Katherine Annio May Cressey, daughter of Mr and Mrs T. IX Cressey, of Greymouth. The Rev. Father Maguire officiated. The bride was attended by her,sister, kiss Sarah Cressey, as bridesmaid, and Mr Walter Cressey was best man. A reception was subsequently held at tho residenco of the bride'B parents. Mr and Mrs Cranna left this morning for Christchurch, Miss F. I. Broad returned from Dunbdin this evening. Mr E. McAndrow arrived to-day from Christchurch on a visit to Mr and Mrs S. White.

Mr and Mtb 6. Sheldon arrived this evening from Winchester, and are the guests of Mr E.Heaphy. Miss Lewis Davis, who has been appointed ' Home Science mistress at the Grey Technical School, arrived from Auckland this evening. Among the inward passengers by this evening's express, were Mrs M. Noonan, and Miss K. Noonan, Messrs W. B. Hntton, H. Jamieson, D. Gilmore,, and W. KitcHagfctm. Express Traffic Outward passengers by to-dayls ta< press totalled 313, and inwards 250. Schools' Excursions, A party of 77 children, comprising 7 from Paroa, school, 7 from Kaiata, 3 i from Otira, and 60 from the Grey Main school, left this morning to visit,the Bunedin Exhibition. Tho party is in charge of Mr Owen Williams, Misses' KeNy,' Evenden, Lillburn, and Bignell, and Mrs W. Scott. They will leave on their return on Monday, arriving in Greymoitb on' Tuesday. Bowling. In a progressive rinks tournament N played on the Greymouth Bowling Club'e green yesterday, four games woro played. The following were the winners:—Leaeh (s), Cook, Phillips, Halliday.' Captain Bass and Bale 'tied with Phillips and Halliday, but were defeated in the play off. Narrow Escape. A motor lorry convoying about thirty paNfeagcrs- from the Kumara racecourse to the Kumara railway station, last evening, toppled over, when making room for an approaching car, throwing some of the 'occupants clear, and pinning the others underneath. Fortunately the lorry found/its resting place in soft boggy ground, and the majority of the passengers escapod unhurt. One! man suffered facial injuries, necessitating medical attention, and a few others, a severe shaking. After the lorry was replaced on the* road, it arrived at its destination without further adventure, and the driver'* announcement that no charge would be mado for the ride was received with cheers. , .>.

Bullet Rugby Union. The annual meeting of the Bullcr Rugby Union was presided over by the president, Mr A. Colvin. The following officers wero elected for v the ensuing year:—President, Mr J. Bradey; vice-presidents, Messrs W. T. Slee, T. Phibbs, and Stevens; management committee, Messrs Thurlow, B. O'Neill, J. McLean, J. Kilkenny, Mutton, Craddock; vice-president N.Z.K.U., Dr. Foote; delegate to N.Z.8.U., Mr A. Colvin. The appointment of a secretary and treasurer was left In the hands 'of the management committee.

It was decided to commence the season on April 17th. It was resolved to invite the Southland Rugby Union to send a team on tour through the Seddon Shield Unions this year. The balance-tricot showed a credit balanco of &V2?:. Tte Weather. There was a cold snap experienced here this afternoon, following overcast conditions. The sky is cloudless this ovening, and prospects are promising for fine weather for the Hokitika, Greymouth and Reofton raco meetings. Stockton Dispute Settled. The trouble at tho Stockton Mine lins been settled, and tho mine will resume work on Wednesday. The terms of settlement aro that nil the men involved are to bo employed, six to start work on tho coal on Wednesday, and the remainder on Thursday. Tho settlement agreed upon was signed by tho manager (Mr J. E. Armstrong) on behalf of the company, and by Messrs Eussell Evans and Davidson for the men. Cxpress Delayed. The express from Christchurch arrived in Greymouth one hour and thirtylive minutes behind time this evening. The delay was due to engine trouble developing in the early stages of the journey, tho train leaving Bolleston an hour and forty ■ minutes late. Weddings. The marriage of Miss Alice Costelloe and Mr Norman Doogan was solemnised this morning at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Reefton. The bride wore a dainty frock of white georgette

over satin, gode»9 of georgette being outlined in pearls. Orange bloßSoms were placed in clusters on the embroidered veil, which formed the train, and a beautiful shower bouquet was carried. The bridesmaid was Miss Maureen Costelloe, who wore a frock of blue marocain and silver lace. Mr Percy Doogan was best man. A little trainbearer, Miss Rillie Costelloe, niece of the bride, woro a frock of pink crepe de chine. After the ceremony, which was completed by Nuptial Mass, a wedding breakfast was held at the home of the bride's family. Mr and Mrs Doogan left later on their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a fawn repp cloth frock, and a figured panne velvet hat.

The wedding was >olemnißed at Holy Trinity Church yesterday, between Mr Frank Ward'ell, of Christchurch, and Miss Martha Millicent Walsh, youngest daughter of Mrs H. Walsh, Greymouth. The ceremony was performed by Archdeacon Carr. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Olive Heinz as bridesmaid, and Mr Norman Grant was best man. Mr and Mrs Wardell are spending their honeymoon in Christchurch and Dunedin. Thev will reside in Christchurch. The wedding of Mr Thomas Andrew Crassey to Mrs Katherine Fortescue, took place yesterday morning at St. Patrick's Church, being solemnised by Rev. Father McGuire. Valedictory. On the eve of his departure for Greendale, Canterbury, the Sev. J. F. Jark, who has been in charge of the Hokitika Methodist Church for the past five years, and Mrs Jack, were entertained by the congregation last, evening, when there was a large attendance. Mr Jack was made the recipient of presentations from the Hokitika and Humphreys parishioners, and from the members of the Hokitika School Committee. Mr Jack replied in feeling terms, regretting the necessity of his severing the exceedingly pleasant relations that had existed between his .parishioners and himself. He also thanked the School Committee for their kind recognition- of what had been a labour of love. Mr Jack left for Canterbury this morning. He was accompanied by Mrs Jack and their daughter. Old People's Excursion.

The inmates of the Hokitika Old People's Homo were the guests of the Westland branch of the Canterbury Automobile Association to a motor drive to Lake Kanicri to-day, where a most enjoyable outing was spent. About_ a dozen motor cars, all well filled with passengers, participated in the excursion.