PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 22 September 1937, Page 5

PERSONAL

Mr. W. Clancy left last evening for Auckland.

Mr. J. Dowgray, Director of the Bank of New Zealand, left yesterday for Wellington.

Guests at Revington’s include: Mr. J. Stewart (Wellington), Mr. L. G. Frew (Wellington), Mr. T. R. Taylor (Christchurch), Mr. E. Tait (Wellington), Mr. P. G. Martin (Christchurch), Mr. L. Salt (Wellington).

The engagement is announced of Elsie Patricia, second daughter of Mr. G. B. and the late Mrs. Carr, Kilbirnie to Jack Herbert, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Robertson. Greymouth.

A motion of condolence with the relatives of the late Mr. George Scandrett was passed, members standing in silence, at last evening’s meeting of the West Coast Rugby Union.

Passengers by yesterday’s express to Christchurch included:— Miss B. Cullen (to Wellington), Mr. J. G. McBain (to Auckland), Mr. R. Anderson (to Christchurch), Mr. H. J. Wicks (to Wellington).

Mr. T. H. Hayward, Clerk. Railway Department, Greymouth left yesterday on transfer to Kaiapoi. He was accompanied by Mrs. Hayward. Mr. C. W. Stevens, Kaiapoi, arrived yesterday afternoon, to replace Mr. Hayward.

■ Mr. C. H. Goodman, a member of the Management Committee of the Canterbury Rugby Deague, who arrived from Christchurch yesterday, was welcomed at last evening’s meeting of the Management Committee of the West Coast Rugby League.

The death occurred in London, on Sunday, of Miss A. M. Pattrick, who was well known throughout the Dominion as Director of Plunket Nursing. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pattrick, and was born and educated in Christchurch.

Guests at the Albion Hotel include: Mr. B. Marsack (Palmerston North), Mr. D. J. Denys (Christchurch), Mr. 1,. A. Lambourne (Wellington). Mr. R. Stuart (Christchurch). Mr. J. D. James (Christchurch), Mr. R. McKay (Christchurch), Mr. J. K. Rennie (Christchurch), Mr. K. Wilis (Christchurch), Miss Wallace (Kaikoura) Mr. W. Jamieson (Hokitika), Mr. S. W. Clarke (Christchurch).

The death is announced rfom Auckland of Mr. Ernest Clifton Beale, aged 75, who played a leading part in the past thirty years in fitting New Zealand cricketers for periodic trials of strength with England in .Britain, and in keeping the standard of the game up to Test match pitch. For many years he practised as a solicitor in Auckland. He and a brother, A. M. Beale, took a regular part in cricket competitions. 'The latter became an Auckland representative. Mr. E. C. Beale's ambition was to see a New Zealand team play England at Lord’s and ho achieved this in 1930, during the second New Zealand team’s visit to England.

Miss Eileen Lord, whose marriage to Mr. M. G. Kelly takes place n»xt week, was met by members of St. Patrick's Choir, of which she has been a member for a number of years, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Connor, Chapel Street last evening. Rev. Father Long presided and referred in eulogistic terms to Miss Lord’s work as a member of the choir, and wished her success and happiness in her married, life. Father Long presented her with a dinner set on behalf of the choir. Messrs J. Wood (choirmaster). E. O’Brien. J. Gilbert and F. Bayley endorsed Father Long's remarks, and Mr. Kelly replied on behalf of Miss Lor*.’. Miss Lord was also met by members of the Sodality of the Children of Mary,, on whose behalf Rev. Father A. Gregory (Director) presented her with a statute. The Altar Society members presented Miss Lord with a statue, and she was also recently entertained by many friends at a kitchen evening when many useful gifts were presented to her.

At the Greymouth Baptist Church on Monday evening a representative gathering met to say farewell to Mr. and Mrs T. Hayward, who left yesterday on transfer to Kaiapoi. Rev. F. A. Parry referred in eulogistic terms to the pioneering work of Mr. Hayward prior to the opening of the church, and his work as Church Secretary, Sunday School Superintendent and Bible Class Leader over the past 15 months. Messrs J. Bruerton, Peever, Julius Bergin and Livingstone supported Mr Parry’s remarks. Mrs. Parry presented Mrs. Hayward with a bouquet of flowers and a crystal bowl from the ladies of the church. On behalf of the Bible Classes and Sunday School. Mr. Livingstone presented Mr. Hayward with a volume suitably inscribed, Mr Parry read the words of an illuminated address, and presented him with a fountain pen from the office’-s and members of the church. A solo was sung by Mrs. Peever, and duets given bv Miss B. Grieve and Mr.' Gordon Parry and Mr. and Mrs. Peever. The gathering adjourned to the schoolroom for supper, and a enjoyable social hour was spent.