ROSS NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 30 August 1924, Page 3

ROSS NEWS.

(From Our CorrespoiideiiO. WKDDIXC JlKl.r.S. At si I’atrick’.s ( Imrcli. Iloss, on Thins lay morning. 2Sth. inst.. the weddine was quietly solemnised ol Miss Sadie M'-Court, of Sydney, to .James Heaney of Ross. the Rev. Father I’ioi - - .1.1 n ollicialing. The hcide v. .’* give!, away b\ Mr C. Rla'k. and was prettily altiied ill a grey mareeain I roc h relieved with shell pink heading and wore a hat to match, also cnirying a prayer hook. .Miss Alice Wright attired in silver erev mauve silk, trimmed with silver erev la'e. and hat in match, attended as bridesmaid, while Mr William Wrieht silted 'in the capacity of host man. A nuniher of friends wcie alterward* eiilertained at a wedding breakfast when the usual toasts we.e duly proposed and honoured. 'I he Imply eounle left Inter, per motor ear for the Xortli where a short honeymoon will he spent. They carry with them the best wishes cf their many friends for a happy and prosperous future. ORITCARV. The remains of the late I'. O Raw were laid to rest in the Ross Cemetery on Tuesday last, the Rev. Father Kinrdan conducting: the services loth at the Church and graveside. The Into Mr CP Raw was horn in County Antrim. Ireland, and came to Ross 00 years non where he had resided continuously ever since, lie "as one of the oldest residents of the district and was in his tilth, year. He followed mining pursuits all his life with varying success, lie was never married, and was always a (|iiiet unassuming man and highly rosjieeted hv all with whom lie came in contact.

T have also to report the death of the infant- daughter (Agnes Mary! of Mr and Mrs Herbert Reams of Tramwav Street, which occurred at their residence on Mondav bust. The little girl had been in delicate health since birth and its demise was not unexpected. Mr and Mrs Reams have tile sympathy of all in losing their little (laughter. The remains wore interred in the Ross cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. SCTTOT. A STIC. Mr A. W. Ritt. accompanied by his wife and two daughters arrived from Or-awa. Christchurch, last week. Mr Ritt who has boon appointed headmaster of the local School (out of nine applicants! will take up his duties immediately. Mr TTunniboll who has acted as ielieving headmaster for several month* past Tctumed home to Christchurch last Saturday.