Mrs. Guoriu, of Westport, received a letter last week from Private Godfrey, at Gallipoli, stating he liad been in the hospital for ten weeks, and on comin;' out inquired for her son, Gunner K Phclan (of the Machine-gun Section of tho Canterbury Infantry Battalion) but was informed that he was dead! This was the first i ews of the death received by Mrs. Guerin, and came as a great shock to her and tho family, for Gunner.Phelan, in his letters, had written in a very chcerfut strain, but lately no word had been received of him. Private Godfrey's letter was dated August 25. Some confirmation is given to tho report by a letter from Private Newton, who also writes expressing his sympathyand stating that a comrado is • forwarding the personal effects to Mrs. Guerin. AVhy not make up your mind'to spend a short holiday on the beautiful Wanganni —the river o£ romance? A comfortablo steamer will take you to peaceful Pipiriki, and thence, if yon are vise, to the Houseboat, HA miles further on. What a trip it is! Days of gentle gliding through New Zealand's scenic wonderland—everv mile a mile of beauty! Obtain particulars now from A. Hatrick and Co., Ltd., Waiwanul; Cook's and Government Touritt Bureaux, everywhere.—Advt, {
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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2603, 27 October 1915, Page 6
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209Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2603, 27 October 1915, Page 6
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