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PERSONAL ITEMS

Captain W. Hardham, V.C., of Petone, has passed tbe Military Medical Board as fit for active service once more, and may leave for the front again. Captain Hardham was severely wounded in tho earlier stages of the New Zealanders' part in the war in Europe, and on tho voyage out his life was despaired of, and he had to he carried ashore at Hobart. Some weeks later he recovered sufficiently to return to New Zealand, and, on regaining his health, lie was placed in cljarge of the Soldiers' Convalescent Home at Hanmer. Now he intends to get back to the front as speedily as possible. Captain Clifton, formerly of Pahiatua, ie temporarily La charje of tho Hanmer Convalescent Home. At the Queen Mary Hospital, Hanmer Springs, on Thursday, Captain and Airs. Hordflam were made the recipients of several very -useful presents. Colonel Porter, C.8., returned to Wellington on Saturday; havingteen absent for a fortnight <it Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. Lt.-Col. and Mrs. Scott arrived yesterday by the ferry steamer from Lyttel-: ton.

Repret will be 'felt by a great many people in New Zealand at the news of the death in action of Mr. David Gallagher. who captained the famous "All Black Rugby team which toured' Great Britain in 1905. The late Mr. Gallagher was one of the finest footballers of! his day, and one of the most notable Rugby men New Zealand has produced. He was a keen student of this country's national game,' and a good sportsman. He first entered big Rugby in 189G, when he gained a place in the Auckland team. Ho was selected to represent his province in the following year, also in lti)9, 1900, 1903, and 1004, and in 1905 was chosen to be one of the team to tour the British Isles. Prior to the big tour he had represented the North Island in 1903, New Zealand In 1903 and 1904. He was 29 years of age when he undertook tho captalnoy of tho "All Blaclr team. /As a captain he displayed considerable ability, and contributed a captain's full share towards the success of tho "All Blacks'" tour. On the field he occupied tho position of wing-forward, and through this became for a, while one of the most-discussed men in England. To tho English the wing-forward was an innovation, and many took a strong uislike to the playing 'of a man in that position. Mr. Gallagher was married, and his wifo. a sister of W. Francis, another great Auckland forward, resides atPonsonby, Auckland. Deep regret will be felt at the news of the death from wounds of Captain John Graham, who left New Zealand in command of D Company (Otago) 25th Reinforcements. The deceased officer was the second son of Mr. Andrew Graham, of Hataitai, and was born in 1875. At the time of his enlistment he was employed in the Railway Department, beinjr stafcionmaeter At Lincoln, Cantor buiy, ana was previously stationed at Invercargiu, Winton, Palmerston North, Waipawa, Napior, and Otanc. Captain Graham always took a very' keen interest in military matters, having been acting-captain of tho Napier Rifles at the time of tho Boer War and captain of the Railway Engineers at Christohurch up to thetime of his enlistment. He was a prominent Freemason, being a past-master and a member of the Canterbury Provincial Grand Lodge, and was one of the tenders of tho Winton Lodge. The deceased officer was revered and beloved alike by officers and men. His death will be deeply Tcgretted by those whose privilege and pleasure it was to know him,, and to his widow and children the sympathy of a wido circle of friends will be oxtended /in their great loss. The officers who returned from i.n»land on Saturday were Major A. E. Donald, Captains R. D.-Elliott, C. A. B. Hawkins, and C. E. Howden Lieut W. J. Melville, Second Lieutenants S. Kins, W. A. S. Mills, L. J. Shaw, and S. F. N. Waymouth. Private advice has been received that Serjeant Alric Butler, who was wounded in France recently, is doing splendidly. At the meeting of the Onslow Borough Council on Saturday evening, a motion of sympathy with Councillor E. A, Budd, who recently lost his mother, was passed. Dr. and Mrs. Matheson, of Timaru, arrived by the Maori yesterday. Major Hutton arrived in Wellington yesterday from the 60uth. , Mr. R. J. Richards, has been selected as the Canterbury College candidate _f or the Rhodes Scholarship for 1918. Mr. Richards is 24 years of age, and a son of Archdeacon Richards, Invercargill. we was born in Dunedin. At present Mr. Richards is in camp as a second lieutenant with the 34th Reinforcement. He had a brilliant career as a student and athlete at Christ's College and Canterbury College. In 1915 he took his B.A. degree and the Senior University Scholarship in Greek. Lost year he took Tua M.A. ue-"l-ee, with honours in classics. Mr. Richards played for the University Club m first grade Rugby, and wM a gMd d.stance runner. He represented Canterbury College in the University tournaments, and also represented the college in cricket. The New Zealand University recently received advice that no Rhodes scholar would be appointed this year._ The q tion of postponing any ™minatiortill next year was considered by sorial Board of Canterbury College, which. decided to make the nomination. In nu probability 110 nomination will be m»a» next year, the present nomination hold inc good for 1919. , Advice has been rcceiveil tliat Second Lieutenant Harry OF.Marsdei, *as wounded in the big battle in ' j on October 4. Lieutou^ the second son of Mr. T. W. F. Mai sue", of Mui'itai. r Mr Anhrev L Williams, third son 01 tho Rev. W.'.T. Williams ofSmnnerJiM been discharged from t! * e . • a his 'Expeditionary Force, J'™ 3 n ionrbrothcr, Dr. Harold WiHiams, in jom . nalistic work m PchogiA'd. ■» four years in Russia before the war, and when war was declaredhe . Zen . London and enlisted with the , r. land contingent. In Egypt J* witsl draft ed into the Field Engineers Jo with them to Gallipoli. * T\r n H[, months lie was invalided. fl " tn and then to Egypt. He was France, and sent to England. Unhis recovery he accepted the ptht of aclinßeditor of. the Chronicles of the land Expeditionary Force during the absence of the editor. Trooper Clutha Mackenzie, on a visit to New /.enland. Hie editor's return has set; Mm nee to take up journalism in Russia.

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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 17, 15 October 1917, Page 4

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PERSONAL ITEMS Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 17, 15 October 1917, Page 4

PERSONAL ITEMS Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 17, 15 October 1917, Page 4

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