PERSONAL ITEMS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 230, 17 June 1918, Page 4

PERSONAL ITEMS

The Hon. T. M. Wilford arrived from the South Island yesterday.

Tlio remains of tho late 1 Hon. Sir diaries Johnston, K.C.M.G., M.L.C., were interred in the .Karon Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Tho interment was private, the Rev. Father Smyth, S.M., officiating. A Requiem Mass will be held at the Basilica, Hill Street, at 0 o'clock this morning. . The members of tho War Pensions Board, Colonel Collins (chairman), Dr. Pollen,, and Messrs. Harper and Pache, returned to Wellington on Saturday, after having held sittings of the board at Rotorua, Alorrinsville, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanganui, Marton, and Palmerston North. Advice has been received by the last mail stating that Lieutenant Lewis Hancock, R.N.Y.R., of tho Motor Boat Patrol, took part in the Zeebruggo raid. Lieutenant Hancock was employed in the Christchurch Post Office before leaving New Zealand. TIo was a keen sports-' man and a motor-boat enthusiast. Nows received in Christchurch' states that Captain Roald Amundsen, who visited New Zealand after discovering the South Polo in 1912, intends to leave Norway soon in an effort to reach tho North Pole. Ho has had a vessel, the Maude, specially built for the purpose. He will fit it out and provision it for seven years' stay in the ice, but Captain Amundsen expects to return to Norway within four years.

Tlio death occurred at his residence, Kelburn, on Friday night, of Mr. C. J. Cooke, 8.A., aged 72. Tho lute Mr. Cooke was a prominent member of the teaching profession for 35, years, and he was regarded in the highest esteem. Ho held positions in the Canterbury and llawke's Hay educational districts, end his last appointment was that of headmaster of the Waipukurau School. Ho retired on rtiiperanmiation about seven years ago. Since then he has lived in Wellington, and was olio of tho leading members of the Cerclo Fraucais here. In the position of uccrctary of lhe Cercto be discharged his duties of that office with great enthusiasm. Only a fortnight before his death he took a leadiug part ill a French play which ihe Cerclo produced. The late Mr. Cooke was born in England and arrived in New Zealand when a young man, after taking part in tho laying of the electric cable installation at Brazil. He leaves a widow and Ihreo daughters.

Lieutenant Kenneth E, Luke, son of Mr. C. M. Luke, was among those who returned to Wellington from tho front on.Saturday. Lieutenant Luko (who was on tlio staff of tho City Engineer) is suffering from shell shock, a wound in (he head, which has healed, and injuries to his back and spine. Although a cot case, lie is rapidly recovering, and during tbo past lew weeks lias been able to gel about a little.

The death is announced of Mr. Thomas Capper, who h!is been resident in Nelson for over fifty years, and a brother of Mr. George Capper, of Limvood, Christchurch. The laic Mr. Caliper was nn enthusiast in llie volunteer movement, nas a fine marksman, and for years represented tho Nelson City Kitles at the New Zealand liiile meetiug in various parts of the Dominion,

Mr. 15. L. Salmon, hon. secretary of tfis Now Zealand Football Association, is at present in camp, and at the annual mcaU ing of the council of tlio association on Saturday opportunity was laken to bid !iim farewell. The chaii'man, Mr. F. J. Courtney, in a eulogistic speech, referred to Mr. Salmon's splendid)work in the cause of "soccer" football in New Zealand generally, and in Wellington in particular, and wished him God-speed, good luclc, and a safe return, with honours. After other delegated .had supported Ilia chairman's remarks, Mr. Salmon vas presented with a. small memento of tlio occasion. The position of acting-secretary is being filled temporarily by Mr, H. L. Ciodber.

The death took place on April 18, at Denton House, Wokingham, England, of a, distinguished Army veteran, MajorGeneral Charles Frederick Gregorie, C.8., father of Mr. F. M. Gregorie, of "The Gorge," Pahiatua, aud brother of Commandor Gregorie, R.N., pi Highfield. Born on November 25, 1834. and educated at Westminster School, tho deceased soldier joined the 23rd Royal Wclsb Fusilier*, in the Crimea,, on September 16,' 1855, and served there till tho end of tho war. Appointed adjutant of the regiment in May, 1857, he embarked tho following month at Portsmouth for China. Tho regiment on arrival at Cape Town iras ordered to Calcutta, in consequence of tlio •outbreak of tho Indian Mutiny. MajorGeneral Gregorie was present at the relief of Lucknow I>y Sir Colin Campbell, in November, 1557, at the defeat of the Gwalier contingent nt. Cawnporo in December, 1857, and at the canturo of Lucknow in March, 1858 (medal and two clasps). Appointed adiutant of tlio Ritio Depot Battalion, at Winchester, in October, 18G1, he exchanged into the lHth Eoval Irish Reeimcnt on October 51. 1871, and succeeded to the command of the 2nd Battalion in September, 1878. He commanded this battalion throughout the campaign of ISS2 in Egvot, and was present at the action of Kassisin and the battle of Tol-el-lvebir (mentioned ill di* patches. C.8.. medal and clash, and third class of Medjidio). As colonel he was unpointed in 18S3 to the command of the 35th Regimental District at Chichester, and served there until November, 1885, when he became A.A. and Q.M.G. of tho South-Eastern District holding this appointment until promoted to major-gen-eral on .Tuno IS, 1890. He commanded tho Ist Infantry Brigade at. Aldershot from April, 1891, until his retirement in December, 189t. The deceased officer was selected in June, 18!)!, for distinguished and meritorious service, and was apnointed colonel of the Royal Irish Regiment in December, 1897. The funeral arrangements, by the express wish of deceased, were very simple, and he was buried In the same grille as his wife, who predeceased him a few years ago. The chief mourners were Commander Gregorie, R.N. (brother), Colonel Hugh Gregorie, D.5.0.. Royal Irish Regiment. Lieut.Geren<l the Hon. Sir Frederick W. Stopford, Iv.C.M.G.. Brigadier-GnneraMValter Doran. C.8.. Mr. Charles Gregorie (son), and Mr. George Gregorie (grandson). The service was attn"d»<t bv other relations and many Wokingham residents. Amongst the many floral tributes was a very handsome harp and crown, beautifully arranged in white lilies, earnafiqiis, and heather, from tho Eoyal Irieli Regiment. The coffin, which was covered with the Union Jack, bearing the deceased officer's cocked hat and 6word, bore the inscription, "Major-General Charles Frederick Gregorie, C.8., November 25. 1S31; April 18, 1018. Colonel, Eoyal Irish Regiment."

Mr. E. 11. Whitmore, Postmaster. at Hanmer Springs, lias been promoted to Mongonui.