PERSONAL ITEMS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 5, 1 October 1918, Page 4

PERSONAL ITEMS

Colonel G. W. S. Patterson O.C. ] Auckland military district, will leave for Samoa about the middles of November to relievo the Administrator (Colonel 11. Logan) for three months. Colonel N. P. Adams, who has been on a visit to Nelson for the benefit of his health, has returned, much benefited by the change. Mr. W. A. Kennedy, Wellington manager for the Union Steam Ship Company, is to go on his annual holiday to-morrow. During his absence, Mr. S. K. Sleigh, manager at Christchurch, will bo in charge of the Wellington branch. ■ The Director of Medical Services in England has been recommended to_ return to New Zealand Drs. Aelarnl. Newton, Outline, and Orchard, of _ Christchurch, who have boon on active service for a considerable time. Mr. D. W. Alexander, assistant wharfinger to the Wellington Harbour Board, has retired, after 31 years' service. Prior to his retirement Mr. Alexander was the recipient of a Morris chair, presented by his associates. Mr. Alexander, who for many years was a well-known resident of Lower llutt, and later of Brooklyn, will spend his retirement in the country. A Press Association message from Christchurch announces the death of Mrs. Julius, wife of the Bishop of Christchurch, aged 74. The death occurred on Sunday at Greytowii of a well-known settler, Mr. T. E. Kempton, second son of the late Mr. Thomas Kempton, of Moroa. Deceased was 'fifty-nine years of age. Mr. It. F. Wright has been transferred from the Defence Office at Wellington, and hns taken up hie new duties as records clerk at the District Headquarters in Dunedin. t The announcement was recently mado that Lieutenant 11. B. Grave, M.M., ■had died in Brighton Hospital, England. Before lie enlisted Lieutenant Grave, who was the elder son of Mr. H. T. H. Grave, was an inspector for tho Standard ■ Insurance Company, and , was a member of tho Y.M.C.A. and tho Taranaki Street Methodist Church and Sunday School. He volunteered for service with tho Ninth Artillery Reinforcements, and left with the Elevenths as a sergeant. On arrival in England he was appointed to the instructional staff, and subsequently was transferred to France, where he distinguished himself at the Battle of Messines, gaining the Military Medal and his commission.

Mrs. G. Hastings, Roseneath. has received word that her son, Private G. H. Hastings, has been wounded for the third time. He left with tho Eighteenth Reinforcements, and has seen nearly two years' active service.

News has been received of tho death in England of Surgeon-Captain J. E. Cv Maguire, son of tho late Mr. and Mrs. Allan Maguire, of Wellington. Deceased, who was born in Auckland about 30 years ago, was educated at the Mount Cook School and Wellington College, and afterwards joined his father in business. Ho then proceeded to London, and studied at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, where ho qualified without a failure. When war broke out ho joined the R.A.M.C, and was posted in charge of an ambulance train, a post ho filled through,the early parts of the campaign. Ho wns then posted as P.M.O. to the Worcesters. and carried on right through the Somme offensives. Hero I'.o distinguished himself in introducing new sanitary methods (a. lesson lenrnt in his earlier work with his father). These proved a Kreat success, , and he received thanks from tho Army division, He passed through tryine times, and at one time was buried with his aid post for eleven hours—a shell closing the entrance-. Ho stuck to his post, and when 'relieved it was found thnt he had kont his wounded, in good heart and had attended to their needs. Captain Mnpuire was granted furlough, nnd visited Wellington, returning to England to continue his work, and was attached to a military hospital when he contracted typhoid, to which hi , succumbed. .Ho leaves a widow in London (daughter of Captain Wyntt, woll known in Now lealii"'l waters), n'vl one sister fMrs. Len. M'Kenaie/of Dufforin Street, WelihiTron.

Captain J. W. Silconk, 6tliV(Hauraki) Regiment, has relinquished the appointment of Camp Adjutant (2) at Foat'hercton prior to prnceedius; abroad, But remains attaclied to Featherstou Headquarters until further notice. His place as adjutant has been taken by Captain A. E. Neilson. Mr. John Madden, who retired from TJie Customs service some time- ago, is seriously ill in the Hospital. Years ago ho. lost one of his legs, and just recently tho other one had to be removed owing to an accident and consequent blood poisoning.

Sergeant E. H. Dodd, reported to have been killed in action, was the only' son of Mr. F. H. Dodd, for many years a well-known and prominent official of the New Zealand Telegraph Department. A few years ago Sergeant Dodd was in tho front rnnk of New Zealand footballers. He was a very fine stamp of forward, and represented Wellington on many occasions; and also tho North Island and New Zealand. He was an old boy of Wellington College and was for a number of years in the Wellington office of the New Zealsnd. Shipping Company.

Lieut.-Coloncl J. G. Boache, who is due back from England next week, was formerly chief clerk in the National Provident Fund Department for some years, and prior to the outbreak of war was accountant to the Tourist and Health Department. Ho was formerly an ardent volunteer officer and a good marksman.

. The Rev. A. J. Seamer, of Brooklyn, who lias been away as a chaplain to the Now Zealand Expeditionary Force for two years past, is due back here next week.

Mr. G. B. Dall, assistant secretary to tho Post and Telegraph Department, who is going Home to succeed Major Hoklsworth in charge of tho Postal Branch with tho New Zealand Expeditionary Force, is at present in Duncdin.

On Sunday evening, at the Methodist Church, Island Bay, a memorial service was held for BiUcman Thomas Mitchell Abernethy, who during last week was reported killed in action in Franco. The pulpit was draped with the Union Jack, and there was a good attendance. Tho service was conducted by tho Rev. Dr. Pinfold, who preached from Rev. xiv, 13, v., and a short address was also delivered by Mr. H. F. Clarke, who emphasised Mr. Abernothy's work as superinton3ent of the Sondav School. Tho choir rendered suitable music. Mr. Stomas presided at tho organ, and at tho close of the service played the "Dead March in Saul." tho congregation meanwhile stanaing.

Mr. James M'Larcn, of tho Oainaru Harbour Board staff, has been appointed clerk of tlio Waitaki County Council. There were sixty-one applications. —Press Assn.

Mr. K. D. Whelan, who recently resigned his position as tea manager for Messrs. Wright, Stephenson and Co.. Ltd., has joined Messrs. Salmond and Spraggou as junior partner. He will take un his now duties immediately.

Advice has been received that Private W. J. Fleet, of Petono, who was reported as daugcrously ill asCiho result of wounds received in France, has now been reported removed .from the dangerously ill list. Private Fleet is the second son of Mrs. B. j\. and tho late Mr. H. Fleet, of Esplanade, Petone. He was a keen sportsman and well known in football and cricket circles.