PERSONAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 36, 12 June 1915, Page 8

PERSONAL.

Mr Arthur Coxhead has been reappointed a member of the Taranaki Land Hoard.

Mr Sydney Ward has tendered his resignation as secretary of the A. and P. Association.

The Egmont County Council yesterday passed a resolution sympathising with ex-Conncillor F. .1. Davy, who was wounded at the Dardanelles.

The death is reported of Mrs J. P. Clifford, the wife of Mr*J. P. Clifford, late of TaHita. Mrs Clifford, who passed away yesterday, was for many years the hostess of the Temperance Hotel, Tarata. ,

Mr'T. F. Y. Soddon, Liberal M.P. for Westland, and Mr ML Do wide Stewart, Reform M.P. for Dunedin West, enrolled yesterday in the Expeditionary Porch; They join, the hulks, aYvd will go to Trenthaiu shortly to begin training.

Mi-' George Hunter, who lias been secretary of tlie Stratford Domain Board for some years, on tlie occasion of bis'enlistment in ‘Che Expeditionary Reinforcements, tendered his resignation to the Board rit yesterday’s meeting. Members, in Accepting the resignation, with (egret, pslid sincere, tribute to Mr Hunter’s Services during bis tenure of the position. News has been received in Gisborne that Lieutenant Clyde Evans, soil of Mrs J. T.- Evans, Gisborne, was killed in action at the Dardanelles. Deceased, who was formerly an officer iii the mercantile marine, took up law and was admitted to the English Bar. Ite enlisted at the outbreak of war, being gazetted commanding lieutenant in the Royal Navy.—P.A.

Air A. L. Dixon, town clerk of Whangarei, and formerly of Now Plymouth, has volunteered for the front. The officers of the fifth New Zealand reinforcements have been approved by the Governor. The infantry is commanded by Major W. H. Fletcher, of New Plymouth, and othe v appointments to the infantry are: Lieutenant A. ,T. Clark, Ilth Regiment (Taranaki Rifles), and Second-Lieutenant G. W. Henderson. V

Lieutenant Cargo; whose death is reported from tlie Dardanelles, wits very well-known in New Plymouth, where he was stationed for a yefit or two, prior to the outbreak of war, with tlie local Bank of New South Wales! Lieutenant Cargo was an enthusiastic Territorial, 1 a'nd' held the rank of sergeant, which' he retained on volunteering for actrVe service. Lieutenant Cargo, who was only 24 years of age, was a good footballer, and played ‘n the forwards for the Rover and Tnkfipfi Clubs.

Lieutenant Gray, of the local Defence Office, is under orders to proceed to Taumarnnui. He will be in clnirge of the Taumarnnui sub-area, which' is one of tlie largest and most difficult in the North Island. Lieutenant Giay was selected in preference to several staff men with more experience. Therefore Stratford’s loss will be a great gain to Taumainiuii. During his term in Stratford Lieutenant Gray . has proved hiihself a zealous worker and Has won the golden opinion of the Horne Defence Corps, of the Territorials, hiid of the Cadets. Lieutenant Gray expects to be\ in Tanmanmni for about six mouths, when he will fii'obeM to Trentham to join the reinforcements.

On Tuesday crer.rng aTjout seventy members and friends, met at the Kohuratahi Hall to give a “send off” to Messrs .1. I'ngle and J. Connelly, who are off to Trenthnm on tin* 14th irisf Each were presented by Mr P. Keller with a razor in case. Mr Ingle was also the recipient of a pipe and case, presented by Mr Wildennoth on b&half of his cricketing friends. Mr Wildermoth remarked that Mr Ingle would be a great loss, for he had an average of 5 for bowling and 22 for batting, which average extended over two years. Mr fugle, in a neat response, said he hoped to go to the Dardanelles and right into the firing line, as that was where every able young man’s duty lay. Dancing followed, and was canned on until 2 a.m. Some musical items were contributed by Messrs Casey and H. Spear, and Mr Johnston gave a fine exhibition of step dancing. Supper was served during an’ interval. Everyone stated it was. a grand night.