PERSONAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 85, 7 November 1916, Page 5

PERSONAL.

A cable states that the, King,of Montenegro paid a three days’ visit to the British and French fronts.

The death is announced from London of Lord Clanmorris, at the age of 64. His heir is the Hon. Arthur Clanraorris, who is 37 years old.

The freedom of the city of London has been conferred on the Right Hon. W. P. Massey, reports a cablegram to-dav.

At the recent Victoria College examinations, Miss Jessie Dunn, daughter of Mr F. Dunn, Auroa. obtained first-class honors in English.

Mr F. W. Okey received a cable yesterday from his son, Regimental Sergeant-Major Roy Okey, stating that he is in England, receiving training for a commission.

On Wednesday evening, Major Gardale (formerly of Hawera), whilst motoring from Featherston, collided with another cyclist, and was seriously injured.

The death occurred at Mastcrton on Friday last of Mr Daniel Daley, formerly a well-known Settler in the Invercargill district. He was 76 years of age, and leaves one son an<| three daughters.

Mr S. A. Johnston, at present in charge of the post and telegraphic office at Rakaia, in- the Christchurch district .has been appointed to iht& position in Manaia office, vice Mr Goodger, and will arrive in the course of a week or so.

| A London cable states officially that Sir Bryan McMahon has been appomt;od Commander-in-Chief of Ireland, General Sir J. G. Maxwell assuming ; the northern command. • The Cross of 'the Bath has been conferred upon j General Maxwell. Sir Reginald Wingate succeeds Sir Bryan McMahon as High Commissioner for Egypt.