PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 June 1917, Page 4

PERSONAL.

A Umdon cable states that Madanift Steinheil has married Lord Abinger. Mr. C. A. Wilkinson, M;P. for ICgmont, left for Wellington yesterday morning.

Mr, and Mrs. P. W. Okey, of Vogeltown, were passengers yesterday morning by the mail train for Auckland. The death occurred on June 7 of L.Corporal J. J. McLaughlin, son of Mrs. M. McLaughlin, of Kawhitiroa. The young fellow died of woundß.

Mrs; J. Olliver, Gill Street, has. received calble advice that her son, Maurice Oliver, has been admitted to Walton-on-Thames hospital suffering from a gunshot wound in the thigh. The death is reported of Private Thomas Stott, of Ngaere. Deceased was engaged in farming pursuits prior to enlisting. He was only about 25 years of age, and left with the 17th Reinforcements.

In a letter to a Hawera friend, Lieut. A. J. Glasson, writing in May from Sling Camp, mentioned that he was about to spend three dayß in London prior to going "overseas." Lieut. Glasson mentions that both he and Mrs Glasson were very well. In a recent casualty list appeared tho names of the following Taranaki men: Privates li. S. Baker (Mrs. H. I. Baker, Whangamomona, mother); L. G. Gribble (J. Orihble, Hawera); A. F. Burrell (A. W Burrell, Stratford, father); A. Curd (J. Curd; Inglewood, father).

A London cable states that Prince Louis of Battenburg assumes the title of Marquiu of MSlford Haven, previously held by George 11, Prince George of Battenburg takes the courtesy title of Earl of Medina, and Prince Alexander of Teck becomes the Earl of Athlone. Second-Lieut. C. E. Blayney, Royal Flying Corps, who is mentioned in recent telegrams as having been awarded the Military Cross, is well known in Hawera, where he resided for some time prior to leaving for England to engage in war service.

AVord was received in New Plymouth late on Tuesday night that Private Stanley Hugh MoEwon, who left with '.he 15th Reinforcements, had been killed in action on June 7. Private McEwen was an enthusiastic cricketer and hockey player, and has many friends here who will deeply regret to hear of his death. Mr. H. J. 11. Okey, M.P., and Mrs. Okey, left for Wellington yesterday for the opening of the Parliamentary session. Mr. Okey states that he will be very glad to be of assistance to any persons who find difficulty in obtaining information from the Base Records Office as to men a£ the front. Mrs 0. Johnson, of Pahiatua, lias been advised that, a brother, Private Stephen R. Main, has been killed in action. He enlisted from New Plymouth in the early part of 1916, leaving with the 10th Reinforcements. Deceased was well known in New Plymouth, being a prominent footballer, cricketer, and a young man who was much esteemed. Private Eric Astbury, eldest son of Mr. D. L, A. Astbury, of Mangatoki, Is reported killed in action. Mr. J. Masters, of Stratford, received word on Saturday last that his son, Sergeant Harold Masters, had been wounded in action at the front. The extent of the injuries is so far not ascertainable.

Mr W. P. Jenkins, of Waitttra, received word on Monday that his son, Dave, serving in France, had been wounded in the knee. Other local names in recent casualty lists include Lance-Corp. Bracegirdle (Brixton), Private F. G. Richardson (Uruti), ■and Pvt. C. Vaughan (Waitara. The latter remains with his unit.

Rifleman H. W. Roid, formerly of the Union Bank staff hero, and now serving with the New Zealand Forces in France, writing to a friend under date April 3, says lie has not been in the trenches for some time, but there is no saying when something will be doing. While writing, Fritz was sending over tear gas shells, and his eyes were beginning to suffer. Conditions had not been so severe there, and the weather had much improved lately. Ho ran against Mr. Rutter, exdraper, Devon Street. Mr. P. M. Pratt, of Hawera, has received a letter from Mr. R. H. Nolan, in which, referring to his work in London, he says: "My life is very strenuous. I hope my health will last to see it through. But I have had a bad time this winter, which has aged me considerably. The club is a very big establishment, and requires close and constant attention. To-day I have had a thousand men in from Codford." Referring to food supplies, Mr. Nolan says: "You people in New Zealand are well off. . . Peace is a long way off unless something unforeseen occurs." Mr. A. T. MoQonagle, blacksmith, Gill Street, received a cable message yesterday containing the sad news that his son Private C. McGonagle, previously reported wounded, is now reported killed in action. Private MdGonagle left New Zealand with the Main Body, and fought through the GaJlipoli campaign unscathed, distinguishing himself by dauntless bravery and endearing himself to his comrades by his unvarying kindliness and cheerfulness. Be was awarded the Military Modal for conspicuous bravery, hut whether it was for some deed of heroism at GaJlipoli or during the fighting lii France his father is nob aware. The deepest sympathy will be felt for his bereaved relatives.

In recognition of the service rendered by New Zealand since the outbreak of Avar the King has been,pleased to.command that the title' shall be changed from "Governor of New Zealand' 1 to "Governor-General," and letters patent flatted May 11, 1917, to this effect have passed with the Great Seal of tlie tJnited Kingdom. His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the appointment of the Right Hon. Earl of Liverpool, G.G.M.G., M.V.0., to be first Governor,-General, and commander-in-chief of New Zealand. His Excellency, In accordance , with His Majesty's command, will tike the oatli of his new office at noon to-day on the steps of the Parliamentary Library Building.