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PERSONAL.

A Loudon cable announces the death of Colonel Cornwallis-West. Major-General Holmes, cawumiter of an Australian division m Fwace, has been killed in action. The Eev. A. H. Colvile, the Hawera Star reports, is ill in Auckland, and has not yet been instituted to the cure of St. Sepulchre's, Mrs. Sislcy, of New Plymouth, has received word that her son Harry was wounded on the 16th June. Mrs. Kirkby has received advice that lier son, Private Vaughan Kirkby, las » been admitted to hospital in France suffering from slight gunshot wound. Mr. J. Jamieson, of Tariki, has received word that his son, Private William Jamieson has been wounded in the shoulder and admitted to hospital. Before enlisting he was in the railway service.

Captain W. H. Hawkins (Okato) Wellington Regiment, is in the 2nd London General Hospital, undergoing treatment for injuries to his knee, caused by a fall in the trenches. Captain Hawkins has also undergone an operation on his eye, and is making a good recovery. He was formerly M.P. for Pahiatua. The last of six sons of Mr. and iMrt., J. C. Hiokey, of Opunake, has gone vep for medical examination. Three have been in the firing line for some time, .two with the N.Z. Reinforcement* and one with the Australians, Two are in camp, and the sixth, as already stated, will follow on if he passes the medical test.—Times. Mr. Amos Cornwall, of Somerset, Tas« mania, and late of Kohuratahi, has received a letter from France from Lieut. N, r. Meagher expressing heart-felt sympathy in the loss of his son, Private R. H. C. Cornwall, who left New Zealand and joined the Australian forces. Lieut. Meagher describes how Private Cornwall was the victim of a*German lib.shell. Mr. W. H. Collingwood, town clerk of Palmerston North, died, on Friday, aged 55. Outside his clerical duties he had done excellent work on the High School and Technical School Committees, was associated with many athletio bodies, and was a prominent Mason. He leaves a widow and five children. Rifleman Ernest Orr, killed in action on June 7, and Lance-Corporal Henry Wm. Orr, killed in action June 8, were two of the six soldier sons of Mr. J. W. Orr, of Kaitangiweka, Taumaranui. Rifleman Orr left New Zealand last year, and had been on service in France and Belgium since last September. LanceCorporal Orr left the Dominion as a member of the Rifle Brigade, and saw service in the fighting against the Senussi in Western Egypt, and sines then on the western front. He took part in the Somme battle last September, when he was wounded in the nee.': He made a speedy recovery, and 'har been with his unit ever since. Titr. other brothers on active service are:Private NoTman Orr, who was awards the Military Medal for services in tin Somme battle, Rifleman A. L. Orr, re ported wounded on June 8, Privß-i Percy Orr, and Trooper Len. Orr, of thAustralian Light Horse, now on active service in Palestine. Private cable advice has been' rccrtvr; of the death in England of Mr. Sydney Johnston, the well-known proprietor of the Orua Wharo Estate at Takapau. Deceased is survived by his widow and three daughters—Mrs. H. N. Watson, Mrs. 13. Riddiford, of Featherston, and Miss Nancy Johnston. The whole family are in England, Mr. Riddiford having joined an English regiment at tho front, while Mr. Watson is engaged in active work with the R.A.M.C. Mr. Johnston has also nephcr.vs at the front, tTie most distinguished being Brisfldier'Ceneral Johnston, who was a mcmlber of Sir lan Hamilton's Staff when he visited New , Zealand, and has since won signal promotion on the field. Deceased was 76 years of age.

The name of Sir John Kirk is familiar to those acquainted with the great Earl Shaftesbury, who from 1844 to his death was president of the Ragged School Union. That valuable organisation it noiw known as the Shaftesbury Society, with headquarters at 32 John Street, W.C.T. London, England. In 1907, after 4'o rears service. Mb secretary Mr. John Kirk was kntehted by King Edward, ft popular and well-earned distinction. This rear, IM7, marks his julbileo of WJ vears' service, and his TOth birthday falls on June 10, A "Shaftesbury Lectureship" is 'being established, the sum of £IOOO being desired for a biennial discussion of .problems affecting chi cl life. Not least of these is the child cripple whose London register now numbers 7-800 due to the fostering care ot Sir John Kirk. His visit to New Zealand Ave vears ago is still fresh in the memory of those who met him, ana some ■of our'readers may be glad to mark his imbibe by a gift to enable the. Shaftesbury Society "to sustain and enlarge its useful operations.

Mr John Christie, whose death took place on Sunday, was for the past five or six rears editor of the Hawera Star. Hb came out from Scotland to New Zealand in 18C1 at the age of about 14, W»J"l> settling in Otago, and as a yw«i *<* }? ok to newspaper work. From time to time he was associated with many of tho papers in Otago. He was editor of the North Otago Times; then he came up to Wellington, and was on the staff_ot the Evening Press, succeeding Mr.. Edward Wakefield as editor, He also worked at his profession in Christchurch, and at the Thames. Immediately before coming to Hawera he was editor of the Ashburton Guardian. In addition to newspaper work he contributed to several marines, notably East and West, an Indian publication) he occasionally wrote delightful verse, which he collected and lfcued in little volumes several years ago; and also he published sketches and action. He had read widely, especially considering the demands that daily newspaper work made on his time and energy, and had a fine literary stylo and taste. Mr. Christie married Miss Searle, daughter of Dr. Searle, for a considerable period Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge, but she died many years ago. There are two daughters, one Mrs. Townaend, of Sydney, and the other Miss Christie, who is teaching, also in New South Wales.— Star. ARE COLDS CATCHING? It is claimed that most cold are cateh< tag as measles, and that one should avoid the association of anyone who has a cold. Never permit anyone who has a cold to kiss your child.' Avoid crowded cars and poorly ventilated sleeping rooms. Then iwhen you take a cold get rid of it as quickly as possible. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy used a* directed will enable you to throw it oft' quickly and permanently. That preparation always oures and is pleasant and afe to take. Bold everyjdiorjj.

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Taranaki Daily News, 6 July 1917, Page 4

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PERSONAL. Taranaki Daily News, 6 July 1917, Page 4

PERSONAL. Taranaki Daily News, 6 July 1917, Page 4

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