PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 June 1918, Page 4

PERSONAL.

Mr. Scott Colville arrived from the south last night to make arrangements for the production of "Come Inside" on the 13th and 14' th inst.

A Dunedin presß message reports the death of Mr. T. S. Graham, D.G.M., English Constitution of Freemasons, of Otago.

Referring to the London calble reporting the death of Captain William Ch&s. Page, the Eltham Argus says:—"Many, old Elthainites are acquainted with Captain Page. He was the second captain of the Elthain Volunteers, and was well liked and resipeoted in this district when lie resided here—some twelve or fourteen years ago. Sincere sympathy is felt for his bereaved wife and family." The late Robert Hare, who recently died at Wanganui, was Iborn near Masterton, and when a>bout six years old his parents moved to Greytown, where he was educated. He was always a bright, intelligent lad, and showed much ability at school. He joined the Post Office staff when at the age of 16. After some years, he was moved to Wellington, then to Shannon, Gore, and Alfredton, also Timaru, where ho 'had sole charge of the Post Office. Seven years ago he married Miss Kilmister, of Wellington. He then moved to Wanganui, where he has resided ever sinoe. His death came as a great shock to his many friends and relatives. He leaves three young children, besides a father, mother, three sisters, and one brother (now in France). Miss Hare, teacher at Erankley School, is a sister. He was a good son, a faithful servant to the New Zealand Government, a loving father, and a most devoted husband. He will be mudh missed by all who knew him. He was stricken down with pneumonia three weeks ago, and gradually sank from sheer weakness. IV interment took place at Wellington on Saturday afternoon.