PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 September 1918, Page 4

PERSONAL.

In a list of wounded admitted to hospital issued last week appeared the name of Private E. Morris, of Manaia. Mrs. J. R. M. Hawkins, Bell Block, hag received word that her husband, Rifleman ,A J. Hawkins, has been wounded and admitted to hospital, August 26.

The news of the death from wounds whilst fighting in France of Private John Davidson was received with much regret by a large circle of friends in the Manaia district with whom the soldier was very popular (says The Witness). Mr. H. T. H. Grave, of Pendarves Street, received word from the Defence authorities yeesterday that his eldest son, Lieutenant H. B. Grave (M.M.), was reported dangerously ill, at the Second Eastern General Hospital, Brighton, suffering from endocarditisMr. G. W. MlKee, who goes into camp to-morrow, wa3 last week presented with a case of pipes by his fellow employees of Messrs Burgess, Eraser, and Co. and a few friends.

Mrs. M. A. M'Koy, 1«7 Hine Street, has received word that her son, Private C K. M'Koy (Bruce), has been admitted t to hospital in Engird, suffering front'*! gunshot wound in the left hand.

Mr. J. G. Arthur has been advised by the Minister of Defenco that his son, Private W. S. Arthur, 17th Keinforcements, has been wounded for the third time, and wa9 admitted to hospital on August 30.

A press cable message from Sydney announces the death of Dr. G. McGarvie Smith, who recently presented to the State the secret of the manufacture of anthrax vaccine, and endowed the institute with I £IO,OOO to carry out the-pro-ceas.

The many friends of Mr. H. J. Okey, M.P., will be sony to learn that ibis condition last night was such as to cause anxiety. Mr. Okey has been a patient at the hospital for over a week, owing to serious internal troubles, and yesterday there wits a decided change for the worseMrs. F. Mackay received word yesterday that her brother, Rifleman J. A. Wiseman, was killed in action on August 20. Eifleman Wiseman, who was engag' ed in the teaching profession, was attending the Wellington Training College when !.e enlisted with the 13th Reinfraremi'nts.

His Worship the Mayor (Mr. 0. H. Burgess) and Mrs. Burgess left New Plymouth for Wellington by motor on Bunday afternoon, in order to toe present at the investiture by the Governor, on foehalf of his Majesty the King,,of honors conferred on New Zealand war workers. Mrs. Burgess is to receive the insignia of Member of the Order of the (British Empire. Tin- death is reported of Mr. T. S, Foster, aged 05. He was well known in cat'pnal affairs, was a member of the educational circles, was master of several schools in Christchurch, and afterwards inspector under the North Canterbury Education Board, and for the few years principal of the Normal Training College. He a deep interest in educational affairs, was a member of the New Zealand Institute, and president in IS9S, besides holding office in many other education bodies.

Mr. A. Drew, of Palmerston, has received word that his son (Corppral C. Y. Drew) has been wounded. Mr. Drew's family has a fine record for military service. Out of four sons, three are serving at the front and the fourth has been called up for service. One of Mr, Drew's sons-in-law is also now on the way to the front, and another will leave New Zealand for active service at an early date. The following Taranaki names appear in the latest hospital report:—Removed from seriously ill list; R. A. Warnel (Hawera). Not severe cases: LanceCorporals G. Barrv and B. Hume (Stratford), R. C. Black* (Awakino), W. Booker (Eltham), Corporal G. B. Clarke (Patea),E. W. P. Coles (Onga Onga), H. H. Curtis (Inglewood), E. James and J. Morris (New Plymouth), W. I. James ton), G. A. Jones (Kaupokonui), and D. Paterson (Hawera).

Mr. E. Wooldridge received word terday that his brother-in-law, Rifleman H. (Bert) Baker, of Rahotu, had been killed in action in France. Deceased, who was 39 years of age, was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker, of Rahotu. He enlisted in Lord Liverpool's Own quite early in the war, and has been attached thereto ever since. He was twice slightly wounded. For some time past he had been in charge of a Lewis gun section. Deceased, who waß well known and highly respected throughout Taranaki, was a very prominent rifle shot, having been a member at various times of the Kaitaki, Rahotu and Opunake Clubs. He was a very consistent and regular competitor at the local tournament, also competing on several occasions at Trentham and other tournaments. His parents, who have three other sons at the front, will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends.

The news of the death of Mr. Benjamin Alfonso Julian, which occurred on Friday last, at New Plymouth, came as a shock to a very considerable number of the residents of Inglewood-and the surrounding district (says The Record). He had been amongst us since quite a youth, and though for years a sufferer from distressing ill-health, he bora, his burden stoically, and showed an undaunted front to misfortune in slich a way as to win the respect and esteem of all who, knowing him, had enough sympathy and thoughtfulness to realise the misfortune of his life. A descendant of one of the oldest pioneer families of Taranaki, of hardy old West Country stock, he.showed, like his forbears, an exemplary, independence of spirit, and, in spite of his heavy physical handicap, so iilled_liis place in our small community as- to make; it safe to aver that he will, long 1)e more distinctly . missed from amongst us.than*would be the case with many a one in a far more prominent.position,: .. .-