PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 September 1918, Page 4

PERSONAL.

Rifleman L. T. Wright, of Matapu, has been killed in action.

The death is reported in a London rahle of Liza Lehinarin (Mrs. Herbert Bedford), the well-known soprano singer and composer. A Melbourne cablegram states that Rear-Admiral Sir Lionel Halsey, formerly captain of the New Zealand, has been appointed Rear-Admiral commanding the Australian Navy. Mr. Atkinson clerk to the Rodney County Council, has been selected by the Eltham County Council "from 102 applicants to fill the position of clerk, vacated fov Mr. Tristram.

Word has been received that Corporal F. E. Smith, of Huirangi, son of Mr. J. H. Smith, was admitted to hospital in England on the 17th September, suffering from gunshot wounds in the- thigh. Mrs. E. L. Davis, of New Plymouth, has received the sad news that her son, Rifleman A. J. Davis, who enlisted at Auckland and left with'the 27th Reinforcements, was killed in action on the 21st inst.

Mrs-J.J.Bates, of Bell Block, lias received cabled advice that her son, Rifleman T. R. Kates, of the 28th Reinforcements, was admitted to hospital on September 15, suffering from gunshot wounds in the left side.

Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Bridge, of Manaia, received a telegram from the Minister of Defence on Friday, stating that their son, Private W. Bridge, is reported as missing irom August 24 last, and is 'believed to be a prisoner of war. Mr. W- (Hooker, of Vogeltown, has received word that his son, Gunner H. D. Hooker, was gassed on September 10, and is seriously ill. This is the second time Gunner Hooker has been gassed. Mrs. J. L. Anderson, of Spptswood, New Plymouth, has received advice that ■her brother, Private F. Cox, was admitted to hospital in England on September 10, suffering from gunshot wounds.

,G tinner Vivian Middleton, of the 40th N.Z F.A., who died of the epidemic which occurred on a New Zealand transport, was horn in Elf-ham 20 years ago, and was a son qf the late J. iW. Middleton, TCHliam's first barrister and solicitor (says the Argus). Although only 19 years of age at the time of his enlistment, dinner Middleton had twice previously endeavored to have an opportunity to serve his King and country, but was debarred from doing so on account of his youth. There are many in Eltham and surrounding districts who will regret to hear of this young soldier's untimely end, and will extend deep sympathy to Mrs. Middleton, who has many friends jn Eltham. Mr Simpson, of Eltham, formerly of the police force has received word of the loss of his son, 2nd Lieut. G. Simpson. The deceased who was an Eliham boy, served in the Boer campaign, and when the present war broke out he was residing in the Argentine, where he was inspector on railway works. With two other New Zealanders he went to England to offer his services, and for two years was in the Royal Household Guards. Then, having studied for a commission and obtained it, he was drafted into the 10th South Wales Borderers, and served in France. Ho was wounded at 'the great attack on Cambrai, but recovered, and was aaain on active service when he was killed in action during recent operations.—Star.