PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 October 1918, Page 4

PERSONAL.

Mr.'F. Rogers, of Tarurutangi, bang? eeived advice that his son, Rifleman ML A. Rogers, was wounded and admitted to hospital m England on October 14. In the latest military honors list appears the name of Second-Lieutenant Roy L. Okey, of New Plymouth, who was awarded the Military Cross. Mr. 11. Glentworth, Bell Block, has received advice that his son, Lance-Ser-geant J. P. Glentworth (MS.), was slightly wounded on October 8, and is remaining with his unit. Two old_ residents of Auckland died last week, namely, Mrs. A. Palmer, of Awhitu, aged 93 years, and the Rev. JS. Rishworth, of Devonport, aged 81 years. i '"Sj

Private L. Callaghan, eldest son of Mr C. Callaghan, of Opunake, lias been killed in action. He was about 24 years of age, and well known in the town and district, and liked by everyone who knew him. , i**|j

Mr. .Tames Christie, who used to be in Mr. Hailiwell's office at Hawerfc, but joined the Public Trust staff, has now been appointed a law draughtsman.—" Star.

Mrs. A. N. Brown, Auroa. lia3 received advice tliat her husband, Rifleman A- N, Brown, late manager of tell Joll's Company, Mangawhero factory, lias been admitted to hospital 5n England with gun* shot wound.

Mr. H. Y. Braddon, M.L.C. of NewSouth Wales (formerly of Irrvereargill) 4 lias been appointed representative of the Commonwealth to the United States, with a salary of £3OOO per annum, and household expenses at the rate of £2OOO per year. " >

At the annual meeting of the Tara-* naki 'Land, Building, and Investment Society, a resolution of sympathy was passed with Mr. T. K. Skinner, a director of the society, in his illness, and expressing the hope for his speedy re« coverv. ■!

Mr. D. Penwarden has been advised) by the Defence Minister that his son, Private \V. B. Penwarden, was admitted to hospital in England on October IS, suffering from Potts' disease (spinal). Private Penwarden was turned down twice when he volunteered, but was eventually called up and sent to the CI camp, where he remained for about nine months, when he was passed fit and sent away, in spite -of the fact that lie broke down on several occasions under the strain oi heavy work .or marching. He had only been in England about a fortnight when he had to be sent to hospiJ

The Hawera Star reports the death of Mr. F. A. Colman, a very old resident of Hawera- He had been unwell for soma time, and friends had feared there would not be a recovery. Mr. Colman was one of the oldest members of the Loyal Union Lodge of Oddfellows (Manchester Unity), having held the office of Jv.G- on mors than one occasion. Word has been rcoeived in Manajai that Private Patrick Joyce, eldest son of Mrs. J. Joyce, has been killed m action .in France. Private Joyce resided in the Manaia, Kapuni, and Auroa districts for many years, and was well esteemed by all who were acquainted with him. Deep regret is felt, and friends in Manaia' and district extend to Mrs. Joyce and family their deep sympathy in their sad loss. This is the second son that has paid the supreme sacrifice for htg King and country.—Star.