PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 February 1919, Page 4

PERSONAL.

Mr. Rook, of Fitzroy, has received word that his son, Sergt. VV. K. Rook, is re- | turning with draft 219, due to reach Auckland about March 5. Mr. J. Shotter, of Midhirst, has received advice from Base Records that his son Vernon is returning to New Zealand with draft 221, due to arrive at Wellington on or about March 13, after three years on active service, having left with the 13th Reiniorcements.

Mr. G. J. Newman, of Auckland, a former resident of New Plymouth, has been spending a short holiday here. The Rev. 0. S. Pearn, who has been spending a few days in New Plymouth, left yesterday morning to attend the Methodist Conference at Christchurch. Mr. Alfred Drew, of Palmerston N., is spending a few days in New Plymouth. Some 30 years ago Mr. Drew was a well-known business man in the town and was a prominent figure in musical circles and athletic societies.

Mrs, C. Callaghan, Devon Street East, New Plymouth, has received advice that her son, Gunner Frank Callaghan, is returning to New Zealand with draft No. 221, on H.M.T. Hororata, which is due to arrive at Wellington on or about March 13.

Captain Greene, who is in command of the liner Matatua, which arrived at New Plymouth yesterday, was in command of the Tokomaru when that vessel svas torpedoed near Havre early in-1915. Mr H. Temple White, who is wellknown as a former resident of New Plymouth, was on Tuesday night elected conductor of the Wellington Choral Union, in succession to Mr Robert Parker, whose long association with the Union terminated with the production of the Messiah at Christmas time.

Cable advice has been received by Mr W. Jackson, of Hawera, that his son, Private K. If. Jackson, M.M., is returning with Draft No. 219 by the Port Melbourne, which 'is due to reach Auckland on or about March 5. Private Jackson when he enlisted was a member of the staff of the New Plymouth branch of the National Bank.

Major Bishop, who has been on active service for nearly four years, returned to Hawera by Tuesday evening's express train. He was warmly welcomed by Messrs E. C. 'Hayton and L. A. Bone, and was accorded three hearty cheers by the citizens who had assembled at the station in strong force. The following Taranaki names are given in the latest hospital report publishpd:'—Daiuerouslv iU> 2nd Lieut. A. X. Tod, M.M. (Stratford), and G. S. Goodwin (Hawera). Removed from dangerously ill list, L. R. S- Hamerton (Patea). Not severe cases, H. L. Laurert (Normanby), Lanee-corporal F. H. Moore (Hawera), F. J. H. Patterson (New Plymouth), and I. Tamaiparea (Waitotara). Lieutenant Clifford W. K. Sadlier, of the Australian Forces, who lias been awarded the Victorian Cross, is a nephew of Dr. Sadlier, Anglican Bishop of Nelson. Lieutenant Sadlier, who is 25 years of age, enlisted in 1913 and received his commission after two years of service. The act for which he received the coveted decoration was particularly brilliant. His platoon had to advance through a wood in which a strong enemy machine-gun post was causing heavy casualties and preventing the platoon from advancing. Although wounded he at once collected his bombing section, led them against the machine-guns, and succeeded in killing the crews and capturing two of the guns. By this time his party were all casualties, and he alone attacked a third enemy machine-gun crew with his revolver, killing the crew of four and taking the gun. In doing so he was again wounded.

Private advice was received in New Plymouth yesterday of the death of Mrs. Drew, wife of Captain C. H. Drew, of the Royal Flying Corps and formerly of New Plymouth. The deceased lady had been in indifferent health for some months, and died at Shanklin, Isle of Wight, England, on February 24. During her residence in New Plymouth the late Mrs. C. H. Drew made numerous friends and those who knew her best appreciated her endearing qualities most. She was a member of St. Mary's Girls' Friendly Society and also an ardent worker for St. Mary's Church. Amongst golfers of the New Plymouth Golf Club she was well known and much liked. Her early death will be regretted by a large circle of friends.