PERSONAL.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17529, 12 July 1917, Page 6

PERSONAL.

Air G. G. Burnes, of Invercargill, •has arrived in Christchurch, to take over the managership of the lnenl branch of the AiAI.P. Society, rendered vacant by Lhc promotion of' Air S. F. Francis to tho charge of tho Auckland branch. Councillor Vi. J. Elliott has resigned his seat on the Spreydnu Borough Council, owing to his transfer to Lyttelton. Tributes were paid to his work a councillor by the Mayor (Air W. 77: Winsor) at the Borough Council’s meeting last evening. Private W. G. Messenger, mentioned in a list of those who have been awarded the Military Modal- under the system of immediate awards by corps commanders for acts of gallantry on the field, is a son of Mr Robert Messenger, of Greymouth.. Mr Messenger, who enlisted, lias two sons on active service. Private W. G. Messenger is the eldest. He enlisted at Blenheim with the Sixth Reinforcements. Ho was between eleven and twelve weeks at Gallipoli, saw lighting at the Sue/,, and has been in France since April, 1910.

The members of the Bowling Club mustered in force at Freeman's Cafe on Tuesday night to bid farewell to Dr Marks, who is leaving for the front shortly. Mr Soper, who occupied the c'mir.’ referred to the many good qualities of Dr Marks, and in presenting him with an attache case on behalf of the members,' expressed the sincere wishes of all that Dr Marks would soon lie amongst his club mates again. Dr Marks, who was leocived with prolonged applause, feelingly responded and assured those present that wherever he was the memories of ihe night and the good things said of him would over be with him. Instrumental and vocal items brought a very pleasant evening to a close. '• Air Charles Aamodt, one of the lies* known law clerks in Wellington, died suddenly, on Tuesday. The deceased, who was about iiftv-six years of age, was born and educated at Wanganui, in which town his mother still lives, and he came to reside in Wellington over thirty years ago. He was for a long time engrossing clerk to Messrs Stafford. Treadwell and Field, and .afterwards obtained an appointment in the Ojt.v Solicitor’s office, retaining the position until his death. For the past two years his health has not been too good. In his earlier days he was a prominent Volunteer and a fine marksman. He was secretary of the Wellington Guards for many years, and was also, at one time secretary of the Wellingon Rifle Association. He has left a widow and several children.

Among the names publG'md, as telegraphed by the Press Assoct vtion, in the “ Lyttelton Times ” on TugMny last as being the recipients of the Military Cross for bravery during tho recent operations at Mcssincs, was Captain A. D. Nesson. This should have read Captain A. D. Nelson, who is attached to the Ist Auckland Infantry. Ho left with tho Seventh'Reinforcements, and after service in Egypt, went to France with the first Now Zealand contingent. He was horn at Hororata thirty years ago, and was educated at Christ’s College. Canterbury College and Otago University. ITc was a medical man and had practised at Ohakunc since 1910. He is married and his onlv son was horn a month after Captain Nelson left the Dominion for active service. Relatives or Captain Nelson still reside in Christchurch and ITororatn. Hjs brother-in-law, Major Risk, was killed at Gallipoli.

Lieutenant-Colonel C. E. R. AJackesv D S O , has returned to Apcklnnd on furlough. He loft Now Zear land in command ol the Auckland Mounted Rifles. Main Body, and went! to Gallipoli. He was in command when his regiment held Walkers Rid'm, being attacked by a strong Turkish force. He later returned to Ecrypt, being in charge of base defalk After the evacuation ho again took command, and led his regiment through the campaign at Sinai, where the mounted men distinguished themselves so well. Lieutenant-Colonel Alackesv is one of the few officers who have been on clutv since the mobilisation of the Main Body. Two of his sons, Major and- Lieutenant Mackesy, volunteered at the same timo as their father, Lieutenant Mackesy being killed at Gallipoli. Colonel Alackesy’s home is at. YVliangarei.