PERSONAL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10104, 11 October 1917, Page 5

PERSONAL.

Sister E. McAllum, N.Z.A.N.S., has been appointed matron at Fwitherslon Military Hospital. Mr W. S Swapper, secretary to the Wanganui Education Board, is in hospital at Wanganui, where he has undergone uu internal operation. Mrs John C'obbe, Foilding. received a cable yesterday morning that her youngest son, Private Maurice C'obbe, has been wounded in the recent fighting. lion. J. Fisher, member of the Legislative Council, has been granted leave of absence for the remainder of the session on account of illness. A cable received to-day reports that Sapper C. T. Dennan is still seriously ill. Sapper Dennan was a resident of Palmerston North before proceeding to the war. In a recent hospital report the following cases are mentioned -Severe : Private W. T. Webb, Palmerston North. Not severe: Lance-Corporal A. 11. Teniperley, Palmerston North. Private advice has been received from Lieut. T. K. Y. Scddon. M.P., who took part in the recent heavy fighting at 0 ravenstafel and the Abraham Heights, reporting “All’s well.” Mr Charles Suisted, of the Inspection of Machinery Department, Wanganui, has been transferred to the bead office at A ollington. He js succeeded at Wanganui by Mr Townsend. Mr R. M. Baird, telegraph engineer for the Auckland district, died on Sunday, aged 59 years, after 40 years’ service He leaves a widow, a daughter, and two sons (both serving at the front). Mr and Mrs John Flower, of Waknpunka, celebrated the diamond anniversary of their wedding on September 22. They were married at Christchurch in 1857. Both husband and wife arrived in Now Zealand in 1842, but iu different ships. Mrs Flower leiiiemhers going to service when church was cond.ucled in a tent at Nelson. Next year the King and Queen will celebrate their silver wedding. It was mi July 6, 1893, that the Duke of York and Princess May were married iu the Chapel Royal, St. James’s Palace. The bride was given away by her father, the Duke of Tec-k. and the bridegroom was supported by the late King and the Duke of Edinburgh. Their Majesties’ wedding anniversary is also the birthday of the King’s sister, Princess Victoria. Mr A. H. Knigge, town clerk, of Marlon, and Mrs Knigge, will be leaving in a few days for Rotorua on a health recruiting trip. Mr Knigge was ordered away by his medical adviser several weeks ago, but lie remained at work until the slack part of the month' arrived. Their numerous friends will join in the wish that) the holiday will result in a return of good health. During the absence of Mr Knigge, the duties of town clerk will bo carried out. by Mr \\ ilson, manager of the gas works, Flight-Lieutenant Robertson, whose aeroplane was seen to fall over the Gorman lines, i.s reported missing. He is a native of Auckland, where ho was born 30 years ago. At the outbreak of war he paid his passage Home and entered the. Navy as a lieutenant. Subsequently be was made an inspector of aeroplane engines. Ho was first an inspector at the Sunbeam works, and afterwards chief inspector at Hermans and Frondes. I.ator ho joined the Royal Flying Corps, was made a flight-lieutenant, and sent across to France. The fact that his machine was scon coming down leads to the hope that Flight-Lieutenant Robertson is a prisoner.

Many old boys and girls of tho Lytton street and District High Schools will (says the Star) remember Wallace Dickson, son of Mr and Mrs \V, Dickson, of Feilding, who used to bo a loading light at tchooi concerts here a dozen years ago. Wallace went to the war, like all boys true to the best traditions of our schools, and on GalJil>oli was shot through both ankles. After being in hospital for twelve months, where they wanted to amputate his log, ho mado a miraculous recovery, and in to-day a physical drill and bayonet instructor at Codford, England. Wallace wan a leading middleweight boxer in New Zealand, and is today boxing bettor than ever. His brother Tom is now at the front. Tho death- occurred at his residence, Morningside, Auckland, on October sth of Mr Joseph Mayo, a well-known former resident ot this town. Tho deceased came to Palmerston in the early days and took up horticultural pursuits on l'oxton lino, whore ho planted a largo orchard and nursery. Ho also acted for some time as Government Pomologist. Deceased took a keen interest in tho civic affairs of Palmerston, and was at one time a Borough Councillor. Ho later left for tho Auckland district, where he was engaged in fruit-growing near Auckland. Tho deceased loaves a family of married sons and daughters, among whom aro Messrs F. and J. Mayo, of this town. The keenness displayed by some:: young New Zealandera in regard to tho war is illustrated in tho case of Private Ernest von Stunner, second sou of Mr yon Stunner, of tub Telegraph Construction Department, Auckland. He is now only 20 years of age, but he volunteered for service three years ago, and being rejected on account of his age, worked his passage to England ill the s,s. Oiaki (since torpedoed) so that ho might, get to tho front. Being still too young to serve with the British Forces, ho joined a steamer convoying ammunition to Russia, and later, when that, vessel proceeded to Australia, he succeeded in getting taken on witii tho First Pioneer Battalion of tho Australian Imperial Forces. Ho was lighting with thorn when wounded and gassed. Mr Walter Young, who is leaving Palmerston to take up his residence in Feilding. and who, during tho time he has resided here lias givon liberally of his time and talents at local concerts and theatricals, was entertained by a large company at the Foresters' Hall last evening, prior to taking his departure, Tho evening was taken up with dancing, and musical and elocutionary items, those assisting with tho latter being Mrs Blechyndeii, Miss Reiiburn, and Messrs Appleton, Young, W. Gordon, Morgan ami B. Hatisell. During the, evening Mr G. Brown presented the guest with a purse of sovereigns, on behalf of his many friends, and expressed appreciation of the service Mr Young had rendered tho town generally, and wished him all success in his now home. The recipient suitably acknowledged the gift, and thanked his friends for their good wishes, and the manner in which they had entertained him that night. Thereafter dancing was continued, tho music being supplied by Messrs E. Smith and H. Paul. Mr Brown acting as M.C Children's middy frocks in prints and zephyrs are attracting attention at Colliiison and Cunninghame's. Consisting of jumper blouse with narrow striped facings, and separate skirt, either garment may bo worn separately. Sizes, 18in to 30in. Priced 5s 3d, 5s 6d, 5s lid, 6s 3d, 6s 6d, and 6s lid. Parents aro particularly requested to see these middy frocks.—Advt. The worry of shaving can be banished if a good razor is used, and Watson Bros, have just now a particularly lino ran&« at moderate prices—A(Mi