PERSONAL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10115, 24 October 1917, Page 5

PERSONAL.

Amongst soldiers recently invalided back to Now Zealand was Lieut. J. B. Mawson, form or lv a toadier on the staff of the local High School.

. 'L J- 0. Finish, the well-known Feildnig t>owlp,r. returned to New Zealand by Saturday’s boat at Auckland. 11c. lias been ill since leaving New Zealand.

The many friends of Mr David W. Duthie, general manager of the National Hank of New Zealand, will regret to learn •hat h:s son. Lieutenant D. K. Duthie, has been killed in action at the front. Gaptain J. G, Coates, of Dargavillo, and in ho represents Kaipara in the J louse of Representatives. is ’-('ported in to-day’s casualty fist to have b’ei slightly wounded. Mr W. Harris, chief clerk of the legal firm of Louglman and Jacobs, and Mr D. Thomson, who has Inca engaged in business in Rangitiikol strc< t, wore among the men proceeding to the Cl camp at Featherston to-dav.

Within a week, Mr George Matthews, of Nelson, gas received news of the death of his two sons—Signaller Peter Joseph Matthews, and Sergeant. John Patrick Matthews—at. the front. Sergeant Matthews was on the railway stall' at Nelson when tie enlisted.

The sudden death of Mr Charles F. Greenslade, one of the founders of Speight a till Co.’s brewery, is reported from Dunedin. Deceased, who was horn in Devon, in 1843. arrived in New Zealand, at. the age nl 21. He was a director of various jointstock companies, and had been an active bowler.

The Rev. Clement llouchen, who has been wounded, left New Zealand jn October, 1915, as Chaplain to the Rifle Brigade. He had been in the Anglican ministry in the Auckland district for about ten years. When he left, for the front, he was vicar of Te Kuili. He formerly resided at Takapuna. lie was awarded the ’Military Cross about, a year ago.

News has been received of the death in action of the youngest son of the late Mr Donald Fraser, of Rangitikoi. The deceased wan manager of the home station when he enlisted, and when his father died this beautiful and valuable projsorty was left to him. Since his departure the 1 ome station has been managed by deceased’s brother, Mr Duncan Fraser, who has a farm on the other side of the Raogitikei liver

A somewhat serious accident occurred to Dr. Line, of Rintoul street., Wellington, on Saturday afternoon, lie was riding his bicycle down the Constable street hill into Kilbirnie, when the. brake failed to act, and the machine getting beyond his control, dashed against a. concrete wall. Dr. Line was severely injured about the head, and wag removed to the Wellington Hospital, where ho is reported to be doing as well as can be expected. The death is reported of Mrs Mary Ann Doughty at the age of 62 years. The deceased lady had been for fifty years a resident of this district. Thirty years ago she resided in Hulls, and was thus one of the early settlers of that township. Mrs Doughty’s death took place at Carnarvon. Deceased’s husband, Mr John Doughty, will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in his sad lass.

At last night’s send-ofT to the Cl men, Mr C. 11. Louisson made feeling reference to the death of Secoml-I.ient. K. B. Bennett. He said that the deceased’s father, Mr A. K. Bennett, had been one of the most energetic members in connection with the building, of the new Anzac Club, and find also taken a prominent part in the send-off entertainments. He asked those present to pass a motion of sympathy with the bereaved parents, which was carried standing.

Major W. H. Meldings. N.Z.S.C.. who was killed on 11th October, was the only son of the late Mr W. tMeddings. inspector of Telegraphs. Deceased, who was born in 1871, was well known in Christchurch. He was educated at the Christchurch Roys’ High School, and took a keen interest in volunteer as well as Territorial matters. He hold the office of A.Q.M.G., Canterbury district, and was later appointed group officer at Nelson. Major Meddings left New Zealand in command of the 23rd Reinforcements. and went to France in charge of the No. 2 Canterbury Battalion. The act of bravery which won for Muior R. D. Hardie, of Palmerston North, his D.S.O. is contained in a list sent by the Post’s London correspondent. It states that. Major Hardie was wounded in the eye during an advance, but “ho led his men through a heavy barrage into their positions, and continued with great skill and courage to direct the fire of his guns, remaining with thorn through the action, although he had every reason to suppose he had lost an eve. By his devotion to duty, lie set a splendid example to his men.” Major Hardie has been on service now since the Second Reinforcements left. Advice has been received by Mr A. Tait, farmer, of Huntervillc, that his son, Sapper M, W. Tait, N.Z.E., has died of wounds received in action. Sapper Tait enlisted from Palmerston North, being at the time in the employ of Messrs Manson and Barr. Ho joined the Engineers, and was attached to (lie Rifle Brigade, with which he had been associates! up to the lust big action, when he was severely wounded. His death took place at Boulogne General Hospital on the 16th hist. Supper Tait left New Zealand after attaining his 20th birthday, lie having enlisted when 19 years of age, but was not allowed to serve in the Forces until he was 20.

Captain J. Morrison, of the Union Steam Ship Company, recently vacated his command, and thereby severed his connection for the time biting with Samoa, where on steamer days his familiar figure and genial presence were always warmly welcomed everywhere. During the occupation of Samoa lie has been responsible on many occasions for the conveyance of troops between there and Now Zealand, and the uniform courtesy and consideration extended to them while under his care won for Unpopular commander the esteem of all ranks. In these circumstances, the officers of the garrison seized the opportunity to testify their esteem and to recognise the services rendered to members of the garrison by the presentation of a framed illuminated address. The work is a splendid example of the illuminator’s art. the view of Apia Harbour, done in tempera and water colour, at the head of the text, being most artistic. For the daintiest home-sewn lingerie use TarantuJle. Nothing a.s nice has over been put on this market. Made in 40-inch widths, specially for underwear. Tarantullo is in three weights, standard. Is 3d yard; fine, Is 6d; and suirerfine. Is 9d, at Collinson and C’unninghamo’s. Patterns on request to any address. —Advt. Messrs Watson Bros., Ltd., are making a special feature of Thermos and Icy-Hot Flasks, and urge you to call and let them demonstrate the full worth of such reliable and useful goods.—Advt.