PERSONAL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 1017, 20 November 1917, Page 5

PERSONAL.

Captain W. J. Hardham, V.C., Ims bees posted to tlic Thirty-fifth Mounted Rifles

The News records the death of Mr W*. J. Graham, a Daimevirko settler of mall} years' standing. Cabled advices from Sydney received this morning indicate that the well-known cricketer, T. Cotter, |,as been killed in action. Lanco-Corpl. S. B. Perrett, son of Mr S. K. Perrett, of Palmcrston North, has been killed in action. The deceased soldier was attached to tile Machine-Gun Corps. Tho Wanganui Chronicle records the death of Miss Elsie Frances Andrew, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Andrew, Wanganui Last, and sister of Sergt. Loslio Andrew, V.C. Deceased w...-,

years of age. Tho Dunedin correspondent of the Christchurch Star states that Dr Jeft'ry, of Nelson, will act as medical superintendent at Seaeliff during Dr Truby King's absence from the Dominion. Tho many friends of Mr and Mrs H. Prows Broad, of Longburn, will regret to learn that Mrs Broad was taken suddenly ill on Sunday and brought into a private hospital, where she i« progressing favourably.

Lieut. T. S. Grant, killed in action, was an cx-pupil of the Daimevirko High School, and the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Grant. of Mangatoroto, north of Auckland, who for many vears resided at Orniondville, Hawko's Bay.

A cable message received by the l.hri.-t----church oflice of tho New Zealand Shipping Company announces that. Captain Clifford, well known in tho Dominion as captain of the company's fleet, died in England on November 10.

Mr F. D. Opic, director of the Technical School, was tiie recipient of a complimentary vote at last, night's meeting of the Board on the success achieved during tie past, year, it being remarked that it had been one of the very best in the experience of the school.

Mr 1). Pringle, on behalf of the Anzac Club, waited on the Hon. VV. K. Mussey when passing through Palmerston this morning, and invited him to assist m the opening of the Anzac Club on Dec. 8. Mr Massey said he was pleased to receive the invitation, and would bo present if at all possible. A family which has a striking record in connection with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force is that of Mrs Ryan, ol South'Dunedin. Mrs Ryan has seven sons, all of A'hdm are in khaki. Mrs Ryan's sister, Mrs O'Gorman, of Wellington, has (hi mhis in khaki. Thus the two sisters musters no fewer than twelve soldiers.

Platoon-Sergt. T. A. Snelling, late of Porangahau and Napier, has just cabled his parents from France that he is well and leaving lor England, being recommended for a commission. Sergt. Snelling, who left with the Thirteenth Reinforcements, is under 21 years'ol age. He was wounded In the Homme, and has just spent another five weeks in the field.

At this morning's meeting) of the Manawatu A. and P. Association, motions of sympathy were passed with the rclativo6 of Corporal \V. J Balsillie, Lieuts. Jiokcll, 1). W. Duthie, T. K. Ktubbs. K. G. Smith, K. Cobbc, A. E. Bennett, I). Hurley. M. B. Bcattie, Lance-Corpl. W. B. Penny, I'm. T. K. Dear. Rflm. If. U. Mundy, K. Aisher, Rflm. I). M. Wighton, Pvt. Boddington, and other residents of the district, whoso mimes were not available. Lieut. Arthur Desmond Merrick, M.C., killed in action, was tho youngest son of the late Colonel Elerrick, and was 36 year.-, of age. He was engaged in fanning tnirsiiits witii his brother at Taut ami, Herbertville, and Oporae. Lieut. Merrick wu<; educated at Wanganui College, and was a. keen sportsman, and took a great interest iii hones, lie was a gentleman rider of some note, and was often in the saddle on Mr F. Armstrong's horses when the occasion required.

A Post reporter was informed yesterday that the representatives of two influential organisations' had requested Col. John Gethin Hughes, C.M.G., D.5.0., to offer himself as a candidate for the Wellington North scat, which, it is understood, will become vacant early in tho New Year by tho resignation of tho Hon. A. L. Herdman, who will bo appointed a Judge of tho Supreme Court. Col. Hughes has promised an answer in the course of a dav or so.

Mr Andrew Bain, 15.A., headmaster of the. Ceraklinc District High School, was last night unanimously selected by the Waimato District High School Committee to fill the vacant neadmastership recently vacated by Mr George Pitcaithly. Three names were submitted by the Canterbury Education Board, the other two being Mr Low, of Blenheim, and Mr Colee, of Christ. church. The Board had received twentytwo applications for the position.—Press Association.

The death is announced by a private cable message of Lieutenant Sydney V. Paul, of the. New Zealand Forces, who, after fighting through the Gallipoli campaign and France, was killed on October 23, in France. Lieut.. Paul was a son of the late Mr James Paul, a noted exponent of bowls in New Zealand, who tool* a New Zealand team to England some years ago. lie also visited Australia on two occasions with team s from the Dominion, and is well known in Melbourne. The young officer, who was 25 years old, has two brothers also on active service. Mr Arthur Russell, an ex-president, of the Miinawutu A. and P. Association, who litis just returned to the Dominion from England, was present, at this morning's meeting of the Association, and .was welcomed by the president (Mr A. Sutherland). Mr Sutherland remarked that, it was a hue; time, since Mr Russell had attended a meeting of the Association, and all were pleased to see him back. Mr Russell relumed thanks for the warm welcome he had received, and said he hoped that before long he would be settled ill tlie district for good.

A very pleasant little function took place last Sunday afternoon at the Cuba street Methodist, Church, when the members of the Young Women's Bible Class farowelled Miss 1 bidder, sub-leader, who is severing her connection with the class on account of her approaching marriage. After tea a, presentation of pottery wa s made. Eulogistic reference was made to Miss Dodder's many admirable qualities and influence over the girls and the- distinct,llo s her departure would mean to the class. Several of the members bore testimony to her worth. Miss Dodder suitably responded. "Ted" Hughes, who was a member of the "All Black" football team which played in Australia ill 1907 under Mr Edgar Wylie's management, has been doing military service in England for some time past. He has recently been transferred from the Rifle Brigade to driver in the A.S.C., I'enney (.'amp, Tidworth, Manchester. Do expects shortly to be leaving for France. Before the Australian tour lie was living in Southland, and on returning to Now Zealand ho took up his residence in Wellington. Do was a frontrank player. The death is announced by cablegram from London to-day of Sir Charles Holroyd, the noted .teller. He was born at Leeds in 1851, and married a daughter of the Hon. J A. M.-icl'herson, of Melbourne, in 1891. He took many awards for his work eaTly in his career, and was assistant to Professor Legros, at'Sla.de School for four years. He was a 'frequent exhibitor at the RoyaJ Academy and other institutions. His etchings include the Monte Olivctto, and the Icarius series. Mi?hael Angelo and his works, and the life of A. Legros. He was created a knight in 1903. Since 1906 he had been a director of the National Gallery, and he was also a fellow of (ho Royal Society of Painter Etchers and a member of the Art Workers' Guild. • .

"Two Dresses for the Price of One" is Home Sewing Week slogan at Collinson and Cunninghame's. Starting Thursday of this week, the free cutting out of materials bought will again be a feature—-eut-to-mcasuro garments handed over to customers ready marked for making up. The windows will reveal many new drapes and style suggestions, so be sure you see them.—Advt.

See Watson Bros.' new display of dinner waro direct from the world's loading makers; the latest and most artistid designF at low prices. Bros.. P.N.—Advt Among visitors to Palmerston is the prominent Auckland optical specialist, Mr Samuel Barry, who has a thorough knowlodge of tho treatment of all eye troubles. Mr Barry can prescribe the correct lenses [or all optical ailments, and may now be consulted at his roams at Hepworth's pharmacy until Friday at 2 o'clock. -Advt.