PERSONAL

Manawatu Times, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 12756, 31 March 1914, Page 4

PERSONAL

A Sydney cable reports the,death of Mr D. J. Napier, a well-known property owner in Dunedin. Sir Hartmann Just, a distinguished official of the Colonial Office, has arrived at Adelaide. He intends visiting New Zealand. Melbourne reports the death of Mr John Darling at the age of 62. Ho was known as the "Wheat King of Australia," and was a brother of Mr J. Darling, the famous cricketer.

Mr Hiley, General Manager of Railways, will visit Palmerston on Thursday for the purpose of meeting the Borough Council and the Chamber of Commerce to consider various matters connected with ra'way station improvements.

The death is announced, at Hokitika «£ Mr Samuel Wogan, % well-known carrier and an esteemed) citizen, aged 53. Deceased leaves a. widow and family of eight, including Mr Rupert Wogan, of the Postal Department, Wellington, and Mr Lawrence Wogan,. a well-known Sydney footballer.—As-r sociation. Captain Preece and Corporal Graham, New Zealand war veterans, left by the Main Trunk express yesterday afternoon, to be present at the Orakau celebrations at Te Awamutu. Corporal Graham was a member of tha old 65th Regiment, and was present at Orakau. Captaiii Preece saw service later in the war. Private T. Ellis, also a member of the 65th Rsgiment, accompanied Captain Preece and Corporal Graham.

| Dr. Fenwick, a noted hygiene authority at Hom«, is reported by eable as saying that the flight fronted corset has a great advantage over its predecessors. Although not mentioned by name the Kingsonia Corset fills ihe learned doctor's specifications. With a perfectly straight front; cu* long over the hips and quite low at bust; fitted with six suspenders and made in White and Grey. Sold only by Collisson and Cunninghame—6a lid, 9s lid, 10s 9d and upwards.Advt. r The winter mornings are approach* )ng. You will require an alarm clock. We have the best. All at reduced prices. One month only. N. D. Stubbs, Jeweller, the Square.—Advt.