PERSONAL.

Northern Advocate, 15 May 1918, Page 2

PERSONAL.

Mr Miller, the popular gardener at the Whangarei hospital,/ leaves tomorrow to enter camp. A. A. Delaney, of the artillery, a son of Mr T. Delaney, of Tapuhi, died of wounds on May 9. Eric L. Walker, Cyclists Corps, son of Wi Walker, Pakaraka, is reported wounded on April 277 Dr. Frengley, Acting-Inspector General of hospitals, is expected to pay a visit to Whangarei hospital tomorrow. Lance-Corporal Arthur L. Winter, of the Auckland Infantry, whose wife is Mrs I. Winter, of Whangarei, was wounded on April 27, and has been admitted to hospital. Two members of the Maori contingent were wounded on April 29, namely:—Joe Taylor, whose father resides in Whangarei, and Barney Wright, whose mother lives at Mangonui. A Press Association message states that consequent upon the retirement of Mr Orchiston, chief engineer of the Telegraph Department, Mr E. A. Shrimpton has been appointed to the vacancy. Under the provisions of the Valuation of Land Act, 1908, the following are appointed members of the Assessment Court for the districts respectively named:—Mr William E. Gieson, Hobson County; Mr Alfred W. Edwards, Bay of Islands County; Mr William Grounds, Hokianga County.

At a meeting of the Whangarei Bcrough Council on Monday evening a motion of condolence with the relative of the late Mr H. Metcalfe (who recently, dropped dead at Wh'akatane) was passed upon the motion of ! the Mayor (Mr J. S. Dent.) The deceased gentleman was associated with early engineering works in Whangarei. The hospital progress report shows G. L. Baker, Okaihau, is dangerously ill; H. L. Penney, Kaeo,, and B. Wright, Mangonui, are listed as "severe cases"; while injuries to the following men are "not severe": N. M. McDonald, Whangarei; W. Waiomia, Hukerenui; W. L. Scott, Matakana; C. Constance, Tangiteroria; and R. Brass, Ahipara. Mrs Mary Seymour, an old resident of Kaipara, has died, aged 76 years. She was born at Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and in 1852 accompanied her parents, Mr and Mrs Donald McDonald with the settlers for Waipu, landing in Auckland in 1853, in the Gazelle, from Adelaide. Deceased was married to Mr J.J. Hoe, who died in 1882. Her second marriage was to Mr C. H. Seymour. Cabled advice from New York, per Press Association, records the death of Mr James Gordon Bennett, at the age of 77. Mr Bennett was proprietor of the "New York Herald," and a famous yachtsman and motorist. . The races for the Gordon-Ben-net Cup were leading events in motor history a few years ago. He was responsible for the sending out of H. M. Stanley on the memorable expedition which resulted in the finding of Dr. Livingstone. Sergeant-Major and Mrs Mcintosh , arrived in Whangarei this morning from the North. As previously reported the Sergeant-Major h&s been accepted for active service and he has, therefore, made arrangements to get into camp within eight days. jHe received a very cordial farewell well from the North. At Kaikohe he was the of a purse of , sovereigns on Monday and on Tuesday he was entertained, with his wife, at a social evening at Ohaeawai, where they received the hearty good wishes of the community. Sergt.Major and Mrs Mcintosh leave Whangarei on Tuesday for Wellington, where it is Mrs Mcintosh's intention to reside until her husband returns from the war. Keen regret • will be felt by the people of New Zealand at the announcement of the death in London of General Davies. The sad news was received by Sir James Allen yesterday. General Davies was a popular New Zealand hero. Years ago he practised as a surveyor in Hawera, Taranaki, and held the position of Captain of the Hawera Mounted Rifles. When the South African war broke out he went to the front as captain of a North Island company in 1899. He commanded the 3rd, 4th, and Bth contingents, and in 1902 was made a Lieut.-Col. He won the King's Medal with two clasps and the Queen's Medal with 'five clasps, and was made a Commander of the Bath in 1900. In the year 1901 he was appointed to the command of the Auckland Military District and in 1906 became InspectorGeenral of Military Forces and a member of the Defence Council. When the present war broke out General Davies was given his division by the Imperial authorities. He was one of the best-loved military men in New Zealand, a fine soldier, and a good fellow all round. Announcement is made that a knighthood has been conferred upon Major-General Chaytor, commanding the Anzac Mounted Division in Palestine.y The recipient of the honour is a member of a well-known Marlborough family, and has had a longmilitary record. He served with the New Zealand Forces in the South African war from April, 1900, to the declaration of peace in 1902, being in command of the Third New Zealand Contingent during part of 1900, at which time he was severely wounded. Afterwards he was in command of the Eighth Contingent, and was mentioned in despatches for distinguished service. After the present war started he left New Zealand with the Main Body in Octpber, 1914, attached to the Headquarters Staff, and rendered valuable service at Gallipoli, where he was wounded about the middle of May, 1915. After the evacuation he assumed command of the New Zealand Mounted Forces in Egypt and Palestine, and was eventually promoted to the command of the Anzac Mounted Division, with the rank of major-general. General Chaytor was mentioned in despatches in August, 1915, for his work at Gallipoli, and was made a Companion of the Bath, while later he received the C.M.G., and was appointed a Dominion A.D.C. to the King