PERSONALIA

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 10136, 26 November 1918, Page 4

PERSONALIA

Mr James Roberts, secretary, of th« Watersido Workers' Federation, who has been indisposed, was able to get about again yesterday.

Captain Dan Bonner, of the East* bourne ferry steamer Duchess, who has been suffering from influenza, is now convalescent.

The Marino-Department has recehv. ed news of'tho death of Mr Pyke, .Inspector of Machinerv at Palmers ton Isorth, who died through influenza yesterday.

Mr Athol A. McCaul, claims clerk in the Huddart, Parker Company's Wellington office, has returned to his duties after being laid up with, influenza.

The condition of Brother Eusibius, of Thorndon. who was removed to the hospital at St. Patrick's College, was a little improved yesterday. He is suffering from pneumonia, that supervened influenza, and a slight touch of pleurisy.

Since appearing in the name part of tho grand opera "Faust" recently, Mr Ernest Drake, tho Auckland tenor, has been suffering from the prevailing epidemic. He is now progressing favourably, and expects to be about again in a few days.

The death has occurred at Hectol street, Petone, of Air E. L. Eaton, from influenza. He was a member ot the Poneke Druids' Lodge, and members are requested to attend his funeral; which will leave for the Taito cemetery at 2.30 p.m.

Major W. C. Morrison, second in command of the Canterbury military district, died rather suddenly last night from heart failure following a severe attack of influenza (reports thai Press Association)., lie saw a. good deal of service with the New Zealand,ers in Gallipoli and France.

Mr J. Neale, traffic manager at Wellington for the Union Steam Ship Company, resumed duty yesterday, after an attack of influenza. Mr C. Harbottle, of the company's Wellington office, who has been .relieving at Auckland, has returned to the local office. .'.. . .. ;'

Rifleman J. Williamson (killed in action) was the eldest son of Mr J. Williamson, of Hataitai. Deceased was educated at the Mount Cook and Clyde quay schools, and for many years was a member of the Wellington City Rifles. Leaving with the 36th Reinforcement, be was transferred subsequently to Lord Liverpool's Own Rifle Brigade, with which he served till hi? death.

Lieutenant C. C Massey succumbed to the prevailing epidemic on Sunday evening at his residence, 87, Hataitai road. Embarking with the Main Body as a sergeant-major on the permanent staff, he gained his commission in vh& field before he was returned invalided on account of gastric trouble. After a. period of sick leave he was posted to duty with the Director of Base Records, in which office he rapidly gained the admiration of his fellow-officers' and staff" for his many sterling quali- ,; , ties. He leav'fes" a ; .wife'and: son,' for . whom much sympathy is felt in their * f loss. His funeral takes place to-day at 3 p.m.

On the application of Mr A. H. Barnett, the Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout) yesterday admitted Major Ernest Harston' io "the Bar as a solicitor. Major Harston left New Zealand as a member of the Main Body, and was a subaltern in the Wellington Regiment; He saw'service on the Gallipoli peninsula-' (for which he was mentioned in dispatches) and in France. He was invalided home-after taking part in the Somme battle, and on arrival in New Zealand was attached to General Headquarters- at Wellington. Ho commences nractice of the legal profession at Taumarunui for the firm of Messrs Fullerton-Smith, Milej and Cook, of Marton.

, The many friends of Private Jack Fitzgerald will regret to hear of his death in action, which occurred on No-' vember 4th. The deceased,was one of, those young men who left .during the earlier stages of the war, and who saw considerabls fighting and came through several hot engagements. Educated at the Marist Brothers' school, . the deceased had scent most of his life 1 in SVellington. where for his many noble qualities ho was highly esteemed by an ever-widening: circle of friends. He was the eldest son of Mr T. Fitzgerald, of Molesworth street. Thorndon, and lanephew of Mrs M. Fitzgerald; of Murphy street. Thorndon. and had. recently sustained a heavy loss in th& death of his mother.

The high esteem in which the late. J Dr Henry Pollen, who died on Satur-j day, was held was indicated by the largo attendance at his funeral, which took place at the Karori cemetery yesterday afternoon. Those present included the Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout), representatives of the medical profession, the Harbour Board, Government Insurance Department, A.M.P. Society, representatives of ' the various friendly societies, the - members of the War Pensions Board (of which board ho was a member) and tho staff of the Pensions Department, and representatives of St. Peter's parish. The service was conducted at St. Peter's Church by the Bishop of Wellington (the Right Rev. Dr Sprott) and the Kev. H. Watson, both of whom later officiated at Karori. Tho "Dead Mareh" in "Saul" was played by Dr Kington Fyffe.

The greatest regret was felt ia Pa|« mcrston when it was announced that another well-known business man, Mr Hector Swallow, had succumbed to complications followine an attack of influenza. The late Mr Swallow waß a son 'of Mr J. C Swallow, and at one time was associated with him in his bookselling business. He was afterwards employed at Messrs Lea'ry and Cb.'s music warehouse, but recently he purchased the stationary and bookseller's business of Mr Andrew Millar. Deceased was a great swimming enthusiast, and last year had taught, over 100 juveniles to swim. Ho was also secretary of the I'almerston North Swimming Club. In addition, he waa an active member of tho Orchestral Society, in connection with which, he undertook tho secretarial duties. He was also a valued officer of Lodge Manawatu Kilwinning, No. 47, N.'6 C. The deceased, who was 35 years of age, leaves a widow and quo child. >

Mr H. E. Holland, 51. P.. has recovered from na attack of the malady, lb hopes to be able to act up to-lay. 'Servant Hudson, N.aJI.C, who has been laid aside with a severe attack of influenza, is making good progress towards recovery. Mr It. A. Wright, M.P., ■ who has been an influenza patient for a fortnight, is now convalescent. He is to be congratulated. Mr Suisted, Government... Inspector of Machinery,., was "seized "with infill-' enza yesterday, and was removed to the Wellington Collego Hospital. Private C. E. Wheeler, late Parliacorrespondent, who has- been nursing; orderly at- the Palmorston North Hospital, has now returned to Wellington owing to the illness of his wire. Advice has been received from Base Records that Shoemg-smith Harold Thompson has been awarded the Atiu-tary,-'Medal for gallantry on the field of taction. His next-of-kin is Mrs M. Vhompson, of Auckland. 'The Hon. W. D. S. MacDonald, Minister for Agriculture, has recovered from the attack of influenza which has confined , him to his room for some days past, and he hopes to he back to duty and to take his place in Parlia- ' ment' to-day. Mr W. J. Youngson, M.A., of Kno\ College, Dunedin, has accepted a call from the Edendale Presbyterian congregation, which has been sustained by the Auckland Presbytery. Mr Youngson's ordination and induction will take place on December sth. Mr Will Appleton, associated in businoss with Mi- Charles Hainos, of Wellington, who has been dangerously ill with pneumonic influenza; is now on. the road to recovery, and should shortly be about again as usual. Unfortunately, Mr Appleton has had a sacf experience in the death of his young wife—a much-esteemed lady, who had many friends. Aire Appleton succumbed to the same 'complaint after an illness of only about ten lays. Dr Gearey, professor of theology at Greenmeadows' Seminary. Hawke's Bay, who went to Foatherston camp as Catholic chaplain, has now contracted influenza, and Father Outtrim, of St. Patrick's College, is relieving him. Father Daly. Catholic chaplain at Trentham. has also been laid up, and his place has teen taken by Father O'Leary, of the Marish Missions staff. Many of the local clergy and nuns have been spent with their work among tho 3lck. Several of the nuns of Island Bay have been attacked by influenza, but happily only in a mild form. Two <more deaths cf priests as a result of- the influenza were recorded yesterdas'* Father Daniel Cronin, parish priest'at Cfirferton. iwho' had yorked ■unceasingly amonc the stricken, contracted the disease a few days /go, and died s on Sunday morning. He was about 33 years of ago. Another victim'is Father Michael Lewin, who had been sent to Featherstoa camp to relieve Father Phelan. and it was in the course of his strenuous work as actingchaplain at the camp . that, Father. Lewin in turn was stricken down, and - died yesterday morning. Father Phewho has ..been , ill for., somo . timo is now' making good progress. The many friends of Mr A. W. Sdung will regret to hear of his death, which took ( place last evening at his residence, oh the Terrace, after an illness of some weeks, during which he suffered from influenza, camplicatedby congestion of the lungs and pleurisy. Mr Young had been for some six years resident superintendent for the- Atlas -Assurance Company ,*. Ltd.;and" for two- years'rtill- last April'was president of the council of tho Fire Underwriters' Associations of New Zealand, since which date he occupied the position of vice-president. His loss will be felt in insurance circles, where he was highly esteemed. i Mr D.I A. Brodie, whose death through angina pectoris occurred last Friday night, wa3 born in 1872 in Derbysbifo. England, and was educated in; i.Jinburgh. For some eight years ' r he was representative for Reckitt and - Sons, Ltd., and J. S. Fry and Son, LtdJ, in South Africa, where, he was attacked with malaria. Act- * ing <on medical advice, he camo, in 1913/ to New Zealand, where he was appointed New Zealand representative -; for the Gourock Ropework Export Company, Ltd. Mr Brodie, who was'very highly esteemed by all with whom he came in contact, was married last December, and leaves a (r'idow, but no family. ;Don'fc let the weather hinder you. -/©pen and closed-in cars by ringing up > Stanton and Evans, Molesworth street. Lse 'Phone 2240, and the best awaits you. *