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Taranaki Daily News, 15 December 1917, Page 4

PERSONAL.

Lieut. Cecil Allison, of Manaia, died from -wounds on the 9th inst. Mrs. J. B. Hine has received a cable message from Captain Hine. M.P., stating that he is now convalescent. Mrs F. J. Bernard, of Eltham, has received word that her son, Lance-Corpl. Charlie Bernard, was killed in action on the Western front on November 25th. Lieutenant H. C. Wilkinson, son of Mr. C. A. Wilkinson, M.P., who was recently wounded is reported as seriously »U. Mrs. Tabor, formerly of the White Hart Hotel, is at present visiting Now Plymouth, and is staying with Mrs. Tisch, Young street. Mrs. K. Terrill, Buller street, has received advice that her Bon, Private 'V. Terrill, is returning home invalided, at an early date. Sergt. Fred. Davies, before he sailed with the 26th Reinforcements (machinegun section), was foreman of the Stratford Fire Brigade, and was a very popular fellow, whose death will be deplored by a wide circle of friends. He was a married man, his only child dying while he was in camp, and to his widow much sympathy will be extended. Sergeant Davies, who was 26 years of age, was a son of Mr. J. Davies, formerly of Stratford, and now of New Plymouth. A London cablegram states that Dean Henson of Durham, has been appointed Bishop of Hereford in succession to Dr. Percival, who had held the office since 1895. Dr. Percival was a noted schoolmaster before becoming a bishop. He was the first headmaster of Clifton College, where Sir Douglas Haig and General Birdwood were educated, and was subsequently headmaster of Rugby School.

Appropriate references were made at last Monday's sitting of .the Appeal Court, at Wellington, to the retirement of Sir John Dennison. The Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout), said that would be the last time Mr. Justice Dennison would be associated with them, and he wished him the happiness he deserved in his retirement. Similar expressions were made by the Hon. Sir Francis Bell (on behalf of the Bar), and the Hon. T. W. Hislop. Sir John Dennison suitably responded. A Melbourne cahle states that Captain J. T. Lang, of Palmerston North, has been transferred to the Indian army. TV. following Taranaki names appear in recent casualty lists: —Killed in action: C. Forward (New Plymouth). Died of wounds: Lieut. Cecil Allison (Manaia). Injured accidentally: G. H. Butler (Manaia). Wm. Shepherd (New Plymouth), James Spence (New Plymouth). Slightly wounded: R. L. Mace (Omata). Dangerously ill: W. Journeaux (Hawera).