PERSONAL.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 144851, 1 December 1915, Page 3

PERSONAL.

The Queen of Sweden, who is the daughter of the Grand Duke of Baden, is going on a visit to Germany. Christchurch reports ■ the death of Mr W. 0. Kutherford, aged 72, of Montrose, North Canterbury, a wellknown station-owner. Police-Commissioner Cullen, accompanied by Inspector Wilson, of Wanganui, paid a short visit to New Plymouth this week. Mr. H. J. Lowe, of the Lands and Survey Department, who has been transferred to Auckland, left by the Rarawa last night. Prior to his departure he was presented by the local officers with a pocket aneroid. Mr. H. W. Saxton, who has retired on superannuation alter 38 years’ service in the Lands and Survey Department, was on Monday the recipient of a fountain pen and other presents from the local officers. The presentation was made by the Commissioner (Mr. G. 11. Dullard). Mr. J. E. Wilson is making satisfactory progress after his recent operation. At the mooting of tbo Patriotic Committee on Tuesday night it was decided, on the motion of Mr. C. Carter and the Rev. A. H. Cplvile, to convey to Mr. Wilson the committee’s sympathy with him in his illness, and its sincerest wishes for his speedy recovery. We regret to record the death of Mr. George Ralph Callaghan, third son of Mrs. J. J. Callaghan, New Plymouth. A few months ago he seemed to be m good health, working iu the Borough Council office. Previous to this lie was in the Bank of New Zealand for years. He was also private secretary' to Mr. D. S. Wylie, and one of his brothers, Gunner 1' rank Callaghan, is in training at Trentham Camp. The King’s progress is good, but the severe bruising and wrenching of his muscles and smews prevents him moving about as freely as could be wished. Advice has been received of the death, at Lemnos, from dysentery, of Lieut.Colonel Stewart, of Crookston, a brother of the member for Dunedin West. Colonel Stewart was in charge of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles, aud was on the transport Southland when that vessel was torpedoed. Mr. J. Southern, of New Plymouth, has received word from his brother, Sergeant Wm. Southara, that he is an inmate of a hospital near Manchester. Sergeant Southern left with the Main Expeditionary Force, and was at Gallipoli until August 17, when ho was invalided home suffering from gastritis. He writes that his illness has been a trying and prostrating one, but under excellent care he is making a steady recovery. Lance-Corporal Harry Skinner, who has been awarded the D.C.M. for gallant services under fire when seriously wounded, is the son of Mr. W. Ft. Skinnor, Commissioner of Crown Lands at Napier and grandson of Mrs. Skinner, of Nqw(Plymouth. Lance-Corporal Skinner attended Nelson College, where he was afterwards a master, and subsequently obtained his degree at Otago University. 'He was teaching at Palmerston North when the war broke out, and he became attached to the Otago • .Battalion. Members of the New Plymouth Fire Brigade assembled at the Central Station on Tuesday night lor the purpose of bidding good-bye to Private A. C. Bowie, of the Ninth Reinforcements, who is spending his _ final leave here. Superintendent Bellringer, in making the presentation of a shaving outfit o> Fireman Bowie, said that ho carried with him the cordial wishes of all. They honoured him for responding to the country’s call, and hoped he would return safe and sound to take up his place with them again. Fireman Bowie .suitably acknowledged the gift, and a couple of hours were spent in social enjoyment. Mr. IV. Perry presided at the piano, and songs and recitations wore given by Messrs. Farmer, Lovell, Hoys, Smith', Gray, Courtney, Moon, and Glenny. Old residents of Manaia who remember Mr. H. A. Morey, who was in charge of the local branch of tho Dank of New Zealand 19 years ago, will no doubt bo pleased to hoar that his son. Allan Wilson Morey, after having attained very high 'distinction in tho scholastic world, has also won military distinction for gallantry as an officer fighting in the array in Franco. Young Morey, who is now only 22 years cl age. after taking high honours at St. Peter’s Grammar School, T Adelaide, and subsequently at tho University, and passed through his medical studies with honours, was successfully jecomiaendod for the Rhodes Scholarship, and was sent Home to Oxford. On the wax breaking out he joined the 11th Battalion of the Royal Scots. In the fighting at Loos on September 25. he volunteered to cross an open space which was swept by the enemy s fire, in order to obtain information of value, and although wounded, ho made a verbal report to the brigadier before his injuries were attended to. For his services and his courage he has been awarded tho Military Cross, which ranks next to the V.C.—Manaia Witness.