PERSONAL ITEMS.

Waipawa Mail, Volume XXXVII, Issue 7911, 26 July 1917, Page 2

PERSONAL ITEMS.

A London cable states that Mr Eric Geddes has been elected unopposed for Cambridge, vice Mr Paget (resigned). Mr Robert Johnstone, of Motuotaraia, has received word that his son, Captain Melville Johnstone, of the Flying Corps, has been killed in action. It is worthy of note that both Mr Johnstone’s five sons have all gone on active service. Our Waipukurau correspondent writes:—A correction in the casualty list just issued states that Private A. L. Hanson, of Waipukurau, had been reported in error as wounded, and that he had not been wounded. Mr Hanson, his father, states that the first report was correct, and Alf. was wounded and for a time lie was in the hospital in England, but is now, by latest advice received, in the base hospital in France. Recruit J. Angus’ connection with motoring in the town and district was suitably recognised prior to his leaving for the training camp. Mr and Mrs R. J. Pellow entertained him and his fellow workshop employees, and the latter made him a presentation. Music and euchre over, supper was served. At this the departing recruit was made the recipient of a complete safety razor, and other shaving sundries, and reference made to his deserved popularity among motorists. A capable mechanic and a fine car driver, he had been very closely identified with the growth of motoring in the district. All connected with the business and sport had learned to like and esteem him, and it was with great regret good-bye had to be said. That lie would do his duty, as the other Waipawa boys had done, could be safely said of him, and in this connection it was hoped he would have a chance of using his special motoring knowledge in the campaign against the Hun. One already out of the same shop was driving a high-powered naval boat in the English Channel, and another motor mechanic was similarly employed in the North Sea. The trenches of France held others fighting for King and country. Good luck and a safe return were wished him, and his health was drunk with enthusiasm.