ROLL OF HONOR

New Zealand Tablet, 1 November 1917, Page 30

ROLL OF HONOR

CAPTAIN CYRIL H. HOLLOY. A biographical sketch of Captain Molloy . appeared in the previous issue of the Tablet (October 25). The following additional particulars regarding his prominence in : sporting activities have been since supplied.

Besides representing the combined New Zealand Universities in their tour through Australia, he represented North Otago, and subsequently represented Otago and Buller Province, being a member of the Duller reps, for three years. He was also nominated for the South Island team. In addition to being, a keen footballer, he was keen on all branches of sport, including boxing, cricket, and rowing; and while in Westport was hon. secretary of the Westport Golf Club.

PRIVATE EDWARD DELANEY. Private Edward Delaney, who died of wounds on October 6, was the second youngest son of Mrs. W. Delaney, Barrington Street, Spreydon, Christchurch.

He was 21 years of age and received his education at the Addington Catholic School. . For some six years prior to entering camp he was employed by Messrs.

Whitcombe and Tombs, with which firm he was held in high esteem. He was a staunch Catholic and most devoted to his religious duties. His death adds another name to the Roll of Honor of St. Patrick’s branch. No. 82, H.A.C.B. Society, of which'he was a member, following the example of his father, the late Mr. Wm. Delaney. One of his brothers (John) has been twice wounded, and is still in the firing line, whilst two other brothers are in camp. The members of the Hibernian Society join with a wide circle of friends in extending sympathy towards the sorrowing mother, sisters, arid brothers in their sad loss.—R.l.P. PRIVATE THOMAS EDWARD POWER. Private Thomas Edward Power, killed in the battle of Ypres on October 4, was the third son of Mr. Patrick Power, one of Woodville’s oldest settlers. After leaving school he occupied a position with the Wood-

ville Bacon Company, later on removing to New Plymouth, from which place he enlisted, leaving New Zealand with the 10th Reinforcements as a member of the Taranaki Company. He was of a quiet disposition, and a general favorite with all he came in contact with. Deceased was only 22 years of age.—R.l.P.

PRIVATE HENRY FREDERICK EGGSLING. Private Henry Frederick Eggsling, who died on October 3 of wounds received in action in France, enlisted from Okura, South Westland. He was a nephew of Mrs. H. J. Cuttance, Ururua, Southland.R.l.P.

SIGNALLER H. W. TREACY,v- ---• ; . Cabled advice received a few days ago states that Signaller H. W. Treacy, only son of- Mr. and Mrs. Treacy, of Leeston, was wounded in action in France on

'October 4. . -Prior to his departure for the front. Signaller Treacy was on the staff of the Bank of New Zealand at Oxford, where he enlisted, and having been granted extended leave, he left New Zealand as a divisional signaller in the N.Z. Engineers, 19th Reinforcements. On the homeward voyage he was appointed assistant wireless operator on board the troopship, and after his arrival in England he underwent a course of training there for some months before being drafted to France.—R.l.P.

CORPORAL ALEXANDER JOSEPH LANGFORD. Corporal Alexander Joseph Langford, who was killed in action on October 4, in France, was the third son of Mary and the late Francis Langford, of South Hillend, Southland. He was born and educated in

that district, and left with the 11th Reinforcements. Corporal Langford was three times wounded prior to those which caused his death. His sorrowing mother, brothers, and sisters have the consolation of knowing that he was always a good, fervent Catholic, and attentive to his religious duties. He was 23 years of age. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved relatives in their sad loss.R.I.P.