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New Zealand Tablet, 3 October 1918, Page 18

blacksmithing trade from the late Joseph Binney, Fairlie, later starting a business for himself in Georgetown, which he sold before leaving on active service with the 29th Reinforcements. Deceased was in his 31st year.— ll. LP. GUNNER HUGH A. (J. CAHILL. On September 16 the sorrowful news of the death of Hughie Cahill reached Christchurch, he being one ot those of the 40th Reinforcements who succumbed of influenza, and was binned at sea on September 2. The deceased, who was a promising young man, was born at Hokitika on August 2, 1897, and was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cahill, of Christchurch; grandson of Mr. Hugh Cassidy, Bushy Park, Springfield; and nephew of Mr. James Cassidy, solicitor, Christchurch. He was educated at the Marist Brothers’ School, Christchurch, and at the Sacred Heart College Auckland: and though of a retiring nature was a good sport and deservedly popular among his school

associates. Up to the time of his enlistment with the Expeditionary Forces he was’ employed with Messrs. Hicks and Ainger, accountants, Christchurch. The Cathedral Tennis Club'has by his death lost an enthusiastic player and genial member. Hugh • Cahill was also a member of the Auckland M. 8.0.8. Association, of the Christchurch Catholic Club, and also of the Sumner Sailing Club. As a sanctuary boy the deceased was a well-known figure at 'the Cathedral, and was ever a model of regularity and piety. He remained true to the the altar right up to his departure for camp, and even after entering military service he