A Meningitis Victim
There died at Kawakawa Hospital last Saturday night Kenmore Bruce Johnston, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Johnston of Mataraua. Ken was only 18 years of age. He arrived home on Wednesday evening having just fulfilled his annual territorial training in Waiouru Camp. He was in his usual good health.
On Thursday he helped at various occupations about the farm, but on Friday complained of feeling unwell. On Friday night it was realised he was seriously ill, and he was taken to the Kawakawa Hospital on Saturday morning. He died the same night a victim of cerebro-spinal meningitis.
The funeral, which was private, took place at the Kaikohe cemetery on Monday, the burial service being conducted by the Rev. C. Brierley. The deceased was a general favourite owing to his manly characteristics and calm, keen good sense. He finished his education at the Whangarei High School. He was a good runner and an excellent all round athlete, and gave promise to be outstanding in his chosen occupation as a farmer. The sincere sympathy of the residents of the district go out to Mr. and Mrs. Johnston in their bereavement. -Northern Advocate, 15/5/1941.
Kaikohe Cemetery.
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