CLOSE, Maxwell Archibald, succeeded his father, Maxwell Charles Close, M.P., D.L., of Drumbanagher, Co. Armagh, 1903; b. 1853. Educ.: Eton and Christ Church, Oxford: J.P.. D.L., Co. Armagh (Sheriff, 1908); late Major, 11th and 13th Hussars; served as second in command of the latter in S. African War, 1899-1901: present at the battles of Colenso, Val Kranz, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith; medal and four clasps; retired, 1901; m. 1891, the Lady Muriel Albany, eldest dau. of 5th Earl of Castlestuart. and has issue two sons. Res.: Drumbanagher, Poyntzpass, Co. Armagh, and Drum Manor, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. Clubs: Carlton, London; Kildare Street, Dublin.