The death occurred at his residence, "Maxston," on Tuesday, May 26 (says tho Timaru Herald), of Mr William Barker Howell, at the ago cf 72 years. Mr Howell was born in Devonshire in 1842, and, after receiving his education at Marlborough College, Eastman's Naval School at Portsmouth, and Camberwetl Collegiate School, he epent four years in Green's Merchant Service. He came to New Zealand in the ship Mirage, landing at Lyttelton in 1864, and proceeded direct to South Canterbury. He took up a farm in Totara yalley, near Pleasant Point, where he reeided until 1894, when he retired, taking up his residence at Timaru. Mr Howell was a prominent figure in educational circlee for many years. He was a member of tho Timaru High School Board of Governors from its inception, and was chairman for a number of years.