OBITUARY.

MR CHARLES H. WORKMAN. (BY CABLE —PHKS3 ASSOCIATION—COrYHIOKT.) (AT7STBAXJAX AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) SYDNEY, May 4. Advices hare been received of the death on board ship, returning from Hong-Kong to Australia, of Mr Charles H. Workman, the well-known actor. [The late Mr Workman was chiefly known for his splendid impersonations in Gilbert and ou'hvan opera. He commenced with the D'Oyly Carte Company at the London Savoy, and remained with the famous firm for about 20 years, for a large part of the time as principal light comedian. Later, ho created the title role in the "Chocolate Soldier." He went to Australia to star first in musical comedy, and afterwards in Gilbert and Su'livan revivals. In 1918 he became associated with Mr H: D. Mcintosh, first as leading comedian, and later as associatedirector of the Tivoli Theatres, Ltd. He created the role in Australia of Ali Baba in "Chu Chin Chow," and his masterly portrayal of that cheerful inebriate will long be remembered in Christchurch. His last appearance in Christchurch was with the "Merrie England Company," and during the season he also played "Jack Point" in "The "ieomen of .the Guard," a part of which he was the creator in London, and Bumerli in "The Chocolate SoliJ'' 1 ' tat© Mr Workman, in addition to being a very accomplished actor, was a most genial and pleasant companion, and had many personal friends in Christchurch. At the conclusion of the "Merrie England" tour he went with the J. C. Williamson Gilbert and Sullivan Company to India. Mrs Workman died during that trip.]

MR EDMUND VOGUE. Another of tho few remaining early pioneers of Canterbury, Mr Edmund Vogue, of St. Albans, passed away suddenly on Anzac Day. The late Mr Vogue was born in Cornwall in 1848, and eleven years later sailed with his parents for New Zealand in the Ambrosine, a sailing ship of 437 tons. After a three months' voyage, they arrived at W'ttelton in February, 1860, and walked across the Port Hills to Christchurch. ■ Shortly afterwards Mr Vogue settled m Papanui, where he became very known in musical circles, and was for several years choirmaster at the Methodist Church there. In 1873 he entered the employ of the Railway Department, and remained in it for I * ! eaPS in Moeraki districts. He then started farming near Jimaru, where he was widely known, and was respected by all with whom he came in contact. After fifteen years successful farming he retired, and returned to his old home at Papanm, and two years ago moved to St. Albans. He leaves a widow, five daughters, or,e son, his elder son having been killed in France in 1918

MR T. W. FRANKISH. Another of the Canterbury Pioneers passed away yesterday morning in the person of Mr Thomas William Frankish. The late Mr Frankish arrived in the Dominion over sixty years ago from Yorkshire, and was for many years a well-known farmer in the Leeston district. Some years ago he came to reside in the city and entered the employ of Messrs Dalgety and Co. in whose service he remained until the time of his death. The late Mr Prankish, was a well-known figure at stock sales throughout the province, and was considered an authority on all matters relating to stock. He nad been in illhealth for some time past, his end not being unexpected. He was a brother of the late Dr. Frankish, a well-know;n/ Christchurch surgeon in the early days of ; the province. Mr Frankish, who is survived by his wife and a grn.wn-up. family, was 73 years of age. The funeral, which will take place this morning, will flbe a private one.

Advice has been received by cable of the death at Capetown of Mr Hyai» Moss, brother of Mr Piiilip Moss and the late Mrs A. Manoy, of- Motueka.