OBITUARY.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19332, 9 June 1928, Page 19

OBITUARY.

MR J. W. BARNES. The death occurred in Christchurch on May 2Sth of Mr John William Barnes who, with his wife and three young children, arrived in Napier on July 25th, 1874, by the ship Winchester. Of these three children two were lost within four days after landing. The late Mr Barnes was born in London in 1849 and on leaving school was apprenticed as a joiner and builder. In 1875 Mr Barnes moved to Wellington, but after a few months came on to Lyttelton, where he worked for some years. Afterwards Mr Barnes went to Auckland and Melbourne, returning to Christchurch in 1898, where he lived until his death. His last position was factory manager for William Goss, Ltd. There are many tradesmen and builders in Christchurch and elsewhere who gained much from the extensive knowledge possessed by Mr Barnes. The deceased waß well known as an amateur singer and conductor. About fifty years ago, he joined the Christchurch Musical Society and rejoined it after his return from Melbourne. He was a member of the Cathedral choir from 1899 to 1902 and also helped wherever his services were required. In Auckland in the eighties he was choirmaster of All Saints, Ponsonb'y, and also a leading soloist in that city, and while in Melbourne he was a member of the Centennial Exhibition choir, and also choirmaster of St. Phillips, Colliugwood, and St. Andrew's, Clifton Hill. Mr Barnes was a lifemember of Canterbury Kilwinning Lodge No. 23, having joined in 1881. He leaves four sons (Messrs E. J., H. T., and Len Barnes, of Wellington, and Mr A. P. Barnes, of Auckland), and four daughters (Mrs H. T. Jenkins, Mrs P. Ansley, Mrs B. Harris, and Mrs Harold Ansley, all of Christchurch). There are thirty-two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place at St. Luke's Church, thence to Bromley cemetery, where a Masonic service was conducted by the members of his Lodge. MR DAVID SOUTER. " At Christchurch last week there passed away after a painful illness, a pioneer, in the person of Mr David Souter, who arrived at Lyttelton in 1864 at the age of 11 years, with his father and several brothers and sisters. The late Mr Souter waß born in the Isle of Man and was educated at the old St. Michael's School, and later at Christ's College. He entered the Government Service over 35 years_ ago, and was in important officer in the Mental Hospital Department and Head Office, Wellington. His duties necessitated his being a continual visitor to the Mental Hospitals of the Dominion, and right up to the time of his illness he was an honorary visitor to the local mental hospitals. He retired from active service in 1921 and lived on the hill near the Cutting, Redcliffs. Mr Souter leaves a widow, four married sons and four single daughters to mourn their loss. MR ARTHUR GREENWOOD. After a lengthy illness Mr Arthur Greenwood, a retired farmer, died at his residence, Southbridge, in his 77th year. Born in Rossacre, Cornwall, in 1851, Mr Greenwood arrived in New Zealand by the ship Rakaia in .1875, accompanied by his wife, their marriage having taken place not long before their departure from, the Homeland. About three years ago Mr and Mrs Greenwood celebrated their golden wedding. They first settled on Lochhead's farm at Lakeside, and later Mr Greenwood took up land at Lakeside on his own account. In course of time he acquired the farm at Southbridge held by the late Mr John McKellar, and carried it on with considerable success for about 21 years. Twelve years ago Mr Greenwood retired to the SoutUbridge township, his son, Mr H. J. Greenwood, taking over the- tarm,, which is still in his possession. JTor some years he served as a member ot the Southbridge Town Board and the Scbool Committee. Ho became a member of the Oddfellows' Lodge- at Leeston at the' time of its formation or shortly afterwards, and remained a member up till his death. For a long period Mr Greenwood was a member ot the directorate of the Canterbury Central Dairy Company, and with Mr M. Twiss and others took a leading part in having a creamery built at Milltown. Always a staunch churchman, Mr Greenwood was Bishop's warden at St. James's for probably 20 years or longer, and retired from that office only about a year ago because of failing health. .-,,', The large attendance at the funeral on Thursday bore testimnoy to the high regard in which Mr Greenwood was held. The cortege left his residence for St. James's Church, where the vicar, the Rev. J. A. Shardlow, assisted by the Rev. H. G. Hawkins, conducted a service. The burial service at the Ellesmere Cemetery was read by Mr Shardlow. The pallbearers were Messrs A C, H. J., and F BD. Greenwood (sons) and S. J. . Hurford (son-in-law). MR W. H. MAIN. By the comparatively sudden death of Mr W. H. Main, which took place on Wednesday, many have lost a friend whom they much valued. He was seemingly in good health on Saturday, attending business as usual and visiting Lancaster" Park in the afternoon. He became.ill on Sunday and died as stated. By disposition Mr Main was of a cheery nature and was popular with his fellows,, and was respected by those with whom he associated and did business. Born at Oamaru, he came to Christchurch about 37 years ago and linked up with the firm of J. Ballantyne and Co.. for whom he,had worked ever since. He did good work for the Linwood Library, where he was a member of the 3 committee for a long period of years. As an office-bearer in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church for twenty years he made a very worthy contribution of service, both by his generosity and active interest, and his place there will not readily be filled. Punctual in attendance and exact in the secretarial work undertaken, he leaves behind him a very fine record, which has called for the warmest recognition of his friends -in the congregation. Be is survived by his widow, a daughter, Ruth, and two sons, Messrs V. H. and J. H. Mam (Oamaru). The funeral, which took place yesterdav, was largelv attended and was conducted by the' Rev. W. Bower Black. The chief mourners were Messrs V. H. and J. H. Main (sons), John and R. C. Main (Oamaru, brothers), R., J. J-> W., Stanlev, and Samuel Cunningham (brothers-in-law). The bearers at the grave were Messrs J. B. Campbell, D. C. Burns, and W. S. Robinson (St. Paul's), and F. W. Ricketts, R. Brown, and W. McClea (J. Ballantyne and Co.'s staff) Those present included: —The Rev: F. Rule, Messrs R. Malcolm, J. G. Herdman, F. W. Anderson, G. Calender, W. McKay. D. R. McDonald, E. Burn. J. Neale, John and Jas. Patterson, P. G. Grant, A. H. Patterson, Alex, and Jos. McPherson, Nat. Woods, J. Young, P. Hercus, E. S. Jones, R. H. McAuliffe, A..

Wilson, F. W. Ricketts, R. Brown, W. McClea, W. Ballantyne, C. Ballantyne, A. W. Bascand, G. Woodham, W. H'indle, F. Cresswell, J. Neilson, E. A. Matheson, H). Wagstaff, A. H. Bourn, W, Fraer, R. Martin, J. Hampton, W. Hatch, S. Cumming. Wreaths were sent by St. Paul's office-bearers, St. Paul's P.W.M.TJ. and Ladies' Association, Messrs J. and W. Ballantyne, staff J. Ballantyne and Co., Christchurch, and staff J. Ballantyne and Co., Timaru, F. A. Cook, Ltd., and staff F. A. Cook, Ltd.