MR GEORGE LESLIE LEE.

Another of the now rapidly diminishing band of Canterbury pioneers passed away yesterday in the person of Mr George Leslie Lee, at the ripe age of eighty-three years. Mr Lee was one of those adventurous spirits who laid the foundations of the Canterbury settlement, and, until failing health relaxed his efforts, he took a prominent part in the affairs of his adopted country. Arriving in one of the first ships, he took up the Highfield run, where he resided for some time, but afterwards moved to Stoke Grange, in the Moeraki district, which he represented in Parliament. Mr Lee was also at one time a member of the Provincial Council. Old residents will remember the many positions Mr Lee held, but lie has been best known to the later public as Keturning-officer for Christchurch, a position held by him for many years. In the early days of racing Mr Lee took a keen interest in the sport and owned Nourmahal, which won various races. The deceased gentleman married Miss Fuller, daughter of General Fuller, but leaves no family.