OBITURY.

Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 94, 21 April 1892, Page 5

OBITURY.

Jas. Bowman, auctioneer, a very old Canterbury settler, died on April 1-th, aged 6 .. Pahiriko Mataiwhea. a native of rank amongst the Ngatiwhakane tribe, died at Rotorua on April sth. The usual tangi was held. Information has been received from Syd" nov of the death of Mr George Black, wellknown in Auckland, and formerly Inspector of the Queen of Beauty mino at the Thames.

Miss Hewitt, formerly of the Dunedin High School, bub for the last seven years principal of the Napier Girls' High School, died somewhat suddenly on April Bth, though, she had been in ill-health for some years. Mr Uriah Hurroll, Government Inspector of Public Buildings, Wellington, and formerly of Auckland, died ab Christchurch on March 1.0 after a lingering illness. He was tho builder of the Post Oliice. He waa highly respected among a large circle of friends.

There was last week a vory large abtend ance of Maoris ab a great tangi hold at Kaiwaka, an island in the Lower Waikato River, over tho body of Tohou, the late chief of tho Ngatipou tribe. Fully 400 natives were present, including representatives from every native hapu between Kaipara and the King Country. Tawhiao was present for some time.

Mr Johnston Dougal, a well-known resident of Maungatawhiri Valley, ancl who was for many years engaged in the flaxdressing industry, died at his residence ab 4 p.m. on April 9th, at the age of 70 years. The deceased was a colonist of 40 years' standing and was well acquainbed wibh the Maori troubles of the early days.

Mr W. E. ivey, Director of Lincoln Agri" cultural College, died suddenly on AprP 14 aboub 9 a.m., of apoplexy. A docbor was sent for, bub on arrival pronounced life extincb. Mr Ivey had been in bad health for some timo past and had recenbly been absent on leave. He was a distinguished graduate of Cirencester Agricultural College, England.

Mrs Cadman, wife of the Hon. A. J. Cadman, died ab Remuera ab 6.30 a.m. on April 7th after a long and painful illness, the cause of death being consumption of tho lungs. Much sympathy is felt for Mr Cadman in his bereavement. Mrs Cadman was a daughter of M Bell, of Whangarei, and was married abou six years ago. She leaves two young child en, a girl and a boy.

News has been receiv d here of bheddeanb n from fever, ab Gormar. New Guinea, of Captain T. Rogers, well r.novvn in bhis porb, having been for many yea s connected with our coastal and Island t ade. The lasb vessel he had chartre of here was the schooner Torea, of Messrs itendorson and Macfarlane's line. lie left Newcastle as chief officer of bhe ship Royal Tar, for San Francisco via New Guinea.

The death of Mrs ,'lohn Dean, of the Queen's Redoubb, Pokeno, occurred on March 20th, ab bhe ago of 56. The funeral took place on the followiag- Tuesday, and was vory numerously attended. The Rev. T. G. Can. Wesioyan minisber of the circuit, conducted bhe services., The deceased lady was a good wifo, a kind, sympathetic and loving mother, and a good neighbour and friend. Greab sympathy is expressed for Mr John Dean and tho family.

Tho death of two well-known Auckland hotelkeepcrs is announced. Mr Donald McGregor, formerly of bhe Waitemata Hotel, died on April 4th at his residence, Victoria-street West, at the age of 51, and Mr George Easton, of the Park Hotel, passed away nexb morning. Mr Easton had beenailingforbho previous week,having suffered from liver complaint and hearb disease. Deceased was a single man, and had no relations in the colony.

The news of the death in Sydney of MrT. Leigh White, late of Auckland, is a cause of regret to many old friends of tho deceased. He was in business for many years in this city as a public accountant and auditor, and was well-known for his kindly and genial disposition. Ho was possessed of considerable literary power, and was a frequent contributor to tho columns of the local prrss. He frequently appeared ab amateur entertainments as a reader and reciter, being always ready to aid in any performance for charibablo purposes. Mr White was a native of New Zealand.

One by one bho old soldiers of tho 53bh are passing from our midst. Mr Thomas Gib-ins, who belonged to thab regiment, died ab his residence in Day-sbreot on Thursday, April 14. Deceased was 64 years oE and camo to tho colony in 1845. "lie had been unwell for several days, and was seized wibh a fib. Upon recovering he expressed the conviction thab he was going to die. Dr. Lewis was sent for, but death occurred before his arrival. An inquest was held next day, when evidence was adduced to show thab deceased suffered from bronchitis and heart disease. A verdict of " Death from natural causes " was returned. Mr Gibbins was for some time employed in the Colonial Armoury under the late Major Tisdall. He was a member of tho Good Intent Lodge, 1.0. F., M.U. Deceased leaves an adulb family of six sons and one daughter.

The sudden death of Major William Sinclair Tisdall, Govorninonb Auditor, occurred on tho morning of April 8 at his residenco in Sb. Stephen's Avenue, Parnell. Major Tisdall was so wellknown amongsb old colonists and was so widely respected that his unexpected end came as a shock to his friends ancl acquaintances. Tho deceased gentleman was accustomed to boast thab lie did nob know what sickness was, and, for his ago—over sixty years—up to the time of his demise ho was remarkably healthy and hcarby. Major Tisdall was suddenly seized with an apoplectic fib whilo engaged in auditing the Parnell Borough Council accounts on the 7th, and was taken home in an unconscious condition, from which henever rallied, lie died at 8 o'clock next morning, Major Tisdall was very highly esteemed in Auckland and throughout the province wherever he was known, and he had an honourable career in the colonial forces dur ing the Maori troubles from 1563 up to 1869 before he joined the New Zealand Civil Service.

Mrs Donovan, wife of Mr Pabrick Donovan, of Onehunga, a very old identity, died on Marc!) 29 ab the age of 68. Tho deceased was tho eldest daughber of the late Mr Scott, of Ponsonby, who lived to the greab age of 100 years. Tho deceased lady had b_en ailing for some time. She leaves a grown-up family well settled in and around Auckland, and in distant! parts of the world. They include Miss Donovan, late organist of St. Benedict's Church, and late of Sydney ; Joseph Donovan, late of the Queen's Head Hotel, and late of Melbourne : David, residing ab Helensville ; William, surveyor, now ab San Francisco; Mrs Little, and Mrs A. McLeod, of Helensville. The deceased lady was well known and loved for her kindliness towards the poor and distressed in and around Epsom and Onehunga.

Another Auckland young man has fallen a victim bo typhoid in Ausbralia, Mr Joseph Rhodes, youngesb son of Mra Rhodes, of Hamilton Road, Ponsonby, and brother to Mr George Rhodes, builder, has for over six years been following hia trada as bricklayer, etc., in various cities in Australia. Since trade fell off in Melbourne he has been in several out districts, and whilst) engaged on a contract ab Ballarat waa smitten by bhe influenza epidemic, which prostrated his strength. It seems he started to work too soon, for he had in a short bime to succumb to typhoid, which necessitated his removal to the local hospital, where he had only remained a week when he waa removed by death. The following is from the Ballarat "Star": — "The funeral of tha late Mr Joseph Rhodes took place yesterday, and was largely attended by friends of deceased and representatives of the Operative Bricklayers' Society, of which he was a member. Much sympabhy was expressed for bhe relabives of bhe younpr fellow, all of whom reside in New Zealand. The R,ev. Mr Rodgers ab the burial service gave a short and impressive address."