OBITUARY.

Auckland Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 135, 9 June 1898, Page 6

OBITUARY.

William Douglas, a very old settler, died-at Napier on May 20 the result of a complication of chest affections following an attack of influenza. Deceased, who arrived in the colony 48 years ago, was well-known in connection with racing, Mutiny, Toriki, Donald McKinnon running under his colours. Captain Baillie, a very old colonist, died suddenly at Christchurch on May 12th. He was going homo to Sydenham in a tram car when he was taken suddenly ill, and died before medical assistance could be procured. Captain Baillie was iv the Goth Regiment, and fought in the Maori war. He was afterwards in the post ollice for 15 years, being for 10 years postmaster in Sydenham. In 1893 'he retired, and has lived, privately since The late Mr Shea, of Lake Takapuna, who died at Devonport on May 24 was attended most assiduously by Dr Bake well during the last week of his life, the cause of death being obstruction of the bowels. Drs. Knight, Hooper, and Rake well saw him in consultation on Monday night, and it was agreed that an operation should be performed at 9 o'clock next morning. An hour after this decision was arrived at Dr. Bakcwell was sent for and found him dead.

Mr 1). McNab, well-known in business circlesin this city, died at his residence, Rus-sell-street, Parnell, on May 26, at the advanced age of 71 years. Mr McNab, who was born and educated in the Highlands of Scotland, joined the rush to tho Victorian gohlficlds in the early days. After remaining at Ballarat for some time he came over to Mew Zealand about thirty years ago. For some years he was iii tho employ of Mr Ehrenfried at the Thames, and afterwards came to Auckland, where, in partnership with Mr Souter, lie established a brewery business. About eleven years ago Mr McNab took over a bakery business on the wharf, and retired about eighteen months ago with a modest competency. Deceased leaves a widow, who is well provided for, but no children. For over twenty years Mr McNab was an elder of St. Andrews' Presbyterian church, and about eighteen months ago he was elected to the City Council as member for the North Ward. He has been ailing for about two months, tins cause of death being heart disease.

The death was announced on May btth of Mr Patrick Kearney, who had for many years been an employee of Messrs L. I). Nathan and Co., at the age of 40 years. The cause of death was bronchial asthma. He was a prominent member of the Auckland branch of the Hibernian Society, and members of the H.A.C.B.S. attended the funeral. The cortege left his late residence shortly after 2 p.m., preceded by sixty members of the Hibernian Society, the district officers, Bros. P. J. Nerheny, D. P., Patterson, V.D. P., Kane, D.S., Sheahan, P.D.P., acting as pad bearers. These oflicers subsequently carried the collin from the hearse to St. Benedict's Church, where service for the dead was read by Father Brodie, at the conclusion of which the funeral proceeded to Waikumete, where the body was interred. Moos. McDonald attended from Panmure, Bio. Carr represented the Auckland Rechabites, Pros. Harney and Corbelt (Thames), and liro. M. Tav'ery, Charleston (West Coast). Beautiful wreaths were placed on the collin by the Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Hastings, Thames, and Auckland branches of the Hibernian Society, ami almost every branch of the Society in the colony sent messages of condolence to the sorrowing widow and family of the deceased.