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Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 271, 13 November 1918, Page 4

PASSED AWAY.

MR. W. S. DONALD. The death occurred on November 1| of Mr. William Samuel Donald, at hig residence, Richmond Hill, Grey Lynn, Deceased was a married man, and the son of Mr. Alexander Donald, of Grey Lynn. When the latter retired from Grey Lynn Borough Council, after sixteen years' continuous service, the deceased was elected to fill his father's seat. Mr. W. S. Donald was a member of Grey Lynn Council when that borough amalgamated with the city, and sat for a period on the Municipal Council. Deceased was only 38 years of age, and most highly esteemed by his many friends. The interment takes place at Waikumete on Friday. Deceased was a member of Anckland Lodge of Freemasons. MR. FR-DET-CK WEBLEY. Mr. Frederick Wcbley, who was a member of Grey Lynn Borough Council before the borough merged into the city died on November 11, of pneumonia, at the Technical College auxiliary hospital. Deceased carried on a tailoring business for some years in Ponsonby Road and afterwards in Queen Street. Deceased is survived by his widow and on* daughter. Tlie interment takes place to-morrow, at Waikaraka Cemetery. CORPORAL F. L. DAVIS. ' The death occurred in camp 0 f Co _ poral Frank L. Davis, aged 21 year, only son of Mr. Mark Davis, of Auck! land. He was born in Sydney, and wag educated at the Auckland" Grammar School, gaining a junior univcnritT scholarship. Before going to camp he bad passed his examination as Bachelor of Laws, and was admitted to the bar. He was in the legal office of Mr. w! Thome. OLD THAMES RESIDENT DEAD. Mrs. Marion Goldsworthy, who died at ber residence, Pieton Street, PonsonbT on November 11, at the age of 72 year.,' ■ was an old colonist, and was the wife of ___[ the late Mr. John Goldsworthy, well W remembered in mining circles on the I Thames and Upper Thames. Mrs. Golds- * worthy, in her early life, saw stirring times in connection with the Maori war' and in the opening days of the Thames goldfields, and -was the first white woman resident on the Eureka HilL Deceased was a woman of sterling character, and greatly esteemed by all -who knew her. She is survived by her entire family of seven daughters and four sons. Fmfuneral took place at Waikaraka Cemetery this afternoon. MR. C. G. LAURIE. Mr. Charles George Fletcher Laurie, biscuit and confectionery manufacturer, died last night at his home in Laurie Avenue, Parnell, aged 52. Mr. Laurie contracted influenza come Uttle time ago, and on recovering went back t« ■' business at his factory, the staff of whiehad been depleted by the epidemic. He suffered a relapse and pneumonia set in, j resulting in his death. Mr. Laurie was a native of Auckland, and the son of an early colonist. He set up in business on his own account when a very young man, and for a number of years maintained several retail shops in addition 1 to his .factory Ha was twice married, I and .leave, a wi_6w'__'a'_ family of four sons and four daughters. His eldest son, a returned soldier, is at present seriously ill from the effects of influenza. Mr. Laurie was an enthusiastic bowler, and one of the founders of the Carlton Bowling Club. He was president of the club j for a number of years, and took an active part in promoting the establishment of its new greens at Epsom. MR. EVAN MaeCORMICK. Mr. Evan MacCormick, a well-known an* highly-respected barrister and solicitor of Auckland, died this morning from pneumonia, following influenza, at the age of 36 years. Mr. jMacCormick was a son of Mr. J. C. MacCormick, ! barrister, of this city. He was cdv- | cated at Newton East School, and after 1 taking a scholarship, went to the Auck- t land College and Grammar School. He then went into the office of the Board of Education, under Mr. Vincent E. Rice, and while there passed hig legal examinations. He joined the firm of Messrs. Alison and Alison, solicitors, many years ago, and shortly afterwards became a partner in that firm. He reprc- | sented Auckland in both cricket and football, and had an average in senior - club cricket which has never been . equalled in New Zealand, together with the distinction of having made 1000 runs in the season. Deceased took a great interest in musical matters, and was a gold medallist at the local competitions in singing. His eldest brother is Judge C. E. MacCormick. of the Native Land Court. MR. JOHN GEORGE GEE. A victim of the prevailing epidemic i* Mr. John George Gee, of Ireland Street, Ponsonby, who is well known in musical circles in Auckland as a cornet player. Deceased was a married man, and is surrived by his widow, three sons, an* fo_r daughters. He was the only son of the late Mr. Thomas Gee, founder of the firm of Gee and Potter, coachbuilders, of Auckland. Deceased has for many year* been manager of the grain department at Buckland and Sons. When a boy he joined what was then known as McCorcrush's Band as player of the triangle, and later was for many years cornet player in the Garrison Band. Mr. Get used to be in the orchestra at Fuller* Opera House, and. more recently »t Everybody's Picture Theatre. -Ir. 'IV Gee, "the well known artist on drums, ,* a son of deceased. The death of 51'" Gee at the present time is realty pathetic, as his wife is down with the epidemic, ateo two of the daughters, one having to be removed to the hospital last evening. Deceased was highly estimated ■by many friends, who will, regret h* death at the age of 4S years.