THE PASSING OF A PIONEER.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 135, 9 June 1926, Page 6

THE PASSING OF A PIONEER.

Active right up to the last, Mr. David Goldie, who has just passed away at a great age, had a wonderful record of public service. He belonged to an older school of citizen who had a very high standard of citizenship, and did not let the claims of business blind them to their duty to the State. Many of us can see a tendency to "let the other man do it" when it comes to a matter of public duty. Not so the Goldies; they always found time, even in a strenuous business career, to place their talents at the service of their country and their fellow-citizens. As a Parliamentary representative, as a Mayor and councillor, member of the Harbour and Education Boards, and in a dozen other offices, Mr. Goldie served Auckland well, and no more conscientious Parliamentarian ever represented the city. He was always in his place, and had a thorough grasp of all public questions, taking a prominent part in the affairs of the House. He kept a close watch upon expenditure of public moneys, and showed meticulous attention to details in public affairs. As Mayor of Auckland he did remarkable work in placing the city's finances upon a sound and satisfactory basis. Mr. Goldie was an enthusiastic church worker, and at one time was the Dominion head of his denomination. His

mission work in connection with the Alexandra Street Church was untiring, and for many years he also took a leading part in temperance movements in the city.

Mr. Goldie's name will long be remembered and revered as one who "loved his fellow men," and who gave ungrudgingly of his talents in the service of his country.