OBITUARY. *

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 195, 19 August 1927, Page 10

OBITUARY. *

KB. GEORGE HEVILL.

The death of Mr. George Xevill occurred on Wednesday at his home. Stone Street, Takapuna, aged 74 years. He was for a long period messenger in the House of Representatives, Wellington. In 1880 ho was the personal attendant on Mr. Maurice OHorke, who was Speaker of the Houso at the time. Mr. Xevill right till the time of hi* death bad a warm admiratian for his old and often said that of all the public men be had served for a long period of years he had never known one so thoroughly punctual as Sir Maurice. One of Mr. Nevfll's duties was to get up at 4 o'clock to tidy up the Speaker's apartments and to get plenty of hot water ready for Sir Maurice, who always appeared at a quarter to six. The bath had to be filled to the brim, for the bather liked a good plunge, the temperature had to be exactly 80 degrees. Mr. Xevill always used to affirm the men he knew at the head of affairs were intently earnest in their work and quite a number of them wore themselves out in the service of the State, their one idea being to build up a great little country where people would be happy and free from the disabilities of older lands. He had a warm regard for Sir Harry Atkinson and Mr. John whom he described as two of the most conscientious and far-seeing « he had ever known. Mr. Xevill was a member of the Volunteers who marched on Parihaka in 1881, and was after wardsfor some time surveying in the Wairarapa. He was one of tho pioneer workers in the Wellington branch of the Salvation Army. In 1914 he settled, at Whangarei, and six years later «—w to live at the Xorth Shore. Mrs. Xevill survives her husband. There are the following children:—Messrs. G. XevilL Wellington; W. Xevill, Xorthcote; R. Xevill, Takapuna; Jfesdaraes J. Wood Wellington; and E. Partes, Whangart-;

MR. RICHARD KEEHE.

The death took place suddenly yesterday at his residence, Mount Eden, of Mr. Bichard Keene, formerly of Wellington. The deceased gentleman was well known *11 over the whole Dominion, having been a very large land owner, and waa interested in properties at Invercargill, the North Cape, Wellington, Waikato, Tauranga and other places. At one time he was holding as much as 150,000 acres of land. He settled in Wellington about 40 or 45 yean ago, and he started operations there by building houses, and altogether he erected over 200. He owned a very fine residence at Island Bay, Wellington, which he recently sold. He also owned the wellknown Mason Gardens at The Hutt. At Parenga, North Cape, he waa a till holding 42,000 aerea of land. The Tauranga Gaa Company waa a property which he owned and recently sold to a company. He also held at one time some 60,000 acres of the Bunanga block. His interests were scattered all over the Dominion. Although he >■«« been in frail health for some time, his death waa unexpected. Mr. Keene was in town yesterday doing business, went home and quietly passed away at 3 o'clock. He leaves a wife and seven sons to mourn their loss. Four of the sons had been to the Great War. The familv is highlv respected, and particularly well known in Wellington.

MR. MAHUERA PAORA.

well-known Maori resident at Orakei, Mr. Manner* Paora, died at the Auckland Hospital, aged 69 years. He was the elder brother of the late Rev. Uauraki Paul, of Rewiti, Kaipara. Mr. Manuera I'aora left no issue. The interment took place at Orakei. It was from the ancestors of the Orakei natives that the site of Auckland was purchased.

MRS. ADAH HUME.

SIXTY-NINE YEARS' RESIDENT.

An old resident of Auckland district, Mrs. Adah Hume, died at Remuera on Wednesday, aged 79 years. She was the widow of Mr. James Home, formerly of the staff of the Bank of New Zealand. Mrs. Hume was born at Cornwall, England, and came to Auckland with her :ather, the late Mr. James Martin, in 1858. They lived at Ramarama untii 1869, when Miss Martin was married to Mr. James Hume, who was at that time manager of the branch of the Bank of New Zealand at Ngaruawahia. From there he was transferred to Hamilton as manager in 1878. The following children survive their parents:—Messrs. 11. M. Hume and A. M. Hume. Auckland; J. M. Hume, Wellington; J. H. H. Hume, W. H. Hume, C. M. Hume, Hamilton; K. G Hume, sub-inspector of the Bank of' Vew Zealand: and Mrs. R. Atkinson Abbott Remuera.

MS. C. D. SOLE.

(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent)

STRATFORD, this day. The death occurred to-day of Mr. Cominey D. Sole, chairman of the Stratford Hospital Board. He v u a wellknown public man in Taranaki, and in . ,P*~ st held several important positions in local bodies. He was a keen member of the Oddfellows Lodge, Manchester Unity, and a member of its board secretary of the Stratford lodge for 25 years. He had bees in ill-health for some time.

MBS. M. K. MULLINS.

Born at Auckland 83 years ago, Mr? Mary Mullins died recently at Ardmore. j was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John BelL In 1870, Miss Bell was married to Mr. John Henrv Mullins at St. Mary's Church. The fimilv removed to Ardmore in 1887 and took up a farm. The following children survive: Mr. Fred Mullins and Miss Mullins. Ardmore; Meedames G. Stephens, Clevedon; P. Hollingsworth, Ardmore- A Sutherland, Wliakatane, and H. *Muir Papakura. '

MB- WILLIAM TINDALL.

A well-known resident of Arldes Bay district for a number of years, Mr William Tindal, died on August 14 at the Auckland Hospital, aged 57. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Tindall, of Awhitu. He was for a V U^aTarMakibeforehe bought land at Whangaparaoa near Arkles Bay. Bv steady continuous work, Mr. Tindail converted it into a fine property. Deceased was not married. The interment took placc at Waikumcte Ceme tcrv.

MR - JOHH IfAWy^

Southed. Mr. • Wednesday, at Pokeeo. -** * ??5f Tl v ed from £**** Jou»d tie Police Depwtlj! ton, bat resign* la 19Mi2l ®8 Wendonside. , °™ d * * pose °f getting a Bae to which *u accoapliahcri » was chairman c f p . . Ee *~.:SSaS£SS turned to Ireland. He • tt " president of the All Lmon being secretary to the ln company *&£?£« heene, be visrted the CaiUd Su|jft the purpose of reporting oa wg. Returning to New ZwkW* Maher lived with lug He U by his wife a* STS lowing children:—Messrs. c. n wlv of Auckland; T. F.ISX «d Maher, Ireland; J. A. Maher JL W. Maher and L. Maher efpSS*' P. K_ Maher and M»G. iuC due to arrive in New Z»i.v| land shortly, and Miss 1L U t .®! Miss V. Maher, of Pokeno. There six grandchildren. e