DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.

Press, Volume XLIV, Issue 6850, 7 September 1887, Page 3

DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.

DUNEDIN. August. 19. Mr C. 11. Street, who died at Auckland yesterday was a very old resident of this part- of the colony, where he has cry many friends. He was one of the early settlers in the Warepu district, arriving in the colony about 1853. He afterwards pave up farming, and removed toDunedin, where he occupied the position of accountant iv the Provincial Treasury. He resigned the office in 1559, and Joined the late Mr Robert Gillies in business, under the title of Gillies and Street. He withdrew from this business many years afterwards, but his name remained in the firm, which was then known as Gillies, Street, and Hislop, Mr Walter Hislop being admitted as a partner at the time that Mr street withdrew. About ten years ago airbtreet removed to Auckland, where he has since resided. He was a shrewd and reliable business man. and distinguished for his rare common sense. He could never be induced to enter public life, but those who had occasion to seek assistance from him invariably found him ready with his purse and advice. He was for many y_ears Superintendent of Knox Church babbath School, which was, under his control, a most flourishing institution. Mr Street was a keen yachtsman, and held a master's certificate. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs Robert Gillies, of this city, to mourn their loss.