DEATH OF MR ANDREW GRANT.

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7411, 10 September 1889, Page 6

DEATH OF MR ANDREW GRANT.

The unexpected death of Mr Andrew Grant, the well known breeder and dealer, will cause a wide spread feeling of regret in the Temuka district anu probably throughout Canterbury. Mr Grant has been ailing for about a week, but on Sunday last it was gederally understood that his condition was improved. On Monday morning there was a change for the worse, and he expired at about 5 a.m. Mr Grant, although comparatively younggrhis age being only forty-eight—was looked upon as auite an old identity. He came to the colony at an early age, and was for some considerable time employed by Mr Tripp, of Orari Gorge station, who long after hia leaving him continued to speak of his judgment, zeal, and ability in most flattering terms. As a successful dealer in sheep and cattle, but more particularly in the former, Mr Grant has long been known, and as a breeder he has gained numerous prizes. About two years ago he §urchased a portion of the well-known pringfield estate at a figure that disE fayed his confidence In its resources, and itterly he has paid great attention to its systematic working. He continued to reside at Willow Bank, his Temuka homestead, and here his death took place. He was a large occupier at the Rangitara, and was interested in several runs in the Mackenzie Country. Except as a shareholder in various com}>anies Mr Grant took little active interest n public affairs, but on the retirement of Messrs Talbot and Quinnfrom the Temuka Road Board, he was induced to become Chairman of that body. He also interested himself actively in the promotion of the local dairy factory, and was formerly the mainstay of the Temuka and Winchester Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Full of energy and enterErise, and with a keen business capacity, c was yet so imbued with a kindly spirit that urged him ever to extend a helping hand to less fortunate or able men than himself that his loss will be felt through each circle of the community, and to the district especially will be irreparable. Mr Grant was a widower and leaves a young family*