OBITUARY.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14645, 21 April 1913, Page 7

OBITUARY.

MRS EVANS. (By Cable.—Press Association.— Copyricht.) (Received April 21st, 12.20 a.m.) TOULON, April 20. Mrs Evans, wife of Commander Evans, died of peritonitis on board the Otranto. Mrs Evans, wife of Commander E * H G. H. Evans, news of whoso aentu at Toulon, franco, was received by private cable yesterday, was the second daughter of Mr T. G. Russell, of Christchurch, and was roamed to Lieut Evans in the Femijdion Church in 1903. Mrs Evans lett tho Dominion about two months ago with Compandor Evan* for England. Mr and Mrs T. G. Russell, who left in October Inst for a tour of tho world, were travelling in the East when last hoard from, and at present they are supposed to bo on their way to Japan. Up to last night, it was found impossible to pet in touch with them by cable to intorm them of tho death or their daughter. Tho news of the death of Mrs Evans will bo received with feelings of profoundest regret in Christchuroh, and not only in this city, but in many parts of New Zealand. The late Mrs Evans was almost a member oi tho bcott Antarctic Expedition, for sho Rave up lor two years ono who was nearest and doarest "to her, her husband, to tho work of the Expedition, whoso doings sho followed with the closest and keenest interest. For long, long months sho was compelled to remain in New Zealand, waiting until tho Terra Nova went to tho Antarctic, and returned to LytteHon with news of her husband and the members of the shore party. Always cheerful, always bravo, in the face of wearing anxiety, sho was a wonderful woman, and she was regardod with respectful admiration and affection by every member of tho Expedition. Sho took a keen personal interest in every man, no matter how humblo his rank or station, and sho gavo up much time and worked very hard to provide comforts for the men of tho Expedition, and her numerous useful gifts to them were treasured aa sacred things. Tho loss of Iris wife will be a cruel blow to Commander Evans, as they were devoted to each other. By tho other members of tho Expedition, and especially bj the officers and men of tho Terra Nova, which is now Home-ward-bound from Lyttelton, and which should be at Punta Arenas, in tho Strait of Magellan, tho death of Mrs Evans will be regarded as almost a second disaster. The late Mrs Evans first met her husband when ho was drier officer of tho Morning, tho relief ship to Captain Scott's Discovery Expedition. She was well-known in Christchurch and Lyttelton, and was beloved by all who know her, and tho news of her death will cause a feeling of profound grief, mingled with deep I sympathy for Commander Evans, not only amongst a wide circle of friends, but amongst the people of New Zealand, and indeed throughout tho world.

MR ROBERT BUCHANAN

Mr Itobort Buchanan, who died on Saturday, was for many years well known in connection with industrial matters in Christchurch. Born in 1847 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ho came to New Zealand in 1870 in the clipper Merope, under engagement to Air John Anderson, of tho Canterbury Foundry. Eight years later ho started business on his own acoount, establishing tho firm of It. Buchanan and Son. Mr Buchanan was always a steady advocate of the encouragement of local industry, and was ono of tho founders of tho Canterbury Industrial Association, lor many years a member of committee, and of which ho was president in 1910. Ho was prominent in connection with tho Internationa) Exhibition in the early eighties, and of all tho industrial exhibitions which havo been hold in Chnstchurch sinco, including the Jubilee Exhibition. When the Working Exhibits Committoo for the recent International Exhibition, was formed, Mr Buchanan was unanimously selected chairman, and carried out his duties with great ability, his broadness of opinion and natural tact making him a great favourite. Mr Buchanan was one of tho earliest members of tho Canterbury Caledonian Society, retaining his membership until about a couploj of years ago. fie was also a prominent i member of tho Masonjo Order, and a Past Mnster of the Robert Burns Lodge, as well as a member of the Christchuroh Lodge. Hβ loaves a widow and six children, three boys and three cirls, of whom five- are married. Hβ bad also ten grandchildren.

MR WILLIAM HBYBOURNE.

Tho death took place at Southbridga on Thursday evening, after a long and painful illness, of Mr William Hoybourne, a well-known and highly'respected resident of the EUeamero district. A native of Armagh, Ireland, the lato Mr Heyboume arrived at Lyttelton by the phip Cardigan Castle in January, 1877. He took up land at Lakcaido shortly after bis arrival, leaving there after a time to tajcp up a farm at Little Rakaift, Southbridge, where ho remained for many years. About ten years ago ho removed to tho Leeston distriot, and purchased the profiertv formerly owned by Mr Hraithson. Jo lived at Leeston up to a few years ago, when ho retired from farming and came to reside in the Southbridgo township. The late Mr Heybourno, who was fifty-eight years of age, leaves a widow and a grown-up Bon.

A WANGANUI PIONEER

(PRESS AMOmtWN TKMtOJMM.I WANGANUI, April 19. The death is announced of Mr J. T. Stewart, aged 85, quo at the oiUesfc and most respected residents of Wanganui. Ho was formerly Public Works engineer and & member of tho Wanganui River Trust.