OBITUARY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16406, 28 December 1918, Page 9

OBITUARY.

DR. CHAPMAN.

(By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright: (Australian and Cabls Association.) Ni£\V YORK, December '/G. The deain is announced of Dr. Cnap-

man, the evangelist

Dr. Wilbur Chapman has for many years boen famed throughout the hngiisn speaking world as a great evangelist. He was * a Presbyterian minister, and occupied a position of respect in his own denomination. Last J ear he was elected Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of America. He was Director of Presbyterian evangelistic work in America, and under liis management many missions were held. he was also Director of the lnter-denominational Bible Conferences which in America were so very hugely attended. He is the author of a number of books. Many years ago lie relinquished a settled charge and became a travelling evangelist, having Mr Charles Alexander, the singer, as his companion. "Billy ' Sunday, who to-day draws the biggest congregations in the world, fifteen years .vjo was one of Dr. Chapman's men who helped to put up tents, take up collections, and do much of the physical labour in connexion with the missions. As an evangelist Dr. Chapman has conducted missions in almost, if not all, the Enslish-speaking countries. Up to "Billy" Sunday's great meetings Dr. Chapman's were probablv the most largely attended of any revival meetings. In the year 1913 Dr. Chapman and Mr Alexander, with other workers, visited New Zealand and conducted successful missions in the Dominion centres of population, includins Christchuroli. Dr. Chapman was Rfi'nolarlv. H ; js prenohing was marked by chaste, beautiful lnnguacre, and a winning note which enabled him to move men to action. MR A. C. STTTBBS. ' The sudden and unexpected death occurred late on Thursday afternoon at his residence, Tyne stieet, Oamaru, of Mr A. C. Stubbs, manager of the Union Bank of Australia. The deceased gentleman had been laid aside for some fivo weeks past with pneumonia, but in the estimation of both his physician and his many friends he was well past the critical stage, and. was planning for a holiday after the convalescence period. He was attended by the doctor shortly after 1 o'clock, who expressed himself aa well pleased with tho progress made by the patient and did not intend visiting him again until next day. Shortly bofore 4 o'clock, however, Mr Stubbs stated to his attendant that he felt a queer sensation pass over him, and beforo aid could be summoned lie had diod, the resulting cause being evidently a clot of blood on the brain. The late Mr Stubbs. who was a son of Mr Stubbs, of Geraldine, was born at Timaru v so years ago, and received his education at the Timaru Boys' High School. On completing his school term he entered the service of the Union Bank, and had boen a faithful servant thereof for a period of 33 years. During those years the_ deceased had been stationed at "Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, and Timaru, and for the last eight years had been manager of the Oamaru branch. Notwithstanding that he was of a retiring disposition, Mr Stubbs had many interests, although he never took a part in public affairs. "Whilst in Christchurch the Masonic Lodge claimed his attention, he being a very active member. As a business man Mr Stubbs was well versed in his particular line, and many settlers have cause to thank him for practical advice when faced with a difficult problem. Mr Stubbs had a wide circle of friends, and much sympathy will be felt with Mrs Stubbs in the sudden loss of her life partner.

Tbe death is announced of Mr John Priest, a well-known resident of the Nelson Creek district, West Coast.

Tho death occurred at tbe Hospital on Sunday of Mr J. A. Rankin, of Motueka, at the advanced age of 87 years. Deceased was born in Belfast, and came to New Zealand 57 years ago. He was in business at Addington for some years, and then went farming in North Canterbury, afterwards going into business at Sydenham. .In 1890 he went to Motueka, purchasing- the general storekeeping business of the late Mr Alexander, and carried on until five years ago, being succeeded by his son. Mr J. H. Rankin. Deceased is survived by his widow and a family of three sons and two daughters by his first wife, viz., Messrs Frank Rankin (Queensland), J. H. Rankin (Motueka), Stanley Rankin (Christchurch),. and Mrs T. Duncan and Miss Rankin (Wellington).

Another Crimean War vetoran, Mr James Quedley, who was torn 91 years ago, died in Auckland recontly. At the age of 17i he enlisted in the 55th Foot at Dovonport England, on January 2nd, 181€. He served throughout the Crimean War, and received tho medal with four bars —for Inkerman, tho Alma,. Sebastopol, and Balaclava—also the Turkish medal. After a few years' service" in Ireland he joined the 14th Foot at Dublin on March 14th, 1859, and with that regiment ho servod through much of the Maori War. After returning to England with the regiment he was admitted an out-patient of Chelsea Hospital on April 28th, 1868. After a few years he came out again to Auckland with hi,3 family and settled down, receiving a New Zealand military pension. In addition to the Crimean and Maori War Medals he possessed the long servico and good nonduct modal, and five good conduct badges.