OBITUARY.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17728, 3 April 1923, Page 6

OBITUARY.

MR C. F. BUNZ. I By the death of Mr C. F. Buna, ! which occurred on Sunday, a. link was broken with the early history of musio in Chrjstehurch, and there, passed away one- wlio exercised a great miiuence for good upon the uuuiber ot pupils ,w.o received instruction trom bun—not only m muoic, but a*so in those things tuat constitute true manhood. l"o late, .sir iiaw. was a uauvo of Denmark, aua was born at tlohentclde. (iligiiiieiu), iiolstem, on October *isrd, tion in i',itieii, uncier Laugeubudi. wlioso scnooJ was supported by tno Grand Duko of Orenburg. In IMS* U'r Bunz passed Ws examination, but remained at tne school as an assistant teacher till lSiiß. i«o years later he left his native country ior London, with the intemiou of going to America, iii Loudon lie was induced by a friend to change his destination for JSew Zealand, hi» fnend's idpa being that on tli© voyage to New Zealand and back Mr Bunz would have time to master the English language. Mr Bunz reached .Christchurch, and was so impressed with the place and its possibilities that he decided to settle hero, and remained in this city for the rest of his life. Mr Bunz was for. some time' bandmaster of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry Band, and later was leader of the Musical, Philharmonic, and Mendelssohn Societies. He could play any instrument in nn orchestra, but his principal instruments wore the clarinet, viohn, and double bass. For over forty years Mr Bunz was leader of tho theatre orchestra—first in the old Gaiety Theatre, then in the old Theatre Rovaf, and lastly in the new Theatre Roval. With the exception of one night, Mr Bunz led the orchestra whenever there was any performance at- the theatre. In his adherence to duty—h 0 never allowed anything to interfere with his work at the tneatre — Mr Bunz provided a strong incentive to the other members of the orchestra to put duty first. In addition to private tuition, Mr Bunz gave music lessons to the pupils attending Miss Towsey's and Mrs Crosbie's schools. During the lengthy period that Mr Bunz was leader of the theatre orchestra he received many compliments from visiting companies upon the eff'eiency of the orchestra. In the fifty-five years of his residence in Christcnwch Mr Bunz probably influenced more young musicians for good, both in .respect of music and of personal conduct than any other teacher in the Dominio. 'in 1874 Mr Bunz married Miss Merton, daughter of the late Mr Charles Merton, of Rangiora. He leaves five sons and two daughters.

MB G, B. CHAPMAN. Mr George B. Chapman, late manager for Mr J. A. Panhett, Melrose Estate, Hawarden, who met his death in such an untimely way, through a falling rock striking him on the temple, was undoubtedly a splendid type -of straightforward Scotchman. Born in Aberdeenshire, he had been a resident of New Zealand for the past nine years, and during that period he had made good friends wherever he went. He was particularly well known in the Cheviot and Omihi districts. He was a man whose word was his bond, and he will be missed by the many friends to whom his quiet, unassuming manner attached him. The deepest sympathy of the whole district has gone out to his widow and daughter. The funeral took place at "Waikari Cemetery on Friday. The cortege left Hawarden, and was followed by a large circle of friends, including members of the Cheviot Masonic Lodge, under W.M. Bro. Williamson and P.M. Bro. Fraser, also representatives of Acacia Lodge; "Wakari, Mrs Chapman and Belle, Mr L. A. Butherford, "Haydon Downs"; Mr E. W. Loch-, head, representing Mr J. A. Pannett; Mr C. H. Willis, Mr T. Allan, Mr H. E. Cook, Mr V. Doak, Mr and Mrs Waugh, Mr V. McLauchlin, Mr J. 0. Carroll, Mr J. Faulkiner, Mr C. Caldwell, Mr B. Black, Mr H. Francis, Mr P Mowat, Mr W. Cooksley, Mr J. Scott, Mr A. Webb, Mr and Mrs Belcher, The Bev. Dyer officiated a,t the gra,ve, assisted by officers of the Masonic Wreaths wero sent by " Belle, ", Mr and Mrs Harrison, Mr and Mrs D. Doak. Mr and Mrs Butledge, Mr and Mrs B. Belcher, Mr J. 0. Carroll, Mr and Mrs Neasev, Mr C. White, Mr and Mrs A. McPherson, Mr and Mrs Waugh, Miss Grieve, Mr and Mrs Francis, Cheviot Masonic Lodge, Acacia Lodge, Mr and Mrs Wise, and Mr P. J. Mowat.

MR W. GALLOP. Another of the faat diminishing band of pioneer settlers passed away on FeDruary 24th' at Woolston in the person of William Gallop, at the age ot 76 years. Arriving at Lytt/elton 48 years ago. after an eventful voyage of six months in one of the old sailing ships, ho settled in "Woolston, and remained there ever since. Although of a retiring disposition, he was held in the highest esteem hy all who _ knew him. A grown-up family of six are left .to mourn their loss, besides many grandchildren and one great grandchild.