OBITUARY

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20945, 28 August 1933, Page 10

OBITUARY

REV. GEORGE LINDSAY ' The death occurred at his residence, Clyde road, Riccarton, yesterday of the Rev. George Lindsay, a retired minister of the Presbyterian Church. Mr Lindsay, who was 87 years of age, had been failing in health in recent years, and his last illness had extended over only five days. The greater part of Mr Lindsay's active ministry was at Invercargill, where for 23 years he was minister of St. Paul's Church. In those years he was one of the leaders of his church in that centre of Presbyterianism and was held in the highest esteem and affection by his large congregation. In his long and successful ministry his outstanding success was in winning the confidence and regard of large numbers of young men, and regularly there were more than the usual percentages of young men in his congregations. Among his colleagues in the ministry he was no less esteemed for his integrity and sagacity, and in 1911 the church bestowed upon him the highest honour in its gift when it elected him Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in New Zealand. Mr Lindsay retired from the charge of St. Paul's in 1911. He had suggested to his congregation some years before that it might be better for the parish to have a change of ministers, and that especially the congregation might wish to have a younger man to lead it, but on that occasion he yielded to a strong appeal from the largest congregational meeting ever held in St. Paul's to remain at Invercargill. For two years Mr Lindsay was at St. Clair, Dunedin, and then for five years at Southbridge, retiring from active ministry in 1918. For the last 15 yeai-s he had lived quietly at Riccarton.

Mr Lindsay is survived by his widow and three sons, Mr A. M. Lindsay, superintending engineer nf tramways in Montreal, Mr E. Charles Lindsay, the distinguished Harley street surgeon who two years ago performed a successful operation on Prince Henry, Duke of. Gloucester, and Dr. A. Bonar Lindsay, formerly of Christchurch and now at Cachar, Assam. MR E. G. ALLEX The death occurred recently at his home, Richmond Hill, Sumner, of Mr Elgar G. Allen, second officer of the Sumner Lifeboat Institution. While a juvenile member of the Sumner Life-Saving Club he received the congratulations of the Royal Humane Society for a double rescue he effected near Shag Rock. As a member of the Sumner Association Football Club he distinguished himself, and became captain of the team during its most successful years. For some years he has been a member of the lifeboat crew and was the officer in charge last November when a daring rescue was made off Whitewash Heads.

With his parents, Mr and Mrs G. F. Allen, he came to Sumner 25 years ago, and was educated at the Sumner District Hjgh School and the Christchurch Boys' High School, in both of which he distinguished himself in athletics, being the senior champion of the former. Later he was engaged in the building trade with Mr E. Stocks and Mr W. J. Duff. Some three years ago he married Bessie, the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Browne, of Sumner, and about 15 months ago was appointed one of the resident guards in Sumner of the Tramway Board's staff. He was taken suddenly ill three weeks ago, and his recent death came as a great shock to his many friends. Before the funeral, which was one of the largest in Sumner for many years, left his residence on Richmond Hill a short service was held at the house by the Rev. A. McNeur, of Linwood. The bearers were Messrs T. Cook, H. Trevean, and N. Donovan (Sumner Association Football Club), G. Hines (skipper), S. W. Nicholson (first officer), and C. Bowman (chief engineer), of the Sumner Lifeboat Institution. A guard of honour was formed by the lifeboat crew.

At the Linwood cemetery the bearers were Messrs G. C. R. Allen (Cheviot), A. C. O. Allen (St. Albans), C. L. Allen (Sumner), J. E. Allen' and C. W. Allen (St. Albans), and J. Smith (Sumner). The service was read by the Rev. W. R. Martin, of the Sumner Presbyterian Church. Amongst the large gathering at the graveside were representatives of the office and traffic staffs of the Christchurch Tramway Board, Sumner Borough Council, Canterbury Progress League, Sumner Lifeboat' Institution, Sumner Association Football Club, Canterbury Head Centre of the Royal Life-Sav-ing Society, and many leading members of the Masonic fraternity. Wreaths were sent by the following:—Mayor and councillors, Sumner Borough Council; Sumner Lifeboat Institution, tramway officers and clerical staff, Tramway Traffic and Employees' Association, officials and members Sumner Life-Saving Club, Sumner Soccer Club, T. H. Green and Co., Ltd., Bess and Laurie, Mother, Father, Joe, and Myrtle; Mr and Mrs J. Browne and family, Clift'e and Rene, Oph, Lily, and Audrey, Airini and Cyril, Ken and Rex, Mrs Smith, Dorothy, Ron, Freda, and David; Uncle Charlie, Ed., Sarah, Cyril, Muriel, Rita, George, and Olive; Mr and Mrs T. R. Barfett; Mr and Mrs W. H. Nicholson and family; Betty and Jim Gasson; Mrs Fountain Barber; Miss Jones; Mr and Mrs T. B. Boulton; Mr and Mrs C. A. Lawson; William Smith and Lewis; Mavis; Alex.; Mr and Mrs T. F. Chambers and family; Mabel; H. E. Crawshaw and family; Mrs J. D. Lawrence and Jack; Mrs Isaac Wilson, Wray, Isaac, Jack Don, and Alan; Eileen and Bob Lally; Mr and Mrs S. Sherrard; Mr and Mrs Chas. Sherrard; W. Knox and family; Mrs Fleurty and family; Norm, and Doris; Leen and Home; Jean, Horry, and Pat; Mr and Mrs Leslie Hunt, Mr and Mrs G. Willis and family; Mr and Mrs W. E. Mouldey; Mr and Mrs F. Haase and family; Muriel and Phemie; Mrs A. Don; Mrs Hampton and May; Mrs H. Gardiner.

A largely attended memorial service was held yesterday morning in the Sumner Presbyterian Church, those present including members of the Lifeboat Institution, the Sumner Association Football Club, and Mr W. li. Nicholson, Mayor of Sumner. The Rev. W. R. Martin conducted the service, and spoke in feeling and appreciative terms of the public service given by Second Officer Allen and those connected with lifeboat and life-saving work. Special hymns were sung, the organist for the occasion being Mr H. J. Marriner, a former Mayor of Sumner, and a past active member.

MR W. J. OSBORN Mr Walter John Osborn, the well-known Wellington bookseller, stationer, and printer, whose death was announced in "The Press" on Saturday, was 63 years of age. He commenced his career on the commercial staff of the "Evening Post." He subsequently joined the firm of Lyon and Blair, and was there until the business was absorbed by Whitcombe and Tombs, Ltd. He continued with Whitcombe and Tomb.s for a number of years, and then transferred to Alex. Cowan and Sons, Ltd., where he held the position of accountant. In 1912 he entered into partnership with Mr Alexander Ferguson, and they built up the extensive business of Ferguson and Osborn. In 1930 Mr Osborn acquired sole control of the business. Although lie did not taKc part in public life, he was well known in the city, and his genial nature won for him a wide circle of friends. In his younger days Mr Osborn was an enthusiastic yachtsman, and in later years was a keen bowler, having been at different periods a member of the Wellington, Thorndon, and Kelburn Clubs. He leaves a widow and a family of three, Miss Vera Osborn, and Messrs R. W. and If. W. Osborn. all of Wellington. MR G. WARD The deatli took place on Saturday suddenly of Mr George Ward, of 7 Konini street, FJccarton, formerly well known as a farmer at Lincoln. Mr Ward was born in Devonshire in 1857. In 1875 he came to New Zealand in the ship Waitangi, arriving at Lyttelton, and it was not long before he secured employment on Mr John Twigger's farm, which was situated on the present site of the Addington Show Grounds, the locality then being known as Hillmorten. Mr Ward later purchased a farm at Lincoln, known as "Woodfield,"' and there he specialised in dairy farming for some years. lie was so successful that lie was able to retire after 14 years at "Woodfield," in about J904. He came into Christchurch to settle first in Upper Riccarton, on a property known as "West Lynn," and then at Konini street.

Mr Ward was a prominent member of the United Bowling Club, and played in champion rinks for some years. He won several trophies, and for a time was a member of the week-day committee of the club. He was a member for about 15 years, up to the time of his death." Mr Ward's wife died about 15 years ago, and he leaves two daughters—Mrs Sidney Smith, of Lincoln, and Mrs A. Dunford, Whangarci. There arc four grandchildren. The funeral will be private. MR HENRY KARNBACH irKEPM ASSOCIATION' TT.I.K., H.sM ) HOKITIKA, August 26. The death has occurred of Mr Henry Karnbach, a well-known settler of Kokajahi. at the age of 91. MR W. C. CARGILL AUCKLAND, August 27. The death has occurred of Mr William Clement Cargill, of Morrinsville, at the age of G3. From 1892 to 1902 he was proprietor of the "Wairarana Star," later known as the "Age," and from 1904 until 1908 he controlled the "Patea Press." Later he started the "Pukekohe Times," and then purchased the "Morrinsville Star." At the time of his death he was managing director of the Cargill Publishing Company, which publishes the "Morrinsville Star," the "Matamata Record," and the "Putaruru Press" Mr Cargill was president of the Master Printers' Federation from 1923 until 1930. SENATOR G. D. ROBERTSON (UNITED PR.BSS ASSOCIATION' —BY ELECTRIC TELEanAPii— corntioHT.) OTTAWA, August 25. Senator Gideon Decker Robertson, LL.D., P.C., a former Minister for Labour in the Bennett Government died to-day. He had a stroke a fortnight ago. IMr Robertson was a member.of the Canadian Senate from 1917. He was a vice-president of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, and president of National Slag Products, Ltd. He had a previous term as Minister for Labour from 1918 to 1921. He was 59 years old.l MR A. C. FISHER \ (UNITED PHI'SS ASSOCIATION—By ELECTRIC TELEGRAM—COrriUGUT.) (Received August 28, 12.55 a.m.) LOS ANGELES, August 26. The death has occurred of Mr Alfred C. Fisher, the veteran stage and screen actor, who began his career in England in 1869.