OBITUARY

Dominion, Volume 31, Issue 73, 20 December 1937, Page 10

OBITUARY

Mr. William H. Corrigan

My. William 11. Corrigan, a wellknown figure in amateur musical circles in the South Island, died at Christchurch yesterday at the age of 74. He was born at Halifax. Nova Scotia, the second son of the late Mr. John Corrigan, of the 16th Foot Bedfordshire Regiment, and formerly of Wellington. Mr. William Corrigan was a solo clarinetist' of distinction in Dunedin and Christchurch. He was a member of the orchestra of the Dunedin South Seas Exhibition, 1889-90. and conducted various bands in Dunedin and later in Christchurch. For some years, he was conductor of St. Mary's choir in the latter city. His wife has also won distinction in amateur musical circles, having been accompanist to the Dunedin Choral Society and the old Orchestral Association. Dunedin. The late Mr. Corrigan was interested in printing and publishing businesses, and as such was well-known throughout the Dominion. Two sons are Messrs. Desmond and Anthony Corrigan, Christchurch. Mrs. Higgins. Christchurch. and Miss Dorothy Corrigan. Wellington, are daughters. He leaves also a brother. Colonel A. A. Corrigan, Wellington, and two sisters, Mrs. Reginal Skerman, Wellington, and Mrs. P. J. Fennell, Wanganui.

Rev. S. Griffiths

The death occurred suddenly of Rev. Samuel Griffiths at his residence, Mount Eden. Auckland, aged 7S years, states a "Dominion” Special Service message from Auckland. He had a record of pioneering activity in the service of the Methodist Church. Though on the retired list, he had been doing supply work and less than two years ago. when a Methodist supernumerary minister at Mt. Eden, he celebrated his golden wedding.