ALLIANCE LECTURER COLLAPSES.
DEATH OF MR MARION. [Peb United Press Association.] OAMARU, February 25. Mr James Marion the Prohibition lecturer, when lecturing at Duntroon last night, dropped into his chair, saying he was not well. Medical aid was promptly given, but Mr Marion became unconscious, and died at 3 this morning. Death was due to an apoplectic stroke. The late Mr Marion was for many years in Melbourne, associated there with the Rev. F. G. Gumming, as a prominent officer of tho Salvation Army. He resigned his position to take up duties with' the Temperance Alliance in New South Wales, and was secretary of that body for a number of years. In its interests he visited America and other parts of tho world, and on his return accepted, a few months ago, the post of organiser it. Otago and Southland for the New Zealand Alliance. Deceased was an organiser of great ability and a man of sterling character. He was a prominent lay reader in the Anglican Church of New South Wales. Mr Marion was about ' forty-two years old Ho leaves a widow and three children.
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Evening Star, Issue 17595, 25 February 1921, Page 7
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