OBITUARY

Evening Star, Issue 19003, 27 July 1925, Page 8

OBITUARY

Mil L. KEMNITZ. Mr Louis Kcinuitz, who died suddenly at his residence, Highgato, on Saturday morning, was well known and deeply respected, lie began business as an engraving jeweller in 'Dunedin forty-two years ago. For a number of years he held tho mayoralty of Roslyu. Lie was also superintendent of tho old Roslyu Fire Brigade, a keen supporter of the Kaikorai Baud, a prominent member of the Roslyu and Kaikorai Ratepayers’ Association, a vice-presi-dent and life member of the Kaikorai Football Club, and a past degree grand master of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, being treasurer of Linden Lodge for twenty years. Xu all his relationships Mr Kemnitz was a very worthy citizen, a quiet man, but a real worker. Mrs Kemnitz, who survives her husband, is assured of widespread sympathy not only by tho largo attendance at tho funeral yesterday, but by spoken, telephoned, and written messages from all quarters. MR C. S. SPAULL. Mr Charles Stephen Spaull was preparing to go to business on Thursday morning last when he received his sudden call. Lie had felt a little unwell shortly before, but no one dreamed that his end was so near. For a long time lie was in the employ of Sargood, Son, and Ewen, as menagor of the firm’s hat factory, as the controller of the Invercargill branch, and then as manager of the clothing factory in Dunedin. Two years ago, or thereabouts, ho sot up in business for himself. Mr Spaull took a keen interest in the formation of the National Reserve in 1914, and was in other ways a useful and respected citizen, liis pastime was bowling, and the St. Clair Club is mourning Ins Joss. MR T. J. JACK. The death occurred at Sproydon of Mr Thomas John Jack, of Jack Bros., Ltd. Sir Jack was born at Hobart in 18(32, and came to New Zealand when a child. After following up sawmilling with his father in Southland for some years, he went to the West Coast with his two brothers, tho late William Jack, and James Jack, lie carried on sawmilling successfully ou the West Coast for twenty-three years, and then came to Christchurch four years ago to live in retirement. Mr Jack is survived by his wife, three' sons and four daughters—Messrs G. and F. J. Jack (West Coast), A. B. Jack (Temuka), and Mcsdames E. D. Peters, R. B. Smith (Grcymouth), T. , 11. Polling (Christchurch), and Miss Vina Jade (Sprcydon).—Our Christchurch correspondent. Mil A. FAIR BAIRN. Tho deatli occurred in Loudon on Thursday of Mr Andrew Fairbairn, of the firm of Fairbairn, Wright, and Co., merchants, Christchurch. Mr Fairbairn, who left Christchurch some weeks ago for a trip to England, underwent an operation on Tuesday, and a brief cablegram announcing his death was received on Saturday. Mr Fairbairn had been in business in Christchurch for many years. In 1912 he was a member of the Cost-of-Living Commission. Ho took a very keen interest in boxing, and was president of the Christchurch Sports Club. Last year lie gave tho Fairbairn Cup for the most scientific amateur boxer in Canterbury. When in Dunedin Mr Fairbairn was captain of tho Irish Rifles, and ho represented Otago at cricket. On proceeding to Christchurch he commanded the City Guards there, and during the war lie had charge of the Fcatherslon Camp.—Christchurch correspondent.