THE LATE MR T.E. TAYLOR.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume I, Issue 190, 29 July 1911, Page 5

THE LATE MR T.E. TAYLOR.

WIDESPREAD SORROW EXPRESSED. Fl' NER A L ARR ANGEM E NTS. jPER PRESS ASSOCIATION. J Christchurch. July 28. Flags were waved at half-mast in the city to-day. They were a visible indication of the city’s sorrow at tlie passing of the Mayor. Mr. T. E. Taylor. Everywhere the sad event was discussed, and there was only the one opinion, that the city had sustained a loss which was irreparable. There is no one who can be to Christchurch what Mr. Taylor was to it Ready sympathy flowed towards the bereaved wife and family, whose loss is even greater ami more poignant than that of the city. This morning messages of sympathy with Mrs. Taylor and family, and tributes to the late Mr. Taylor, were received from all parts of the Dominion. Peoples and organisations seemed to be affected with the one feeling of sorrow that such an outstanding figure in the public life of the

country had been so suddenly removed. The following are extracts from some of the telegrams received - The Governor telegraphed to Mrs. Taylor as follows : —” Her Excellency and I desire to express our sincere sympathy to you and your family in the sad and premature death of your husband. —Islington.” Hon. J. A. Millar :—” It was with the deepest regret that I learned of the death of your dear husband, ami I beg to express to you my heart felt sympathy in your bereavement Parliament has indeed lost, by Mr. Taylor’s death, a member who was gifted with exceptional talent and ability. and whose sincerity of purpose was a marked characteristic of his public career.” Hon. D. Buddo.—“l deeply regret, to learn of the death of y our dear husband. Unselfish throughout his public career, he spent his life in the public interest. His loyalty and friendship will be a memory to all who knew him. Mrs.

Buddo joins with me in conveying to you our deepest sympathy in your sad bereavement.” Hon. (icorgi* Jones, M.L.C. - " Mr. Taylor was universally esteemed for his faithful and distinguished services in the people's cause ” Mr. George Whitty. M.P. ; I trust you will find some comfort in the knowledge that lie /lied work ing for the people.” Hon. R. McKenzieWe tender yourself ami family our sincere svnipathv in vour great loss.” Mr. Nosworthy. M.P. The country can ill afford to lose om- of such untiling energv.’ Mr J. P. Luke. M.P. “ Mr. Taylor’s deafli makes a serious

breach >n the bulwark of ria* i* a • ,i! righteousness.” Messages of condolence were received from almost every member of the House. Mr. Richard Hazelton, M.P. (Home Rule delegate) telegraphed as follows :-“ Shocked beyond expression at the tragic news of the death of your distinguished husband. We feel it as a persona! lo««. My colleagues jflin me in offering you our sorrowing sympathy." When the Magistrate’s Court commenced its sittings this morning. the Magistrate. Mr. T. A. Bailey, stated that he could add

nothing to the eulogies which had already appeared in the paper as to the sterling qualities of the late Mayor. His death was a very ' great loss, not only to the city, but ito the country as a whole. Mr. Taylor had been a man of many parts, and of sterling qualities. Wherever he had put his hand to anything he had not turned back, and his steadfastness to his ideals was very marked. His energy* and industry hail been tlie wonder of everybody. The late Mr. Taylor had been a born fighter, and it would he some satisfaction to his friends to know that he bad lived and died in harness. His Worship tbi-n adjourned the court for hah ; an-hour as a tribute of respect to (he late Mayor’s memory. The funeral will leave the City Council buildings at 2.30 p.m. on Sunday for the Addington cemetery. The body will be brought to ' the Cnum il Chambers at 10 a.m. on ; Sumla w and will r/main in the chamber until tlie afternoon. The Council Chamber will be ' open to the public between 10.30 and 2 p.m. on Sunday.