OBITUARY

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXI, Issue 302, 5 December 1931, Page 6

OBITUARY

MB. J. B. LANAUZE. Another link with the early days of Dominion was severed on Tuesday loot when the death took place at Napier of Mr. John Richard Lanauze, of Hastings, the youngest son of the late Captain H. C. Lanauze, of H.M. 56th Regiment (“Pompadours”) and member of the British Foreign Legion. Bom at Rangiora, Canterbury, in 1868, the late Mr. Lanauze entered the firm of Messrs Wood, Shand and Co. MbH later Messrs Matson and Co., both of Christchurch. Coming to Hawke’s Bay he became manager of Mr. I. Tanner’s station at Eskdale and Riverslea. He then became associated with Messrs Murray Roberts and Co. as auctioneer, leaving that position to act as assistant manager of Nelson Bros. Some years later he started the firm of Wen lev and Lanauze at Napier and entered into business on his own account as auctioneer, stock and estate agent in Hastings. In his younger days, the late Mr. Tenanse was a keen sportsman, specialising in rowing. He won many cupa and championships both at Christchurch and in Hawke’s Bay and was never beaten for the Rob Roy Canoe, a coveted trophy In other fields of sport he occupied a prominent place, representing the province at Rugby football on many occasions. Upon retiring from active participation he continued to display his interest in sport by taking a share of the administrative work. . . In all matters pertaining to the progress and development of the district tho late Mr. Lanauze took a great interest. He was a life member of the Hawke’s Bay A. and P. Society and m tho records of that body there is a note to the effect that he was instrumental in securing nearly 2000 members. During the war years he gave wonderful service in the raising of fund* and he took an active part in many charitable campaigns. The late Mr. Lanauze was at all times ready to assist those iu need and many people have to thank him for kindly help or guidance. His genial personality and sympathetic nature endeared him to a wide circle of friends. The sincere and heartfelt sympathy ol the community will be extended to his son and daughter and to his sister, Mrs H. E Beamish, of Eastbourne street, Hastings, with whom be lived for the past eight years. The funeral was held on Thursday leaving St. Matthew’s Church, Hastings, for the Hastings cemetery. The Rev. B. R. Brierley, Port Ahuriri, conducted the services at the church and at the graveside, where the beautiful array of wreaths was an eloquent expression of sympathy and remembrance of friendship.