OBITUARY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIX, 1 February 1936, Page 6

OBITUARY

MR E. T. JAMES PROMINENT TASMAN RESIDENT Very sincere regret was felt when it became known that Mr E. T. James, of “Lismore,” Tasman, had passed away after a brief but severe illness (writes “The Mail’s” Tasman correspondent). Mr Janies was one of the pioneers of the Tasman district, planting his first orchard in 1914. After a lengthy period of service in the Great War, Mr James and his family settled on their orchard and have taken a very full and active part in all that makes for the welfare of the community. Despite frequent periods of ill-health, Mr James maintained throughout the years a bright and cheerful personality, and a wonderful capacity for work. In addition to developing one of the best orchard properties in the district, Mr James found time to devote to fruitgrowers’ affairs and was well known as a delegate to many conferences. His interest in the Presbyterian Church was lifelong and consistent, while among the bowiers_ and in musical circles he was exceedingly popular. His passing removes from the community an outstanding personality and a very" fine citizen. The deepest sympathy of the whole district is extended to the widow and three sons, Messrs A. S. James (Tasman). Keith James, who follows the sea as a career, and is at present in England, and lan James, of Te Awamutu.

MR ROBERT MILLARD

The death occurred at Nelson on Tuesday of Mr Robert Samuel Millard, son of the late Samuel Millard of Waimea West in his 74th year. He was bom at Waimea West and for many years was organist for St. Michael’s Church Waimea West, in which he took a great interest. He was also on the school committee in the district.. He came to live at Bighopdale 35 years ago and was head gardener for .the late Bishop Mules then later for the late Bishop Sadlier. He leaves a grown up family of two sons and a daughter. Mr Joseph Price of Waimea West is his sister.