OBITUARY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18896, 19 December 1924, Page 12

OBITUARY.

MR. DAYID REDPATH.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

CHRISTCntJRCH. Thursday.

The death is announced of Mr. David Redpath, who was well-known in cricketing circles and as a member of the firm of J. A. Redpath. The deceased was bom in Christchurch 43 years ago. He lived for a number of years in Sydney, where he was almost as well known as in Christchurch. On his return to_ Christchurch some years ago he joined his father and brother in business. Mr. Redpath was very active on behalf of the Cricket Association. He was vice-presi-dent of the New Zealand Cricket Council and a member of the' Management Committee. Ho was well known in Masonic circles, being pastmaster of St. Augustine Lodge. Mr. Redpath leaves a widow and two children.

MR. JAMES POTTER,

fp.v TELEGRAPH. —OWN' CORRESPONDENT.]

POKEKOHE. Thursday.

The death occurred at his residence, Kitchener Road, Pukekohe, on Wednesday, of one of Auckland's early settlers in the person of Mr. James Potter. Mr. Potter was born in Ireland 68 years ago, and came to New Zealand with his parents in the ship Nimrod in 1862. The family resided first in Newmarket, where they stayed for about eight years, then moved to Pukekoho Hill. Mr. Potter was well known as a breeder of Clydesdale horses and won many prizes at various agricultural and pastoral shows. He was one of the early members of the Franklin Agricultural and Pastoral Society, and was president for a term and recently was elected an honorary life member. He was an enthusiastic member of the' old Waiuku cavalry and his mount, Falcon, won many hack races in the district. After changing hands, the horse was successful in many steeplechases in Auckland. Mr. Potter was a prominent footballer and played for Franklin representatives. He was also a member of the old Pukekohe West Komi Hoard and the Pukekoho School Committee. He leaves a widow and four daughters. His only son died suddenly after playing football some years ago. j lie funeral took place at Pukekohe to-day, and was largely attended.