OBITUARY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20115, 28 November 1928, Page 14

OBITUARY.

LIEUT.-COL. C. E. ANDREWS.

FINE MILITARY RECORD

SUDDEN DEATH IN AUCKLAND. A military officer with a splendid record of service, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles E. Andrews, 0.8. E., N.Z.S.G., was found dead at his residence, Maurice Avenue, Itcmuera, on Monday evening. Ho was years of age. At tho timo of liis death LieutenantColonel Andrews was assistant adjutant and quartormaster-goneral, Northern Command. His non-appearance at the defence headquarters on Monday prompted telephonic communication with his residence, but there was no response. An officer who made a personal inquiry found the house locked, and on forcing an entrance ho discovered Lieutenant-Colonel Andrews lying dead in the hall. It is supposed he was the victim of a sudden heart attack. Lieutenant-Colone] Andrews had not enjoyed good licallli recently, and had suffered considerably from neuralgia. Born at sea Lieutenant-Colonel Andrews had spent the greater portion of his life in tho Dominion, and during the war served at Gallipoli. His early military experience was gained as a'member of the Wellington Naval Artillery Volunteers, and later in the South Island ho was connected with tho Cromwell Rifle Volunteers. Subsequently he became a lieutenant in No. 1 Company, New Zealand Engineers, Cliristchurch. On the formation of tho New Zealand Staff Corps he became a lieutenant on the permanent staff, the appointment being made in 1911. In the following year he was promoted to captain. He was adjutant of the South Canterbury Regiment from 1911 to 1913, and later officer commanding Group 10. Timaru

With the outbreak of war LieutenantColouol Andrews was stationed at various training camps, and loft New Zealand as second in command of the Otago Regiment. Wounded at Gallipoli LieutenantColonel Andrews was invalided home. Appointed district officer at General Headquarters, Wellington, in February, 1917, he later held the position of assistant adiutant-general and general staff officer, with first-class ranking.. In 1922 he was appointed officer-in-ciharge of No. 1 Regimental District, Paeroa. Less than a year ago he was appointed assistantadjutant and quartermaster-general Northern Command, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel.

Lieutenant-Colonel Andrews is survived by his wife, who was on holiday in Christchurch at the time of his death. There is no family. The funeral will take place at Waikumete Cemetery this morning, when full honours will be accorded. The gun-carriage will be escorted by members of the 13th Battery, and the Royal New Zealand Artillery will provide the filiner party at the graveside. The flag at the Northern Command was flown at half-mast yesterday. MR JAMES MUIR BARE. The death of Mr. James Muir Barr, who retired from the position of manager of the Auckland Savings Hank in 1925, occuired suddenly yesterday at the ago of 69 years. Born in Kilmarnock,' Scotland, Mr. Barr arrived in New Zealand as a boy, and had lived in Auckland ever since. In his 47 years' service with the Auckland Savings Bank Mr. Barr was associated closely with that institution's progressive development. Joining as a junior in 1879 Mr. Barr was orse of a staff of four. The amount to the credit of depositors was less than £160,000, while the corresponding sum on his retirement was over £4.500.000. For 30 years Mr. Bar" was chief clerk, and in 1912 he was appoinlcd accountant. Whtrn the Into Mr. S. G. Rowntree retired from the position of manager in 1917 Mr. Barr was appointed to the position from over 120 applicants.

In the activities of the Auckland Cooperative Building Society Mr. Barr was also prominent. He was a director for over 22 years, and chairman for several terms. Mr. Barr was also actively interested in the work of the Presbyterian Church, particularly at Onehunga, and on the North Shore. He is survived by Mrs. Barr. one son and five daughters. The funeral will take place this afternoon. MR. A. A. MATTHEWS. The death has occurred of Mr. Alfred Augustus Matthews, of Onehunga, aged 57 years. Born at Bristol, England, Mr. Matthews, accompanied by his wife, came to New Zealand 26 years ago. Subsequently ho commenced business in Onehunga, where he had resided ever since. As the promoter of many charity entertainments Mr. Matthews was particularly well known. Mrs. Matthews, three sons and two daughters survive him. The funeral took place at Waikaraka cemetery on Sunday.