OBITUARY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20603, 30 June 1930, Page 12

OBITUARY.

WOMAN'S ADVENTUROUS LIFE SIEGE OF PARIS RECALLED. LONG RESIDENCE IN AUCKLAND. [by telegram.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] DARGAVILLE, Sunday. Tho death has occurred at Dargaville of Mrs. Lucie E. M. Laurent, at the age of 88 years. Mrs. Laurent was born in London in 1842 and educated in England. Sho lived in Franco for about 14 years and was married at tho Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, to Major Prosper Laurent, of the French Army With her husband sho passed through tho harrowing period of tho Siege of Paris. In 1876 Mr. and Mrs. Laurent and their young family went to Australia, whero Mr. Laurent died in the following year. Shortly afterwards Mrs. Laurent came to Auckland and established a kindergarten. Later sho was associated in a stationery business in Karangahape Road. She lived in Aucldand for over 40 years, but of recent years had resided with her daughter, Mrs. Diamond, in Dargaville. Sho was notably accomplished and her talents wero varied. Sho spoko fluently English, French, German, Italian and Spanish and was a talented educationalist and needlewoman. In her youth Mrs. Laurent was accorded six months' tuition with a firm of London court dressmakers as a designer of court dresses. As a pastime, also, she translated French storybooks into English. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. P. Diamond, Dargaville; Mrs. A. E. Tver, Wangantii; and Mrs. W. Winn, Otahuhu.

MR. THOMAS GLENDINING. Tlie death of Mr. Thomas Glendining, a director of the firm of Ross and Glendining, Limited, occurred at Dunedin yesterday morning. Mr. Glendining, who was aged 80, (Tied after a short illness. Mr. Glendining was the brother of the lato Mr. R. Glendining, who, with the late Sir John Ross, founded the firm of Ross and Glendining at Dunedin over 60 years ago. Mr. Thomas Glendining opened the Auckland branch many years ago. Mr. Glendining was a well-known business man and was actively associated with many companies, lie was the father of Mr. T. 11. Glendining, who controls the Auckland interests of the firm. There is another son, Mr. J. Glendining, and three daughters, Mrs. K. Ramsay and Misses N. and D. Glendining, all of Dunedin. Mrs. Glendining 'died several years ago. MR. E. W. DORMER. The death occurred on Saturday of Mr. Ernest Walter Dormer, second son of the late Captain G. J. Dormer, of Auckland. Mr. Dormer saw service in the South African War and the Great War. Before coming to Now Zealand he was in the band of the Ist. Dorset Militia and lator of tho Ist. Dorset Yeomanry. He then enlisted in the 2nd. Queen's West Surrey Regiment and went to India. After, three year§' service ho was invalided back to England and then came to New Zealand. At the outbreak of the Soutli African War he volunteered for servico and served for 12 months with the sth. 4 Contingent. After being invalided home for a short whilo ho returned to South Africa in charge of tho 9th. Contingent Band. Ho went with the 23th Contingent to the Great War, and was invalided back to New Zealand.

MR, JOSEPH FOLEY. A colonist of 50 years' standing, Sir. Joseph Foley, died recently in Auckland. Mr. Foley, who was born in King's County, Ireland, 84 years ago, emigrated to Queensland in early life, and after two years there crossed to New Zealand. He owned and occupied a number of farms successively in both the North and South Islands. Latterly he settled near Hastings, Hawke's Bay, and about 15 years ago retired and made his homo at Green Lane. He is survived by Mrs. Foley, 0110 son, Mr. J. F. Foley, of Mangere, and three daughters, Mrs. J. McCarthy, formerly of Otahuhu, Mrs. F. C. Dacey, of Hamilton, and Sirs. W. Sullivan, of Auckland. MR, SAMUEL JAMES. [BY- TELEGRAPH.—-OWN COIIIIESPONDENT.] COROMANDEL, Saturday. The death has occurred of Mr. Samuel James, a resident of Coromandel for 55 years, at tho ago of 85. Sir. James was born in London and arrived in New Zealand in 1872. He followed tho building trade for some time, and eventually started in the. hardware business, which lie conducted until his death. lie and his first wife, who died some years ago, reared a .family of fivo sons and four daughters. There were 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was married a second time, last year, to Miss L. E. Davies. Sir. James was engaged in several mining ventures, and devoted a lot of time to public affairs. He was a member of the Coromandel County Council for 30 years, and chairman for a lengthy period.

MR. W. A. LOW. [BY TELEGRAPH- —OWN CORTtESrONDENT.] DUNEDIN, Sunday. Tho death occurred yesterday afternoon after a long illness of Mr. W„ A. Low, who was formerly well known in athletic circles. Ho was associated with tlio famous Pollard Opera Company for several years. Between 30 and 40 years ago Mr. Low was ono of tho outstanding middle-distance runners in tho Dominion and won many New Zealand championships. He won the 440vds. title at tho first Australian and New Zealand chain- • pionship meeting held in Australia. On bis removal to Wellington he was closely associated with tho Wellington Harrier Club and tho Wellington I3oxing Association.