OBITUARY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20650, 23 August 1930, Page 14

OBITUARY.

MR. ALEXANDER S. BOYD. NOTED WORK AS ARTIST. The death has occurred at Takapuna of Mr. Alexander Stuart Boyd, aged 76, who had gained distinction both in New Zealand and in Great Britain as a watercolour painter and illustrator of books. Ilis brushworlt secured exhibition at the Royal Academy and other of the famous British galleries, and after ho took up his residence in Auckland it became a sourco of pleasure to visitors to the exhibitions of the local art societies, of which ho was an enthusiastic patron. Mr. Boyd was born in Glasgow in 1854 and becamo a member of the Scottish Society of Painters in Water-colours. After removing from his native land to London, he was a contributor for many years to the Graphic, Punch and Black and White. Mrs. Boyd was a writer for a number of London magazines, and their home in St. John's Wood became a gathering placo for many personalities in art and literature. As an illustrator of books, Mi. Boyd secured a wide recognition of his genius, which received expression in a particularly popular form in " Wee MacGrcgor," a work dealing in a humorous vein with Scottish life. Among numerous other books which he illustrated were " Our Stolen Summer," " A Versailles Christmastide," and " The Fortunate Isles," by Mrs. Stuart Boyd. About 1899 Mr. and Mrs. Boyd paid their first visit to New Zealand, partly to see the latter's sister, Mrs. John Burns, of Auckland. They bccamo so much attracted to this country that in 1920, after having lost in the Great War their only son, Lieut. Stuart Boyd, of the Sherwood Foresters, they returned to the Dominion, taking up their residence at Takapuna, where Mr. Boyd was a very popular member of the community. Ilis genial contributions of humour to local entertainments will not readily be forgotten. Ilis standing as an artist received recognition by election to tho position of presiden of the Auckland Society of Arts.

MRS. ELIZABETH KELLY. One of Auckland's oldest citizens, Mrs. Elizabeth Kelly, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. I). Lumsden, 10, Burleigh Street, on Thursday. Born in Russell in 1847 Mrs. Kelly had been a resident of Auckland since childhood, her father being Mr. William Marshall, a naval paymaster. Her husband, the late Mr. John Kelly, was a native of Belfast, Ireland, and for many years a farmer in tho Mount Albert district. Although brought up as a member of the Church of England, Mrs. Kelly subsequently adopted the faith of her husband and joined the Roman Catholic Church, being a regular attendant and active worker at St. Benedict's for a number of years. Surviving sons and daughters are Mr. Walter Kelly, of Dargaville, Mr. Claude Kelly, of Hawera, Mrs. D. Lumsden, Mrs. Hugh Taylour, Miss May Kelly, of Auckland, and Sister Mary St. Celsus, of the Convent of the Good Shepherd, Melbourne. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Benedict's Church at nine o'clock this morning. "MR. T. S. CARMICHAEL. [by telegraph, —own correspondent.] WHANGAREI. Friday. The death occurred this morning of Mr. T. S. Carmicliael at the age of 67 years. He was born at St. George's Bay, Auckland, in 1863 and spent the early part of his life there. His parents had come from England and his father was connected with the shipping trade. Mr. Carmichael took a keen interest in aquatic affairs and was a member of tho St. George's Rowing Club. He also took an active part in yachting. About 35 years ago he removed, to Whangarei and started business on his own account. He was one of tho founders of the Whangarei Cruising Club. Mr. Carmicliael was a keen follower of Rugby football, both in Auckland and Whangarei. Ho retired from active business about 10 years ago on account of ill-health. On the founding of the Druids' Lodge in Whangarei Mr. Carmicliael was a charter member and was the first Arch Druid when the lodgo opened. Ho is survived by Mrs. Carmichael, two daughters and one son.

MR. Ct. L. SISE. fIJY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] DUNEDIN, Friday. The death occurred in Dunedin to-day of Mr. George Lysnar Sise, who was born at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America, in 1839. He spent tho greater part of his long life in Dunedin. He founded the well-known firm of Bates, Sise and Co., importers and wholesale merchants, which is now carried on by his sons. Mrs. Sise died in 1920.