OBITUARY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21161, 19 April 1932, Page 12

OBITUARY.

MB. T. J. WATHEW, The death occurred on Sunday of Mr. Thomas James Wathew, aged 50 years, at his residence, Queen Street, Onehunga. Born in Monmouthshire, Wales, Mr. Wathew arrived in New Zealand with his parents, who settled ia Christchurch. On leaving school he joined the ironmongery business of Congreve and Company, and was subsequently employed by Mr. John Orr, of Ashburton. Coming to Auckland 30 years ago he joined the firm of John Burns and Company, Limited, where he served for 11 years, first as a salesman and afterwards as a traveller. In 1913 Mr. Wathew established an ironmongery business in Onehunga, which he carried on successfully until his death. Mr. Wathew was an active member of the Oneliunga-Manukau Chamber of Commerce, the Onehunga Orphans' Club and the Auckland Trotting Club. He is survived by his wife, ono son and two daughters. . MR. J. G. BEAMISH. [from our own correspondent.] PA'I'EA, Mondny. The death has occurred of Mr. J. G. Beamish, aged 89 years, an old settler in the Patea district, who had many experiences during the Maori disturbances. He was born in County Cork, Ireland, where ho was educated at a private school. In 1868 he came to New Zealand with his i brother, and landed in Auckland, but he | soon afterwards removed to Taranaki and | settled at Patea. A few weeks later disturbances with the natives took place, and in 1868 Mr. Beamish joined the No. 2 Armed Constabulary Force. He was I present at the. fight at Turuturu-Mokai | redoubt, about two miles. to the southeast of Hawera. It was a night attack ' and the force, which numbered only 24 ! men, held the position against great odds. Mr. Beamish was severely wounded and his brother killed. Later Mr. Beamish commenced farming in the district. He was a member of the Patea Borough Council for a number of years, a member of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, the Domain Board, the Patea School Committee, and also churchwarden of St. George's Anglican Church. Tie was also a justice, of the peace. Of late years Mr. Beamish did not take an active part, in public affairs owing to deafness. He leaves a widow, live daughters, and two sons.