OBITUARY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21254, 6 August 1932, Page 12

OBITUARY

MR. J. COLIN CAMPBELL FORMER BANK MANAGER The death occurred yesterday at his residence, Poto Street, Remuera, of Mr. J. Colin Campbell, well known for many years ill banking circles in New Zealand and Australia. Mr. Campbell, who was born in Hamilton, Scotland, in 1850, was the son of the Rev. W. Campbell. Tho latter subsequently came to Australia and New Zealand, where he was recognised as an authority oil horses and notwithstanding his active pastoral duties he acted as a judge at many horse shows. The late Mr. Colin Campbell began his business career in a merchant's office in Melbourne, where he acquired experience which proved very useful after he joined tho service of the Hank of New South Wales in Christchurch in 1882. Mr. Campbell was employed for sonic years in the inspector's office and was then sent to Australia, where lie was in charge of several branches. After his return to New Zealand he was manager of several branches, including Gcraldine, Masterton, New Plymouth, Wanganui and Dunedin, while be also acted as inspector. He was a man of sound judgment and had many friends inside and outside the institution, which he ably represented until his retirement in 1920. Mr. Campbell derived a great deal of enjoyment from golf, and he was a lover of good horses, being keenly interested in horse racing. He had been :n indifferent health for many months. Mr. Campbell married in 1891 Miss Jessie Elmslie, daughter of the. Rev. Dr. Elmslie, of Christchurch, a very well-known Presbyterian minister. MR. W R. ROCK An old Wellington identity, Mr. William Rose Bock, died at his residence, in Hataitai Road, this week. The late Mr. Bock, who had been a familiar figure in Wellington for more than half a century, was head of the firm of W. R. Bock and Company, engravers, die sinkers, and illuminators. He was born in Ilobart, Tasmania, in 1847, and came to New Zealand in 1868. The late Mr. Bock designed and illuminated many notable addresses, including those presented to the late Queen Victoria and King Edward VII., and also several addresses to King George and Queen Mary, when, as the Duke and Duchess of York, they visited New Zealand. Later, Mr. Bock's artistry was exemplified in some of the addresses presented to the Prince of Wales ar;d the Duke and i Duchess of York. Mr. Bock also won prizes ! as a designer of New Zealand stamps. Although a tireless worker, the late i Mr. Bock had many other interests in | life. Ho was as a young man an ardent cricketer, and once, in the early '7o's, he I represented Wellington. He also played | football. He was fond of music, particularly choral music, in which he could participate. He was very actively associated with the original Wellington Operatic Society, which had its origin in St. Peter's choir. He was a member of that choir for a quarter of a century, and played parts in the. first performances in Wellington of the operas "The Sorcerer," "Patience," and "Rip Van Winkle." and was a chorister in many others. He also acted as treasurer of the society for some years. Ho was also a member of the Wellington Choral Society and continued on as a member of the chorus of the Royal Wellington Choral Union up to the time of the illness which terminated in death. Mr. Bock was a keen volunteer in tho early days and was one of the original members of the D Battery, in which he was a sergeant, and was the holder of the long-service medal. He was also a member of the. Wellington Chess Club, the Savage and Orphans' Clubs. MRS. TERESSA CROZIER Tho death has occurred at New Plymouth of Mrs. Teressa Crozier, aged 85. Mrs. Crozier, who was tho widow of Mr. John Crozier, was well-known throughout Taranaki, having arrived in tho district from Belfast, Ireland, 60 years ago. Mrs. Crozier took an active part in the affairs of the community, and, in earlier years, she was prominently identified with the work of the Presbyterian Church. The children surviving are:—Mrs. V. Brittain, of Auckland; Mrs. 0. Oxenham, Palmerstou North; Mrs. E. Bayly, Omata; Mrs. A. Sadler, New Plymouth; Miss E. Crozier, Auckland; Mr. W. Crozier, Auckland; Mr. H. Crozier, New Plymouth; Mr. C. Crozier and Mr. D. Crozier, Inglewood. MRS. MARY LISK The death occurred at the Auckland Hospital on Thursday of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Lisk, wife of Mr. William Lisk, a well-known resident of Takapuna. Mrs. Lisk was born at Campbell's Bay, Takapuna, and was the eldest daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Johnston, late of Northcoto and Runciman. She is survived by her husband, two sons and two daughters. MR. WILLIAM WORDSWORTH [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT] DARGAVILLE, Friday Another Northern Wairoa pioneer, Mr. 1 William Wordsworth, aged 81 years, died j at. bis home at Te Ivopuru yesterday. Mr. | Wordsworth was ono of the oldest and best-known settlers in the district. He was born at. Sheffield in 1851 and camo to New Zealand in the ship Horrah in 1876. Arriving at Wellington Mr. Wordsworth spent a few months in the Mana- , watu district, being engaged in the tim- j her industry, before coining to Northern ! Wairoa. In 1877 ho settled at Aratnpu, where he married Miss Hannah West, daughter of Mr. Frederick West. After j 14 years in the timber industry he turned I his attention to farming, in which he was j engaged until recently. Mr. Wordsworth ! will bo remembered for his generous gift to tho district of the present site of the Northern Wairoa Hospital at Te Kopnru. Ho is survived by his wife, eight sons and three daughters. MR. A. R. STONE [by tei.egrapit—press association] WELLINGTON, Friday A well-known public accountant, Mr. A. R. Stone, died suddenly in his office this morning, aged 58. Mr. Stone was born at Greymouth and entered tho public service. Ho was chief accountant of the Department of Agriculture before entering business as an accountant in Wellington. He was secretary of tho New Zealand Institute of Horticulture. Ho is survived by his wife and three young sons.