OBITUARY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21452, 28 March 1933, Page 12

OBITUARY

CAPTAIN N. FERGUSON DEATH IN CALIFORNIA SERVICE DURING THE WAR The death of Captain Norman Ferguson, a former Auckland resident, occurred suddenly at Long Beach, California, last month. Born in Auckland 68 years ago, Captain Ferguson later resided in the Waipu district. When only 11 years of age he determined to follow the career of his father, who was a sea captain. He ran away from his home in Auckland and followed the sea for tho remainder of his life. During the Spanish-American war he was with the United States Army on transport duty between Florida and Cuba. After tho war ho returned to New York, whore he resided for many years. During the Great War Captain Ferguson commanded the yacht Sultana, which was commandeered for convoy duty and later was engaged in Later he was transferred to the Bali, the largest of the German vessels seized by tho United Statos at the outbreak of the war between those two countries. He commanded the Bali on seven trans* atlantic voyages, successfully transporting thousands of American soldiers to Europe. He also commanded engaged in tho repatriation of the American Expeditionary Force. At one time' Captain Ferguson was in the service of the Union Steam - Ship Company. He resided at Long Beach for the past ten years. He was regarded there as one of the most efficient ship commanders of the harbour district. Mrs. Ferguson survives her busband. MR. SAMUEL KEYVAR The death of Mr. Samuel Keyvar, of Auckland, occurred yesterday in his 86th year. Born in London, Mr. Keyvar came to New Zealand about 40 years ago and established a business as a morcer and tailor in Auckland. Later he conducted a similar business in Rotorua, and retired to Auckland about 10 years ago. Mrs. Keyvar predeceased her husband by five years. Mr. Keyvar is survived by four sons, Messrs. D. and J. Keyvar, of Auckland, Mr. G. Keyvar, of Otorohanga, and Mr. S. Keyvar, of Sydney, and three daughters, Mrs. S, Kahn, of Thames, Mrs. G. Stone, of Auckland, and Mrs. J, Yankowick, of Minneapolis, United States. MR. GEORGE FREDERICK ILES [by telegraph—own correspondent] TAURANGA, Monday A noted athlete and a prominent resident, Mr. George Frederick lies, died this afternoon. He was the third son of Mrs. 11. lies, of Tauranga, and the late Mr. Albert lies, and was born in Christchurch 39 years ago. When 18 years of age he moved to Auckland, where he made his name as a brilliant football player, first in Sugby and afterwards in the League code. e represented Auckland as a League player and played for New Zealand in 1919 against Australia, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. Thirteen years ago Mr. lies came to Tauranga, and with a brother established a wool and hide exporting business. He played football in Tauranga eleven years and on many' occasions was captain of the Tauranga and Bay of Plenty Rugby teams, playing against the Springboks in Rotorua. He was known all over New Zealand as a sprinter and- won numerous races in the North and South Islands. He is survived by his widow and two young sons. MRS. J. L. GILMOUR [by telegraph—own correspondent] WAIHI, Monday The dsath occurred on Saturday evening of Mrs. E. Gilmour, wife of Mr. James L. Gilmour, manager of the Waihi mine. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Farrell, of Auckland, and as Miss Ella Farrell was well known as a soloist at Auckland Liedertafel concerts. Mrs. Gilmour came to Waihi with her parents in 1905, and both before and after her marriage in 1907 was frequently heard on the local concert platforms when entertainments were given for charitable or other worthy causes. In later years Mrs. Gilmour' was prominently associated with women's organisations, including the Waihi Women's Institute, of which she was the first president, and the Waihi branch of the Plunket Society, on both of which she gave valuable service. Mrs. Gilmour is survived by her husband and their only daughter, Miss Lilian Doreen Gilmour. The interment took place at the Waihi Cemetery this afternoon. MRS R. T. ABBOT [by telegraph—OWN correspondent] OPOTIKI, Monday The death has occurred 'at her residence Ruatuna, near Opotiki, of Mrs R. T. Abbot, at the age of 74. She was born at Glenavy, County Antrim, being the third daughter of the late Mr. Edward Bell, of Lennymore, and came to New Zealand in 1878 with her parents, who settled in the Bay of Plenty. Mrs. Abbot was married at Opotiki nearly 50 years ago. Mrs. Abbot resided for some time in Auckland in order to give her children a good education, but for many years she and her husband lived on a farm. She is survived by her husband, three daughters and two sons. There are 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.