OBITUARY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22938, 17 January 1938, Page 12

OBITUARY

MR. CALLIL SAYEGH Cabled advice of the death of his father, Mr. Callil Sayegh, in Sydney, has been received by Sir. J. Sayegk, of Auckland. Mr. Sayegh, who was 91 years of age, arrived in Australia from Syria 50 years ago, and six years later went to Wellington, where he lived for a few years prior to removing to Auckland. He started business as a wholesale draper, and later established a restaurant*. Retiring from business 20 years ago, Mr. Sayegh remained an active man until recently. He was predeceased by Mrs. Sayegh 15 years ago. Of the' surviving five sons and four daughters, seven were born in Auckland. The youngest son, Mr. Eugene Sayegh, was the first barrister and solicitor of Syrian nationality to be admitted in Australia. MR. JOHN JUDD The death has occurred at Hawera of Mr. John Judd, a resident of Elthnni, Tnranaki. who was born at the Hutt 85 years ago. He was an authority on Maori lore. Mr. Judd settled in Elthnm 60 years ago, and assisted in the survey of roads and settlements in the district. He also played a part in the opening of the road over Mount Messenger. Except for a brief period when he conducted a business near the Town Hall in Auckland, he resided in Taranaki. He was a member of tho Masonic order, and

took a prominent part in bowls. Mrs. Judd predeceased him by three years. Mr. Judd is survived by nine children, 5S grandchildren and 26 great-grand-childen. MISS ALICE LINDSAY BEWS The death occurred yesterday of Miss Alice Lindsay Bews, of Beverley, Htiapai. With her elder sister. Miss Bews founded Mount Eden College for girls, the two sisters being principals of the school during its long existence. It was more commonly known as the Misses Bews' school, and was one of the bestknown private schools in Auckland. Soon after disposing of their interest in the school to St. Cuthbert's College the Misses Bews settled in Huapai. Since it was closed the school's identity has been preserved by its old girls' association. MR. 0. LOUISSON [bv TELEGBAPH —rBKSS association] PALMERBTON NORTH, Saturday Tho death has occurred of Mr. Charles Louisson, well known in business circles, at the age of 66. He was born at Colac Bay, Southland, in 1872, and educated at Warwick House, Christchurch. In 1902 he married Miss Jenny Sheen. Mr. Louisson was a great sportsman, and at the time of his death was president of the Manawatu Racing Club. All his life he had taken a great interest in this sport, being honorary treasurer to the club from 1910-24 and president from 1916-24. He was a pastpresident of the Manawatu Golf Club, and first president of the Returned Soldiars' Club. He was New Zealand athletic champion in the shot and hammer events in 1895. Mr. Louisson was president and patron of the Palmerston North Amateur Operatic Society. In 1931 he was in charge of tho earthquake refugee camp at Awapuni. He had a long war service, and was a member of the 7th West Coast Regiment, being warded the long and efficient service [medal.