OBITUARY.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1263, 14 May 1896, Page 21

OBITUARY.

COLONEL NORTH

Colonel North died suddenly of apoplexy while presiding at a meeting in London. Ho had risen to speak at the meeting at which he was presiding, when he fell back and died in half an hour. His death has caused a sensation in London. '

Colonel North, famous for his immense wealth, was known as " The Nitrate King," a sobriquet he gained from the suceos: of his speculations in nitrate mines in South America. These operations made his great fortune. Ho spent his money liberally, however, and in January, 18S9, presented Kirkstall Abbey and grounds to his native town, Leeds, and also made handsome contributions to tho funds of the Leeds Infirmary and tho Yorkshire College of Science. In 18S9 he received the honorary freedom of the borough. Colonel North was of course a leading figure in financial circles, His investments in West Australian mines, and his connection with tho sensational Londonderry property, are well known. When the gold failed in that mine, Colonel North, one of the chief vendors, declined to accept any money in connection with tho mine until the shareholders had roceivod their money back, and 5 per cent, interest. lie was prominent on the turf and the coursing field, and his colt Scotch Wisdom is nominated for tho Derby. At the general election last year Colonel North contested Leeds West in the Conservative interest against Mr Herbert Gladstone, who defeated him by 90 votes. CARDINAL GALIMBERTf. The death is announced in Home of Cardinal (lalitnberli. MRS FALCONER. Widespread re<?ret will he felt in Wellington at tho news of tho de;itli of Mrs Falconer, wife of Captain Falconer, the popular olHe.:r of the Torp-nlo Corps. Mrs Pa ooner died last week after a long and painful illness, and her hinbuid will hive deep sympathy in his bereavement. A. lar h 'o number of people followo 1 fee remains of the deceased lady to their last resting plaeo in Karori Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The lion Mr Walker was present on behalf of the Defence Minister. Amongst others present were Lient.Colonols liiimo and New.ill, .Major Messent'tir, Sir Arthur Domdas (tin lor-Su -.rotary lor Defence) and the .Mayo.-. A detachment from the Torpedo Corps and the L'ormatieiu Artillery attended, ''die liev C. S Ogg read the burial Herviec at the <rrav.f. Several beautiful wreaths were sent, including one from the Premier and Mrs Seddon. W. R. WILLS. Mr W. 11. Will-;, a well-known Auckland poet, died last week. The cause of de.ltn was stoppage of the bowels. He only to »k to Ids bed two days before he died. Mr Wills was CO years of age. Immediately after tho arrival of tho Mahinapua on Saturday morning tho body of Mrs A. A. Stuart-Menteath was removed to Mr Mentoath's home in Molcsworth street. Shortly after tho funeral proceeded to tho Karori Cemetory, whoro tho interment took place. Tho Rev C. S. Og<* officiated at the graveside The f unoral possession was a lar<,'e one, and included many old identities. The chief mourners wero: —Mr Menteath, Major Elliot and Mr J. Duthie, M.H.R. Amongst tho very largo number of beautiful wreaths wasono from Government 1101130.