DEATH OF DR. CONNOLLY

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1626, 29 April 1903, Page 31

DEATH OF DR. CONNOLLY

Spec jax to the cc Times.” WANGANUI, April 27. The public will regret to hear of the death of Dr Connolly, which occurred on tlie steamer Eimutaka on the 16th inst. The intelligence was cabled to the colony by the captain of the vessel when she called aJ Tenerifi’e on the voyage Home. Dr Connolly had been in indifferent health for a considerable time, due to a breakdown of tlie system caused by overwork. He gave up practice last September. He then spent some months at Rotorua, and it was generallj* understood that his health had much improved. Before recommencing practice, however, he decided to take a sea voyage, and while en route succumbed to an- attack of apoplexy. "The deceased, who was about 57 years of age, was highly respected and wellknown throughout the colony. He was a typical, warm-hearted Irishman,, and not a few in Wanganui will lament the death of a kind and generous friend, who was ever ready to assist by his skill as a physician and surgeon, and by monetary help if necessary, those who needed it. He took a keen interest in local affairs. As a sportsman Dr Connolly was wellknown throughout the colony, being not only a horse owner, but a steward and member of the committee of the Wanganui Jockev Club. On several occasions he acted as delegate of the Wanganui Jockey Club at the Racing Conference held in Wellington. He was an enthusiastic huntsman in V anganui twenty years ago, and regularly followed the hounds, winning several races at the Wanganui and Rangitilrei Hunt Club’s meetings on his old favourite Dhudeen, Ngata, Chevalier, The Demon and other horses carried Mr "J. E. Nugent’s” colours in the 80’s, and more recently the deceased sportsman’s colours were successfully borne by Stranger and Kneecap. ‘ , . . The deceased gentleman leaves a widow (daughter of the late Judge O’Brien) and two young children (at present in Auckland).