OBITUARY.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 10518, 28 July 1910, Page 4

OBITUARY.

HON. H. SCOTLAND. (Per Press Association.) Wellington, July 27. The death occurred this afternoon of the Hon. Henry Scotland, M.L.C. Thedeceased gentleman, who was residing at the Occidental Hotel, was in his 90th year, and had been suffering during the past few days from an attack of bronchitis, but his death was due to syncope. The deceased was born at Muswell Hill, London, in 1821, and was the youngest son of George Scotland, C.8., Chief Justice of Trinidad. He was a- barrister by profession, and was educated at St. John's College, Oxford. He arrived in New Zealand in 1850, and was called to the Legislative Council in 1868. His widow, who is at present in AVellington, survives him. MR A. C. PATERSON. The news of the. death of Mr A.- C. Paterson, though it will not come as a surprise, will nevertheless be received with general feelings of regret. The deceased gentleman was one of North Otago's oldest identities, and one who closely associated himself with the early development of the district. Over half a century must have winged its flight since Mr Paterson came to this district.. As a young man he was considered an expert in the management of cattle, and as a. drover in the roadless days undertook many hazardous feats. -.No man at the time was considered more daring, and no river was considered treacherous enough.to prove the limit of his daring. One of many stories related of Mr Peterson's cattle-driving days is an .experience which befel him whilst getting a mob over the Waitaki from Waitangi. Whilst in the river Mr Paterson was surrounded by the .cattle and the crush caused his horse to go under. With dauntless courage : Mr Paterson abandoned the horse to its

fate and sought refuge-on the back of a bullock, eventually by this means reaching the other side. His occupation at this time necessitated several journeys to the "goldfields, where lie was a well-known and popular figure. Relinquishing the cattle droving, Mr Paterson sought business enterprise in Oamarn, where he joined Mr Weedon as joint proprietor of the Northern Stables, which were extensively used by the coaching proprietors in the early" davs 01 settlement. Mr Paterson remained m business with Mr Weedon for a number of years, and on the latter's departure for San Francisco became a licensed victualler and hotel proprietor, his principal hostelries being in turn the Empire and Junction. As a turf enthusiast Mr Paterson was well known as the owner of several racehorses, many of which earned for themselves and' for their proprietor considerable distinction in days long gone by. The ware of adversity that proved disastrous to so many of North Otago's business men overcame Mr Paterson, rendering it necessary for him to earn Ins living in his later years as a cab proprietor. Latterly, "on becoming afflicted with rheumatism, he went to reside with members of his familv in "Wellington, where his death took place yesterday afternoon, at the advanced age of 75 years. He is survived by his wife and a numerous family.