OBITUARY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13889, 29 April 1907, Page 3 (Supplement)

OBITUARY.

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Prenty, who was said to have been aaed 100 years, died at the. Melbourne Hospital last month. The deceased was a sister of. the lato Judge Nolan, of Dublin. ''

A Press Association menage from .Auclc-' laud conveys tho information that Mrs Hannah Tung Loaihercge, tho first whito! woman born iu Not iSeaJand, died on tho 14th at the ii Ay of Islands at the ago of 31. At the great Ego of 98 years, Mrs Hall, relict of the Into Thomas Hall, died at Awamoko on the Sat the residence of her daughter, Mrs Jardine. Mrs Hall had lived in the district since 1861. Notwithstanding her groat age her mental faculties were unimpaired.

l r rom Auckland it is telegraphed' by tlieassociation thai the Rev. Charles "Worboys died on tho 21st. He was formerly minister of the Free Methodist Cliutch, and later ho joined ihs Presbyterian Church, and heldcharges at Auckland, Christchuicb, and Opotiki. Ho retired from active ministerial work five years ago.

The' death of a venerable Sister of Mercy, Mary Magdalene, at St. Mail's Convent, Ponsonby, Auckland, is reported. Tlio deceased was a sister of the lato Daniel Lynch, of Mangero and Ponsonby. Sho was born in CoUnt.v Tyrone, Ireland, and Was in her eighty-second year at the time of. lier death. She had spent over 46 years in tho convent at. Ponsonby. '

Mr W. Mace, one of New Zealand's oldest pioiiecrs, died on Thursday at tho Taucru, aged 90 years. Mr Mace came from Norwich, England, about 1843, ahd landed iu Wellington, where ho was in biieinefs for 20 years. Iri 1p64- ho becamo a Wairarapa farmer, taking -up land at the Taucru, where he resided until his- death. One of Auckland's oldest residents (Mr F. H. Heighway) died on tho 7th at tho age of 87 years. Ho had been in New .Zealand for 43 years, having arrived in the ship Green Jacket in 1863. He was in the service of the Government until the abolition or the _ provinces, and then ho received an'appointment in the Latid Tax Department. ' Ho leaves three eons and three daughters. Tho many friends of Mr Join Blaney, of the Caledonian Hotel, Anderson's Bay road, will regret to hoar of his death, which oocur'red suddenly on the 14f!i. Mr Blaney, who was 64 years of ago, was in ill-health about a week ago, but after being oollfmed to his bed for a few days wag ablo to get about again. Mr Blaney, who was at one tirao in command of a small coastal vessel, was a resident of the' city for many years, and his genial yot unassuming manner mads him a iavonrite with all who know liim. Ho leasts a widow and three married/daughters. Mrs William Andrews, an old resident of Wellington, died on Sunday, March Si. The deceased lady arrived with ilcr lato liusband by t.ho ship Alma in the early fifties, and remained ill Wellington until her d.eath, which occurred at tho family residence* in Tory street, a home which was erected by the lato Mr Atulrev/s soon after his arrival. Her ago was 82. Mts Andrews lias left three sons—Mr Walter Andrews (of Andrews and Mantliel), Mt William Andrews (of tho Matiawatu Kail Way Company's staff), and Mr H. Andrews (in Mr 3. S. Swan'B office). There aro 32 grandchildren and nine great-grand-children. •

A Blenheim telegram states that Mr Eyes, who (lied on ttie 12th, was the fifth Superintendent of the Marlborough Province. Hb defeated Sir P. Void'(afterwards Premier) for Wairau in the General Assembly in 1860, and continued to represent tliai constituency till 1870, when he resigned in order.to take up tbo position of Provincial Secretary and Commissioner of Crown Lands. From first to last the late Mr Eyea held l2 public positions,' ranging in .importance from M.H.K to sheriff. Ho,camf> to Wairau in tlio fifties, and became owier of Sheep rims near Blenheim. He was credited \jith great executive and financial ability, which faculties he brought to bear in retrenchment during his period as Superintendent. ,

Dr -Robert Burns, of Union street. Dunedin, passed away on the 7th, at the age of 73 years. Dr Burns was born in Edinburgh in 1831, and was educated at tlio High School and Edinburgh University, where he obtained the degree of F.Ii.C.S. After holding the position of house surgeon at tho Leith Hospital for two yeirs, Dr Bums decided to emigrate, and he entile to this colony by the sli-ip Threo Bel's in 1858. He commenced practice in Dunedin immediately after arrival here. For about four years he was associated with Dr Hulnie, provincial surgeon at the Dunedin Hospital. Dr Burns rendered valued fcrvices to (he cause of education as a 'member nf the University Council. He was a member of the first couticil elected, and retained his position Until the tilno. of his death. Hs also held the. pbsltion of; gaol manner.

Oil'the 19th inst. another old. colonist, Mrs Bratby, wife of'Mr J. H. Bratby, gaoler, at Dunedin, pas-scd away r.t her residence sitter a painful and lingering illness. The deceased lady came la tbe colony in 18C2, and wis tor many. years matron of the Auckland Prison. When soiro 20 years ago Mr Bratby was promoted io the liivetcargill gaslfoship, alio wag aplJointed niati'on of the prison there, which pdeitioii she held lor about 15 years. Subsequently, upon Air Bratby's transference to Dimediri, she retired from the Ben-ice. Of an amiable and iindemoilsiraiive disposition, she was held in high esteenl by all who knew her. She wits also much.respected by tho women who came under her charge, both in the north ar.d SDuth, mid many of tlieiii profited by the quiet, yet strong, influence for good elle was able to exert npoa them. She leaves hor husband and one daughter to mourn their loss. i>lr John Smyth Flentfng, proprietor df the Clutha Leader, died at his residence, Balclutlin, on the 22nd inst, Previous to his coiinostion v.-iili the Loader Jir Fleming wan a resident of Miiton. where he held the position of editor of the Bruce Ilera.ld, and he was a,ioo secretary of the Tokomairiro Fdrmws' Club. In conjunction v/ith Messrs W. M'Girr, K. Wilson,-and H. E. Miiir, he iafterwards established the Chilha. Leader, the first newspaper published in the Clulhti district, and some timo later, niter the paper boctim® the pfoperty of a company, Mr Fleming acquired it. Tile deceased gentleman was a, painstaking literary worker, and took a keen interest in all questions that affected the firming interest. Ho wan a justice of the peace and acting coroner far hi 3 district. Dr Fleming, of Balclirthn, is a sim of the deceased, and his only datightor is tho wife of a Presbyterian clergyniah well known in the Olutha district.

- file dentil of Mr John Weclderspoon, of Roslvn, who passed away on the 20tli after a lingering illness, will be regretted by a large circle of friends. Mr /WeitdcrKpobn, Wjio was in his 74th year, was borii in Edinburgh, aiid was brought, up at Trinitygask. He vras apprenticed to the whpolwriglit ilnd joinery ti-ado in Perth and Gliu'gotv, and remained iii tho latter city tor seven/years. In 1800 lie camo to Port Chalmers m the ship Pladda, and alter working for several contractors he accepted, the position of factory manager for Messrs Findlay and Co. (now Mcssrß J. Murdoch and Co.) in 1572, remaining with tho firm ever since. Mr Weddsispoon was a lifedirector jjf-tho Diuwdin' Civledvaiso- ir%

sbich lie has filled lbs offices of president and : ; ; vbe-prcsident. He was well known in bowling circles, having been an enthusiastic member '■! o! tho Caledonian Club for many ycira, ami ho ' was also a member of tho Koslyn Borough / *'. ?''; Council a few years ago.. The deceased, who was married in Glasgow, leaves a family of : two sons and two daughters. Out Oiunaru correspondent telegraphed as follows on the 80th: "During the past week," y'. thero pased away another of the early Peltiers : : - of this province, the mention of fho namo in ; this caso carrying fho memory of old rfsidants ■ bftck to the days when North Otago consisted •of only a few sheep runs. Mrs G. "f Fonwick. ■ widow - .oi ih» late Mr G...T. Femvick, • of. ; Wniannkarua, was born in 1821 in Denmark,. .~3 ; where fho married Mr Fenwick, and coiititutcd \ to reside for coma years. Mr Fen wick's ''• brothers were already largo runholdcrs -in : North Otngo, when be with his wife and family i arrived in Port Chalmers in March, 1565, by ■ :'••• ihc ship General Wyndhom. Mt Forafek took. up land at Waianakatua later on, and resided" there for some years, subsequently removing' - to Oaiharn, where he died. His widow wag very much esteemed by all who knew her, and slio was very generous to every charitable : cause brought under her notice. Even at her :,; advanced ycaia aho worked untiringly for biv.na.rs up till the last few months. • She'is" survived by. two sons—Jlr Percy Fen*io!t' (a ' :'1 resident of Duncdiii) and Mr George Fefiwick " : --M (a bank manager at Feathers!oir>. Her daughters are: Mis A. H. Maudo (OamanO,' Mrs E. Cwo' (Napier), and Miss Fchwick - ; (Oamaru)." " : . t: •Mr Jamas Anderson, who died at Sosiyu -i v -'j oti fho lytli iiist., "at the age of 73 .t years, was born ill Berwickshire, and arrived in Melbourne in 1854, takingup r carrying to the Bendigo diggings. He. cams- ; to* New Zealand in ISG2, and ; brought a cargo of Clydesdale horses over in the Oriioo. ' Mr Anderson started business in Princes' • ■ ' street in company with Mowat and Camp, bell as a general and he afterWRtds went'into'the milling trade, and built .'M%the Manor place and Water of Leith mill-, Dunedin; a store and mill at Waikoiiavti, . and also the first turbino mill at OMttthi. He was one of tho first to start trading with V". I .',;'-! schooridrs, aiid was part owner of the Jeftio.' •'•'■'• .-;Vj Pattaon, Kate Brftin, Isabella Anderson; and several others.. Ho was one of the pro : nioters. of the Standard Insurahce Company, . arid also worked hard fof iho Caledonian ■ Society with the Iftto 'Mr D. Baxter and John Edinonds. When the hank called up tho society's overdraft th£ gentlemen l named 1.. ! canvassed tho town, and what they could not- . ' gel they became responsible for. He waa a . . -f very foen bowler, and belonged to the Dunedin 'green from its opening, winning in&ji trophies. In company with ouierßj Mr Ancier-'' ..> i son started tho curling'at Woodhaugh, but ■ wlwn he left Dimddiii it fcdl through. 'Ith 1630 he took up farming in Southland, but .. v r y; ■owing to liis failing health he t'oU out and! came back to Dimediu in 1690, and! took .up-. l:it; residence in Itbslyn. Ho leaves a widow,- ' one son, and one daughter. V 1 i : 'A sad 1 drowning accident; occurred at. Cromwell .011 the - 9th„ when fhe <• boroush dayman, Mr John Scott, lost: his..-i life. It appears that ho had emptied a load . ■ ; of ashes over tho tip Into tho Katvafau River, .and had taken his dray away.- He <; then went back to the tip, anil must have '- V \ fallen * into the river. Quito a gloom Was" -''■■■ 'H 1 cast over tho town by tho news, as ho was - ' rcspected for his sterling qualities. Ho was a native of Cromwell, and was a. son of a . well-known citizou, Mr J. L. Scott. Ho was • - 38-years of age, and leaves a wifo and six children. So far the body has not been recovered. ' • ' . / ' ' i