OBITUARY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21539, 11 January 1932, Page 7

OBITUARY

MR ERNEST PRICE We record with regret the death of Mr Ernest Price, a well-known member of the Dunedin mercantile community which occurred somewhat suddenly on Saturday. Mr Price was born at Hunter’s Hill, Sydney, and came to New Zealand with his mother when a young child. At the age of 16 years he joined the Bank of New Zealand at Outram. He remained in the bank’s service until about 1889, when delicate health necessitated a trip to Australia. He then joined the Bank of Australasia in Musswellbrook, New South Wales, whence he was promoted some years later to the newdy opened branch of the same bank at Coolgardie in the days when it was a “ canvas tow T n.” Kalgoorlie was at that time coming into notice as an important mining centre, and Mr Price accepted an appointment as secretary of the Hanan’s Brown Hill Gold Mining Company, which was controlled by Bewick Moring under the management of Mr R. H. Goodwin. In 1901 he returned to New Zealand and joined the staff of Messrs Donald Reid and Co., Ltd. Eventually he advanced to the position of manager, for which position his knowledge of finance specially suited him. This post he held at the time of his death. He was also on the board of directors of the New Zealand Standard Insurance Company and a member of the committee of the Dunedin Art Society. Mr Price was a staunch supporter of the Anglican Church, and for some years was a member of the vestry of St. Matthew’s Church. He was also a member of the Standing Committee of the Diocese and of the Trust, the Pension Board and was representative of the Milton parish in the synod of The diocese. As a young man Mr Price was an ardent tennis player, being champion of the Taieri Lawn Tennis Club, and later champion of the Musswellbrook Club, New South Wales. Besides being a good shot he was a keen angler, arid this sport provided most of his recreation in later years. His genial, kindly disposition was appreciated by those who knew him best and many in needy circumstances who were unobtrusively helped by him will feel the loss of a good friend.

MISS E. M. KEMPSHELL An outstanding personality on the Taieri has been removed by the death of Miss Elizabeth M. Kempshell, a member of the well-known Maungatua family. The deceased was the eldest daughter of the family and resided at Weston Lodge farm, which her father acquired in 1860. Following in the footsteps of her father, who was a well-known breeder of purebred shorthorns and a lover of horseflsh, she became very interested in agricultural and horticultural shows, more particularly the produce and baking sections. In the capacity of judge at these shows, she enjoyed a high reputation and for over 30 years her services were freely given to a number of societies. Miss Kempshell was also an energetic worker in church affairs. She received her education at the Maungatua School in the days when a quarterly fee had to be paid. In addition to her other qualifications she possessed literary accomplishments, and when the Taieri boasted a newspaper of its own in earlier years, she was a frequent contributor to its columns. Her charming and hospitable manner and cheery disposition endeared her to a wide circle of friends, by whom her death will be deeply regretted. MR G. H. WAYMOUTH The death occurred at Feilding recently of Mr G. H. Waymouth, retired manager of the Bank of New Zealand. Mr Waymouth was born in Auckland in 1860, and was educated at the Auckland Grammar School. He joined the bank in 1877, and was sent as a cadet to- the West Coast. He was later stationed at Oamaru, where he married in 1888 a daughter of Colonel Sumpter. Later in Invercargill he was one of the officers connected with the amalgamation of the Colonial Bank and the Bank of New Zealand. He was afterwards promoted to be manager at Balclutha, and went to Feilding in 1914. Mr Waymouth was well known in musical circles in the south for 25 years, taking solos in oratorios and operatic numbers. He is survived by a widow, one son, and two daughters. MR J. H. RICHARDSON (Peb United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, January 10. The death is announced of Mr J. H. Richardson, ex-commissioner of the Government Life Insurance Department.

MR JOSEPH WARREN FORDNEY MEMBER OE AMERICAN CONGRESS. NEW YORK, January 8. A message from Saginaw (Michigan) states that Mr Joseph Warren Fordney, aged 78, a member of the United States Congress for 24 years, and co-author of the Fordney-M'Cumber tariff of 1021, died to-day of erysipelas. MR WILLIAM GRAHAM EX-PRESIDENT OF BOARD OF TRADE. LONDON, January 8. (Received Jan. 10, at 5.5 p.m.) The death is announced of Mr William Graham, who was President of the Board of Trade in the Labour Government. Mr William Graham represented the Central Division of Edinburgh since 1918, and was appointed President of the Board of Trade in 1929. He wrote largely in newspapers and journals on social, industrial, and economic questions.

CAPTAIN H. L. ROBERTSON VETERAN MARINER. VANCOUVER, January 9, (Received Jan. 10, at 8 p.m.) Captain H. L. Robertson, a veteran British Columbia marine and a Q-boat mystery seaman during the was, H dead*