OBITUARY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22544, 11 April 1935, Page 9

OBITUARY

MRS ELIZABETH MORGAN The death occurred at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr R. Smith, Cromw. 1, of one of the oldest and most respected of the pioneers of the Cambrian district in the person of Mrs Elizabeth Morgan. She was bom in Shropshire, England, 86 years ago, and with her husband, the late Mr Samuel Morgan, came to New Zealand in the ship Edwin Fox, which landed at Lyttelton in June, 1873. The vessel encountered violent storms and was almost wrecked in the Bay of Biscay, the doctor and several of the crew losing their lives. The passengers helped the remainder of the crew to man the vessel and kept her afloat until she was rescued by a Spanish steamer and towed into Brest for repairs. After a delay of five weeks the vessel again started on her voyage, but was disabled rounding Cape Horn, the voyage occupying 177 days. The Edwin Fox then came on to Dunedin, and Mr and Mrs Morgan immediately left for Cambrian in a bullock wagon, the journey occupying one week. They left shortly afterwards for Shag Point, where Mr Morgan procured work in the mines, but after two years there he returned to Cambrian, where the deceased had resided during the greater portion of her lifetime. Mr Morgan died in 1903, a; d of a family of 13, four sons and six daughters are still living in various parts of this province.

MR E. J. LeCREN

A member of an early Timaru family, and one who was widely known and respected, Mr Edward James leCren, died at his residence on Tuesday. Mr leCren was the fifth son of Mr Frederick leCren, of Timaru, and was bom in 1872. He was educated in the town and attended the Boys’ High School for some years. He started as a cadet in the Bank of New Zealand and from Timaru was transferred to Christchurch, later serving in many branches in the North Island and also at Invercargill, Winton and Dunedin. He retired from the bank when stationed in Dunedin, and returned to Timaru to start an insurance agency, from which he retired a few years ago. As a young man, Mr leCren was a keen athlete. He represented Wairarapa at Rugby for some years, and on numerous occasions captained the side. He was chosen as a member of the first All Black team which toured the British Isles in 1905, but was unable to secure leave of absence. Perhaps rowing was Mr IcCren’s favourite sport, and while stationed in Wanganui he was a prominent member of the club in that nursery of the eight-oared sport. Some idea of his capabilities in this branch of sport may be gained from the fact that he was a member of the New Zealand eight. He was a member of the Timaru Bowling Chib and also took a lively interest in racing, although he did not take a part in the administrative side of the sport. lie was formerly a director of the Timaru Gas. Coal and Coke Company, Ltd., and also of the Timaru Brewery Company, Ltd. Mr leCren is survived by his widow and one daughter. Miss E. leCren.

MR H. M. PRESTON

In London on March 16 the death occurred from heart failure after an operation of Henry Moyes Preston, elder son of the Rev. James Preston, vicar of St. Mary’s, Geraldine. The funeral service was held at St. Matthew’s Church, Bayswater, and the funeral took place at Kensington Cemetery, Gunnersbury lane.