OBITUARY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23858, 12 July 1939, Page 11

OBITUARY

MR JOHN SOUNNESS The death occurred recently at Bayswater, near Ota.utau, of Mr John Sounness, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Alexander Sounness. Born at Otokia in 1893, he was educated at the Momona School, and as a young fellow removed first to Geraldine and later to Temuka, where he followed farming pursuits until the family, removed to the Bayswater property 27 years ago. A great lover of nature, he took a live interest in the Otautau Gardening Club, at one meeting of which he delivered an address on “ Mountain Plants.” He was fond of duck and deer shooting, and had made many expeditions through the lakes districts of Otago and Southland, to secure several fine heads. It was while on these trips that he studied the plants of New Zealand m their native surroundings. He had not only gathered many fine plant specimens and brought them under cultivation in his glasshouse or garden at home, but had secured rare specimens from other lands and a collection of nearly 400 kinds remains as a valuable unit. Methodical in all he undertook, these are all listed and named. _A young man who had become a practical farmer and one who used modern methods to increase production. Mr Sounness’s passing in the prime of life is a severe blow to his parents, brother and two sisters, who survive him. The funeral took place at the East Taieri cemetery. MR~A. E. TYRRELL The death occurred suddenly on Saturday of Mr Albert Ernest Tyrrell, who was well-known in the Dunedin business community as the pnncipa of the sign writing firm of Messis Tyrrell and Co,. Mr Tyrrell was born in North London in 1874, and came to Dunedin in the ship Canterbury m 1880 with his Barents, who eventually settled in North-East Valley, where they conducted for many years one .of the' first bakery businesses of that district. As a yoyth, Mr Tyrrell learned the signwriting trade, being associated with Mr R. Fraser, and later with the late Mr W. Milward. For more than 20 years he carried on business on his own account in Bath street. From his earliest years he identified himself enthusiastically with the work of the Church of England, and for a long period was churchwarden and treasurer of St. Martin’s Church, North-East Valley. Later he was associated with St. Paul’s Cathedral. He was also a member of Loyal Valley Lodge. M.U., 1.0.0. F., and was a keen supporter of lodge principles. He was respected by all who knew him for his honesty of purpose, his upright dealing, and readiness to assist all who claimed his vices and advice. He is survived bv his wife and a family of two daughters and three sons. The funeral service was conducted on Monday at St. Paul s Cathedral by Canon Strong, and the service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. W. A. Curzon-Siggers. CAPTAIN A. ANDERSON The death has occurred in England of Captain Andrew Anderson, late of the Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand and of the Marine Board of Victoria. Australia. He was over 80 and (says our London correspondent) had been failing in health for some time, Captain Anderson was one of the oldest of the company’s employees. He joined the staff in its early days, and served under Sir James Mills. He commanded several ships, later being appointed superintendent in Wellington and then in Sydney and Melbourne.

Latterly. Captain Anderson, who was regarded as one of the finest of the company’s skippers, had been living ir. retirement at Peckham. He leaves s widow and a son. The funeral was private.

MR JAMES McILVENEY

(Per United Press Association) AUCKLAND. July 11. After a long illness, Mr Jamef Mcllveney. formerly a superintendent in the New Zealand Police Force, died to-day; aged 70. He was superintendent at Dunedin until his retirement in 1934.