OBITUARY.

Otago Witness, Issue 3756, 9 March 1926, Page 35

OBITUARY.

An Auckland message announces the death of Mr Jonathan Winks, aged 90 years. The deceased was a passenger by the Duches of Ai-gyle in 1842. A pioneer settler of Otago has passed away in the person of Mr John Barr Wilson, of Lyne street. Gore. A native of Scotland, Mr Wilson early in life went with his parents to America, ai 1 passed his youth in the State of Illinois In 1862 he emigrated to New Zealand, and for several vears was engaged in mining on the goldfields of Later he entered into farming pursuits at Plainfield, Knapdale, where he was most successful during a period of over 40 years until his retirement some six years ago. He took an active interest in both school and church activities, nnd was highly respected for his kindly and upright character. He is survived by Mrs Wilson and a grown-up family of four daughters and three sons. His eldest daughter pre deceased him some months ago. Mr John M'Farlane, who passed away on the Ist at his residence, “Leverholm, ,, ‘ 23 Clark street, will he best remembered as one of Dunedin’s pioneer merchants who, with his brother, traded under the name of A. nnd J. M'Farlane from as far back as 1863 till a few yeorß ago. With the passing of Mr John M'Farlane was severed the last link with a firm which was famous all over Otago, particularly for its success In the breeding of Ayrshire cattle. More noteworthy still was the financing of the Oamaru breakwater and Silverstream water race schemes, both of which were brought into being by the aid of the M'Farlane brothers. Mr John WEiirlane’s brother Andrew predeceased llJi by two years, and Mrs John M'Farlane survives her husband. The death occurred at Otapiri on February 18 of Mr Thomas Kirkpatrick

he came to New Zealand in 1875 as tailor to Messrs Thomson and Beattie, Invercargill, where he resided for 20 years, then going to Otapiri. where lie remained till the time of his death. He was on*» of the oldest members of the Rechabite Lodge, which he joined in 1876 in Invercargill. A very old neighbour of Air Lockerbie, in the person of Mr Shand, also died on February 18, and both were buried in the VVinton Cemetery. Both gentlemen were well liked and respected. Mr and Mrs Lockerbie celebrated their diamond wedding three years ago, and there were 62 children and grandchildren present, besides numerous other friends. Both funerals were very large, and were conducted by the Rev. Mr Norton, Centre Bush. Mrs Lockerbie is 83 years of age, and she has three sons and five daughters now living. Many friends will regret to hear of the death of 2JT Ferrar (late of Balclutha), who pa9sea away at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr E. N. Ussher. She. was of a generous and gentle disposition, always trying to help someone in trouble, and w'as closely connected with church work. Her memory will long live in the hearts of many friends. The burial service was conducted by Rev. R. Raine* assisted by the Rev. Weston. She leave* four married daughters—Mrs J. M'Lay, Mrs Ferguson, Mrs Ussher, and Mrs Henderson—and one son, Mr F. M. Ferrar, in South Africa.

Mr D. W. Jack, who died suddenly at the Exhibition on Tuesday night, * was head of the principal drapery firm in Whangarei. He was chairman of the Whangarei Harbour Board, an ex-Mayor of Whangarei, and also a prominent member of other local bodies. Mr Jack was a member of the Methodist Church, and had been a delegate to the Conference of the churdi now being held in Dunedin. At the opening of the session yesterday morning the tragic news of Mr Jack’* death was conveyed to the assembled dele* gates by the president, A motion of condolence with the relatives of the deceased was passed by the Conference, and several members referred with deep feelings of respect and esteem to the deceased brother,. Mr dkek had received medical attention for heart trouble for some time, and au inquest w r as not considered necessary. A cablegram from London states that Dr Crossley, formerly Bishop of Auckland, was knocked down by a motor van. His skull was fractured, and he died shortly afterwards.

The death is announced from Auckland of Mrs F. R. Jeffreys, at one time well known as Sister Evelyn, First Church deaconess. The deceased lady left a permanent mark in Dunedin by her capable and devoted efforts in social and religious work.

A Christchurch message announces the death of Mr Edwin Fox, of Pakaia, a well-known trotting official, committeeman, and steward of tho New Zealand Metropolitan Club.

A Wellington telegram reports that Captain Sargent, a well-known skipper, died m hospital as the result of injuries received through falling off the platform ot a tramcar last week.

,message from Christchurch announces the death of Mr Arthur Francis, aged 78 well known in athletic circles. On his initiative the Christchurch Swimming Club was formed—the first in New Zealand.