OBITUARY.

Otago Witness, Issue 3996, 14 October 1930, Page 33

OBITUARY.

The death is announced from Wellington of Mrs Marian van Staveren, widow of the late rabbi.

Mrs Dugald Campbell, whose death took place on Friday at the age of 87 years, was an old and respected resident of Port Chalmers. Mrs Campbell was twice married. Her first husband was Mr Lawrence Donaldson, and their only son was killed at the West Coast. Her second husband predeceased her about 20 years ago. The death of Mrs Robert Lungley -has removed from musical circles in the city a prominent figure who will be greatly missed. Mrs Lungley was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. She had been actively interested in music in Dunedin for many years, and the talented members' of her family have succeeded in keeping the name closely associated with the study of that art. Mrs Lungley was a diligent worker in St. Martiu’s Church, North-East Valley.

AIR W. J. HARVEY.

A well-known resident of Mount Albert, Mr William John Harvey, died on September 29, aged 76 years (says the Auckland Star). He was born in Penzance, Cornwall, and came to New Zealand when he was 20. He settled at Invercargill, where he had a manufacturing business, and later married the daughter of a Southland contractor. As a young man Mr Harvey was an enthusiastic volunteer. From* 1882 to 1887 he was a sergeant-major of the original G Battery, No. 3 Regiment Artillery, of Invercargill. During that time he was the champion shot of his battery, and his pride in later years was to display the many trophies won in Southland events. The late Sir Joseph Ward was a private in his battery-in 1886. Some 30 years ago Mr Harvey went to Auckland to live. He had many activities apart from his business, being a lay preacher of the Methodist Church, a member of the Auckland Cornish Society, chaplain of a Masonic Lodge and past" district grand master of the Loyal Orange Institution. During the war Mr Harvey joined the National Reserve and was made a lieutenant.

Mr Harvey is survived by his wife, one son; Mr Frank Harvey, of Auckland, and two daughters, Mrs T. T. Garland and Nurse Muriel Harvey, of St. John Hospital, Springfield, U.S.A.

AIR THOMAS G. BRICKELL.

The death occurred on Tuesday after a prolonged illness of Mr Thomas G. Brickell, a prominent figure in the accountacy profession in Dunedin and a very highly-esteemed citizen. Air Brickell, who was only 47 years of age, had suffered from very poor health for a long time, death following an operation with tragic suddenness. He was a registered accountant by examination, and throughout his professional career was associated almost entirely with the firm of Alessrs R. Hudson and Co. He commenced the practice of his profession in the Alliance Box Company, a family concern that was ultimately absorbed by Hudson and Co. He joined the latter firm at the time of the purchase of the smaller company, and remained in the employ of the firm until the time of his death, his engagement being broken only by a very brief sojourn in Invercargill. When the amalgamation of the Hudson, Cadbury, and Fry interests was effected this year, Air Brickell was appointed secretary of tlie new company. Air Brickell was closely associated with commercial education in Dunedin, being for many years a tutor in accountancy in the Faculty of Commerce at the University of Otago. He relinquished that post to attach himself to the staff of the Invercargill Technical College, but he returned to Dunedin and resumed tutorial work at the University as well as his accountancy work with Alessrs R. Hudson and Co. He was an active member of the local Society of Accountants, of which body he was chairman for a term. Two years ago he was elected as one of the Otago representatives on the council of the New Zealand Society of accountants, an office which he filled till the time of his death. He enjoyed the confidence and esteem of a wide circle of friends and colleagues, who recognised him as a man of unimpeachable integrity and infinite charity. Amongst his - most intimate interests was elocution, an art in which he was more than ordinarily accomplished, and which made him a valued member of the Dunedin Shakespeare Club. He leaves a widow aud a young family of six to mourn their loss.

AIR R. R. DONALDSON.

Air Richard Russell Donaldson, who died on Tuesday, was one of the bestknown residents of Dunedin for many years. He was a native of Scotland, where he was born 86 years ago. For a long time he acted as inspector for the City Corporation, and his duties in th .t capacity brought him into contact with all sections of the community, among whom he made a host of friends. He joined the City Council’s staff on February 10, 1897, an- 1 remained on it till the end of August, 1923, when he retired on superannuation: Apart from his official duties, Mr Donaldson was probably best known in musical circles. He was a member of the Burns Club Choir ' r many years, and served on the committee of the club for a time. He also sang with the First Church Choir and at the Gaelic Society’s concerts at various times. He

was well knfewn as a member of the Alasonic Order. He was a member of Celtic Lodge 477, S.C., for a long time, and it was only a few years ago that he severed his connection with it. He joined Lodge Otago Kilwinning, No. 143, more than 20 years ago, and remained a member for the rest of his life. After his retirement Mr Donaldson took up hi residence at Waverley, where he lived quietly for several years. He is survived by two daughters—Airs Rutledge (Auckland) and Aliss Al. Donaldson (Dunedin).

AIRS R. A. SINGER. AUCKLAND, October 7.

The death occurred this morning of Airs Singer, wife of Air R. A. Singer, solicitor, of Auckland. Airs Singer for many years had taken a very prominent part in musical activities in Auckland. Her career as a musician began when she was a girl in her early ’teens. She was recognised in theatrical circles as an orchestral leader of exceptional powers, and during her tours of Australia as chorus mistress for Messrs J. C. Williamson, Ltd.,.she became a familiar figure with audiences under her maiden name of Dorothy Rose Nichol. When she returned to New Zealand she officiated as musical directress at the Lyric Theatre. Subsequently she became deputy leader of the Bohemian Orchestra, and during the absence in England of Aliss Edith Whitelaw she occupied the leader’s chair with distinction. Benno Aloisewitsch, the famous pianist, who toured the Dominion in 1923, formed a high opinion of Airs Singer’s talents. He said that in all his travels he had never mef’so versatile an artist. If she had pursued her studies on the Continent in the older seats of learning he considered that she would have been a world-famed player of either the piano or the violin. Airs Singer was born in Auckland 37 years ago. There are two children—a girl of 11 and a boy of nine At the inquest the evidence showed that the deceased had mistaken poison which was contained in a brandy bottle for brandy. A verdict of accidental death was returned.

MR W. H. TAYLOR.

WELLINGTON, October 8. The death has occurred of Air W. H. Taylor, aged 74, a former horticulturist in the Department of Agriculture, which he joined in 1904. He had great practical knowledge, and was at one time in charge of the nurseries at Weraroa. He was later manager of the experimental farm at Aratoki, and subsequently was appointed Government horticulturist. He retired seven years ago.

AIR JOHN WILLIAAISON. SYDNEY, October 9. The death is announced of Air John Williamson, a prominent solicitor, company director and sportsman; aged 61.

AIR W. A. HALSE ROGERS. SYDNEY, October 10.

The death is announced of Air W. A. Haise Rogers, Senior Grown Prosecutor for New South Wales, and brother of Air Justice Haise Rogers; aged 51.