OBITUARY

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16865, 31 January 1929, Page 7

OBITUARY

MR. KINGSFjORD F. REED LEADING MATAKAOA SETTLER (Special to the Herald.) TK ARAROA. ibis day. Profound regret was caused this morning by (he announcement of the death of Mr. kingsford F. Reed, which occurred at Xe l J uia Hospital, as a result of an accident nine weeks ago. The late Mr. Reed was chairman of the Matakaoa County Council, the Hospital Board and the Harbor Board, and was acknowledged to be the leading settler of ttio Matakaoa district, where he had lived for 1/ years. His property at Tulutuliora, some 15 miles inland from Xe Araroa, is highly improved, and carried stock which would have been a credit to any settler; other properties in which he was interested also provide ample evidence of the driving energy ut the late Mr. Reed, in whom a passion for work was the outstanding characteristic. Loyal Iriend and compassionate benefactor to the underdog, he was a striking example of the type whose energy and foresight have been mainly responsible for the advancement of the pastoral industry in the fcackbloeks of New Zealand, and the building up of social services under the least promising circumstances. Born at Palmerston North 51 years ago, the fate Air. Reed wai the son of well-known residents of that district, and spent his boyhood there, being educated and growing to manhood in and around the inland centre. He came to Gisborne 25 years ago, and for several years managed the Mangatu property of Mr. Andrew Hegarty with outstanding success. He secured a section in the Matakaoa district 17 years ago, and since then has developed his homestead station, Tututuhora, into one of flic best-known coastal properties. He was never troubled with illness, and his robust physique enabled him to maintain his efforts at high pressure throughout the years when the results of his labors would have permitted him to take his ease. As a member of public bodies in the district, he was noted for bis shrewd and far-sighted views, appreciation of which eventually raised him to (he leadership of the most, important institutions in the Alatakaoa County. ACCIDENT ON STATION.

A life of public endeavor and private industry was virtually snapped some nine weeks ago, when Air. Reed was found in an unconscious state by a bridle track leading from Rewet u, one of the stations in which he was interested, to the homestead property at Tututuhora. It was understood at the time that lie had been kicked by his horse while endeavoring to catch the animal, but Vnedical examination revealed the likelihood of a stroke having incapacitated him. Carried overland for some distance by willing bands, he was brought to Te Araroa Hospital, and later was transferred to Te Puia, where he has iain since the date of the accident. His condition changed but, very little throughout the period of iiis treatment in hospital, and it was realised that his life hung upon a slender thread. Nevertheless, the news of his demise came as a great, shock to the people of Te Araroa, as it will to many throughout the Poverty Bay and East Coast districts, to whom the late Air. Reed was known personally or by high repute. The deceased leaves a widow, who was a daughter of the late Air. J. W. Bright, of Gisborne, and a sister of Messrs. H. E. and L. Bright, also of Gisborne. ; There are four children, three girls and one boy, the eldest of whom is 16 years of age. The sympathy of every resident of the district will 'be extended to the widow and children in their bereavement. DR. M. H. DOYLE, M.L.C. (Elec. Tel. Copyright — United Press Assn., ) (Received Jan. 31, noon.) SYDNEY, Jan. 31. The death has occurred of Dr. Af. 11. Doyle, a member of the Legislative Council, aged 70 years.

MISS GWITHA YOUNG (Special to the Herald.) CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Nows of the death at Capetown by drowning of Miss Gwitha 'Young, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. ri oung, of The Spur, Sumner, was received with regret and sympathy by a large circle of friends in Christchurch. Miss Young was a gifted musician, and her many activities in musical, tennis, and golfing circles in Christchurch had made her a popular and well-known personality. Miss Young, who was educated at Christchurch Girls’ High School, showed great promise as a pianist, winning the gold medal at the Christchurch musical competitions, and also the medal for pianoforte solo, open class. She was also an accomplished playei of the ’cello. At the time of her death Miss Young was on a visit abroad, which was to have embraced America and England.

MR. HUGH WILSON There passed away early last week at bis home, Factory road, Temuka, Mr. Hugh Wilson, a. retired adjutant in the Salvation Army (reports the Lyttelton Times). Deceased, who was born in Auckland 61 years ago, bad been in failing health for some time. He came into touch with Salvation Army work in Gisborne, and joined for service as an officer. He. was appointed sergeant at Addington Prison Gate Home, then at the Dunedin Rescue Home. He was then accepted for officership, and served in many appointments, completing 27 years as an officer. Through ill-health, be was granted 12 months’ furlough, and then a further 18 months. His' health being still unsatisfactory, it. was found necessary for him to retire from active service, and lie decided to settle in Temuka, where he started poultry farming. As far as health would allow, lie lias been a worker in the local corps. While at Oxford. lie was married io Lieutenant Poulson, who survives him.

The funeral took place on Thursday, and was conducted by Major Powick, from the Boys’ Home. A service held at the house was also conducted by Major Powick. Those taking part were Major Powick, Brigadier Williams, Adjutant Canty, Adjutant Sherson, Ensign Rotherham, Sergeant-Major Butler, and Envoy Til brook.

A well-known master mariner, Captain Dan McLean, died at Helen,mile on Monday, after an illness of several months. Captain McLean had his home at 247 Jervois road, Herne Bay, Auckland, where he has lived since retiring from the Union Co.’s service some three years ago. Captain McLean will he best remembered as master of the hospital ship M'aheno during the last, war, when he made several voyages to New Zealand with wounded soldiers. Before he retired from the Union Co. Captain McLean flew his pennant as commodore of the company.