OBITUARY.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 29, Issue 35, 8 May 1917, Page 5

OBITUARY.

MRS R. NOBLE-ADAMW

Verv general and sincere regret was expressed in Blenheim when it became known that the illness from which Mrs R. Xoble-Adams had recently been suffering had terminated fatally (reports the “Express”). An operation had been performed, which was successful; but the deceased' failed to rally, and passed away on Friday evening. The late Mrs Noblc-Adams was the eldest daughter of Mr John at one time manager of the Bank of New Zealand in Picton. Who was born at Wanganui, and spent several years of her childhood in Picton, afterwards livinig with her parents at Motueka.

CAPTAIN T. ECKFORD. With J suddenness that came as a shock to the communiy of which the deceased was such a prominent and popular member, death claimed Cap--tain Thomas Eckford on Friday afternoon. The well-known shipowner was engaged at about three o’clock in assisting the loading of his steamer Opawa at the wharf near the railway station when he complained of feeling unwell, and coming on to the wharf from the vessel, where he had been handling sacks of peas, he expired within a few minutes. A blood vessel in the heart had broken, and medical assistance, which was quickly obtained, was of no avail. The body was conveyed to the residence, in Park Terrace, of Mr G. S. Eckford, the deceased’s son. Captain Eckford was 68 years of age, and had resided in Blenheim for the greater part of his life. He was the doven of the river service between Blenheim and Wellington, and at various times owned various steamers engaged in that trade. A man of enterprise and of unusual personal activity to the, last, he devoted to the maintenance -and development of the river trade an amount of energy that has left a lasting mark on the chequered history of the port of Wairau. He was for many years the master mariner of his own vessels, and in that capacity lie enjoyed a rare measure of public confidence. Personally he was very popular, his qualities-winning the esteem of all with whom he came into contact, and his death will be regretted by a large circle of friends. General sympathy is felt for his widow and family in their sudden bereavement.— ‘ ‘ Express."