LATE MR A. H. TURNBULL.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume IV, Issue 962, 12 March 1917, Page 6

LATE MR A. H. TURNBULL.

DEATH AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS. One of the best-known figures in local mercantile circles passed away suddenly this morning in the person of Mr A. H. Turnbull, head of the firm of A. H. Turnbull and Co., Manchester Street. Mr Turnbull resided at Helmore's Road, Fendalton.

Mr Turnbull was at his oilicc a: usual on Saturday morning, but feel

ing unwell returned to his home. Towards evening he recovered somewhat, but on Sunday morning took a turn for the worse. Dr Scott was called in, but Mr Turnbull's condition became worse, and he died early this morning. The deceased gentleman was a native of Christchurch, having been born in this city some 56 years ago. His father.was the late Mr Richard Turnbull, formerly member of the House of Representatives for Timaru. For more than a quarter of a century he has taken an active part in the business and public life of the city, manifesting in all his dealings and association with others a notable integrity of character and kindness of. heart. Before commencing business on his own account, Mr Turnbull was manager of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association. Later on he took over the agency business of Mr W. B. Common, then situated in Inglis's buildings. Subsequently he removed to the premises now occupied by his firm in Manchester Street. Mr Turnbull was a director of the Canterbury Publishing Co., from its inception, and always took a very keen interest in the progress of the Sun. Among the institutions with which he was associated was the Chamber of Commerce, upon the council of which he served several vears, being President iii the years 1808-9 and 1902-3. He was a member of the Council of the Chamber at the time of his death. Upon the outbreak of war, Mr Turnbull threw himself whole-heartedly into patriotic work, taking a keen interest in the Patriotic Society, of which he was an executive member, and rendered valuable personal service to the Lady Liverpool Fund, spending several hours every day packing goods and comforts for dispatch to the troops at the front. Among other public activities Mr Turnbull was for some time a member of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. Seafaring associates also recall the fact that when in the early 8()'s, the ships City of Perth and Benvenue broke away in a storm from their moorings in the Timaru roadstead, before the harbour was constructed, Mr Turnbull was one of the life-boat brigade that rescued their crews from the vessels. Mr Turnbull is survived by a wife and two sons, one of whom is Capt. J. L. Turnbull, of the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces. It is thought that Mr Turnbull's illness arose in some measure from the concern which he felt regarding his son, who survived the double experience of being gassed and wounded. Recently Mr Turnbull received word that Captain Turnbull was recovering and would be invalided back to New Zealand. The reaction following the previous nervous tension had a detrimental effect, causing serious nervous trouble which eventually proved fatal. Mr Turnbull's second son is Corporal Ronald A. Turnbull, of the 29th Reinforcement, who happened to be at home in Fendalton when the sad event occurred. The funeral, which will take place to-morrow al the Fendalton Cemetery, will be a private one.