MAJOR B. S. JORDAN.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume V, Issue 1339, 29 May 1918, Page 8 (Supplement)

MAJOR B. S. JORDAN.

News was received in Rangiora this morning that Major B. 8. .lonian had been accidentally killed in. England on May 24. The late Major Jordan was born and'educated in Rangiora, and at the time of his death was 35 years of age. After leaving school he was at sea for some time, but later was employed in Rangiora. About five years ago he entered into partnership in a grocery and provision business with Mr W. Smith, the firm being known as Parrott, Holcroft & Co. Major Jordan took a keen interest in local matters, being a member of the Borough Council, and was also secretary of the Hawarden A. and P. Association, and occupied a similar position in the Northern A. and P. Association from 1908 to 1913. He was also a Mason and an Orangeman. In the realms of sport he was well known, having been a football and cricket "rep." As a rifle shot Major Jordan took many honours, he being the champion in 1904-5 for North Canterbury, and ill the same year was in the first five for the best South Island shot. He served in the South African war, leaving New Zealand with the Bth Contingent, and saw service in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony, for which he received the Queen's medal with two clasps. On the outbreak of the present war he immediately offered his services, and left in command of the North Canterbury and Westland Company of the Canterbury Battalion of the Main Body. About two years ago he returned to the Dominion on leave, and while here married a daughter of Mr W. 11. Foster, of Omihi. Major Jordan leaves a widow but no children.