MR. JOSEPH HARLEY,

Colonist, Volume XLVIII, Issue 11686, 23 July 1906, Page 1 (Supplement)

MR. JOSEPH HARLEY,

It is with deep regret we have to announce the death of Mr Joseph Aufcy llarley, a well-known and highly respected citizen, which occurred at his residence, Trafalgar Square, at 6.30 p.m. on July 9th. The deceased, who was born in Nelson ip 1843, was a son of the late Mr Charles Harley, a very early pioneer of this district. He was educated at Nelson College, and in 1858 received an appointment in the Resident. Magistrate's office. In November, 1863, he was appointed deputy clerk to the District Court, and assistant clerk to the Magistrate' 3 Court, and he held this position for some considerable time. He also acted as collector of the sheep and dog^taxgand education rates. In 1868 the late Mr Harley was made clerk to the Resident Magistrates' Court, and a year later he received the appointment of Deputy-Registrar of the Supreme Court, and Returning Officer, and was afterwards appointed Provincial Accountant, a position he held for twelve years. In 1871 he left the Government service to enter into business as a brewer, an occupation which he has followed with very considerable success up to the present time. The late Mr Harley also took a very keen interest in sport, and in addition to being hon. Treasurer of the Nelson Jockey Club, a position he held for many years, •was also President of the Nelson Trotting Club, Vice-President of the Nelson Rugby Union, and other athletic bodies. For over twenty years he served the city faithfully and well'as a Councillor, and during the years 1899-1901 he held the office of Mayor On the 29th September, 1881, when the City of Nelson wag by proclamation divided into four wards, the deceased was elected for the Waimea Ward, and with the late Messrs Edward Everett and William Akersten, saw the longest terms of service in the City Council. In Friendly Society matters he was alao much interested, and passed through the various chairs in both the Foresters' and Oddfellows' Lodges. He wa3 C.R. of Court Robin Hood A.O.F. tor one term, and as a District officer reached the position of .fast Chief Ranger, and was a District Trustee. He has also been a Provincial Grand Master in the Oddfellows. In the early days he joined the Masonic Brotherhood, being a member of the Southern Star Lodge, No. 739. E.C. The late Mr Barley's genial manner, uprightness, and business integrity earned the esteem and good-will of his fellow-citizens, and his death, although not unexpected (deceased having been for some time past in a state of health that has caused anxiety to his friends), will be learned with much regret. He leaves a widow, one son (Mr C. R. Harley), and a married daughter who will have the sincere sympathy of a wide circle of relatives and friends.

Funeral of the Late Mr Joseph Harley.— The funeral of the late Mr Joseph Autr Harley took place on July 11th, when the remains of the deceased were followed to their last resting place by a large number of representative citizens, over thirty carriages being in the oortege. The Mayor and City Councilors and the Council staff were present, also Mr Graham, M.H.R., Messrs Trask and Reeves, M'sL.C, Major Franklyn (President Nelson Jockey Club), and

offlcers and members of that body,

Mr H. Baigent (Vice President of the Nelson Trotting Cub), Mr E. Trask (President of the City Club), members of the Licensed Victuallers' Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and other public bodies. Members of the Foresters and Oddfellows Friendly Societies, in regalia, preceded the hearse on foot, and three members from each Society acted as pall bearers. At the grave-

side the burial service was read by the Rev. J. H. MacKenzie, and Bro. , W. V. Baiter, P.D.C.K., read the service of the Friendly Societies.

Many beautiful wreaths were sent,

including floral tributes from the members of the Nelson Jockey Club, Nelson Trotting Club, and City Club. As a mark of respect to deceased, the firebell at the Central Station was tolled, the late Mr Barley having been a member of the Brigade in the early days, and the hotels in the city remained closed for sometime.