OBITUARY.

Colonist, Volume LVIII, Issue 14539, 17 October 1917, Page 1 (Supplement)

OBITUARY.

MR DAYHD PATRKJE SEsCllAlll.

; ■-September"'2oth. .' . The death occurred at Blenheim on Monday, after a brief illness oi' Mr David "Patrick Sinclair/Town Ciyrk of Blenheim. His death rerncye's a prominent and we]l-knof,Tn iigurb (says ihe "Express"),-.; Mr Sine tsur.; . who was a r.ative of Blenheim, was only 48 years of age. He was a son of the I. te Air James Sinclair, an early ■;settlor, who was known as the "founder of Blenheim." Ho was educated at Blenheim, and at the Nelson, Wellington, and Canterbury Colleges, and entered on the ptudy of the law in .the'offices ■ of'- his brother, Mr W. Sinclair, a former ~esident of Blonheim. Tho deceased passed his solicitor's examination in 1893; four years later he was admitted as a solicitor by Mr Justice Denniston. find in October, 1897, was-called to the bar by the t'nen Chief Justice, Sir James Prendergast. Having practised In Blenheim for a short period, he was appointed Town Clerk in 1903, succeeding Mr W. Nosworthy. The able and faithful manner in which he served the municipality in that rapacity earned for him the unqualified appreciation of the considerable number, of Mayors and councillors who have taken part in the jriaiiagcrr.ent of the borough's affairs during the last 14 years, and also secured to him thn confidence and esteem of the genera] body of citizens. His work and the responsibilities, already onerous enough, were increased to no smalt extent by the various municipal activities created "by the war. but he cheerfully accepted and discharged "these functions. Amc.ng the voluntary services he rendered were those attached to the honorary secretary ships of the Marlborouoh 'R/vermting Board an 3 the Marri)f.rono;]i Efficiency, Committee. The cteoeoswd leaves a widow and one young son. ■".-"•-.

September 20th. Deep regret is felt by a large circle of friends for the death last week of Mrs L. T. Wolfe, wife of Col, Woli:e, of the Defence Forces, formerly of Nelson, and now stationed at Auckland. The deceased lady died after a long illness of four years, borne with a cheerful endurance which always sadly impressed her many visitors. JJefore Tier illness the late Mrs Wolfe was a prominent figure.in society, very popular and a gracious hostess, as a large circle of friends in Auckland, w'hero she lived some years, remember full well.

September 24th. The death occurred at tie Masterton Hospital recently of Mr William Longshaw. The deceased arrived-in Nelson with his wife by the ship Michael Angelo in 1875. Tho following- year he ■went to the Collingwood; gokifields. For 30 years t c was employed in the- Collingwood and;. Takakai He leaves a widow and a married daughter to mourn their loss. . ..:. r.Septeittber;::,27th. . Mr Hugh Jones, an "old resident of Wostport, died at the Hokitika Hospital, aged 74 yeans. Jie was a native, of Nelson. He* had filled the positions of Warden on the West Coast goldfields and manager of the .Bank of New South W rales at Charleston and Westport, and before his retirement on account of ill-health was in the employ of the Westport Harbour Board. He leaves five sons and six daughters. Three of the sons are at the front.

The many friends of the Rev. F. G. Buckingham, a former pastor of the Baptist Church, Nelson, will regret to hear of the death of his daughter Elsie (Mrs Ducker) which occurred at Lichfiold, Auckland, on 17th ' September,'after a brief- illness, from hemorrhage of the brain. Deceased was at one time a probationer nurse at the Nelson Hospital.

September 28th. The death occurred yesterday of Mr Walter Smith Kerr, of Wai-iti. '.She deceased was a member of a welt-known Nelson family, being the eldest &on of the late Mr David Kerr. of Bluo Gien He had lived quietly at Wai-iti lor the past few years. The -deceased, whose death was unexpected, leaves a widow and two sons. He had been visiting his ■ Bister at Wai-iti, ;uid shortly after leaving her place yesterday he was found dead on the road near The gate. An inquest js to be held. Mr Kerr had been under medical attention.

September 29th. An old and highly esteemed citizen in the person of Mr William Robert Parmenter passed away quietly at his residence, Collingwood street, yesterday morning, in his 89th year. Deceased, who was born at Baintrco, Essex, on November 28th, 1828, was a. trench polisher by trade, and came to .New' Zealand with his iirst wife and family in the Annie Longton, arriving in .Nelson in 1860. As there was no demand for french pushing in those days, he followed the occupation of a. photographer, during which time he had the distinction of "taking" the Maunga-ta-pu murderers, in 1574 he went into the Royal Hotel, which he kept for 35 years, retiring- from business ten years ago. Deceased was married twice, and had he lived two months longer would have, .celebrated his golden wedding, he having been -married on November 28th, 1887. He was a very old Forester, inning joined Court Robin Hood in 1863. :He was also a Trustee of. the Court. •The late Mr parmenter is survived by "a [widow, two daughters-by-his first wife j (Mrs T. Louisson, Nelson r andfMrs G. Thomas, Hunterville) and one daughter of the seeondr marriage (Mrs NobleCampbell, of Invqrcargill). The funeral will take place to-:norrow afternoon.

The death is announced of Mrs Maci'arlane, relict of the late Mr Duncan Maci'arlane, formerly Magistrate and Warden for Westland. The deceased (says the "Hokitika Guardian") was a liative of Peneaithland, Scotland, and had reached the advanced age of 8S years, for 53 years of which she had been a. resident of New Zealand. Her husband predeceased her some fourteen years ago. A grown-up family of eight 'are left. There are four sons (Mr J. C. Macfarlane, the well-known surveyoi, Mr Colin Macfarlane, Crown Lands Ranger, of Hokitika, Mr A. D. Macfarlane, Receiver of Land Revenue at Nelson, and Mr William Mr.cfarlane, on service with the Tunnelling Corps in France), and four daughters, (Mrs J. Grimniond, of Ross, Mrs Strauchon and Mrs "W. Winchester of the North Island, and Mrs T. Brook of Hokitika).

October Ist. The remains of the- late Mr W. It. Parmenter, after being taken to .St Mary's Church, were interred in-the Nelson Cemetery yesterday afternoon. There was a large following of friends, and members of Coiirt Jlobin Hood, A.0.F., also atended, in regalia: The i funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Father 'McGrath, who made spcjcial reference at the graveside to the sterling qualities of the deceased. October 3rd.

Yesterday morning an old resident oi; Nelson. Mr Bonjamin Samuel Allen, of Hardy street, was found dead on the banks of t!io Maitai river, near Hardr street bridge. Deceased was about as usual on Monday, and in the evening went out to post a letter. He returned homo, and went out again, and as he did not come back the family concluded that lie had .cone to the pictures. In the middle of the night it-was found that he was stilt absent and a search was instituted, but no trace of deceased could be found. The search was continued at daylight, -and he was found lying on the river bank. Deceased had s'uiftired from heart trouble for years, and as a certificate has. been given an inquest will not be. necessary. Deceased, who was a native oi: Birmingham,

was: 69 ;yeai-s ojf age. He was an upi hoteterer by trade/ and had resided in Nelson for 60 years. He leaves- a widow, two aons, and five daughters; The death occurred at the Hospital yesterday of Mrs Jane Ann Page, of Central Takaka, relict of the late' Mr. George Page, who died about eight years ago. Mr and Mrs Page were old residents of Takaka. The family consists of three sons and one daughter, all grown up. One son is at the war.' Mis Page's body was conveyed to Taka* ka yesterday by steamer for interment.

■„,;•,-"•' October 6th. . ihc death .has .occurred, at the age of 72, at St. Barnabas' Home, -Linglield, Surrey, of the Key. IS. C. Hullett, who was at one time avoll 'known, in this dipcQse. He was ordained dea-. con. by Bishop Sutor in 1887 and priest the following year. At Colliugwood ho exercised his ministry from 1887 to 1894, and was vicar of Takaka from 18.94 to 18% Jn 1898 Mr Hullett became a missionary in St. Vincent, Capo Verde Islands, retiring in 1911.

n October 9. "he death is announced of the Hoiv John DavioH Omiond, M.L.C., of JNa-i pier and Kaiamu, Hastings, at tlie ago of 85 years, utter an ltlness of two weeks. The funeral will take place today, and at it Sir Francis Bell will represent the Government and the Legislative Council. Mr Ormond was born ac "W&llingford, Berks, England, and; married Miss .Richardson, sister of - the late Mr G. E. G. Kichardson, merchant, of Napier. At the ago of 16 ho auived in New Zealand, and in 1849. ho became ; private1 'secretary to Air &. J. Eyre, the LwutenanMiorerpor of New ■ Alun-t ster. (South- Island)/ in which' capacity/ he acted for two years. Settling in Hawke's Bay, he became Superintendent of that province. He wa-s agent for the Government on the East Coast, and rendered valuable service during the Te Kooti troubles, receiving the special thanks of Parliament. As a member of the House of .Representatives he held portfolios in ConservativeMinistries, -in 1891 he was called to the Legislative Council as one of the last hatch of life members appointed by the Atkinson Ministry. He served for. long periods on lecal -bodies and associations in Hawke's Bay. As a breeder of sheep and cattle he was well known, and as a horse-breeder he had an even wider reputation. On the racecourses of the Dominion he was a familial' figure. He liked to iivc an outdoor life", and had a special fondness for hi sstatiori near Hastings. It was said of him that even of recent years he could outivalk 3'ounger men.

Our Parliamentary correspondent telegraphs that the House of xvepresentatives met for a brief period last iught, when a motion embodying recognition of tho high ehara«?t<?r of the public services of the late Mr Ormond, and condolence with his relatives, was passed.. The Premier,-. Sir .Joseph Ward, and other, speakers referred *to the: deceased's long public 'service, and to hie record as one of New Zealand's earliest pioneers.

' r , October 15th. ■Wore! was received on Saturday by Mr Goo. ilowe, of Washington Valley, that his eldest son, Oscar ■ George, had been found doad outside Ins tent at; Featherston Military Camp at about halt-past 2 o'clock that afternoon, lfe was stated that death was due to heart disease. Signaller Howe was a. single man, 35 years of age and left Nelson witn the Thirty-third ■!{ enforcements. He was very well known here, having been engaged for a long time as an expressman -with local carrying Jirms and also employed on the wharf. Tho deceased recently visited Nelson, and left here on his return to camp on Tuesday last. The body will bo brought to Nelson for burial", and a military funeral will be accorded the deceased to-mor-row.

'llio death tias occurred at Pa tea of Mr Enics.t Boardmore, fourth son of Mrs E. Boarcfmoro, Lower Tnkalca. A widow jiiid three children are k>il tomourn their toss. The late Mr Beardmore, who was 4(> '-y^urs nl' age, came to Nfiw Zealand Is.!>eut ?7 ve:irs"y^o. and lived in Takaka until the tnue\>r the Boer War, -when he enlisted end loft with the Sixth Contingent as a. sergeant. 'Siace-his return he. htvA •• resided mostly in New Ph mouth an,-!, latterly; in^atea. He took an active part in public affairs, and was interested in sports and music.