WIDESPREAD SYMPATHY

Taranaki Daily News, 18 August 1934, Page 6

WIDESPREAD SYMPATHY

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE SPECIAL ROTARY CHURCH SERVICE GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S TELEGRAM. 1 Though the death of Mr. T. C. List was not announced until late y®®terday afternoon, messages of sympathy and r gret soon began to pour in from aU parts of New Zealand, some of JJ?” “ dressed to the members of Mi Lists family and others to the staff of the Daily News. Many were from organisations with which Mr. List had been assoSi? particularly the BoUry ment, and one was received from His Excellency the Governor-General, Lord Especial service for Rotarians is being held in St. Paul’s pro-Cathedral, Wellington, at 10 a.m. to-day, the service to be conducted by Canon Jat^ as- “ You have our most sincere sympathy in your sad bereavement, telegraphed Lord Bledisloe from ChnstCh<^We h ’are deeply grieved to hear of the death of Mr. List,” telegraphed Mr. A. B. Lane, manager of the New Zealan Press Association. “New Zea and journalism has lost a notable figure- ™ News and staff have our sincere sy of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association extend their deepest sympathy in the great loss of your chief,” telegraphed the J s ? re^ r /’ Berrv. “Mr. List was held in the high est esteem and respect by all members of the association. His active and valued services were greatly appreciated, and it is with a deep sense of loss that we mourn his passing.” SYMPATHY FROM ROTARIANS. Other messages received included ones from Mr. Stewart, preside:* of the Christchurch Rotary Club, and Mr. £. W. Homer, president of the Hawera Rotary Club. “The news of Mr. Lists death came as a stunning shock to us all,” said Mr. Homer, “especially / those of us who attended the Rotary assembly at Wellington on Wednesday. Mr. List was then in his usual vigorous form, and gave with force his address on International Relations. All Rotarians and others who came into contact with Mr. List admired his tremendous interest

and enthusiasm.” Mr. List P? 1 his force and personality behind nis office of District Governor for the past two years, and particularly to be stressed was the high standard of national service he set for Rotary activity in New Zealand. , , , „ “In Taranaki he was undoubtedly a provincial figure,” continued Mr. Horner, “and was particularly respected in South Taranaki, where he spent J many years of his life. Those of us who knew him more intimately learned to value his personal friendship, apart from Rotary and business contacts, more than we can express in words. I always regarded Mr. List firstly as a personal friend, and I shall feel his passing all the more keenly. I know that all me™' bers of the Hawera Rotary Club feel the very deepest sorrow at the death of one who meant so much to Rotarians and what they stand for, and on their behalf I express deepest sympathy to Mrs. List and her daughters.” . “The untimely passing of Mr. List deprives you of a great chief and the district of a most loyal and sterling advocate and friend,” telegraphed Mr. S. G. Smith, M.P. “On behalf of my constituents I desire to, express deepest sympathy to you all.” POWER BOARD’S SYMPATHY. - Members of the South Taranaki Electric Power Board stood in silence last night to pass a vote of sympathy with Mrs. List and family, which was moved by the chairman, Mr. J. B. Murdoch. ■ Mr. List had been a resident of the district for many years, and had been an old personal friend, said Mr. Murdoch. It seemed premature that one whom he had known so well should pass away in the prime of life. Members of the New Plymouth Debating Society at their meeting last night expressed deep regret on receipt of news of Mr. List’s death,’ and recorded a vote of sympathy, standing in silence. Members spoke of the interest Mr. List had shown in the activities of the society, and recalled that he was a past president. Everybody’s Theatre, New Plymouth, remained closed last night as a mark of respect to Mr. List, whfo was chairman of directors of Taranaki Amusements, Ltd.