OBITUARY

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19568, 15 August 1933, Page 10

OBITUARY

MBS MONROE LOVE. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received August 14, 7 p.m. ) LONDON, August 14. The death is reported at Lausanne of Mrs Monroe Love, formerly the Marchioness of Conynghan. MB G. B. LAMBORN. Mr George Benjamin Lambom, 12 High Street, Timaru, who died suddenly on Saturday, was bom in London 52 years ago and came to New Zealand by the vessel Tasmania, in 1897, on the voyage in which she was wrecked at Tokomaru Bay. Mr Lamborn joined his uncle, Mr B. North, in Timaru, and latar proceeded to Dunedin, where he served his apprenticeship in the bicycle trade. He spent several years in Dunedin and Southland and returned to Timaru about 20 years ago, setting up business as a bicycle dealer in Stafford Street, carrying on to the time otf his death. Mr Lamborn was keenly interested in municipal politics and on two occasions stood as a candidate for a seat on the Timaru Borough Council. Anything that had as its object the advancement of the town was sure to receive his support, and he was one of the original committee which canvassed for funds when the Young Men’s Christian Association was established in Timaru. He took a prominent part in various queen carnivals. Mr Lamborn was an ardent supporter of all branches of sport, and in his younger days took part in cycle iraces. He was a member of the Albion Football Club, Gore, and on returning to Timaru, joined the South End Hockey Club. He was a member of the Timaru Rowing Club for some years and held the position of captain for some time. Mr Lambom was also a good swimmer and competed in many races in the south, while he was chairman of the Timaru Boxing Association up till the time of his death. Mr Lamborn was a Freemason for 30 years, joining the Lodge St. Andrew, Dunedin, and later affiliating with Caledonian Lodge, No. 16, Timaru. He was also an enthusiastic member of the Timaru Savage Club. Mr Lambom married a daughter of Mr J. Wingham, Gore, and is survived by his widow and two sons and two daughters.

REV. HUGH NORTHCOTE.

By Telegraph—Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, August 14. The Rev. Hugh Northcote, of 24 Augusta street, Redcliffs, died very suddenly at his residence on Saturday evening on his return from the city. His connection with church work covered- a wide field, which included parishes in Canterbury, the South of England and France. His reading in both Greek and Hebrew placed him high amongst the authorities in this country, and also in England. MB M. WATERS. By Telegraph—Press Association NAPIER, August 14. Mr Michael Waters, a seafaring man with experience of travel in almost all the seas of the world, died this morning at the age of 99 years. During a long career cf travel he was twice ship-wrecked and had, in addition, numerous thrilling experiences. For the past twelve years, Mr Waters resided with his daughter in Napier.

MR D. J. HAWKES.

By Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, August 14. While engaged in a game c t golf on the Miramar links on Saturday, Mr D. J. Hawkes, suddenly collapsed and expired in a few minutes. He was about to play a mashie shot to the thirteenth green. Mr Hawkes was playing with the Rev. C. V. Rook. Play on the course was suspended during the afternoon. Mr Hawkes was a member of the staff of the Electricity Department of the City Council and held high qualifications as an electrical engineer.