SUDDEN DEATH OF MR C. NASH.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 1816, 29 July 1891, Page 3

SUDDEN DEATH OF MR C. NASH.

It is our sad duty to record the painfully sudden death of Mr C. Nash, which occurred on Friday last at Kaitangata. On the day just mentioned, Mr Nash, in company with Mr Jno. Tyson, made a journey to Kaitangata, merely for an outing and for the purpose of having a look at the place. Having arrived there, the deceased and his friend amused themselves at a friendly game of billiards, and while so engaged Mr Nash was suddenly seized with what appeared to be an acute pain inwardly, and going | outside for a moment or so he appeared to experience relief; but the next instaut he staggered forward and fell, dying almost instantly in Mr Tyson's arms. Naturally, Mr Nash's death, under such tragic circumstances, and in the flower of manhood — he was only 37, and so well and widely-known and respected as he was — has caused a feeling of pained regret throughout the district. The deceased was landlord of the Bridge Hotel, Beaumont, for the past five years, and had been for four or five years previously engaged in mining pursuits at the Island Block, where he had a claim in partnership with Mr Jas. "Walker. While at the Beaumont, Mr Nash took an interest in all matters affecting the welfare of the community, and being a shrewd and intelligent man, of active habits, his advice and his opinions were frequently of service, aud his departure from the sphere in which he moved is, therefqre, all the more likely to be missed and regretted, As a landlord and a host, the deceased had the reputation of being a genial, kindly man, always ready with a kindly ofSoe, or an obligement for those who sought his services or enjoyed his acquaintance. The deceased, who, it may be remarked, had been ailing for some time, suffering from heart disease, was a native of Herefordshire, and leaves behind him a wife but no family. The interment took place in the Lawrence cemetery on Monday afternoon, the body being followed by a large number -of settlers and others. THE INQUEST. Au inquest touching the dsath of Mr Nash was held at Kaitangata on Saturday afternoon before Mr J. S. Fleming, J.P,., and a jury. The pi'incipal witness was Mr John Tyson, who deposed being at the Beaumont on the previous day (Friday), and told Mr Wash that he was going to Kaitangata. The latter expressed a wish to accompany Him, as He had never seen the plape, and thqugjht besides a. run 4qwu there would, do him good, Deceased did not then, oomplain of being unwell; on the oontrary, he appeared to be quite oheerful and was very chatty and lively during the journey. A t Milton they had tea, deceased enjoying a hearty meal, and remarked that he had eaten more than he was accustomed to do at home. When they got to Kaitangata they heard there was to be a concert in the evening, to which it was suggested they should go. Deceased, however, said he preferred a game of billiards, and they accordingly adjourned to the Club Hotel and played one game. Deceased, at the conclusion of the game, suddenly remarked, tq witness : " I don't feel well, Jack ; a th^t thing is coming on me again," Witness immediately took his arm, and went outside on to the footpath with deceased. The spasm lasted for about a minute, after which he said he felt better, and that the attack had passed off quicker than he had ever known it to do before. Witness then let go deceased's

arm, on which the latter straightened himself up, and had no sooner done so than he fell forward on to witness without uttering a word, death almost immediately intervening. Witness had known deceased for about ten years. — Constable Poole, who gave evidence, said he had kuown deceased for some years, and was aware he suffered from heart disease. — Dr Fitzgerald gave evidence to the effect that deceased died from heart disease. — The juryj ury retu rn ed a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony.