MEMORY HONOURED

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 31, 6 February 1941, Page 4

MEMORY HONOURED

MR. T. W. BLENNERHASSETT TRIBUTES FROM LEGAL PROFESSION. Tributes to Mr. T. W. Blennerhassett, who practised at the Wanganui Bar for 30 years and died last week, were paid by members of the legal profession in the Magistrate’s Court, Wanganui, recently. Mr. J. H. Salmon, S.M., presided. The president of the Wanganui District Law Society, Mr. A. A. Barton, said Mr. Blennerhassett had lived in Wanganui most of his life. After leaving school he entered the office of Mr. James Watt, who subsequently took him Into partnership. After the death of Mr. Watt, Mr. Blennerhassett carried on alone. "As might be expected from his long association with Mr. Watt, Mr. Blennerhassett was embued with the law's high traditions and throughout his career adhered strictly to the ethics of his profession,” said Mr. Barton. "He was incapable of doing anything mean or underhand. In Court he was always a keen tighter, but always a generous opponent and in general practice his word was his bond. "Of a cheery disposition and generous to a degree, he enjoyed the friendship of a large circle of acquaintances, both inside and outside the profession. He was one who could never resist an appeal for help and would always generously give assistance. There are many people in Wanganui who have grateful memories of the help they have received from him. "In the Great War he enlisted for active service, but because of a breakdown of health did not go overseas In the present war he early became a member of the National Military Reserve. "Whether in the Court, in business, or on the bowling green, he was always cheerful and we who knew him will miss his genial smile and kindly manner. We extend to his wife and family our deepest sympathy with them in the loss they have suffered.’’ Mr. Salmon added his tribute and expressed sympathy with Mrs. Blennerhassett and family.