OBITUARY

Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18875, 20 February 1933, Page 8

OBITUARY

MR SAMUEL GILLIES. OLD MORRINSVILLE RESIDENT. A very old resident of Morrinsville passed away at the residence of his niece at Ciaudelands to-day, in the person of Mr Samuel Gillies, whose death occurred after a long illness. Deceased, who was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, 74 years ago, came to New Zealand in 1885 on the ship Dorrick, which was on its maiden voyage. Shortly after arrival in this country he entered the railway service as a platelayer, and for 36 years he lived in Morrinsville.

He was a staunch member cf the Methodist Church there and was superintendent of 111 e Sunday school for 12 years. Well known and respected among all sections of the community deceased was affectionally known ttf everyone in Morrinsville as “ Uncle Sam.”

About 20 years ago ill-health caused his retirement from the railway service and about 12 years ago he came to Hamilton, taking up residence with his niece, Miss S. Warren. Mr Gillies was not married. A brother, who died a few years ago, was Mr Robert J. Gillies, late inspector of police at Christchurch. Mr Hugh Gillies, of Station Road, Ciaudelands, Is another brother.

MR MATTHEW FINLAY. The death occurred in Hamilton cn Saturday of Mr Matthew Finlay, who passed away after a long illness. Born in Canada 77 years ago, Mr Finlay came to New Zealand with his parents when 12 years of age. The family landed at Nelson, and came to the Auckland district, where they took up farming. Deceased was married at Waiuku in 1883 to Miss Annie Brcgmcn, and for many years lie farmed in the Karaka district, later moving to Tc Aroha, and then tc. Puketaha, where 'lie remained for about 10 years. Some three years ago lie went with liis wife lo llora llora and took up residence with his son. Deceased is survived by his wife and seven children, Mrs S. T. White (Stratford), Miss D. Finlay (llora Hora), Messrs. N. Finlay (Otorohanga), B. Finlay (Tlrau), W. Finlay and H. Finlay (Puketaha), and A. Finlay (Hora Hera). A son was killed in the Great War and another son died some years ago. Deceased was well-known and respected, and -at a memorial service in the Hamilton Baptist Church yesterday there was a large congregation. The interment, took place at the Hamilton East cemetery.

SIR ROBERT DONALD.

United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. LONDON, Feb. 17. The death has occurred of Sir Robert Donald.' MR JAMES B. FAGAN. NOTED ENGLISH PLAYWRIGHT. HOLLYWOOD, February 17. James Bernard Fagan, aged 59, the noted English playwright and producer, died at his Hollywood home today from a heart attack following a relapse from iniluenza.

Mr James Bernard Fagan, after studying for the Church at Trinity College, Oxford, went on the stage, and was two years with F. It. Benson and two with Sir 11. Bcerhoiim Tree, lie (hen turned his attenlion lo producing and liis llrst success was scored with "The Rebels” in 1899. Among his more recent successes were “Treasure Island" (1923), "And So to Red” (.1926), “The Greater Love" ( 1927) and “The Improper Duchess" (1931).