OBITUARY.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVIII, Issue XXII, 31 May 1902, Page 1100

OBITUARY.

It is with widespread and genuine regret that the announcement of the death of Mr 11. A. Lusher will be received. Mr Lusher passed away at his residence, Hamilton Road, Auckland, last week, after a long and painful illness. Deceased had for very many years been a resident of Auckland. When he first arrived in the colony he entered the service of the Telegraph Department, and was placed in charge of the Mercer station. Later he was at Onehunga, and subsequently for some years officer-in-charge at Auckland. Severing his connection with the Department, he became associated with the Royal Insurance, and had for many years prior to hi* fatal illness been provincial representative of that leading English company. Mr Lusher took an active interest in public matters in his own district. For a considerable time he was a churchwarden of All Saints’, I’onsonby. Of a genial and kindly nature, widely known and respected among the business community, the death of deceased at the not very advanced age of 67 will be deeply regretted by a wide circle whose sympathy will be extended to the widow and family in their bereavement. Captain Hugh McKenzie died at Ids residence, Manurewa, last week, at the age of 66 years. Captain McKenzie traded out of the port of Auckland lor many years as master of vessels engaged in the intercolonial trade. He retired from the sea some years ago, but returned after having been in the ship chandlery business for a time. He again retired a year or two ago, and settled on a farm at Manurewa. He leaves a widow and grown up family. Mrs Mary Hamer, widow of the late Rev. Thomas Hamer, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W. Callender. at Remuera, last Sunday, about 7 o'clock. Her other daughter, Mrs. H. S. Ruddock, who also resides at Remuera, was likewise in attendance on her mother. The deceased was a native of England, where she was married to the Rev. T. Hamer. In 1851 she accompanied her husband to Auckland, where he was appointed pastor of the Albert-street Congregational Church. Mr. and Mrs. Hamer resided in Auckland until 1895, when they removed io Wellington, to reside with their son, Mr. Thomas Hamer, the well-known private secretary to the Premier. When the Rev. T. Hamer died in 1899 Mrs Hamer returned to Auckland; and has since resided with her daughter, Mrs. Callender, at Remuera. Right up to the last Mrs Hamer enjoyed wonderful health, and, although 84 years of age, was cheerful, and in full possession of all her mental faculties. Her death was also almost painless. On Saturday Mrs. Hainer had a slight seizure, either resulting in, or caused by, an aneurism in her head. She was only in pain for a few moments when unconsciousness supervened, and she remained in that condition until death took place the next morning. Mrs. Hainer was of a kindly, charitable disposition, and her good'deeds will be remembered by many, who sincerely regret the death of an old friend. Our Paeroa correspondent telegraphs:—“l regret to record the death of Mr Jas. McAndrew, timber merchant, at Paeroa. this morning, aged 62 years. Deceased had been ailing for some months. He never got over the shock of the death of his son Robert last year. Mr McAndrew 7 was born in Turriff, Aberdeen, Scotland, and arrived in the colony 40 years ago. He resided at the Thames for a number of years, and was twiee Mayor of the Thames. He moved to Paeroa nine years ago, and carried on the business of a timber merchant. He took great interest in public matters, and at various tmes was on the County Council, School Committees, etc. He was also a shrewd and successful business man, and was respected by everyone with whom he came In contact. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn their loss.’’ -