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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXX, Issue XVII, 25 April 1903, Page 1143

OUR ILLUSTRATIONS.

DEATH OF CAPTAIN MORRIS, M.L.C. The many friends of the Hon. Capt. Geo. Bentham Morris, M.L.C., will learn with extreme regret of that gentleman’s death as the result of the unfortunate accident that occurred a fortnight ago. The deceased gentleman led a very active life until some eighteen years ago, when a blow from a cricket ball injured his left knee. A year later he was seized with a paralytic stroke on the right side, from which he has suffered ever since. Up to six months ago he was as active as a person suffering from such a stroke could be, but he then got an attack of pneumonia, which left him very weak, and from which he never fully recovered. A fortnight ago he fell down in his room. In falling he inflicted a wound on his temple which rendered him unconscious, am) caused him to lose so much blood that his constitution was not equal to surviving the shock.

Captain Morris was a typical colonist. Born in Victoria 63 years ago, he subsequently went to Gloucester (England), and entered the navy and became a captain of marines. In 1870, being then a married man, Captain Morris retired from active service, and came out to this colony, going first to the Waikato. After a short stay there he removed to the Bay of Plenty, and took up a run, remaining there until about eight years ago, when he came to Auckland and took up his residence at Otahuhu. Captain Morris gave a considerable amount of time to public life, being for years a member for the Bay of Plenty, in the Auckland Provincial Council. At the abolition of the provinces Captain Morris was returned to Parliament for the Bay of Plenty, representing that district for many years, and for a few weeks occupied the position of Minister of Justice under one of Sir Julius Vogel’s short-lived Administrations. About 18 years ago Captain Morris was called to the Legislative Council. The deceased gentleman leaves five sons by

his first wife, two of whom are resident in Auckland, Mr G. C. W. Morris and Mr P. B. Morris. lie also leaves a widow and one son about one year old. Captain Morris, during his long public career, earned the character of being an upright, honourable gentleman. In his private life he made many firm friends, who will deeply regret his death under such sad circumstances.

AUCKLAND WIN THE TENANT The final for the Auckland Bowling Association's Pennant took place on Hit* Remuera Green, between the representative teams from the Auckland and Dev onport Clubs, these clubs having proved the winners of their sections in the Easter Tournament. The rinks were in first class condition, but owing to the recent rains were somewhat “dead” in the “draw,” and this to a great extent spoilt what should have been a fast and exciting game, owing to the number of short bowls covering the “front.” The teams took their positions as follows :— Auckland—McCallum, Buttlp, Garland, Dingle (skip) v. Devouport—Harvey, Miller, McNeil, Knife (skip). Auckland — Mennle, Elliot, James. Ledlngbam (skip), v. Devon port—Mitchell, Armstrong, Gardner, Eagleton (skip). Devonport were most fancied for the match, owing to the marine suburb having beaten Newmarket and Mt. Eden rather easily.