OBITUARY.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXX, Issue XIX, 9 May 1903, Page 1287

OBITUARY.

Mrs Skeen, for many years well known ■s a school teacher at Auckland and Thames, died at Wellington on Friday.

Cable news has been received from San Francisco of the death of Mr Wm. Paul Thomas, manager of the New Zealand Insurance Co.’s business in that city . He had been with the company since 1897, and was previously assistant manager of the Commercial Union Assurance Co., in San Francisco.

The death of Mrs Julius Heyman, wife of the President of the Jewish congregation in Dunedin, comes rather as a surprise to those who knew her. The old lady, though very aged, was apparently much stronger than her husband, who survives her, and frequently had to tend him in severe illnesses. It is conjectured that her death was caused by some sudden attack of illness.

The death is announced of Mr N. W. Levin, founder of the considerable firm of Levin and Co., Wellington, which has branches in different parts of the districts surrounding Wellington. Not long ago the firm bought out the Nelson business of James Sclanders and Co. The late Mr Levin died in London, where ho represented the firm. He was 84 years of age-

The death of Mr Frank Holmes (brother of Mr John Holmes, of the Treasury) occurred in London on the 16th inst. The deceased, who was 28 years of age, was a native of Wellington. About six months ago he went Home, and underwent several operations for an ear trouble. Septic pneumonia attacked him, and he never recovered from it.

Settlers who arrived by the Duchess of Argyle in Auckland will hear with deep regret of the death of Mrs Robinson, relict of the late Captain Charles. Robinson. Mrs Robinson was one of our earliest settlers, having come out here sixty years ago in the famous Duchess of Argyle, which brought out to the colony so many of our best settlers. She was born in Kilmarnock, and she died at Karangahake at the age of 76. She leaves a numerous progeny, includ ing three sons, four daughters, twentyseven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Mrs Robinson’s remains found rest beside those of her long pre deceased husband in the Paeroa Cemetery. MR W. T. L. TRAVERS. The news of the tragic death of Mr W. T. L. Travers came as a terrible shock to his many- relations and friends, and the deepest sympathy is felt for the former in their sad bereavement (writes our Wellington correspondent). Always one of tae most energetic and public-spirited of men, at the age of 84, the late Mr Travers was one of the leading memb-rs of the Bar, a prominent official of several of the scientific societies, and a recog nised authority on many abstruse sub jects, notably those connected with the fawna and flora of New Zealand. Mr Travers was twice married, his widow be ing the daughter of Captain Barclay. Wellington. His son, Mr Henry Travers, survives him. A grandson, Mr Ernest Coleridge, was recently married io Miss Kathleen Sprott, and the fourth generation is represented by a great-grand child, the little son of Mrs Walter Johnston. junr., who was formerly Miss Maud Coleridge. MR JAMES LAURENCE. The death of Mr James Laurence oc curred, after a paralytic seizure, at his residence in Thompson-road, Napier, on Friday. Since his wife died about a year ago, Mr Laurence had lived in comparative seclusion. The deceased was 77 years of age, and was the son of Mr Job Laurence, of Canterbury, England. He was born at Hythe. Kent, where he was educated, after which he joined the Customs Offices staff at Folkestone. He came to the colony in the early fifties in company with the late Mr 11. S. Tiffen. The latter then appointed Mr Lawrence manager of his Homewood Estate at Kaikoura. About 25 years ago Mr Lawrence bought the greater part of the estate, but in 1886 sold it to Mr James Collins. and then, with Mrs Laurence went for a two-years’ trip to Europe. Prior to this tour the deceased took nn active part in public matters. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Saturday.