OBITUARY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21409, 27 February 1935, Page 16

OBITUARY

MR YY. A. CARPENTER The death occurred early yesterday morning of Mr William Andrew Carpenter, a wideiy known and very popular resident of Governor's Bay, and for the last 23 years clerk of the Mount Herbert County Council. Mr Carpenter came to New Zealand in 1383 oil the last voyage of the sailing ship Wellington, and shortly after his arrival went to the West Coast, where he made a large collection of native ferns and shrubs, which were later sent to England. For some years he worked as a florist and gardener in Opawa, and later went, to Sumner, where he stayed for seven years. It was while he was there that he built

MR H A. CARPENTER a number of site where the Sehool for the Ijeaf now ptands, and thotr wwo well known as the Simmer Fruit Gardens. Mr Carpenter was one of the lir.sl members of tile Sunnier Borough Council, and was also .Mayor of Sumner for a lerm. For about six years after leaving Sumner, Mr Carpenter lived in WalIham, where he kepi some large grape vineries near the school. In lilOO he went, to Governor"". Bay, and some years afterwards was appointed clerk of the Mount Herbert County Council. Mr Carpenter was a member of St. Cuthbert's Church, Governor's Bay, and was vicar's warden for many years. He took a prominent part in all local activities, was president of the Governor's Bay Sports Club, and

a member of the Governor's Bay Domains Board. Mr Carpenter became suddenly ill about three weeks ago. and underwent an operation on Monday. He leaves a son, Mr R. M. Carpenter, and h daughter. Miss \V. Carpenter, <il" Wellington. Mr Carpenter was fir! years of age. !\IR W. .1. HUSSUY Mr W. J. Hussey. whose death occurred on Sunday night, was for 2<" years a member of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry and was also a South African War veteran, having left with the Tenth Contingent. Mr Hussey was born at Hughenden, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, and arrived in Canterbury by the ship Desdemona in June, 1375, after a long passage of nearly six months. For

many years he was farming in the Methven and Rakaia districts and was a foundation member of the Methven Masonic Lodge. After visiting Australia he farmed land in North Canterbury. He married in 1881 Miss Florence Passmore, and the same year he joined the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry. He did camp duly when the Third (Rough Riders) Contingent were in training at the Show Grounds, Addington. and later left as a member of the Tenth Contingent with the rank of quartermaster-sergeant. Shortly after the Great War broke out Mr Hussey spent six weeks in camp in an endeavour to get to the front. In later years Mr Hussey had been living retired. He is survived by one son, Mr Llew Hussey, and two daughters, Mrs E. A. Terry and Miss Lillah Hussey, and four grandchildren. The funeral took place yosterday afternoon at the Sydenham Cemetery and was attended by many members of the Veterans' Association, old members of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry, and many personal friends. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. O. FitzGerald. The chief mourners were Mr Llew Hussey (son), Mr Athol Hussey and Mr Frank Terry (grandsons). The bearers were Messrs R. M. D. Morten, J. Delamain, and F. A. Cocks 'Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry), and Messrs G. N. Creswell,' "VV. A. Beck, and R. A. Green (Veterans' Association). Those who attended included Sir R. Heaton Rhodes. Mr G. E. Rhodes, Mr

W. W. Soarff, Mr W. E. Earnshaw, Mr C. J. Harper. Mr W. W. Dunkley, Mr R. Lecknor, Mr J. T. Cook, Mr A. J. Wilson, Mr A. O. Jones, Mr W. G. Greemvay.'Mr H. Cronin, Mr R. Hunt, ! Mr C. Tyler, Mr R. T. Saunders, Mr Thos, Bailey, Mr G. W. Burgess. Mr ! C. R. Smith. Mr J. W. Wormald, Mr .1. I Becconsall, Mr H. R. Plumridge, Mr D. Lingard, Mr M. Mclnnes, Mr R. Titnms, Mr A. H. Scales, Mr H. C. Righton, Mr W. A. Beck, Mr J. Martin, Mr A. Rennie. Mr F. M. Rogers, Mr C. Hill. Mr J. Boloski. Mr W. D. Burn. Mr John Stinnear, Sergeant C. W. Ell. Mr A. H. Joseph (president of the Veterans' Association), Mr W. L. Glanville (secretary of the Veterans' Association), Mr J. L. McCracken, Mr W. S. E. Moyle, Mr D. Lee, Mr T. G. Gee, Mr C. E. Jones, Mr W. Beecroft, Mr F. J. Clarke, Mr C. R. Clark, Mr W. A'Court, Mr F. Harding, Mr W. Cork. Mr Jas. Stewart, Mr H. Crake, Mr T. Faulkner, Mr P. Kent, Mr W. Marnane i representing employees at Islington freezing works), Mr T. Glenn. Sergeant W. P. Gilligan (Police Force), Mr J. S. Kelly, and Mr H. Henwood. At the conclusion of the burial service "I,ast Post" was sounded by Messrs C. K. Smith and G. W. BurWreaths wen' received from Colonel Sir R. Heatoii Rhodes, Mr and Mrs E. A. Knights, W. Ell, Llew, Lilluh, Nancy, Kitty, and Mrs Wallis. Athol, Frank, Joan, and Betty, Josie. Shirley and John Blease, Mr and Mrs A. Smith, Mr and Mrs A. I. Rattray, Mr and Mrs F. Cotton, Mr and Mrs Fred. Gibson, the Veterans' Association, Mr and Mrs G. Cullen and family. Miss Jensen and Mrs Riley. Mr and Mrs W. E. Earnshaw, Mr and Mrs Powell and family, W. Rowe, Mr j and Mrs R. A. Green and family. Several telegrams were received from friends in different parts of the. Dominion. '

Ml I S. HAWKK : In the death of Mr o Harper the 1 Fairlie district, hat. lost an old and re- | spected resident., who during many years took a keen interert. in all thine:' pertaining to the welfare of the district. Mr Harper came to Fairlie a > a member of the railway stall. After ;i number of years he resigned from the railway and commenced in business in the township. This he carried on successfully, eventually selling to take up a farm on the Cora hyuu Estate, some 10 miles from the township. During his residence in Fairlie Mr Harper was associated with various organisations. He was a keen bowler, being a past president of the local club. He was also a member of the Mackenzie County Agricultural and Pastoral Society, having many times exhibited dogs. During the last few years he was judge of the sporting dog section at the show. Mr Harper was also enthusiastic in coursing, and

had many successes with his dogs. The funeral, which was held at Fairlie on Saturday, was very largely attended. The burial service was conducted by tlv Rev. W. E. D. Davies, after which the Masonic service was conducted by Mi' W. A. H. Morton, W.M. of 1 ,nrlEc Mackenzie. Many members of Hie lodge were present. MR W. E. (GLADSTONE PRESS A3t!ortAP<>lf TRI,r.Ci K.lM.i DUNFDIN, February M(i. The death occurred to-day of MiWilliam Ewart Gladstone, who retired iH months ago from the position o r ( registrar of electors * for the Parliamentary constituencies that embrace] Dunedin and its neighbourhood, Dunedin registrar of births, deaths, and, marriage.', and returning officer for the Chalmers electorate. He previously had served in the head ollice of the Registrar-General's Department, his appointment in that department dating from 1924. Previously he was in the Health Department. Tic retired j in October of 1933. j MR W. E. MCLEAN | ! TRESS ASSOCIATION TEI.EGRAJt.I DUNEDIN, February 26. The death has occurred of Mr William Ernest McLean, manager of the Co-operative Dairy Company. For some years he was town clerk of Mosgiel and was later Mayor. Mr McLean was 52 years of age.

SIR ARTHUR BLAKE (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—BY ELECTKtC TELEGItA I'FI COPYRIGHT.) (Received February 26, 8 p.m.) DURBAN, February 25. Sir Arthur Blake died suddenly today of heart failure. He arrived from England yesterday. ISir Arthur Ernest Blake, K.8.E., was born on January 5, 1869. He was chairman of the Nottingham Stock Exchange, president and chairman of the Nottingham Savings Bank, and a member of the Trustee Savings Bank Inspection Committee. He was also a director of J. Hepworth and Sons, and of other companies. In 1924 he was appointed High Sheriff of the county of Notts.]