EARLY SETTLERS

Evening Star, Issue 19661, 14 September 1927, Page 16

EARLY SETTLERS

MEETING OF COMMITTEE The monthly mooting of tlio commit* ice of the Early Settlers’ Association was held yesterday, Air TV. Nicholson (.president) occupying the chair. The following gifts were received, and votes of thanks passed to the givers:—* From E. Burns, copper token, Si Bcvau, ironmonger,” etc., Invercar* gill, 1863, found at Romahapa; Alisa Wheeler, Moray place, 14 bound volumes ‘ Illustrated New Zealand Herald,’ 1870-85; framed portrait her late parents, Air and Airs It. Tt, Wheeler, Dunedin, Omco, 1861; framed group Air and Airs D. Alason and family, Dunedin, 1856; framed painbing of St. Clair; a number of hooka, and other interesting papers. J. OSomerville, per J. T. Wilson, Audersou’s Bnv, diary ‘Voyage of the Blundell,’ 1818, written by the late James Somerville. Sligo family, minute book of a committee appointed to get up a testimonial to the late James Mao andrew, 1878, A. Sligo, secretary. Bank of New Zealand, Dunedin, two iron gold boxes as used by the escort in tha early days of the diggings, 1861 on* ward. Air C. Williams, two framed photos ‘ Cargill’s Castle,’ St. Ciair as it was in 1877. Dundas Samuel, Anderson's Bay, framed illuminated address presented to his late father, James Samuel, by the session of the Anderson’s Bay Presbyterian Church, 1903. Airs Wilson, Nightcaps, old-time pois crook, brought to New Zealand by bet late mother, Airs Alexander, 1863. Roy. J. Pringle, hook ‘Rambles of a, Philosopher,’ "by an Otagonian, published by Ajjlls, Dick, 1867. Airs Hew* son, Waipiata, number of old copper tokens. The following deaths were recorded;—* Airs S. Turnbull, Alosgiel (87), Aboukir, 186-1; David Buchanan, Kelso (85), Philip Laiug, 18-18; C. Gillespie, South I Dunedin, late Palmerston (SO), Robert 1 Henderson, 1858; Airs Ales. M'Kenr.ie, Pino Hill terrace (85), Main ilia Mitchell, 1864; Henry Green, Auckland, late Dunedin (86), Airedale, 1861; Airs , Al. Barnes, Dunedin (86), Storm Cloud, 1860; Airs T. White, North-east Valley (77), Viola, 1863; John Slrachen, Tapanui (77), Robert Henderson, 1858; Jas. Finlay, Hcriot (87), arrived early ’sixties; Airs James Blues, Queen street (88) Maori, 1857; Edward Gibbs, Dunedin 183), Silistna. I 860; Airs C. A. Tipping, Bind, ’sixties; Mrs David Donll, Abbotsford (81), Southern Cross, 1356; Juba Flanigan, Leith street (81), arrived ’sixties; John Al.‘Linto |, K, Cavcj'sliam (81), arrived ’sixties; Airs James Walls. Rodyn (83). arrived ’sixties; Airs Charles Alat thews, Alilburn (75), Maori, J 857; Air.s John Alain, Oamnni (85), Victory. 1863; Robert, Cumbcrboach,' licit! road (72), Strathmore, 1856; Airs Henry Tonus. Coal Creek (Wi), arrived ’sixties; G. A. Smith, Timaru, Into Sawyers Bay, Viola, 1863; Airs 11. Alacdonald, Oaiiiaru (90), late Palmerston, ’sixties; Airs W. Rot gen, Auckland, late Otago ! (94), ’sixties; N'esbifc APRobie, Soulh- ' land (83). arrived ’sixties; Peter Ireland, Goodwood (78), Don Pedro, 1860; Airs G. Filleul, Auckland, late Oamaru (89) flic ’fifties; Mrs George Friend, Riverton, late Kaikorai (83) 1862; R. lAPAlurray Palmerston North (85), Gabriel’s' Gully, 1861; W. Crnnwnd, Dunedin, late Taievi (81), Alary, 1849: 1 11. W. Spray, Dunedin (01) arrived V.ixties: Alexander Wilson, Wanganui i•'3l. arrived Otago 1865; Airs P._ J. Hood, Fast Gore (85), early ’sixties; Airs W. Perkins, Greymouth (86), Monltaii, IS4D: .Miss A. T. Stamper, Auckland, late Dunedin (70), early ’sixties. The following early settlers were enrolled:—G. •>. Crowtlmr, Alaori Hill, Freetrader, 1868: Airs Johanna Clark (nee Ibimhcrvj. Wiliiatu street, Gala, l-Gtl; Airs A. R. Cbaffcy (nee AVcbsterV. Waiau, North Canterbury, General Wvndham, 1 ?; 65; twelve descendants of early .settlers were also enrolled as members.