Death of Mr W. H. Levin

Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 67, 16 September 1893, Page 3

Death of Mr W. H. Levin

-^ Mr Levin was a New Zrulnnrler. He was born in Wellington on the 7ti\ of August, 1545 His father, Mr N. W. Levin, was the well-known mercli.'iT^ and pioneer, who hi 1552 founded the firm of Levin and Co , which comprised himself and Mr C J. Pharazyn. W. H. Levin ' was partly educated at the school of the late Mr Edward Toomath on Wellington Terrace. He went to England in 1859, and completed his studies, returning to New Zealand about the venr 1562, and entered his father's office as a clerk. Afterhis father retired, Mr Levin joined the firm, which was dissolved in 1878. In 18S9 Messrs Kdward I'eavee and John Duncan became his partners. Mr Levin married Miss FitzGerald, daughter of Mr J. E. FitzGerald, Controller and Auditor General, and leaves his widow and four children.

(PFB PBF.SS ASSOCIATION.) Wellington, September 15. To«night the City Council adjourned out of respect to the memory of tho late Mr Levin after passing a motion expressing condolence with the widow. The funeral takes place on Sunday afternoon, and is expected to be the largest ever seen here. On the House meeting at 2 3U, the Premier rose aud said he desired to rcf»>r to the sudden and unexpected death of Mr W. H. Levin, who. as a former member of the House, was well known and always respected. His loss to the colony was very great, and to Wellington it was almost irreparable. Mr Seddon thought it would somewhat soften the terrible blow which had fallen on those dear to Mr Levin if the House endeavoured to recognise his many estimable qualities, and he therefore moved that the House adjourn until 7.30 p.m. as a mark of respect for the deceased gentleman. Mr Kolleston. in seconding the motion, said New Zealand had lost one of her best sons by Mr Levin's death, one who, when a member of the House, had earned the esteem and confidence of all sides. Messrs Fisher, Duthie, McLean, Buchanan, and Dr Newman added their tribute to the memory of one who had been citizen, philanthropist, nnd public benefactor in ercry sense of ihe word, and said his many acts of kindness would keep him in respectful memory for many years to come. The motion was assented to in silence, and the House adjourned at 2.50 P il3 l^^^^^_^^_