OBITUARY

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20044, 16 September 1939, Page 3

OBITUARY

MRS. J. S. ALLAN CO YEARS IN GISBORNE Following a long illness, the death occurred in Gisborne on Thursday of Mrs. Grace Margaret Allan, age 72, wife of Mr. J. S. Allan, 27 Russell street. Her passing severed a 60-year association with the Gisborne ’district. The deceased was born in Auckland and was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adair. She was married to Mr. Allan in Gisborne in 189 G. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. F. Auld, Tauranga. Mrs. R. L. Stothart, Wellington, and four sons. Mr. Harry Allan, Poututu station. Mr. G. Allan. Pahiatua, an'd Messrs. Athol and Rees Allan. Gisborne. Throughout her life Mrs. Allan had taken a keen interest in the work of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. The interment took place at the Tnruheru cemetery yesterday. AIR. J. SMITH WILSON A Wellington message reports, the death of Mr. John Smith Wilson, a son of Major Wilson, a well-known figure in the Auckland province in tlie early days. On leaving school Mr. Smith Wilson joined the Bank of New Zealand, and for some time was accountant to the Wellington branch. He left the bank to join Mr. J. J. Bourke in business as a wool broker, and they traded for many years as Bourke, Wilson and Company, Limited, with headquarters in Christchurch. At the time of his death, Mr. Smith Wilson was secretary to the firm of Salmond and Spraggon, Limited.

In his early days. Mr. Smith Wilson was a noted tennis player, representing Wellington province on numerous occasions. He was also a golfer of considerable ability. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Dr. Marjorie Wilson, who has been doing medical work in England for some years, MILS. N. STEWART (Herald Correspondent.) The -death occurred yesterday in the Cook Hospital of Mrs. N. Stewart, nee Miss Kitty Carrington, at the early age of 25 years. She received her education at the Tc Hapara School and while still in attendance she was successful in winning tennis honours, partnered by her sister, Miss Malta Carrington, in the Maori tennis tournament championships held at different centres of flic North Island. On her marriage she took a keen interest in the Mutual Improvement Association movement. She was also appointed secretary to the Pahou marae after the death of Mrs. S. Mocau and was instrumental in adding many improvements on the marae. Sympathy is extended to her husband. Mr. Nepia Stewart, and her family of four.