THE LATE MR. MOORHOUSE.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2324, 15 September 1881, Page 3

THE LATE MR. MOORHOUSE.

It is with faolings of deep regret, a regret that will, we feel sure, be shared by everyone in Canterbury, that wo have to record the death of Mr W. 8. Moorhouae, M.H.R. for Ashley, The name of the deceased gentleman, during tho early days of Canterbury, was most prominently connected with all her history, more particularly that part of it which marked her onward progress. A glorious monument to his foresight and energy exiats in tho shape of tho tunnel which bears his name. Through ill report and great opposition Mr Moorhouse, with that deep faith in the ultimate growth and importance of Canterbury, which was his one idea, even up to the close of his life, persevered until ho sucoeeded in carrying through this great work. Prior to tho completion of this, and during his Buporintendency, ho also inaugurated the first railway line opened in Canterbury, that from Christchurch to F<?rrymead. His discharge of tho duties of the office of Superintendent during most troublous times for the province, was suoh as to win for him tho admiration and respect even of those who were opposed to hjm. To write his public history would be to give that of Canterbury during the years he hold offico. He never ceased, though removed to the North Island as a resident, to cherish the deepest regard, approaching even to affection, for Canterbury, and took the keonest interest in all that concerned her. When tho history of Canterbury comes to be written in after years, the name which will shine forth with undying lustre amongst tho many who have gone before, and who have given tho best years of their life to the work, will be that of William Softon Moorhouse.

The following Frees Agency telegram was reoeived to-day : " Mr Moorhouse died at 8 20 this morning. He had been suffering from diabetes for the past two years. White attending the Native Lands Court at Taupo he had an acute attack, which resulted in the formation of an abscess in the right kidney. Mr Moorhouie returned to Wellington from Taupo shortly after the present session of Parliament, but was unable to attend to Parliamentary duties. It is understood it was the wish of the deceased to be buried in Canterbury, and that the Stella, which is due here to-day, will leave to-morrow morning, conveying the body to Lyttelton."

Mr Moorhouse will be buried at Biocarton. The funeral leaves the Ohristchurch railway station at two o'clock on Saturday.