OBITUARY.

Hutt News, Volume 11, Issue 11, 9 August 1928, Page 5

OBITUARY.

It is with deep'regret we announce the death of Mr Alexander •W. Williamson at the age of 79 years, which took place last Thursday at the residence of his son, M. R. A. 'Williamson, Puketoha, Hamilton. The late Mr Williamson was born near Coventry, England in 1849, and came out to "New Zealand with his parents in the good ship Ci William Hyde" in 1851. He was a brilliant scholar and was . educated at the Wanganui Grammar School and Otagp College, where he gained a New Zealand Scholarship. In 1874 he gained his B.A. degree —the first bestowed by the Otago University. In the sarnie year he was appointed to the Turakina School, where he taught for seven years. For eleven years he was headmaster of the Patoa School and afterwards hold a similar position at Taita and Epuni Schools, retiring on superannuation in 1911 ,after 37 years faithful service. Ho was a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church and a Sunday School worker, and was always -^GarTv^. to lend a helping hand to tho?e in trouble, always taking a keen and active interest in all matters pertaining to the welfare of humanity. He v. 7as a Christian gentleman of sterling character and by his kindly disposition—endeared himself to a large circle of friends. He leaves a widow and family of three sons } Messrs C. A. Williamson", (Petoney, P. T. and B. A. Williamson (Hamilton), and 4 daughters 3 Mrs A. McMillan (Lower Hutt), Mts W. Rennie, junr. (Petone), Mrs J. Park (Benhar), and Miss Williameon (Lower Hutt), to mourn the loss of a loving husand and devoted father. The sympathy of all will be extended ito the bereaved in their sad hour of trial. The funeral -will take place at Hamilton.