OBITUARY.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 February 1920, Page 4

OBITUARY.

MR. J. AJ CASSIDY. (Christchurch ‘Press}.) Mr J. A Cassidy,' widely known throughout the South Islnd as a barrister and Solicitor, died, at his residence, Chester Street, on Friday. Mr Cassidy had been in good health for some time past, but he continued to daily attend at his office and to his practice. On account of the state of hiy health, he intended to take a trip abroad, but yesterday morning, while at his office, he suffered a severe reverse, and at midday was assisted home, where he died shortly after. Dr J. j. Brownlee was in attendance at the time, and previously he was under the medical attention of Dr J. Stevenson. 'Die late Mr Cassidy was esteemed as a genial man, a good “sport,” and an able solicitor. In the latter, his ability found most success in police court work, and in this connexion his name is known throughout New Zealand. He possessed a strong personality, which on acquaintance, made him popular among all associated with him. Mr Cassidy was'a keen supporter of racing, and some years ago was actively associated With Die sport as an owner, a mare named Bracelet owned b y him Tihing a. very speedy performer. Though not an owner himself of recent years, family interests kept him in touch with the Turf and his ardour showed little abatement. The late Mr Cassidy was the only son of Mr Hugh Cassidy, who was propristor of the lino of coaches running between Canterbury and the West Coast. Mr J. A. Cassidy was horn in Hokitika, in 1867, and at an early ago went to Melbourne to be educated at St Francis Xavier’s College, Kew. On returning to New Zealand, bo was articled to Mr T. W. Stringer (now Mr .Tustico Stringer), and later established a practice of bis own. He was for some time on the Council of (lie Canterbury Raw Society, and was also a member of the ’Canterbury Jocikov Ho interested himself in atliletio institutions as well as the Turf, but bis main interest was in books and be was a. I very ardent collector. Mr Cassidy ! leaves a widow and a young daughter.