OBITUARY

Hokitika Guardian, 16 May 1930, Page 4

OBITUARY

FRANK McPARLAND. (By Telegraph—Press Association). WELLINGTON, May 15. The death occurred in Wellington to-day of Mr Frank AfcParland, a prominent sportsman, and formerly lessee of the Tramway Hotel. He was 60 years of age, and was born at Charleston, on the West Coast. The late Mr McParland was with friends, on Wednesday afternoon, when he suffered a seizure and was removed to the Lister Private Hospital. He was widely known as a very generous man, and an enthusiastic supporter of sport. About 40 years ago he came to Wellington with his parents, and for . some, years he assisted his father in a bakery business in Taranaki Street. Later he joined his father in the hotel business, and in 1910 he acquired the Tramway Hotel. His collection of mementos and curios was an object of much interest. He retired a year ago, and transferred the hotel to his, son, Mr Arthur McParland, but remained a member of the Executive of the Wellington Licensed Victuallers’ Association.

The late Mr McParland was particularly interested in boxing, and in the Turf, and lie was for many years a familiar figure behind a smart trotter in the Wellington Streets. He leaves a widow and a second son, Mr Charles McParland, who is farming at Dannevirke. Airs J. Beach, of Paliiatua, is a daughter. Air J. McParland, licensee of the Hotel Cecil, is a brother, and there are three sisters. Mesdames W. Pender, J. Dwyer, and C. Aldridge.