A YOUNG MAN’S SUICIDE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2147, 3 July 1920, Page 3

A YOUNG MAN’S SUICIDE.

Christchurch, July 1

The hotly of George Leonard Bowrun wits found on New Brighton l)eaeh, the circumstances pointing lo suicide. Deceased was .33 years ol age, a single man, and eldest sun ol Mr George Bmvvmi, a member of Hie linn ol: Bowrou Brothers, Alongside (lie body was a revoJvoi’, (wo ehanihers ol! which had been discharged into deceased's mouth. In a pocket of the coat were two letters marked “strictly private.” One was addressed to deceased’s father. Deceased was well known in motoring' and musical circles. An imjuest was lie Id to-night, when evidence was given that deceased left his home on Wednesday morning, ami was not seen again by his family. Two letters were found on the body. One was addressed to a lady; it was in affectionate terms. The other read: —“Dearest Bather: Blease forgive me. 1. have done no evil. 1 had to go. I am sorry for all the-trouble you had straightening up my affairs, hut 1 eouldu’t very well do it myself. Please, father, will you give £5,000 of my cash to . She is a very sweet girl, and 1 love her more I ban life. The rest of my estate please divide as you think best. Do not sorrow for me, because 1 had a a. beautiful, happy life, thunks to you and mother and all (ho lauuly. Give my love to all, and think only sweet thoughts, and forget all sorrow in connection with me. Goodbye.—Your loving son (signed), G. L. Bowrou.” A verdict was returned that deceased died as the result of a bullet wound in the mouth and throat, self-intlieted.