OBITUARY

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 214, 10 August 1937, Page 2

OBITUARY

MR A. V. OLIVER. The death of Mr A. A 7. Oliver, a prominent business man, of Palmerston North, occurred on August (J following a long illness. Mr Oliver, who was the eldest son of Mrs and the late Mr Wni. F. Oliver, of Auckland, was born in Christchurch in 1883, and was educated in that city. Leaving school, he commenced his training in the footwear business in Wellington and laid the foundation for a very successful career. His marriage took place i:i 1903 at Christchurch, and in that year he commenced business on his own account in Molesworth Street, Wellington. Here he built up a splendid footwear business and remained in Wellington for eight or nine years before coming to Palmerston North, where he had been engaged in the footwear trade ever since. As his business flourished he removed from Main Street to the Square, where two shops carry his name, Messrs Oliver Bros, and A. V. Oliver, Ltd. Two years ago Mr Oliver’s health began to fail and he was forced to retire from work. Mr Oliver was a member of the Manawatu Racing and Trotting Clubs and the Terrace End Bowling Cluj), and was particularly interested in sport of all kinds. He was also interested in poultry and ho built up a wide reputation for White Leghorn fowls bred by him. Whippets and canaries were also reared by Air Oliver, who was, in addition, very fond of gardening. Of a kindly disposition, lie was highly respected and had many friend,s. Besides his mother, Mrs W. F. Oliver, of Auckland, and his widow, deceased leaves a family of eight— Messrs Frederick, Clarence, Allen, and Vivian Oliver, and Mesdamcs A. G. Cawood (Palmerston North). B. 0AlcNabb (Palmerston North), and Miss A. and N. Oliver (-Palmerston North; He is also survived hv three sisters and two brothers—Mrs W. James (Auckland), Misses M. and L. Olivet (Auckland), Mr Bert Oliver (Auek land) and Mr Leslie Oliver (Palmerston North). One brother, Charles, predeceased him many years ago. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends has been extended to Airs Olivet and family in their bereavement.

The funeral took place on Thursday last. Rev. H. A. Sharp (brother of Mrs A. V. Oliver) and Rev. M. A. McDoweli, of St. Paul’s Methodist Church, conducted the services at the residence and the cemetery at Kelvin Grove. The pall-hearers were Messrs E., C., and A.. Oliver (sons of deceased), Bert and Leslie (brothers), and W. James (brother-in-law). A wealth of floral tributes and numerous letters and telegrams were received.

AIRS M. DAVIES. The death occurred at her home in Devonpnrt, Auckland, recently, of Airs AI. Davies, who had lived in Palmerston North a few years hack, who), her husband was attached to the Labour Department in the city.' The deceased lady endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact, whether in croquet circles or in social work. Gifted with a fine soprano voice, Mrs Davies wa6 a valuable member of All Saints’ Church clioir, and in con junction with her husband gave most liberally of her talent on the concert platform in and around Palmreston North. There are many who will regret her passing, and heartfelt sympathy will he extended to her only son, Air Fred Davies, who is attached to the New Zealand Navy, and to her sister and brother, Mr S. AVignali and Aliss Al. AVignali, of Auckland.

AIR A. J. YOUNG. The death occurred at his residence, on Saturday, of Air Arthur James Young, who had lived in Palmerston North for a number of years. The deceased gentleman, who was but 53 years of age, was born in Invercargill, being a son of the late Mr AVilliam Young, who had been associated with the Colonial Bank both in England and New Zealand. Following his education , Air A. J. Young joined the staff of Messrs Sargood Sons and Ewen, and was with the firm for 26 years, being for a lengthy period travelling representative in various parts of New Zealand. AA’lien the call to arms came in 1914 Air Young joined the colours and saw service throughout the war. In 1926 lie' went Home again and extensively toured Great Britain and the Continent, renewing many friendships made in the war years. On his return he entered into business on his own account and conducted it successfully up to the time of his death. The late Mr Young was held in the highest esteem by all with whom he came in contact. He was a man of the highest integrity, and at the funeral on Sunday Rev. John Hubbard made touching reference to his noble Christian character. Mr Young leaves a daughter of II years; his wife predeceased him about a year ago. Miss Young (Palmerston North) and Airs E. D. Aliller (Kerikeri, Bay of Islands) are sisters, and Mr A\ T . Young (Invercargill) is a brother.

AIR RICHARD MARTIN. The death has occurred of Air Richard AVilliam Martin, of AA r eliington, at the age of 73. Air Martin was bom at Nelson, and was a son of the late Captain George Martin, of Greymouth. He arrived at Wellington in 1891, and after a time entered into business on his own account. He retired ten years ago. Air Martin was a prominent member of the U.A.O.D. Excelsior Druids Lodge, and was a past gland master.

He is survived by his widow, his brother, Mr J. T. ATartin, Palmerston North; a sister, Airs E. 0. Hallahan, Greymouth; two sons, Messrs G. T. and" T. 0. Martin,' Lower Hutt; and two daughters, Alesdames B. H. Nortlicott, Eastbourne, and Margaret Hawke, Petone.

MR W. POOL. There passed away on Sunday at the residence of his daughter. Airs AV. J. Amies, Rongotea, one of the Dominion’s early settlers, Air William Pool, in his 92nd year. Born at Bolton-on-Sands, in thd county of Lancashire. England, in 1845, Air Pool came to New Zealand with his wife in the Orari in 1876. Banding at Auckland, lie .proceeded almost immediately to Gisborne, and continued on to Tauranga, and for over 55 years was identified with the growth and development of the Poverty Bay district. Connected with the carrying business from his arrival in the Dominion, he was a well-known member of the firm of Pool and Jamieson, of Gisborne, one of their earliest contracts being the supplying of sleepers for the Afotu-Gisborne railway. Air Pool was always keenly interested in the development of the harbour, and had many interesting reminiscences of the early days when passengers had to be landed in surf-boats. Tie had also the distinction of being one of the oldest members of the Ancient Order of Foresters, joining immediately after its inception. About five years ago ho went to live with his daughter, Mrs W. J. Amies, of Rongotea, where he was a well-known figure in the garden, for. despite his advanced age, Air Pool found interest and recreation In his favourite booby of gardening. He sustained a fracture of the leg last May, and for a time appeared, to be making a wonderful recovery, but recently it was realised that

Uie end was inevitable. His passing will be regretted by a wide circle of friends. Mr Pool was predeceased bv his wife in 1906, while of bis family of four sons and one daughter the surviving members are Mr John J. Pool, of Napier, and Mrs W. J. Amies, of Rongotea.—Rongotea correspondent.

LADY SINCLAIR-LOCKHART. The death has occurred at Auckland of Lady Sinclair-!,ockhart, widow of Sir Robert Duncan Sinclair-Lockhart. eleventh ba.ronet of Stevenston, Scotland. whom she married in 1895. states a Pre«s Association telegram. Sir Robert died in 1918. Ladv Lockhart was a daughter of the late Captain Edward H. Power, formerlv prominent in militarv circles in Auckland. She leaves one daughter and three sons, one being Mr Bruce Lockhart, the associate of Mr Justice Reed. Lady Lockhart was a prominent social worker as former president of the Phinket Society, and a memlier of the Victoria League and the Auckland Society of Arts. She returned from a visit to Scotland in Jane last.