OBITUARY.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 495, 9 January 1920, Page 2

OBITUARY.

Mr C. Monty Wright.

A Popular Citizen and

Bowler.

Quite a gloom was cast over the Pakekohe district yesterday morning, when intimation was received, that Mr C. Monty Wright, who was admitted to the Auckland Hospital on Saturday last, to undergo an operation for acute peritonitis, had succumbed. From the time leceased was admitted to the institution, bis condition was precarious, but hopes were entertained for his recovery. Early yesterday morning it was widely known that his condition was decidedly low, and that there were little hopes for his recovery, but this did not really shake those who knew him, as he possessed great gameness, and it was thought that his grit of determination would pull him through. Shortly before mid-day the sad intelligence was recived that he had passed to the Great Beyond. Deceased who was born at Pukehohe, was the youngest son of Mrs Jace £., and the late Jacob H. Wright of Boscarne Estate, Fukekohe. He was educated in the town of his birth, and when a mere boy was of a happy, bright and cheerful disposition which he maintained to his end. Upon learing school he followed the farming occupation on his parents' estate, except for a short period, he took up a position with Launbourne of Auckland. About ten years ago he accepted a position as manager of Messrs S. Yaile and Bons, Land Agent's branch, at Fokekohe, a position be admirably filled until his death. He was a member of the old Volunteer Corps, and for several years held the rank of Q.MS therein. He was one of the principal members of the Fukekohe Brass band, and for some time held the post of secretary. He was also a senior footballer, and showed great ability in the National game. To give an idea of his enthusiasm as far as sport was concerned, he was the promoter of a football match on Peace Celebration day when the "Has Been*" tried conclusions with Pukekohe Senior Fifteen. "Monty," as he was familiarly called, captained the team, and despite his age, was one of the shining lights on the field and showed glimpses of his old time form. In latter years his chief form of entertainment was bowling. The whole weight of his heart and soul was thrown into the club, and he did everything [possible for its welfare. IHe became a member of the club ' shortly after its inception, and the first year he was made one of the executive officers, and he has held high positions ever since. He was on the match and selection committees, and for a short period filled the position of acting secretary, and was up to time of his death assistant to tae present secretary, Mr J. G. Russell. He was also senior vice president, and was responsible for arranging a tourney with the Huntly club, which was to have been held to-morrow. He was to skip a rink, but owing tj his death the Club has abandoned the trip. Also it has decided to close the green until Monday, as a mark of rospect to the memory of the deceased. He was one of the most popular members of the Bowling CHub, and highly esteemed by every member. He gained popularity by his wonderful character, and the genial manner in which he accepted matters, whether he was for or against a proposal, he treated it in the same spirit He was one of the leading skips. Last year he annexed the Singles championship, and also with Mr W. H. Guest, predominated in the Pairs championship- He was al trays to the fore in outside tournaments, and with his brother, whs successful in a pairs tournament at Cambridge a short time ago. He will be sadly missed on the local green and place will be bard to fill. Some yeais ago he was married to Miss Violet L>dge, but there were no children. Be wss in h>s 39th year. Asa citizen, " Monty " wan very popular and highly esteemed by all with whom he came in contact, and the sympathy (if a wide circle of friends is extended to bereaved wife and relatives of deceased. The funeral takes place to-day. As a mark of respect the flag at the Bowling Green was flown at half-mast yesterday.