OBITUARY

Southland Times, Issue 24227, 10 September 1940, Page 8

OBITUARY

MR GEORGE TODD (Special to The Times) DUNEDIN, September 9. Mr George Todd, who died at his residence in Maori Hill on Friday after a somewhat long illness, was a wellknown citizen of Dunedin. Mr Todd, who was born at Guillane, Scotland, had reached the age of 90 years. As a lad he went to school on the Isle of Man and in 1862 at the age of 13 came to New Zealand with his parents from Scotland in the sailing ship Chariot of Fame. His family settled at Opawa, Christchurch, for a few years and later Mr Todd, who was engaged in a stock.agency and auctioneering business, was at Balclutha from 1877 to 1880, and at Invercargill from 1885 to 1887.

In 1896 Mr Todd was appointed by Mr R. J. Seddon to the chairmanship of the Assets Board, a position which he occupied for 10 years. Living in Wellington, he realized many very large properties in both city and country areas for the board. When the work of the Assets Board was completed Mr Todd joined McLeod Brothers, Ltd., Dunedin, occupying the position of manager of that company for a period of 15 years. On his retirement he accepted a seat on the board of directors and remained a member until his death.

Mr Todd was an enthusiastic golfer from the early days of the game in Dunedin and was largely instrumental in securing the Balmacewan golf course property for the Otago Golf Club. He was an honorary life member of the club.

MRS D. S. MASON

(Special to The Times) DUNEDIN, September 9.

The death occurred recently of Mrs D. Sinclair Mason, whose husband was known in many parishes of the South Island from Marlborough to Southland. Wherever he was stationed Mrs Mason stood at his side, a true helpmate and companion.

She had a family of four, one of whom, Miss Essie Mason, died in 1911. The surviving members are Mr David Mason (Bluff), Mrs W. L. Harris (Kurow), and Mrs J. Taylor (Wairuna). MISS JESSIE EWART (United Press Association) AUCKLAND, September 9. The death has occurred in Auckland of Miss Jessie Ewart, formerly well known in the nursing profession. Miss Ewart was born and educated in Dumfriesshire and came to New Zealand from Scotland with her parents about 50 years ago. She began her training as a nurse in the Christchurch Hospital in 1895 and won so much distinction that five years later she was appointed lady superintendent of the Southland Hospital and its related institutions. This position she held until her retirement in 1924. She had resided in Auckland for a number of years.