OBITUARY.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 329, 5 November 1915, Page 4

OBITUARY.

REV. D. GORDON. Tito death occurred on Monday of the Rev. D. Gordon, formerly pastor of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Marton, who passed away at Dr. Barnett’s private hospital. The deceased gentleman was born in County Antrim, North of Ireland, in the year 1835, and was the third son of a small farmer. He intended following farming pursuits and for two years attended an agricultural college to tit himself for this occupation. In 1859 a great religious revival spread over the North of Ireland, Mr. Gordon being one of its converts. Subsequently, he engaged actively in Christian work and felt called to devote his life to the Christian Ministry. Accordingly, although 27 years of age, he commenced an eight years’ course of study, which he completed, meanwhile obtaining his B.A. degree. On the completion of the course of study he received and accepted a call to the Presbyterian Church at Conlig, a country congregation some ten miles from Bedford. Here he laboured with much acceptance for eleven years, and while there met and married the eldest daughter of a neighbouring minister, the Rev. !t. M. Killen, D.N. "When he loft for New Zealand in 18S4 the Conlig congregation remained without a minister for twelve months and then extended to him an invitation to return.

On arrival in New Zealand the Eov. Mr. Gordon succeeded the late Eov. W. Stewart at Marten, which position ho held for 27 years, retiring from the ministry in 1911 owing to ill-health. Since then he had been living with his son at Shannon and latterly at Taoroa. The deceased was beloved by all with whom he came into contact. As minister he was an effective and faithful preacher and greatiV esteemed, while as pastor his sympathetic and untiring efforts with those amongst whom he. laboured for so many years, won him the personal affection and gratitude of everyone. His service will long be held in most kindly remembrance.

Wc extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Gordon and family in their bereavement. including Mrs. Mawson, of Cat on. Miss Gordon, of Marton, Messrs. David and Edward Gordon, of Taoroa, am l Mr. Wra. Gordon, of Knox College, Dunedin.