DEATH OF HON. ALBERT PITT, M.L.C.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 81890, 19 November 1906, Page 2

DEATH OF HON. ALBERT PITT, M.L.C.

A PEACEFUL UK D. Per Piess Association. Chkisicuubcii, November 18. The Hoe A. Pitt, AUorncy-Genoral. Colonial Secretary, Minster for IXfence and Minister in charge of tK •rovermnent Accident and Fire Insuraneo Departments, died at 5.15 uorning at Nurse Turner's private nursing home, where he underwent a >erious operation a few days ago. Ui. Friday he showed considerable ini urovement, but he slowly sai;k all da.\ m Saturday, and could not retain an;, nourishment, He continued to sink

during the night, aud at 4.30 a.m. isked for a cup of tea, which was given 'nm. Ho then fell into a deep sleep, ind died peacefully in his sleep. On the news roauhing Wellington, orders wore immediately given for the despatch of the . Government steamer Tutanekai to Lyttelton. She will reach port early to-morrow (Monday) morning, and will wait until the irrival of the second express, which will bring the Premier and the Hon J A. Miller up from the south, The body will be placed on board, and the steamer will leave direct for Nelson, where the interment will take place It is understood that the funeral will not bo a military one. The late Minister's two daughters, who are at present in Christehureh, bis 1 private secretary, the Premier, the Hon. J. A. Millar, and probably the Hon, W. Hall-Jon< s, will journey by the Tutanekai in order to be present ai the funeral.