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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 165, 6 August 1909, Page 3

Sif Andrew Lusk, ex-Urd Mayor of London, who died June at the great a»e of ninety-nine, had lived i)i tin; reigns of Ilve*Bi'ltlsh sovereigns (wriLes a London correspondent). Born in Ayrshire in 1810, he began business as a dealer in ship's stores in Urcenoek, educating himself meanwhile at evening classes. At the age of thirty-live- he had become a shipowner, and removed to London, where he prospered greatly as a shipowner and dealer in ships' stoves. One of the main factors in hw prosperity was his splendid health, which enabled him to hear with ease and cheerfulness the wear and tear o! business life. Sir Andrew's spirits were ever buoyant; lie possessed a natural gaiety tjiat was infectious and made him a most popular man in all circles. He became a member of the Common Council of the City of London in 1853, Sheriff of London five years later, an Alderman in 1803, and Lord Mayor of London in 1873. Within his term £150,000 wa* raised by means of a Mansion House Fund in aid of the sufferers by famine in Bengal. For Iwentv years he sat in Parliament in the Ltb

oral interest; for forty vcarg lie was chief of his firm, llis cheque was always at the service of charity and distress. Sir Andrew married in IH4R Eliza, daughter of Mr. Potter, of Falkirk, 'mil leaves no children. is sixteen years junior to her husband, and they celebrated the diamond jubilee of their wedding on 24th October. lOrtS. Their devotion to each other was charm ing to witness. One feature they possessed in common—a cheerful outlook on life. Many a time the venerable baronet was asked for the secret of longevity, and his usual reply amounted to the lesson that moderation in all thing? and tireless industry help to give hardiness in the days of vigor, ease and contentment in the evening of life. The deceased was a cousin of the grand father of Mr. f!. 13. Lnsk (Wellington). Mr. IT. TJ. Lnsk (Napier), and Mr.Harold 1 Lusk (mathematical master, Canterbury College), and coushi of the father of Major Lnsk and Mr. If. 11. of Auckland.

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