THE LATE MR. SIEVWRIGHT

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2482, 22 April 1909, Page 5

THE LATE MR. SIEVWRIGHT

MARKS OF RESPECT AND SYMPATHY.

Before the ordinary business of the Magistrate’s Court was proceeded with yesterday morning Mr W. A. Barton, S.M., said he desired to express his sincere regret at the death of Tin esteemed member of the Bar, the late Mr William iSievwright. He (Mr Barton) bad known Mr Sievwright for the last 18 years, and bad always found him a most worthy and upright man, not only in his professional life, but also in his private life. He was a man of high' print ciples and he (Mr Barton) was awai\> of many acts of benevolence he had done; for ho was ever ready to assist in any charitable cause. Ho was of most generous disposition, and unfailing integrity-und won universal respect. He was sure the deceased gentleman would be greatly missed in Gisborne, and on behalf of the members of the Bar and himself, ho desired to extend the deepest sympathy to his family. His Honor, Judge Jones, yesterday adjourned the sittings of the Validation Court until Friday as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased gentleman, and flags were flying half-mast on the Harbor Board office, and manypublic and private buildings as a mark of respect. MINISTERIAL SYMPATHY. Mr. John Town ley yesterday received the following telegram from the Hon. James Carroll: “I am very grieved to learn that our old friend, Mr. Sievwriglit, lias pa&sed away, and would like to convey my heartfelt sympathy to those near and dear to him, who are left behind to mourn their loss. He was a worthy and estimable citizen; sagacious in public affairs, and ever ready to identify himself with any movement that he believed to he for the good of the people and the advancement or our ‘district'and the Dominion.’’ The funeral will leave “Hjahlands, Whataupoko, to-day at 2 p.m.. and will pass over the Roebuck Road bridge.