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Typo: A Monthly Newspaper and Literary Review, Volume 5

Obituary

Obituary.

Nicholson.—On 18th December, at Fielding, John Nicholson, of Christchurch, aged 24. Deceased was formerly employed as compositor on the Christchurch Press, but had to relinquish his duties on account of failing health.

Knowles.—On 3rd December, at Wellington, John Knowles, aged 68, a very old New Zealand journalist. He was born in London on 4th December, 1823, and arrived in Wellington in the Gertrude in October, 1841, at once entering into the service of the New Zealand Company. He took an active part in the pioneer work of colonization, and filled several important and responsible public offices. He edited the Wellington Independent from 1855 to 1864, and contributed largely to other leading New Zealand papers. From 1864 to 1869 he was New Zealand correspondont of The Times. He took an active interest in religious and educational matters; and was, in the early days, on the Wesleyan preachers' plan. For over 35 years he was an office-bearer of the Congregational Church, and for over 50 years Sabbath School teacher and superintendent. He leaves a widow and a grown-up son and daughter. No resident of Wellington was held in more general respect or esteem. The immediate cause of death was weakness of the heart, complicated with a cold taken a few days before his death.

Glanville.—On 9th August, Dr. Doyle Glanville, f.r.g.s., a noted traveller, artist, and press correspondent, who had seen service in South Africa, Mexico, South America, the West Indies, China, Egypt, and New Guinea. He was correspondent of the Graphic throughout the Zulu War, and afterwards in the Soudan, whither he had accompanied the Australian contingent.

Sayers.—On the 31st August, at Melbourne, Mr J. N. Sayers, one of the early Victorian printers. He was born at Essex in 1808, served his time in London, and coming out to Melbourne in 1851 with a good printing plant, established himself in business in Little Collins-st., where he remained until his retirement in 1880.

Williams.—On October 7th, at Kensington, Mr John Williams, m.a., aged 52. He was principal editor in Cassell's publishing-house, with which he had been associated for 23 years. Besides the general supervision of the editorial department, he found time to edit many important works, including the Encyclopædic Dictionary.