On June 4, 1931, at 10.45 p.m. in the Victoria College Gymnasium, after a protracted illness, there died after several attempts at resuscitation, before a large and appreciative audience, the College of Electors. The body is now on view at the MacDuff Morgue, Mount Street, Pastor Plank being also in attendance.

The funeral oration will be pronounced by Mr. W. J. Mountjoy, Jnr. Mourners will be given an opportunity to leave before the oration commences.