Transcripts for William BAIN
Obituary Notice
Published in The Timaru Herald 8 September 1926
The ranks of the MacKenzie County early
settlers are being depleted fast. The death is recorded of
another pioneer, Mr William Bain, in his seventy first year. He
had been farming and stock dealing in the vicinity of Fairlie for
over forty years. His father, with a family of four sons and
three daughters, settled in the district about 53 years ago, and
the surviving members of the family are still well known
residents there.
Mr William Bain was well known and respected by a large circle of
friends and acquaitances. He was one of the founders of the
MacKenzie County Caledonian Society, and officiated as judge of
Highland games for many years at Caledonian gatherings through
the district. His own dexterity at Highland Games in his youthful
days was hard to surpass. He was also one of the founders of the
MacKenzie County Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and a
frequent and successful exhibitor, his knowledge of all classes
of stock was very complete.
The large concourse of people that assembled at the graveside to
pay their last respects to the deceased, was ample proof of his
popularity. Many of those present travelled from remote districts
of the Canterbury and Otago. It was a typical Highland funeral.
Piper George Cowan led the cortage from the main road to the
grave, playing appropriate laments in orthodox style.
Mr Bain left a family of three daughters to mourm their loss. His
wife predeceased him about te years ago.