The copper era., 1905-11-09
ON THE DEATH OF SIR
 WILLIAM JOHN MENZIES.
Beautiful Tribute of Respect to A Noble
 Man Well Known in Clifton.
From the Kings County (scotland) Chronicle.

IlSC or the CuTIeHI hlHS OOu0Cy Chronicle that Sir William John Menzies, J. P, died on Saturday last: but as something more than a bare announcement is due to such a lead ing parsonage we desire to add our small need of tribute to his great worth. About the hour we are pen ming these lines, at ? p. m. on this "Wednesday, the remains are being consigned to repose in Grange ceme- tery, Edinburg, and we may picture an immense gathering at the grave side of all ranks, not only from the "Modern Athens,' but from the country, for over the most of Scot land the deceased gentleman was re- speCted by the outside observer and beloved by his friends. Among the chief mourners are his son, MT. Alan Menzies and other near connections, the latter including MT. Thomas H. Drought, J. P. Whigsboro, Birr, and MT. A. A. Stoney, Frankford, Kings County, brother and nephew, respec- lively, of Lady Menzies, towards whom an abiding sympathy goes from the hearts of hundreds over the length and breadth of the Kings County. Sir Williams death took place on the list anniversary of his birth, behaving been born on 14th, OctobeR 1884. As youth he was ap- prentioed to his fathor, MT. Allan Menzies, Professor of Conveyancing in Edinburg University, finishing his training in Germany before being admitted a Writer to the Signet. In time his rare qualifications attracted the notice of people of large patron age, and at the age of 34 he found himself raised to the position of T A 1xyic +a hn OF land, which he occupied to the be- ginning of his illness in 1904, when years of arduous brain toll told their tale. In the beginning of last year his previous robust health began to decline despite the best medical as- sistance, the illness which took the form of heart trouble gaining ground until it's termination. Two years ago on the occasion of the Kings visit to the Scottish Capital'' his Majesty recognized his rare services to the Church and Country by conferring upon him the most ancient order of Knighthood. As an example of Sir Williams business capacity and es- tablished merits it may be mentioned that he made several journeys to America, and went at least once to Australia in his quest for promising
 
 out successful results, and demon strated that he was a safe and re- liable adviser inspired by the purest integrity in every transaction of his honorable and prosperous career: and to indicate the magnitude of some of those concerns of which he was either the parent or bulwark it will suffice to name the Scottish American Investment, which was brought into being with the support of a million sterling. In philan- throphy without show he was no less conspicuous vitality; and in short in every sense Sir Williams motto was to leave the world better than he had found it, which rare traits of disinterestedness were gracefully and Press and Pulpit. The leading paper of the country, "The Scotsman" on Monday morning devoted a large share of its space to pay tribute to his deserts, and on Sunday in the pulpit of the church wherein he and his family worshipped, the Rev. Dr. Fisher sorrowfully referred to the lose by the church and community at large. The immense congregation who had assembled principally to acknowledge the goodness of God-H being Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday were deeply touched in sympathy with the pastor, who concluded in the following appropriate words:
 Many of us are deeply grieved at the death of Sir William Menzies. Personally I mourn for him greatly
 His figure has been one of the most Church of Scotland. In the past five years of my ministry here he has been unfailingly helpful and kind. His name will be permanently asso- ciated with the history of Morning side Church, of which for more than a generation he has been the most prominent member, and he became an elder forty years ago this month. During all that time he has also been trustee of the church. No move ment in it but has attracted his in- terest, his guidance, and his liberal support. What he has been in the wider life of the Church of Scotland as her trusted legal advisor, it will Others also will speak of his ability as business man in charge of great and complicated affairs. I like to think of him as a true and trusty friend. There was not a kinder heart in Scotland. Any tale of dis
 tress touched him; and any need
 found his sympathy and his wonder
 fully generous help. And his home though 1 must not speak of that
 was the abode of singularly strong affection and confidence. He was a devout christian in his inmost heart, seldom speaking of the great things,
 but when he did speak of them show ing a true reverence and piety.
 
 REGRET UPON DECEASE OF SIR WILL LIAM JOHN MENZIES.
 | WHEREAS, Since the date of the l last Meeting of the Board of DireC-