John Campbell, 1859-9/5/1886.

 CLINTON.

May 12. — The sudden and unexpected death of Mr John Campbell, head master of the public school, Clinton, will be mournful news to all his friends and former fellow students. Mr Campbell first distinguished himself at the Ballarat High School, from which he matriculated at the Melbourne University, passing with credit in the nine prescribed subjects, and the Civil service examination at the same time. For a short time after matriculating Mr Campbell was studying under Mr Menzies, then the head master of the High School, Ballarat, for a Melbourne University scholarship. Mr Campbell at the outset of his career intended studying law; but giving this up, he subsequently went to the Melbourne Training School, where he became a great favourite and passed all his examinations with much credit. After being for some time relieving master in the Victorian State schools, he came to New Zealand with his young wife, and was settled at Clinton. Mr Campbell was of a most unassuming and modest nature, and always the beloved of those who knew him. An enthusiast in the profession he adopted, there can be no doubt that over-zeal suddenly brought to a close the career of one who, had he been spared, would have ranked as one of the most illustrious of Otago's public school teachers.  -Otago Witness, 14/5/1886.

It is our painful duty to record the death, on Sunday last, at the early age of 27 years, of John Campbell, head teacher of' the Clinton School. The deceased gentleman was only a few days ill, and no apprehensions of death were entertained till nearly the last moment. The funeral took place on Wednesday, and was attended by a large concourse of people. The procession was headed by the Rev. J. U. Spence and the Church Committee, of which the deceased was a member. Immediately following the hearse came the near friends, then a number of school children, followed by the School Committee and the members of the Cricket Club, the rear being brought up by friends and intimates. Mr Campbell leaves a wife to mourn his loss, and much sympathy is felt for her under her sad bereavement.   -Clutha Leader, 14/5/1886.

Clinton Cemetery.