At Messrs D. Benjamin and Co.’s warehouse yesterday a presentation was made by the staff to Mr Ralph Emerson to mark the occasion of his marriage. The gifts, consisting of a marble clock and cutlery and electro-plated ware, were presented by Mr J. C. Cameron, who referred to Mr Emerson’s long connection with the firm and the high esteem in which he was held by his fellow employes. Mr Emerson received a number of presents from individual members of the staff, and also a purse of sovereigns from the principals, accompanied by a letter congratulating him upon his eighteen years’ record with the firm, and wishing him prosperity in the future. -Evening Star, 11/4/1901.
MARRIAGES.
EMERSON—PEAKE. — On the 11th April, at "Whareki," Leith street, by the Rev. W. Saunders, Ralph Emerson, to Daisy Ethel, second daughter of James F. Peake, of Dunedin. -Otago Daily Times, 17/4/1901.
Accidents and Fatalities
PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Invercargill last night. Ralph Emerson, local manager for D. Benjamin and Co, Dunedin, expired suddenly in the waiting room of Dr Ewart's residence, whither he had gone for consultation regarding his heart trouble. He attended to business as usual this morning. Deceased was about 40 years of age. He leaves a widow and two children. -Hastings Standard, 24/4/1909.
A painful sensation was created in town yesterday when it became known that Mr Ralph Emerson, the popular manager of Messrs D. Benjamin and Co, had dropped dead in Don street. It appears that for some time past Mr Emerson had not been quite well, but his indisposition gave rise to no alarm. He attended his warehouse in the N.Z, Clothing Factory Building, in the morning, and went about his work as usual. Towards noon he must have felt unwell, for he went round to see his medical adviser, and as stated dropped down when he entered the consulting room, just on 12 o'clock. For a long time Mr Emerson acted as traveller for the firm, and was one of the most popular men on the road — kind, courteous, and considerate — and when the firm opened a branch in Invercargill he was offered and accepted the position of manager. He is survived by a widow and young family, to whom the heartfelt sympathy of very many friends — both in business and private life — will be extended. -Southern Cross, 24/4/1909.
DEATH.
EMERSON. — (Suddenly), at Invercargill, on Friday, a 23rd April, 1909, Ralph, beloved husband of Daisy Emerson: aged 39 years. Interment in Dunedin, on Sunday, the 25th Inst.
JNO. FRASER & CO., Undertakers. -Southland Times, 24/4/1909.
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