Walter Scott, (1818-14/4/1883). "cattle shows throughout the province"

 PORTOBELLO.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. )

April 23rd. Death. — I have to record the death of Mr Walter Scott, of Hooper's Inlet, who died last week, aged 65, after a long and painful illness. The deceased gentleman was well known in the Peninsula from his being a prominent supporter of the Otago Peninsula Agricultural Show, of which he was an active member of committee, and from his knowledge of cattle he was well fitted for the position, owing to which his services were in request as a judge at several of the cattle shows throughout the Province. He also took an active part in educational matters, and was a strong supporter of the efforts made by his neighbours to establish a school in Hooper's Inlet, he having acted as chairman at the meetings held by the settlers when agitating in the matter. He was also a member of the first school committee formed in the locality, and attended zealously to his duties till his failing health compelled him to cease attending the meetings. The deceased was a native of Farquhar, Dumfries, in the west of Scotland, and carried on there an extensive business as a cattle-dealer. His ability and integrity were highly esteemed by his numerous friends in the Old Country, and upon his leaving for the Colonies he was presented with a valuable gold watch and purse of sovereigns as a token of their regard.  -Otago Witness, 28/4/1883.

Portobello Cemetery.