DEATH OF MR C. REID.
On Monday, the 11th inst., Mr Charles Stuart Reid (of Donald Reid and Co.) and Mr Eden Bowler (Dalgety and Co.) left Macraes by motor for Middlemarch, to attend a stock sale there on the Tuesday. At the point where the Nenthorn track branches off there is a W twist in the road, and in going round one of the sharp turns a back wheel of the motor turned inside out, buckled, and collapsed with the strain, with the result that the motor was upset and both men were seriously hurt. Mr Reid walked five miles to Mr Williamson's house for assistance, but found nobody at home, and he returned to his companion. Relief came from Middlemarch. Mr T. E. E. Jefcoate, wondering what had become of them, motored out about 8 p.m., found them on the roadside, and took them to Middlemarch, where Dr Irwin saw both patients. Mr Bowler's was apparently the more serious case. His left arm was broken, and one of his legs badly cut. Mr Reid had a number of deep cuts on the legs. Both were brought to Dunedin next day, and have been ill since, and Mr Reid died last night from cerebral hemorrhage. We are informed, however, that the death was not the result of the accident, and it is understood that Dr Marshall Macdonald will give or has given a certificate that the cause of death is as stated. The death is sincerely mourned by the public at large, for Mr Reid was widely known and highly respected. He was 46 years of age, the third son of Mr Donald Reid, and acted as auctioneer for his firm. He married a daughter of Mr Wm. Patrick, and leaves six young children. The flags of the commercial houses were put at half-mast when the news became known.
—Reference at Burnside.—
When the news of Mr Reid's death became generally known at the Burnside Stockyards this morning a gloom was passed over the proceedings. There was no more popular auctioneer than the deceased, and on all sides his untimely death was deeply regretted. The sale was stopped for a time to allow of a motion of condolence being carried. Mr T. Smith said they all bared their heads out of respect for one who was well and favorably known amongst them, but who would be among them no more. He referred to the death of Mr Charles Reid, of the firm of Donald Reid and Co. They all knew Mr Reid. Probably there were many present who knew him even better than himself, and also knew that in the person of the deceased they had an esteemed and personal friend. Mr Reid was admired for his strict integrity and honesty of purpose. In fact, when he said he was a son of Mr Donald Reid — a man noted for strict integrity and uprightness of character — he was saying a great deal for the son. He concluded by moving the following resolution: — "That this meeting of stock and station agents, butchers, farmers, graziers, etc., now assembled at Burnside stock sales desire to express their deep feelings of regret on hearing the sad news of the death of Mr C. S. Reid. That we also desire to express to the deceased's relatives our sincere condolences and our sympathy in the irreparable loss they have sustained, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to deceased's wife and father." Mr L. Mclean seconded. Mr Jas. Wright also paid a tribute to the character of the deceased. The motion was put and carried in silence. Mr Smith was deputed to transmit the resolution to the father and widow of the deceased. -Evening Star, 27/3/1912.
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