Acclaimed singer William Farquhar YOUNG and second wife Mildred.
Remembrance
Farquhar YOUNG
29th January 1937
Also his dearly loved wife
Mildred Ammon
17th October 1956
William Farquhar YOUNG[1]
Block 10 Plot 415[1]
Aged 70[1]
Occupation: musician[1]
Born New Zealand[1]
Newspaper portrait, see comments section below
Mildred Ammore (sic) YOUNG[5]
Block 10 Plot 414[5]
Aged 83[5]
Occupation: Widow[5]
DEATH IN CHRISTCHURCH
Christchurch, last night. Formerly a leading bass singer and elocutionist, Mr. William Farquhar Young, died to-day in Christchurch. He was known throughout the Dominion for his performances in Scottish and Irish concerts, and until recently sang and spoke over the air.
Mr. Young was recognised as having one of the finest bass voices of his time and refused many offers to join opera companies and go abroad. Deceased was for many years in the Post and Telegraph Service and was the first president of the Post and Telegraph Officers’ Association. He was mainly responsible for the establishment of a superannuation system for the Post and Telegraph Department.[4]
Funeral article
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19370201.2.118?it...
His probate is available online:
www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9V-K4QR
ALLOWANCE FROM ESTATE
APPLICATION GRANTED BY COURT SON IN POOR HEALTH
An application for an allowance from the estate of William Farquhar Young, music teacher, of Sumner, was made in the Supreme Court yesterday by Claude Farquhar Young, a son, and Ethel Keir Lawrenson, a daughter. The application, which was made under the Family Protection Act, was granted by Mr Justice Northcroft, who directed that the son, stated to be in poor health, should receive £1 a week, and that a contingent allowance should be made to the daughter. Mr W. R. Lascelles appeared for Claude Farquhar Young and Mr T. A. Gresson for Ethel Keir Lawrenson, the latter being joined as a defendant in the petition of the former. The defendants were the Perpetual Trustees Estate and Agency Company. Ltd. (Mr C. S. Thomas), executors of the will, the widow, Mildred Ammon Young (Mr A. W. Brown), six grandchildren of the deceased (Mr J. D. Hutchison), and Sarah Louisa Clark, another legatee (Mr W. J. Sim). Children's Small Legacies Mr Lascelles explained that the testator died on January 29, 1937, leaving an estate valued at about £11,643. He had two children by his first wife, who died in February, 1915, Young remarrying in December of the same year. The two children were Claude Farquhar Young, aged 54. married, with five children, and a daughter, Ethel Keir Lawrenson, aged 52, married, with one child. The will left by the testator bequeathed to his son only a gold watch valued at £6, and to his daughter only a piece of jewellery to be selected by her stepmother. To Miss Sarah Louisa Clark, a masseuse who attended him, the testator left £300, with a further £2OO on the death of the widow if she should survive her. The widow received Clifton House, valued at £1580, a legacy of £1000, and the income from the estate for life. At her death, the testator ordered that the estate should be divided amongst his six grandchildren….[6]
“… is a New Zealander; he was born in Dunedin where he was educated at Halliwell’s School and later at the Dunedin High School. At an early age his talents as an elocutionist and singer were recognised, and he was given every opportunity to develop his art…
...received his early elocutinary (sic) education under Mr William Hoskins, who was Sir Henry Irving’s tutor...”
...also studied under Mrs Scott Siddons, grand-daughter of the famous Sarah Siddons, tragedienne with the famous David Garrick…
...His musical education was attended to by Signor Cheskina, himself a famous operatic artist…
...toured the world several times with many well-known companies…
...has taken prominent parts in all the Gilbert and Sullivan operas, also in such high-class grand operas as “Dr. Bartolo,” “Barber of Seville” … both in New Zealand and abroad….
...The call of is own homeland being very strong...decided some 2- years ago to return and at the present has a very extensive teaching connection in /Christchurch. He is also speech master at St. Andrew’s College, Christchurch…
...A great many of New Zealand’s prominent lecturers and public men, including members of the Bar, have received a great part of their elocutionary training from Mr Young, and the late Justice O.T.J. Alpers, in his book “Cheerful Yesterdays,” published since his death, refers to Mr Farquhar Young’s art in the most eulogistic terms.[7]
1915
Concert given on West Coast in aid of Red Cross
Irish, Scotch and Humorous (sic) Songs. Recitations and Monologues.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT19150605.2.18.4?i...
The Annual Concert 1917
Farquhar Young's name is a household word in all Celtic homes throughout New Zealand, his services are eagerly competed for by both Scottish and Irish Societies from Auckland to the Bluff, and year after year he appears at some big annual function —equally at Home either on a, Burns' anniversary or St. Patrick's night. The brave stand made by our gallant Gordon Highlanders, when, hopelessly outnumbered, they stopped the first mad rush of the Hun — alas! [3]
CALEDONIAN HALL.
A good programme has been arranged by the Canterbury Caledonian Society for its annual Scottish concert, to be held m the Caledonian Hall to-morrow night. Mrs Farquhar Young will contribute "Sing tae mo the Auld Scotch Sangs," Mr Farquhar Young "My Land," Mr and Mrs Young "John Grumbie," Miss Dorothy Spiller "Afton Water," Mr Bernard Rennell "Scotland My Ain," and Mr Bracey Wilson "Hooch Aye." Messrs H. Blakeley, L. C. Quane, P. Angus, and J. Filer will give a quartet, and Master Leo and Miss Frances Gunther a concertina duet. Highland dances and piping selections will also be contributed. The box plan is at The Bristol and to-morrow at the Caledonian Hall.[2]
MILDRED
Unverified but on family tree as being born September 1874, Kensington Montgomery County, Maryland, United States[11]
1911
Another artist on tour under the Tait management is Miss Mildred Wrighton, who is to support Mr. Joseph Blascheck on his tour of Australia. For several years she has been on the English concert platform, and is described as an accomplished pianist and delightful accompanist, and possesses a charming way of singing a humorous song.[9]
Described as a “society entertainer”[10]
A song “Captain Cupid” was apparently Dedicated to and sung by Miss Mildred Wrighton
cn.imslp.org/wiki/File:PMLP881448-Kahn_Cupid.pdf
Marriage
On January 3rd, at St Paul’s Church, Christchurch, William Farquhar Young to Mildred WRIGHTON, both of Sydenham, Christchurch[8]
SOURCES:
[1]
Christchurch City Council online cemeteries database; heritage.christchurchcitylibraries.com/Cemeteries/interme...
[2]
Press, 10 November 1927; Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website;
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19271110.2.44?ite...
[3]
Wairarapa Daily Times, 31 December 1917; Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WDT19171231.2.17.2?i...
[4]
Poverty Bay Herald, 30 January 1937; Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PBH19370130.2.116?it...
[5]
Christchurch City Council online cemeteries database; heritage.christchurchcitylibraries.com/Cemeteries/interme...
[6]
Press, 2 August 1938; Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19380802.2.119?it...
[7]
Hawera Star, 28 August 1928; Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/HAWST19280828.2.21?i....
[8]
Evening Star, 26 January 1916; Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ESD19160126.2.20?ite...
[9]
Evening Post, 8 April 1911; Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19110408.2.130?end...
[10]
Evening Star, 19 May 1911; Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ESD19110519.2.76?end...
1950&items_per_page=100&query=mildred+wrighton&snippet=true&sort_by=byDA&start_date=01-01-1870
[11]
www.geni.com/people/Mildred-Ammon-Young/6000000056961076007
Acclaimed singer William Farquhar YOUNG and second wife Mildred.
Remembrance
Farquhar YOUNG
29th January 1937
Also his dearly loved wife
Mildred Ammon
17th October 1956
William Farquhar YOUNG[1]
Block 10 Plot 415[1]
Aged 70[1]
Occupation: musician[1]
Born New Zealand[1]
Newspaper portrait, see comments section below
Mildred Ammore (sic) YOUNG[5]
Block 10 Plot 414[5]
Aged 83[5]
Occupation: Widow[5]
DEATH IN CHRISTCHURCH
Christchurch, last night. Formerly a leading bass singer and elocutionist, Mr. William Farquhar Young, died to-day in Christchurch. He was known throughout the Dominion for his performances in Scottish and Irish concerts, and until recently sang and spoke over the air.
Mr. Young was recognised as having one of the finest bass voices of his time and refused many offers to join opera companies and go abroad. Deceased was for many years in the Post and Telegraph Service and was the first president of the Post and Telegraph Officers’ Association. He was mainly responsible for the establishment of a superannuation system for the Post and Telegraph Department.[4]
Funeral article
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19370201.2.118?it...
His probate is available online:
www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9V-K4QR
ALLOWANCE FROM ESTATE
APPLICATION GRANTED BY COURT SON IN POOR HEALTH
An application for an allowance from the estate of William Farquhar Young, music teacher, of Sumner, was made in the Supreme Court yesterday by Claude Farquhar Young, a son, and Ethel Keir Lawrenson, a daughter. The application, which was made under the Family Protection Act, was granted by Mr Justice Northcroft, who directed that the son, stated to be in poor health, should receive £1 a week, and that a contingent allowance should be made to the daughter. Mr W. R. Lascelles appeared for Claude Farquhar Young and Mr T. A. Gresson for Ethel Keir Lawrenson, the latter being joined as a defendant in the petition of the former. The defendants were the Perpetual Trustees Estate and Agency Company. Ltd. (Mr C. S. Thomas), executors of the will, the widow, Mildred Ammon Young (Mr A. W. Brown), six grandchildren of the deceased (Mr J. D. Hutchison), and Sarah Louisa Clark, another legatee (Mr W. J. Sim). Children's Small Legacies Mr Lascelles explained that the testator died on January 29, 1937, leaving an estate valued at about £11,643. He had two children by his first wife, who died in February, 1915, Young remarrying in December of the same year. The two children were Claude Farquhar Young, aged 54. married, with five children, and a daughter, Ethel Keir Lawrenson, aged 52, married, with one child. The will left by the testator bequeathed to his son only a gold watch valued at £6, and to his daughter only a piece of jewellery to be selected by her stepmother. To Miss Sarah Louisa Clark, a masseuse who attended him, the testator left £300, with a further £2OO on the death of the widow if she should survive her. The widow received Clifton House, valued at £1580, a legacy of £1000, and the income from the estate for life. At her death, the testator ordered that the estate should be divided amongst his six grandchildren….[6]
“… is a New Zealander; he was born in Dunedin where he was educated at Halliwell’s School and later at the Dunedin High School. At an early age his talents as an elocutionist and singer were recognised, and he was given every opportunity to develop his art…
...received his early elocutinary (sic) education under Mr William Hoskins, who was Sir Henry Irving’s tutor...”
...also studied under Mrs Scott Siddons, grand-daughter of the famous Sarah Siddons, tragedienne with the famous David Garrick…
...His musical education was attended to by Signor Cheskina, himself a famous operatic artist…
...toured the world several times with many well-known companies…
...has taken prominent parts in all the Gilbert and Sullivan operas, also in such high-class grand operas as “Dr. Bartolo,” “Barber of Seville” … both in New Zealand and abroad….
...The call of is own homeland being very strong...decided some 2- years ago to return and at the present has a very extensive teaching connection in /Christchurch. He is also speech master at St. Andrew’s College, Christchurch…
...A great many of New Zealand’s prominent lecturers and public men, including members of the Bar, have received a great part of their elocutionary training from Mr Young, and the late Justice O.T.J. Alpers, in his book “Cheerful Yesterdays,” published since his death, refers to Mr Farquhar Young’s art in the most eulogistic terms.[7]
1915
Concert given on West Coast in aid of Red Cross
Irish, Scotch and Humorous (sic) Songs. Recitations and Monologues.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT19150605.2.18.4?i...
The Annual Concert 1917
Farquhar Young's name is a household word in all Celtic homes throughout New Zealand, his services are eagerly competed for by both Scottish and Irish Societies from Auckland to the Bluff, and year after year he appears at some big annual function —equally at Home either on a, Burns' anniversary or St. Patrick's night. The brave stand made by our gallant Gordon Highlanders, when, hopelessly outnumbered, they stopped the first mad rush of the Hun — alas! [3]
CALEDONIAN HALL.
A good programme has been arranged by the Canterbury Caledonian Society for its annual Scottish concert, to be held m the Caledonian Hall to-morrow night. Mrs Farquhar Young will contribute "Sing tae mo the Auld Scotch Sangs," Mr Farquhar Young "My Land," Mr and Mrs Young "John Grumbie," Miss Dorothy Spiller "Afton Water," Mr Bernard Rennell "Scotland My Ain," and Mr Bracey Wilson "Hooch Aye." Messrs H. Blakeley, L. C. Quane, P. Angus, and J. Filer will give a quartet, and Master Leo and Miss Frances Gunther a concertina duet. Highland dances and piping selections will also be contributed. The box plan is at The Bristol and to-morrow at the Caledonian Hall.[2]
MILDRED
Unverified but on family tree as being born September 1874, Kensington Montgomery County, Maryland, United States[11]
1911
Another artist on tour under the Tait management is Miss Mildred Wrighton, who is to support Mr. Joseph Blascheck on his tour of Australia. For several years she has been on the English concert platform, and is described as an accomplished pianist and delightful accompanist, and possesses a charming way of singing a humorous song.[9]
Described as a “society entertainer”[10]
A song “Captain Cupid” was apparently Dedicated to and sung by Miss Mildred Wrighton
cn.imslp.org/wiki/File:PMLP881448-Kahn_Cupid.pdf
Marriage
On January 3rd, at St Paul’s Church, Christchurch, William Farquhar Young to Mildred WRIGHTON, both of Sydenham, Christchurch[8]
SOURCES:
[1]
Christchurch City Council online cemeteries database; heritage.christchurchcitylibraries.com/Cemeteries/interme...
[2]
Press, 10 November 1927; Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website;
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19271110.2.44?ite...
[3]
Wairarapa Daily Times, 31 December 1917; Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WDT19171231.2.17.2?i...
[4]
Poverty Bay Herald, 30 January 1937; Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PBH19370130.2.116?it...
[5]
Christchurch City Council online cemeteries database; heritage.christchurchcitylibraries.com/Cemeteries/interme...
[6]
Press, 2 August 1938; Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19380802.2.119?it...
[7]
Hawera Star, 28 August 1928; Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/HAWST19280828.2.21?i....
[8]
Evening Star, 26 January 1916; Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ESD19160126.2.20?ite...
[9]
Evening Post, 8 April 1911; Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19110408.2.130?end...
[10]
Evening Star, 19 May 1911; Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ESD19110519.2.76?end...
1950&items_per_page=100&query=mildred+wrighton&snippet=true&sort_by=byDA&start_date=01-01-1870
[11]
www.geni.com/people/Mildred-Ammon-Young/6000000056961076007