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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Ex-Councillors

Ex-Councillors.

Mr. William Ball was born in Cornwall, in 1840, brought up to business as a carpenter and a cabinetmaker, and became foreman in one of the oldest firms in Blackburn, Lancashire, where he was in the one employment for twenty years. In 1880 Mr. Ball came to Port Chalmers in the ship “Piako,” and followed his trade at Naseby till 1892, when he entered business on his own account. He afterwards admitted his son Arthur into partnership. Mr. Ball joined the Oddfellows in 1861, when he became a member of the Industrious Bee Lodge, Blackburn, and he continued his connection with that body. On leaving the Old Country he was presented with an illuminated address, and after settling in Naseby he affiliated with the local lodge. As a Freemason he was attached to Lodge 97 Mount Ida, New Zealand Constitution, and he had passed all the chairs. Mr. Ball was married to a daughter of Mr. W. Kent, of St. Stephen's, Cornwall, and had three sons and two daughters. He was for some years a member of the Naseby Borough Council, to which he was elected in 1898. Mr. Ball died some time ago.

The Late Mr. W. Ball.

The Late Mr. W. Ball.

Mr. James Brown represented West Ward on the first Borough Council of Naseby, and also served as a member of the Naseby Hospital committee, for about sixteen years. He was born in 1835 in Weymouth, England. In 1853 he arrived in Victoria, where he engaged in goldmining, and was subsequently similarly employed in New South Wales. He came to Otago in 1861, and worked at the Shotover and Arrow in January, 1863; and in 1871, he settled in the Naseby district, where he established himself in business as a general storekeeper. Mr. Brown has been a well known figure in Naseby for many years, and has taken a general interest in the welfare and progress of the town and country. He was one of the founders of the Maniototo Flour Mill. Mr. Brown was married in December, 1871, to a daughter of the late Mr. D. Barron, of Forres, Scotland. Mrs. Brown died in 1893, leaving four sons and four daughters.

Mr. Eliphalet Hall , who was a Member of the first Naseby Borough Council, and represented East Ward for several years, was born at Elington, in the State of New York, in 1834, and brought up to the coach-trimming trade. He came to Victoria in 1853, and ten years later removed to Otago, where he engaged in goldmining until November, 1865, when he established himself in business in Naseby as a cordial manufacturer. Mr. Hall also served as one of the hospital trustees. His connection with the local fire brigade extended over a period of eighteen years; during a considerable portion of that time he was captain. On retiring from the captaincy he was presented with a gold albert and helmet. Mr. Hall also served in the Naseby Rifle Volunteers. As a Freemason he was connected with Lodge Mount Ida, in which he passed several offices up to that of Junior Warden. Some years ago, Mr. Hall was presented with a valuable testimonial, in recognition of his services as master of ceremonies to the Naseby quadrille party and other social functions. He died on the 12th of December, 1902.

The Late Mr. E. Hall.

The Late Mr. E. Hall.