YEAR: 1899 Sporting men as a whole, and trotting men in particular, will regret to hear of the death of Mr Joseph Perkins, which took place at his residence, Mathieson's Road, Linwood, on Saturday. The deceased was a well-known figure at trotting race-meetings in this district, and for two years held the responsible position of president of the Canterbury Trotting Club. Subsequently he was elected treasurer and made a life member thereof. He also acted as honorary judge for the Lancaster Park Trotting Club for some years. He leaves a widow and one child to mourn their loss. The funeral takes place to-morrow morning. |