Former Otago journalist dies

THE death is announced at Carterton of Mr J.T.M. Hornsby (wires our Wellington correspondent). The late Mr Hornsby, who was born in Tasmania, came to New Zealand in 1875, and became a journalist. ln this profession he had a varied experience in Otago, Christchurch, Wellington, Hawke’s Bay, and Wairarapa. In 1899 he stood against Mr (now Sir) W.C. Buchanan for the Wairarapa seat, and was elected. He was defeated in 1902, but won again in 1905. He was again defeated at the 1908 election, and was once more elected in 1914. At the last election he was defeated by Mr A.D. McLeod. Mr Hornsby was a member of the Liberal Party. Though he was a good speaker, he never quite made his mark in Parliament, and during his last session it was seen that he was in failing health. For a long time past he had been seriously ill.