Children of Hannah Maria and William Taylor

THE LATE MR R.W. TAYLOR.—Mr Robert William Taylor has been snatched away by death when just entering upon a promising career. Although only 24 years of age he had won high honours. After a most successful career as a student he was called to the bar when he was scarcely 21 years of age. In making the call, Sir George Jessell commented on his success in the strongest language of approval, and stated that Mr Taylor had passed an examination unequalled in the annals of the Law Courts for very many years. Soon after he had assumed the wig and gown, and had commenced on the Northern Circuit, his health gave way, and the tainted atmosphere of a crowded court had to be changed for that of his home, where loving care sheltered the threatened life. It was deemed needful that he should take a sea voyage, and exactly one year before the day of his death he sailed for Australia. The voyage, the rest, and the congenial society there, all combined to produce the result desired, and he returned much better, apparently strong, and the future seemed bright and promising. He spent a few weeks in his native town, and there recommenced the battle of life in chambers at the Temple. A few days ago the weakness of the lungs again made itself evident, severe hæmorrhage following, the promising young gentleman expiring on Saturday last, beloved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Mr Joseph Henry Taylor applied for a billiard license for the British Workman, Stockton-street. Granted.

WANTED immediately, a MAN and his WIFE, to take the management of the British Workman No. 2, Stockton-street, Middlesbrough. The Managers must be total abstainers, and must, with their applications, forward references of character to JOSEPH H. TAYLOR, West Newlands, Middlesbrough.

PRESENTATION AT MIDDLESBROUGH.

On Wednesday evening a meeting of the Liberal members of the Middlesbrough Parliamentary Debating Society was held in the Board-room of the Oddfellows' Hall, Mr Thomas Price presiding, for the purpose of presenting Mr Joseph Henry Taylor with a purse of gold and an illuminated address.—The CHAIRMAN having briefly opened the proceedings, called upon Councillor J.F. Wilson (President of the Liberal Association) to make the presentation. That gentleman said he had great pleasure in discharging the duty, because he, with all present, had a very high opinion of Mr Taylor, and of the exertions he had put forward, which had resulted in bringing not only the Parliamentary Debating Society to its present position, but also in wielding together the various members of the Liberal party in the Liberal Association, which he was quite satisfied would tend not only to keep the Liberal party of Middlesbrough together, but also be a unit to help forward the Liberal party and Liberal interests of the country. (Hear, hear.) Mr Taylor had taken upon himself important duties in connection with the moral as well as the physical improvement of the people of Middlesbrough. (Hear, hear.) It must be exceedingly gratifying to them to find that he had thus marked out for himself a line of conduct following so closely in the footsteps of his father and those who had gone before him. (Applause.) They could only wish that many more would take such an active part as he had done in promoting and assisting schemes which had for their object the well-being of those with whom they came in contact. Mr Taylor, along with many others, desired to feel that a responsibility rested upon him of rendering what services he could for the good of those around them. They must feel glad that his efforts had resulted in banding together the Liberal party in Middlesbrough, for they were told by their political opponents that the large majority in favour of the present Ministry resulted very materially from the caucus, the wires of which were pulled by unscrupulous persons. They (the Liberals), however, did not agree with that sentiment, and he pointed out the necessity of still further extending Liberal Associations. The then presented the purse of gold and illuminated address, which read as follows:—

To JOSEPH HENRY TAYLOR.—At a meeting held in the Temperance Hall, on the 31st May, 1882, the Liberal section of the Middlesbrough Parliamentary Debating Society decided to present you with some acknowledgment of your able and highly successful services in the re-formation of the Middlesbrough Liberal Association. We, the sub-committee appointed to carry out the decision of that meeting, have now the pleasure of asking you to accept a purse of gold contributed by members of the Parliamentary Debating Society and other friends, indicative in some measure, of the golden opinion you have won during the time you devoted to the Association as its organizing secretary. Wishing that the same success may attend your future efforts on behalf of the Liberal Association, we are, dear sir, the Chairman (Mr A. Macpherson), Mr J. Newhouse, Mr Hy. Holliday, Mr Thomas Price, Mr C. Forster, Mr Hy. Roberts, Mr Peter Mackinnon Mr Henry Walker, Mr W.F. Haas, Mr W. Pickering, Mr W. Appleyard, Mr W.J. Hanson, Mr J.T. Milne, Mr Jas. Milne, Mr Jas. Smith, and Mr Lilly.

The address is the work of Mr B.H. Heslop.—Mr TAYLOR, in reply, hoped that he would be able to maintain the good opinion now entertained of him in the future. He would value the address as a work of art, and thanked them for giving him joy for ever in this thing of beauty. (Applause.)—A vote of thanks to Mr Wilson concluded the proceedings.

From JOSEPH H. TAYLOR, Esq., Thornfield, Middlesbrough.—"It is hard to part with old friends, but under Mr Siemms's skilful hands I have parted with several favourites without any pain.—Nov. 28th, 1883."

MIDDLESBROUGH TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.—Mr Joseph H. Taylor, secretary of the Middlesbrough Temperance Society, writes complaining of the apathy of the people of Middlesbrough in the cause of temperance. He says:—"Those who were connected with the Middlesbrough Temperance Society forty years ago tell me that when the town had only 7,000 inhabitants they could with ease pack the Town Hall for temperance meetings night after night, and yet now, with a population of 70,000, the attendance at temperance meetings is miserably small."

For years he and others held an open-air Gospel Temperance Meeting on Saturday nights, in Middlesbrough Market Place. He took a prominent part in the Blue Ribbon movement of the early 'eighties, and was vice-president, trustee and honorary secretary of the Middlesbrough Temperance Society from 1882 to 1901. As a tribute to his activity temperance workers placed his portrait in the Northern Temperance Picture Gallery.

He was elected to the Middlesbrough Town Council in 1885, representing the West Ward until 1891. He served on the School Board, and also showed a deep interest in Ayton School, keeping open house and garden for its scholars on Sundays, and was a member of the Ayton School Committee for many years. He was a Recorded Minister in the Society of Friends.

LIFE, Fire, Accident, Marine, or other Insurances.

Apply Joseph H. Taylor, Queen's-square, M'bro'.

On Saturday evening at the usual "Free and Easy" at the Mechanics' Institute, Durham-street, Mr Joseph H. Taylor and party provided a capital programme of music, recitations, &c. There was a crowded attendance.

Friends' Social Club, Middlesbrough.—Last night the first of a series of social evenings, which it is proposed to hold monthly, was held on the premises of the above club. Mr Joseph H. Taylor occupied the chair. [ . . . ] A most enjoyable evening concluded with a coffee supper. The above club is open to all men and youths who attend the Friends' Adult School, and anyone who inclines to attend will be heartily welcomed at the school.

THIS IS WORTH A MOMENT'S NOTICE.

Fire Insurance costs so little that it is much better to pay 2s 6d a year and insure your Furniture for £100 (3s for £150 or 4s for £200) than run the risk of losing any of it by fire in your house by carelessness or accident on your own part, or on that of your neighbours. If your house (rate 1s 6d per £100) or household goods are not already insured send a post-card to

JOSEPH H. TAYLOR,     

      1, Exchange Place,

who will order you a policy, and so for 365 nights to come you will be able to sleep with an easier mind. J. H. Taylor will be glad to advise on Accident, Marine, Plate-glass, Burglary, or any form of Insurance, and those who meditate that best and safest of investments—LIFE INSURANCE—would do well to consult J.H.T. before doing so, and get from him terms and details of the office he represents, which is rightly spoken of as "The Oldest, the Strongest, and the Best Office that offers Special Advantages to Abstainers."

THE CYCLE THIEF IS ABROAD AGAIN.

Cycles Insured against Theft or Fire. Cyclists Insured against Accident, or damage to other Individuals.

For Insurance of anything against anything, apply to

JOSEPH H. TAYLOR,

Exchange-place, Middlesbrough

Mr. Joseph Henry Taylor, a former member of Middlesbrough Town Council and probably the most vigorous advocate of total abstinence the town has known, died yesterday at North Mimms, Hertfordshire, where he had lived lately with his daughter, Mrs. Woodall. He was in his 84th year.

LINK WITH EARLY MIDDLESBROUGH

Mr. J.H. Taylor's Death, Aged 83

From Our Own Correspondent

MIDDLESBROUGH, Wednesday       

Mr. Joseph Henry Taylor, of Middlesbrough, died to-day at North Mimms (Hertfordshire), where he had lived lately with his daughter, Mrs. Woodall, it was learned here today.

Mr. Taylor, who was 83, was a former councillor and one of the oldest remaining links with Middlesbrough's early days. "Joe" Taylor, as he was known to everyone, was educated at Ackworth School, near Pontefract, and Bootham, York.

A Quaker, he was for many years secretary of the Middlesbrough Meeting, and probably the most vigorous advocate of temperance in the town's history. He became secretary of the Halifax Building Society in Middlesbrough, a position he occupied for 38 years. Mr. Taylor saw his native town grow from a population of 11,000 to 140,000.

Doctors Wrong by 33 Years

TOLD by doctors in 1901 that he had only five years to live, Mr. Joseph Henry Taylor, a former Middlesbrough councillor, and a native of the town, has died at his daughter's home at South Mimms, near Barnet, where he had been living since his retirement in 1929.

Born in Commercial Street, Middlesbrough, in 1855, Mr. Taylor was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor, who went to live in Middlesbrough in 1830, in the earliest days of the town.

A fighter for temperance since 1881, he was one of the few men in the country consistently to wear the blue ribbon of temperance day in and day out.

He was permanently connected with the Adult School movement in Middlesbrough, and later took an active interest in work among young people.

He was for 40 years secretary of the local Bible Society. A year after his marriage to Miss Gertrude Cash in 1884, he was head of the poll in the West ward election, which he represented until 1891.

It was in 1901 that he was striken [sic] with influenza, which left his heart seriously affected. Doctors gave him five years to live, but though in constant pain he carried on.

Cremation is to take place at Golders Green to-day, and a memorial service is to be arranged at the Friends Meeting House, Middlesbrough.

FORMER MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCILLOR CREMATED

The funeral of Mr. Joseph Henry Taylor, (83), who represented West Ward on Middlesbrough Town Council from 1885 to 1891, and who died on Wednesday, took place at Golders Green Crematorium, London, yesterday.

Speaking at the service were Mrs. Mottram, London, Mr. Theodore Shewell, Middlesbrough, Mr. E. Hutchinson, Carlisle, and Mr. McCaughey.

The mourners included: Mrs Woodall (daughter); Mr and Mrs Basil Taylor (son and daughter-in-law); David and Anthony Woodall (grandsons); Mrs Patrick Graham, Miss Ida Taylor, Mr W. Basilman, Middlesbrough; Mr George Cadbury, Bournville; Mr and Mrs H. Denniss, Great Ayton; Mr. C I Evans, Mr Rowntree Gillett, Miss A D L Kelham (representing British and Foreign Bible Society); the Rev Mr McCaughey, formerly of Middlesbrough; Mrs Miall, Mr Theodore Shewell, Middlesbrough (also representing Sir Enoch Hill and Halifax Building Society).

There will be a memorial service at the Friends' Meeting House, Dunning-road, Middlesbrough, on Wednesday at 2.30.