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Death of Major MulveyThe death of Major Stewart Mulvey, which occurred at his home, First street, Tuesday morn ing, marks the passing of a figure of more than ordinary influence in the sphere in which his life was lived. Major Mulvey was a native of Sligo, in the west of Ireland. As a young man he emigrated to Canada, taking up his residence in Toronto, where for a number of years he taught school. Later he took a full military course, graduating from the Military College at Kingston, Ont. He joined the expedition to the Red River under Sir Garnet Wolseley,with the rank of captain, and, having served throughout the campaign, decided to remain in the country,accepting a position in the customs department at Winnipeg. Ultimately he resigned this position to accept the Conservative nomination for the Dominion House, failing,howevrr, to secure the seat. The appointment of superintendent of education for the city of Winnipeg w,»h offered him and accepu-d, and for 17 years he acted in this capacity. During this time he sat for one or more terms as a member of the Manitoba legislature.Throughout his life, deceased was an active and prominent member of the Orange society, having been for a long time grand master of Manitoba; as also occupying a high position in Dominion circb s of the order. He was also a Mason of long standing and of high degree.The late Major Mulvey was 78 years of age, and left a wife and four sons, two daughters. He had been a resident of North Vancouver for only six months, but during that time he had made for himst If a high place in the esteem of a large circle of friends. The remains were escorted to the ferry by the members of the local Masonic lodge, while at Vancouver they were in charge of the Orange so ciety. The funeral party left on the C. P.R. Wednesday for Winnipeg, where the interment will takemm.. - g ■
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Vancouver Express
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Fri, May 29, 1908
Page 5
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