| Border Post 16 November 1929 ABOUT PEOPLE _______________________ Death of Mr C. C. Reis The death of Mr. Charles Conrad Reis which occurred at his home �Rosetta,� Wilson Street, Albury at 8 o�clock yesterday morning after a brief illness, caused a feeling of profound regret throughout the whole community, for he was one of its most estimable citizens � a man of sterling worth, upright character and great kindliness. Through his death the town has suffered an irreparable loss. Although he had been troubled with blood pressure for the past three years, few but his closest friends and relatives knew of it. On Tuesday, Mr. Reis went to Melbourne on business and returned the following night. Relatives met him at the train and he walked along the platform feeling much as usual. When he got into his car, however, he was stricken with sudden illness. Drs. Paton and Schlink were hastily summoned and as the result of an urgent message Dr. Latham, of Melbourne left for Albury at midnight on Thursday, arriving half an hour before the end. The blood pressure had culminated in a stroke. Despite the efforts of the medical men and Sister D�Arcy, Mr. Reis passed away in the presence of every member of his family. Charles Conrad Reis was a native of Albury and was 49 years of age. He was the eldest son of the late Conrad Reis, who founded the firm of C. Reis and Co., over 50 years ago. Educated at the Christian Brothers College, Albury, and St. Patrick�s College, Goulburn, he went to Melbourne for business training. Two years later, when little more than a youth, the death of his father compelled his return to Albury and he shouldered the responsibility of managing the extensive business which his father had built up. Facing the task with courage and determination, he carried on the high traditions of the firm and under his capable management it continued to flourish and expand. In fact Mr. Reis put so much ardour and hard work into his affairs that his friends consider that this was primarily responsible for his death when in the prime of life. Although a busy man, Mr. Reis was never too busy to put his whole heart into any movement calculated to improve the town. He was a Justice of the Peace, a prominent member of the Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Albury Racing Club, a director of the Albury Gas Company before it was recently disposed of, a member of the greens committee of the Albury Golf Club, and an old esteemed member of the H.A.C.B Society. In private life Mr. Reis was quite an exceptional man. His charity knew no bounds. He took a sincere and kindly interest in the Newtown Orphanage and its inmates and was always planning for their welfare. For many years Mr. Reis identified himself with Band Sunday at the orphanage, collecting the donations of visitors and he was at his usual post when the band visited the institution last Sunday. A love of children was one of Mr. Reis� salient characteristics and it was a frequent occurrence to see him taking a car load of little ones out for a jaunt. A devoted husband and father, he was a great home lover and liked nothing better than his home, family, and friends. Mr. Reis married Miss S. Parer, of Melbourne, and they had three children, Kathleen, Conrad and Kevin, all of whom survive. He is also survived by his mother, one brother, Mr. George Reis and three sisters, Mesdames T. A. Horan, J. F. Hannan and R. C. Hamilton. The funeral will take place this morning. Requim Mass will be held at St. Patrick�s Church, at 9 o�clock, and the cortege will leave immediately afterwards for the Albury cemetery. The funeral arrangements will be in the hands of J. S. Adams and Sons. |