Rev William Douglas CANNELL [327]

  General Notes:

(Image courtesy of C Cannell)

New Zealand Society of Genealogists
NZSG Pedigree Collection
Name: CANNELL William Douglas
Place: Manchester ENG
Date: 08 Oct 1836
Pedigree Reference: PED104420
Record Type: Birth

William's arrival in New Zealand is uncertain, but under Research Notes I have recorded a Wm Cannall arriving in Melbourne from Liverpool 1860 on Marco Polo. (could this be him; there was another Cannell arriving NZ)
See: Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923

Extract from minutes of the 1860 Annual District Meeting of the Committee for the South Seas Missions.
What Preachers are proposed to be received on trial at the next Conference?
William Cannell:
He is a young man of active habits, a native of the Isle of Man, in good health and of robust constitution. He enjoyed a religious education and gave his heart to God in early life, was called to preach in England and labored there for some time with acceptance. On emigrating to this land he brought a cordial recommendation from his Superintendent, with an intimation that he might probably become an eligible candidate for the Ministry. In Auckland where he was resided a little more than a year he has been a useful and successful preacher, and was unanimously recommended by the Quarterly Meeting as a candidate for our Ministry. He has no matrimonial engagement, does not use tobacco, and offers himself for our Ministry without any restriction. I cordially recommend him to the District Meeting as an eligible candidate for our Ministry.
Isaac Harding.

The Colonist, Volume V, Issue 511, 16 September 1862
HOPE
A Third lecture was delivered, in connection with the Hope Library, on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Cannell, on 'Woman.' The lecturer enforced the importance which woman's influence had on society as daughter, sister, wife and mother, and the lecture was interspersed with anecdotes to illustrate the subject. The school-room was filled with an attentive audience, who were well pleased with the evening's recreation. A unanimous vote of thanks to the lecturer was passed.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XII, issue 588, 7 November 1863
Shipping Intelligence:
ARRIVED. November 3.- Lady Bird (5.5.,), 220 tons, P. Renner, from Nelson. Passengers - Rev, H.H. Brown, Rev. W. Cannell, Mr. W. Martin.-Webster Brothers, agents. SAILED. November 3. - Lady Bird, (5.5.,) for Manukau.

Lyttelton Times 14 January 1865, p5
RELIGIOUS.
Wesleyan Church.-ln another column will be found an account of the opening of the new church in Durham street, Christchurch. On the last night of the old year-the usual watch-night-services were held. The services commenced about 10.30 p.m., with devotional exercises conducted by the Rev. W. Cannell, who subsequently preached a sermon inculcating upon his hearers the necessity of improving time for carrying out the great work of their salvation, it being a talent given to them to improve, and one for the use or abuse of which they would have one day to give a strict account. As the clock struck twelve he invited his hearers to join in silent devotion, and shortly after Wesley's world-famous hymn," Come let us anew, our journey pursue," was sung, and the service terminated with prayer and the Benediction, The congregation was not a very numerous one, and on account of the echo existing in the chapel, owing to its large size, and the paucity of the attendance, the voice of the preacher was almost inaudible to those seated at some distance from the pulpit. The Wesleyan body has been making considerable progress in the province, several new churches and school-rooms having been built. At Woodend, the church recently erected, was opened for Divine Worship on Sunday, Dec. 18, on which occasion two sermons were preached by the Rev. James Buller, in the morning, from Psalm lxxxvii. 5; in the afternoon, from Psalm xxvii. 4; and in the evening by Mr. Garrick, from 2 Timothy iv. 7, 8. On Monday evening a tea meeting was held, when a large company assembled, many of them from Rangiora, Kaiapoi, and Christchurch. The Rev. James Buller presided. Several hymns were sung by the children under the able direction of the Rev. W. Cannell. Addresses were delivered by Messrs. Sharplin, Atkinson, Booth, Hall, by the Rev. W. Cannell, and four Maori chiefs who were present, the rev. chairman acting as interpreter for them. The meeting separated at 10 p.m., all feeling that they had spent a most agreeable evening. From the financial statement it appears that the entire cost of this pretty little church is £470, towards which the sum of £410 is paid and £30 promised, leaving a balance of only £30. A schoolroom is attached to the church, and a very well conducted day-school, as well as a flourishing Sabbath school, established there. Several tea meetings have been held in connection with this denomination, at which interesting addresses have been delivered by various ministers and gentlemen. A preacher from America, named W. Douglas, who describes himself as an Evangelist and who is said to be a very popular preacher in America, preached in the Wesleyan Church on Sunday January 8th, the church being crowded.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXIII, Issue 2993, 27 February 1867
SOUTHERN DISTRICT.
Christchurch. - Thomas Buddle, Alexander Reid, J. B. Richardson, Rainsford Bevin; John Aldred, supernumerary.
Maori Department. - Te Kote, Native Assistant Missionary.
Nelson. - John Crump, Robert L. Vickers.
Motueka. - One wanted.
Dunedin. - Alfred R. Pitchett, James W. Wallis.
Lawrence. - One wanted.
Marlborough. - William Lee.
Timaru. - George B. Quilty.
Invercargill. - Robert S. Burns.
Oamaru. - William T. Mayne.
Hokitika. - William Cannell.
Greymouth. - Joseph T. Shaw.
Chatham Islands. - Hetaraka Warahi, Native Assistant Missionary.
Thomas Buddle, Chairman of the District.

West Coast Time 30 March 1871
SOCIAL:
A social meeting was recently held at Greymouth in aid of the Wesleyan Church there, and on the occasion the Rev. Mr Cannell, pastor of the congregation, was presented with a purse of sovereigns, and a very complimentary address.

Nelson Evening Mail 15 November 1871
SAILED:
November 14, steamer Lady Barkly, 30, Walker for Motueka and Golden Bay.
15, steamer Wellington, 261, Kennedy, for Picton and Wellington. - Passengers: Mr and Mrs Simmons, Mr Clarke and 2 children, Mr and Mrs Weston, Mr Smith and child, Rev Watkin, Rev Cannell, Rev Thomas, Miss Richmond, Mrs Thompson and child, Messrs Dunlop, Garin, Shannon, Patterson, Berghoff, Palmer, Russell, Turner.
- steamer Kennedy, 125, Whitwell, for West Coast.

Wellington Independent, Volume XXVI, Issue 3349, 18 November 1871
THE CHURCHES.
Wesleyan, Manners street - Morning, Rev W. Cannell, from Nelson; Evening, Rev W. Oliver, from Wanganui - (Sermon to the Young.) Hutt - Morning, Rev G. W. Thomas, from Nelson; Evening, Rev J. B. Richardson, from Blenheim. Wainuiomata - Afternoon, Rev J. B. Richardson. Taita - Evening, Rev G. W. Thomas. Johnsonville - Afternoon and Evening, Rev W. Watkin, from Nelson. Open air service on the reclaimed land, at 3, Rev W. Cannell.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VII, Issue 277, 21 November 1872
ARRIVED.
November, 21, steamer Phoebe, 416, Worsp, from Picton and South. Passengers: Revs. Watkin, Cannell, Taylor and Thomas, Mrs Fairhall and child, Mrs Kidson, Messrs Lucas, Grey, Axup, Harvey, Taylor, Alport; Walmsley; Dodson, Kiernon, Stevens, Malcolmson, Pratt, Meare, Larkins.

Press, Volume XXIV, Issue 3165, 22 October 1875
SPRINGSTON
The annual meeting of householders was held in the schoolroom on Monday, October 11 th, there was very large attendance, betweeu sixty and seventy being present. Rev W. Cannell occupied the chair. The report of the outgoing committee was received.
The financial statement was then read which shewed a credit, balance of 11s.
It was proposed by Mr J. Gammack, and seconded by Mr K. C. Matthews - "That the report and balance sheet be adopted." Carried.
The chairman read the regulations for the appointment of a committee for the ensuing six months.
The following gentlemen were then nominated as members of the school committee, the numbers appended being the result of a show of hands taken subsequently:- Messrs J. Gammack, 40; J. Rule, 39; James Beaumont, 38; W. Matthews, 33; F.C. Matthews, 28; John Silvester, 26; Peter Muir, 26; Rev W. Cannell, 24; S. Pearson, 24; W. Lawry, 23; M. Bruce, 22; G. Swain, 19; - Paul, 17; J. Lever, 11; W. Greaves, 11; W. Taylor, 11; James Urquhart, 10.
There being no poll demanded, the chairman declared the first named eight gentlemen duly elected as members of committee for the ensuing six months, Mr S. Pearson having retired in favor of the Rev W. Cannell.
At a meeting of the committee subsequently held, Mr J. Gammack was elected chairman, and the Rev W. Cannell secretary.

Star, Issue 3584, 6 October 1879
I.O.G.T.
"The anniversary of the Mandeville Lodge of Salem, Good Templars, took place on evening last, and was well patronised, the schoolroom being very much crowded. Songs accompanied with music, readings and recitations were given by members of the Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Cust Lodges. The Revs Cannell and Munro, and H. Meredith addressed the meeting. A collection was made on behalf of the Sunday school, which amounted to upwards of £2. At the close a vote of thanks was given to the members of Lodges who assisted on the occasion, and also to the presiding Chairman (Mr Thompson). The meeting was closed by singing the "National Anthem."

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1127, 28 November 1879
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS:
(from our own correspondents.)
The Rev. J. Richardson was chosen by the Wesleyan district meeting as the district representative to the Conference. He, however, asked the meeting to relieve him, and the Rev. W. Cannell, the next on the list, was elected.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3611, 18 December 1880
PORT OF NEW PLYMOUTH.
ARRIVED.
December 17. - Hinemoa, C.G.S.S., Fairchild, from Wellington, via Opunake. Passengers '97 Judge Shaw and Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Turnbull and family, Mr. Teague and family, Messrs. Blackett, C. W. Hursthouse, and Constable Day.
December 18. - Penguin, s.s., from Southern Ports.
Passengers: Mesdames Harcus and child, Cannell, Foot, and O'Carroll, Misses Kelly, Oliver, and Sanley, Messrs. Bauchope, Foot, Hesketh, Hirst, Marchant, Levinsohn, and White, Masters Atkinson, W. Devenish, Fookes (2), Lightfoot, H. McKay, L. Mckay, Kaine, Rawson, and Watkins, and in steerage.
EXPECTED TO ARRIVE. Penguin, s.s., from Manukau, on Wednesday. Adamant, ship, 815 tons, from London, about February. DEPARTED. December 17. - Hinemoa, C.G.S.S., for Wellington.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXVIX, Issue 3650, 5 February 1881
PORT OF NEW PLYMOUTH.
ARRIVED. February 5. - Penguin, s.s., from Southern Ports. Passengers:- Misses Buller and Cook, Mesdames Beatty and Cook. Revs. J. Buller, W. Cannell, and D. McNicoll, Messrs. Beatty, Chisholm, Hann, Parker, Young, and White.
EXPECTED TO ARRIVE. Hinemoa, s.s., from Manukau, tomorrow. Penguin, s.s., from Manukau, on Tuesday. Adamant, ship, 815 tons, from London, about the 28th February.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XX, Issue 5824, 21 January 1886
CHRISTCHURCH.
January 19. The first reading of stations at the Wesleyan Conference resulted as follows for stations on the West Coast of the North Island:- New Plymouth, Rev W. Lee; Waitara, Rev L. Hudson; Patea, Rev W. Salter; Wanganui, Rev W. Tinsley; Rangitikei, Rev W. Cannell; Sandon, Rev T. Free; Palmerston, R. Bunn; Opunake, Home Mission; Wellington, Revs W. Oliver, and L. Isitt.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXV, Issue 27, 1 February 1889
THE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE:
(united press association.)
Dunedin, Jan. 31. The following is the second reading o f appointments :- Auckland, Pitt-street, Symonds; Manakau, Edgar; Waitara, Griffen; Hawera, Fee and Chapman; Wanganui, Dewsbury; Rangitikei, Rishworth; Sandon, Cannell; Wellington, Laws; Hutt, Watkin; Motueka, Pinfold; Springston, Garlick; Dunedin, Trinity, Spence; Mornington, Hudson; Port Chalmers, Jory; Milton, Blight; Oamaru, Parsonson; Gore, Taylor. The names of places of ministers not mentioned are unaltered.

Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 56, 29 October 1889
Home Mission Meeting:
A largely attended meeting in connection with the Wesleyan Home Mission was held last evening at the Wesleyan Church, Grey street. The Rev. Mr Cannell presided, and read portions of the last annual report, showing the sum collected last year was £2600, which was spent in supporting three European missionaries and 10 native preachers, besides assisting preachers in thinly populated districts. Amongst the speakers were the Rev. Mr Tinsley, of Palmerston, and the Rev. Mr Phee, of Marton. During the evening a number of selections from the "Christian Choir" were capitally rendered be the . . .

Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 17, 26 July 1890
CHURCH SERVICES.
Sunday, July 27, 1890.
St. John's. - Morning Service, 11 a.m. Lay Reader, Evening, 7 p.m (h.c), Rev. A. Innes Jones.
Kiwitea. - Seryice at 11 a.m. Rev. A. Innes-Jones.
Presbyterian Church. - Morning Service, 11 a.m. Rev. H. M. Murray. Evening, 7 p.m. Rev. H, M. Murray.
Presbyterian Church (Halcombe). - Service at 3 p.m. Rev H. M. Murray. Service at 7 p.m. Lay Helper.
Primitive Methodist Church. - Morning Service, 11 a.m. Rev. W. Harris. Evening, 7 p.m. Mr J. Gould.
Ashurst Road. - Afternoon Service, 3 p.m. Rev. W. Harris.
Wesleyan Church. - Morning Service, 11 a.m. Rev. W. Cannell. Evening, 7 p.m. Rev. W. Cannell.
Salvation Army. - Morning Service, 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. Captain Ellis. Afternoon Services. 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Captain Ellis.
St. Bridget's. - Mass at 11 a.m. Rev. Father Patterson.

Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 114, 24 March 1892
Wesleyan Social Evening:
The Cash Exchange presented a very inviting appearance on Tuesday night, the ladies sewing bee in connection with the Wesleyan Church having, by kind permission of the proprietor, Mr J. C. Thompson, arranged to have a social gathering therein in honor of Mr and Mrs Cannell, who leave this district in a short time. The large room was adorned to represent a drawing room. Illustrated books and views lay on the tables for inspection and Mr W. E. Patten, photographer, exhibited a large number of natural curiosities under his microscopic instruments, thus affording instruction and amusement to those present. After a sumptuous tea, Mr H. Dixon drew on the resources of the company to provide a programme for the evening. The choir, with orchestral accompaniment, sang several choruses, which were much appreciated. Miss Diamond, Mrs Howie and Messrs Udy and Eade contributed well rendered songs. Mr Poynton was favourably received in his recitation. Mrs Lissaman gave " The Curfew Bell " with good expression. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Cannell gave "Ye Shepherds tell me " very pleasingly. The orchestra has received an addition of two instruments played by Messrs Meredith Bros, who are at present engaged in this town. On behalf of the ladies, Mr R. P. Haybittle in an appropriate address, presented Mr Cannell with an ivory handled carver, fork, and steel, Mrs Cannell with an electro-plated cake basket and an album. A little girl, Minnie Witt, also presented Mr Cannell with a moustache cup and saucer. Mr Cannell briefly responded for himself and Mrs Cannell, thanking the ladies for their kindness, and stating that the time he had spent in this district had been a pleasant and profitable term to them, and he trusted that much good would be accomplished by the efforts of the ladies in the future. A few parlour games brought a most enjoyable meeting to a close.

Patea Mail, Volume V, Issue 69, 1 September 1892
CHURCH SERVICES.
Wesleyan. Services at Patea at 11am and 7pm, and at Alton at 2.39pm by the Rev Cannell, and at Alton at 7pm by Mr Boagey.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 2598, 4 December 1893
ALTON.
(From our own correspondent.)
A Social was given in the Wesleyan Church last Wednesday evening. It proved a financial success, as about £6 was collected at the door. The proceedings were opened by a hymn, after which Rev. Mr Cannell engaged in prayer. A short programme was then gone through, oommencing with a march played by Misses Cannell (3) - organ and violins - which was loudly applauded. Rev. Mr Hammond then gave a short and instructive speech, full of amusing anecdotes. Singing was then kept up till 9 o'clock by Mr and Mrs Cannell, assisted by Misses Cannell. Refreshments were then handed round. - November 30.

Patea Mail, Volume VII, Issue 11, 26 January 1894
CHURCH SERVICES.
Presbyterian, - Service at Patea 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., and at Kakaramoa at 3 p.m. by the Rev A. M Beattie, M.A.
Wesleyan. - Patea 11 a.m. and 7 p.m, and Alton at 2 30 p.m. by the Rev Mr Cannell.

Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 258, 8 March 1894
Wesleyan Conference:
(Per Press Association).
Christchurch, March 7. At the Wesleyan Conference today, the second reading of the station sheet was as follows : -
Hawera, W. Cannell; Wanganui, C. H. Garland; New Plymouth, Rev J. Gray; Rangitikei, T. Thomas; Sanson and Feilding. W. Keall and W. H. Judkin; Palmerston North, W. Fee; Kiwitea, no change to be made; Wellington, W. Baumber, J. Ward and R. J. Murray; Christchurch, H. R. Dewsbury, W. lsitt and J. T. Nott. Rev. W. Watkin recommended to become supernumerary and Rev. L M. lsitt to pursue his special work in connection with temperance reform during the year.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 2684, 24 March 1894
CHURCH SERVICES.
SUNDAY, 25th MARCH.
WESLEYAN CHURCH. . . .
Opunake, 11 a.m. - Rev Cannell
Opunake, 7 p.m. - Rev Cannell
Kaponga, 2.30 p.m. - Rev Cannell
Kaponga, 7.30 p.m. - Rev Cannell
Rowan Road, 11 a.m - Rev Cannell
Eltham, 11 a.m. - Rev Cannell . . .

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXVIII, Issue 218, 23 October 1894
Shipping:
Arrived October 23, - steamer Mawhera, 340 McLean, from Wellington.
Passengers: Misses Clonston, McKenzie, Lorimer, Cannell, Mesdames Hopkins and 2 children, De Castro and child, Cannell and son, Mr Cannell.

Patea Mail, Volume IX, Issue 22, 21 February 1896
CHURCH SERVICES.
English. - Service at Patea at 7.45 am (Holy Communion); at 11 am, Lay Reader; Waverley at 11 am, and Patea at 7 pm, by Rev Harper. Wesleyan. - Service at Patea at 11 am by Rev Cannell; and at 7 pm by Mr Harper; Alton at 2.30 pm and 7 pm by Rev Cannell, Presbyterian. - Services at Patea 11 am and at Kakaramea at 3 pm by Rev A. M. Beattie, M., and at Manutahi at 3pm and Patea at 7 pm by Rev R, Scott, West of Auckland. N.B. - Special Collection at Manutahi for Patea Hospital Fund.

Otago Daily Times 22 November 1897
Shipping:
ARRIVAL OF THE DELPHIC
WELLINGTON, November 21 - The new White Star line steamer Delphic arrived this afternoon from London, via Teneriffe, Capetown, and Hobart. She is a find looking vessel, very much after the style and size of the Gothic, but being intended mostly for the cargo trade has none of the magnificent internal fittings which are a feature of the Gothic. After leaving Capetown she experienced a very heavy gale, the hurricane squalls and a terrific sea. She was run before it for 20 hours, when the gale and sea moderated, enabling her to proceed on her course.
She disembarked 149 passengers at the Cape and 18 at Hobart, and brings the following for New Zealand: Saloon - Mr H.W. Webb, Wellington; Captain T Crisp, Gisborne; Rev. Mr Cannell, New Plymouth. Steerage - 63 from England, 5 from Capetown, 3 from Hobart.

Waikato Argus, Volume IV, Issue 285, 7 May 1898
WESLEYAN SOIREE AT CAMBRIDGE.
On Wednesday evening the Wesleyans of Cambridge held a soiree in the Oddfellows' Hall, for the purpose of welcoming their new minister, the Rev. W. Cannell. At 6.30 a sumptuous tea was provided, over which the following ladies presided: Mesdames. Reynolds J. Care, J. Taylor, C. Hunter, T. Nixon, W, Holloway, and there was also a bachelor's table, where Mrs A. Gane an Miss Garland officiated. We regret to state that the attendance was not at all such as was expected, there not being sufficient to quite fill the tables; whereas it is generally the rule to have several relays before all are satisfied. We presume the circus has taken all the spare cash from the pockets ot those who generally attend such gatherings, and on top of that came the special appeal made Sunday by Archdeacon Wills, which must have denuded the Anglican congregation of superfluous cash, for we noticed there was only one present whom we could recognise as belonging to that body. On the other hand, the Presbyterians showed up in force, indeed they were almost as numerous as the Wesleyans, and Mr Cannell must have been gratified to find such good fellowship existing between the two churches. After the comestibles had been duly discussed, the tables were cleared and the hall put in order for the concert that was to follow. The chair was occupied by Mr Gane, there also being upon the platform the Rev. W. Evans, W. Cannell and Dr. Hosking. The proceedings opened with the singing of the old hundredth psalm, afier which the Rev. W. Evans offered up a short prayer. Mrs Cooke then gave a very pretty piano solo "Les Vendageurs," which was rendered in an excellent manner. The Chairman then very briefly introduced the Rev. W. Cannell, and calle upon that gentleman to address the meeting. Mr Cannell said he was somewhat surprised at being called upon at such an early stage of the proceedings, but he would do his best to make them understand what a minister in a new district required if he was to do any good. In the first place be wanted their prayers, and then he required their assistance in any and every form in which they could give it. Above all he wanted them all to attend church. He did not want them to come to give; of course the financial aspect was an important one, but he did not attach so much importance to it as man did, but he would like to have everyone present in order that they might have a good hearty service that would rouse them and be the means of bringing sinners to God. Mr Cannell then gave a resume of the 30 years he had been a Wesleyan Minister in the colony. When he first landed in Auckland the tide flowed to the foot ot Shortland-street and there were several swampy places in Queen street. He said that was now so changed that he could hardly recognise it as the same place. He bore testimony to the great worth of the Wesleyan Ministers in the old days, and then gave an account of the Jubilee rejoicings, which he went Home to see. He concluded by saying he trusted ere long to be personally acquainted with all of them, and he did not doubt but that they would get on well together. The Rev. W. Evans then spoke a few words of welcome on behalf ot the Presbyterians of Cambridge. He said he had always been on terms of goodfellowship with the Wesleyan clergymen who had come to Cambridge, and he had not the slightest doubt but that be and Mr Cannell would get on equally well. The Chairman then read a letter from the Rev. Thos. Scott, who was too unwell to attend the meeting, conveying his fraternal greetings to Mr Cannell. The programme was then proceeded with, as follows: Song, "Eternal Rest," Mr Meachem; song, "Sunshine and Rain." Miss Neal; trio, "The Wreath," Mrs, Miss and the Rev. Mr Cannell; song, "Flight of Ages," Miss Garland, encored and "The Gift" substituted; song, "Dearie," Mrs Hunter; violin duet, Misses Cannell and Nixon; Dr. Hosking then gave rather a lengthy address; Miss Neal followed with a song, "Loves Old Sweet Song"; then Mr and Miss Cannell sang a duet, "Life's Dream Is O'er," and Mr Meachem sang "Queen of the Earth" in a manner that canseda re-demand to which he responded with "A Safe Return," which was also much applauded. Mr Butler then moved a vote of thanks to all who had in any way helped to get up the soiree and concert, which was seconded by the Chairman and carried by acclamation. The singing of the National Anthem closed the meeting.

Waikato Argus, Volume VII, Issue 467, 29 July1899
CAMBRIDGE WEST.
A meeting of the Cambridge West Band of Hope was held on Friday, 21st inst. There was a large and most appreciative audieuce. The Rev. W. Cannell presided and delivered an address. In his concluding remarks the rev. gentleman pointed out that there was little or no drunkenness in Cambridge, and he had often been struck with the quiet orderly appearance of the three hotels. Everything about them was right enough but the bar. If the bar and its contents were swept away all would be well. The following programme was carried out, every item calling, forth unstinted praise:'97Duet, "Convent Bells," Misses Jarrett; chorus, "Ever To the Right," juveniles; recitation, "The Publican's Complaint," Joseph Keeley; reading, "The London Costermonger," Mr A. McKinnon; dialogue, Misses Bailey and V. Garland; duet, "The Glad Message," Misses Veal and Cannell; chorus, "The Skaters," juveniles; recitation, "The Relief of Lucknow," Mr Chambers; chorus, "Hard Times," juveniles; recitation, "The Spanish Champion," Mr Veal; solo, "The Wandering Boy," Miss Vera Garland; reading, Mr Cannell. The next meeting of the Society will be held on 4th August.

Waikato Argus, Volume VII, Issue 500, 14 October 1899
A notification from the Secretary of the Edgecumbe Testimonial Fund appears in another column. Mr J. Edwards, Cambridge, is agent for the Christmas numbers of the Auckland Weekly News and N.Z. Graphic. The Revs. Dr. Hosking and W. Cannell will exchange pulpits tomorrow. A list of the services will be found in another column.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issu 86, 11 April 1900
PORT OF ONEHUNGA.
DEPARTURES.
Gairloch, s.s., Norbury, for New Plymouth. Passengers: Misses Finlayson McRae, Cannell (2). Mesdames Brookfield and maid, Cannell, Rev. Cannell, Messrs Richardson, Wigg, Bodle, Cannell (2). Dickey.
The s.s. Gairloch left for New Plymouth at 1 o'clock to-day.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11344, 12 April 1900
PERSONAL ITEMS.
Our Cambridge correspondent writes: At the Wesleyan Church, on Monday evening a tea and social was given in honour of the Rev. W. Cannell and family, who leave for Taranaki this week. Mr. Joseph Gane presided, and made an eulogistic speech concerning the good qualities of Mrs. Cannell, and, on behalf of many friends, presented her with a handsome "tea and coffee service. The Rev. Mr. Cannell was deeply moved when replying on behalf of his wife.

Taranaki Herald, Volume L, Issue 1238, 21 April 1903
Persona:
The Rev J. Buttle, the new Wesleyan minister, and Mrs Buttle were formally welcomed by the congregation on Monday night. The proceedings were in the form of a tea in the Whiteley Hall, and afterwards addresses of welcome were made in the church. The tea in the hall was a great success, the following ladies having the arrangements under their control: -Mesdames W. Ambury, Arnold, H. Okey, Hughes, Chatterton, Herbert White, Pikett, Morshead, McWhinney, F. Okey, Heldt, and Misses Ramson, Mynott, Chatterton, Hodder, and Cannell. Full justice was done to the good things provided, after which the company adjourned to the church. Mr R. W. Neal, circuit steward, presided over the meeting, and there were also present the Revs. Osborne, F. W. Isitt, Cannell, W. R. Woolley, and welcome, and the Sunday School children, under the direction of Mr G. H. White, sang a number of hymns in a pleasing manner. The Chairman, Messrs. C. Carter, B. Okey, G. H. White, Revs. J. H. White, Osbome, Cannell, and Mr W. Ambury made speeches welcoming Mr Buttle. Mr Buttle, in reply, thanked the congregation for their cordial welcome, and then delivered an interesting address on church work. The proceedings were closed with the doxology and benediction.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 12722, 30 November 1904
Methodist District Synod:
The annual meeting of the Synod of the Wanganui district commeiwed business in the Methodist Church at Hawera on Monday evening (reports the Star). The Rev. W. Xe a ll (Marton), Chairman of the District, presided.
Among ministers present were: Revs. J. N. Buttle; W. Cannell (New Plymouth), J. Pendray and J. Thomas (Waitara), W. B. Marten (Opunake), T. G. Hammond and R. Haddon (West Coast Maori Mission), and Williams (New Plymouth).
The Rev. W. B. Marten was appointed secretary; Rev, W. Wills, assistant secretary; Rev. H. Beggs, journal secretary; Rev. J. G. Ellis, reporter; and Rev. W. Cannell, precentor.
The Rev. J. N. Buttle, in a brief address, voiced the feelings of the Synod in congratulations to the Chairman.
Later in the, evening the Rev. C. Gododbehere preached an interesting sermon to a large congregation.'
Per Press Association:
Hawera, November 30.
At the Methodist Synod so far the business has been principally of a routine nature.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 24 August 1907
LATE CHURCH SERVICES:
METHODIST. Whiteley Memorial Church, 11 and 7 Rev. Brooke;
South Road, 11 Rev. Keek, 7 Rev. Cannell;
Old Men's Home, 5.45 Mr Hodder;
Lower Egmont Road, 7, Rev. Keek:
King and Upland Road, 2.30, Rev. Keek;
Carrington road, 2.30 Mr A. Chatterton; Frankley Road, 2.45, Rev. Brooke.

Grey River Argus, 28 January 1909
ARRIVALS.
January 27. Arahura s.s., 771 tons, Captain Lambert, from Wellington, Nelson and Westport.
Passengers included . . . Messrs Cannell . . .

Taranaki Herald, Volume LV, Issue 13910, 21 May 1909
The. Whiteley Orchestral Society acknowledges donations to its funds from the Rev. Wm. Cannell and Mr. H. Okey, M.P. Our Inglewood correspondent writes: The following are the amounts of the milk cheques payable by the various dairy companies in the Inglewood district for the past month's milk supply, the corresponding payments last year being mentioned in parentheses: - Moa £228 and a bonus of £2252 (£2654 for five weeks), Maketawa £947 for five weeks (£878), Lepperton £445 (£423), Tariki £617 (£765 for five weeks) Waitui £307 (£373), Tarata £25, (£208).

Taranaki Herald Volume LV, Issue 13929, 12 June 1909
WESLEYAN.
Whiteley Church - ll and 7, Rev. J. G. Chapman (monthly sermon to young men). South Road - 11 and 7, Rev. F. P. Kellow. Old People's Home - 5.45, Rev. W. Cannell, Lower Egmont Road - 2.30, Mr. Boon King and Upland Roads - 2.30, Rev. J. G. Chapman. Carrington Road - 2.30, Mr. Asher.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LV, Issue 14097, 31 December 1909
PRIMITIVE METHODIST.
UNITED WATCH NIGHT SERVICE.
Queen Street Primitive Church tonight at 11. Rev. W. Cannell will preside.
Queen Street - 11 and 7, Rev. J. Guy.
Fitzroy - 11, Mr. Boon; 7, Rev. H. White. Upper
Mangorei - 11, Rev. H. White.
Lower Mangorei - 2.30. Rev. H. White.
Upper Kent Road - 7.30, Mr. Aroa.
Bell 810ck - 2.30, Rev. J. Guy.
Omata - 2.30, Mr. Asher.
Inglewood - 11, Rev. A. J. Davis; 7, Mr. Harvey.
Egmont Village - 7.30, Mr. T. Jones.
Norfolk Road - 2.30, Rev. A. J. Davis.
Waiongona - 7.30, Rev. A. J. Davis.
Dudley Road - Tuesday.
Egmont Village - Wednesday.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 145, 21 June 1910
PORT OF ONEHUNGA.
ARRIVALS. THIS DAY. Rara-wa, s.s., W. F. Norbury, from New Plymouth. Passengers: Misses Short, Williams, Mitchell, Mesdames Hardley, E. Kivell, Young, Cannell, Mitchell and child, R. Kivell, Humphries, Pollock, Boon, Messrs C. F. Atkinson, R. Elliott, Carter, Homes, Melville, Radestock, Turkington, Honan, Sims, Alexander, Livell, Jenkins, Cannell, Ashton, Hardley, J. Tole, and 20 steerage. - Northern Co., agents.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 306, 20 May 1911
CHURCH SERVICES:
SUNDAY, May 21.
. . . WESLEYAN.
Whiteley Memorial Church - ll and 7, Rev. Y. Burton.
Gaol - 9.30, Rev. W. Cannell.
South Road - ll and 7, Rev. F. P. Kellow.
Old People's Home - 5, Rev. W. Cannell.
Lower Egmont Road - 7, Mr. ,J. Asher,
Carrington Road - 2.30, Rev. F. P. Kellow . . .

Marlborough Express, Volume XLVII, Issue 187, 9 August 1913
PORT OF PICTON.
ARRIVED:
Aug. 8: Pateena, s.s., 1212 tons, W D. Cameron, from Wellington.
Passengers: Misses Doorley. Nelson, Garnham, Cook, and Aspinall; Mesdames Wright and child Cook, Ross, Cannell, and Vickers; Messrs Evatt, Armstrong, Lockhead, Wright, Scott, Simpson, Edwards, Graham, Burke, Mackay, Harcourt, Hulme, Heffer, Richardson, Brearty and Rev. V. Cook. Nine steerage.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue 0, 10 March 1919
FINAL READING OF STATIONS.
Taranaki-Wanganui District - New Plymouth, J. N. Milnes, H. L. Richards, W. Cannell (supernumerary); North Taranaki Rural Mission, one wanted; Waitara, F. B. Lawrence; Inglewood, A. A. Bensley; Stratford, R. B. Tinsley, one wanted; Eltham H. Cottam; Hawera, JA. Liversedge; Manaia, H. J. O'Dell; Cape Egmont, one wanted; Kaponga, G. B. Hinton; Wanganui, H. L. Blamires, A. M. Costain; Wanganui North,. B. Dudley; Rangitikei, P. J. Cossum; Taihape, W. H. Hocking; Waimarino, W. S. Neal.

NZ Death 1921/8384 Cannell William 85y

Obituary
Extract from 'The New Zealand Methodist Times dated October 8, 1921
Rev W Cannell:
Mr Cannell was born in Manchester in 1836, but was brought up in the Isle of Man, where he resided until he reached his twenty-fifth year. He then came out to New Zealand. He entered the ministry from the Auckland Circuit in 1861. His first appointment was to New Plymouth, where he was the colleague of Rev John Whiteley who was murdered by the maoris at White Cliffs in 1869. It was in New Plymouth that Mr Cannell met his future wife, Miss George, who shared nobly in his active ministry of nearly forty years, and is now left to mourn his decease. Mr Cannell was one of the pioneer ministers on the West Coast. He left his mark on each of the Districts in the Dominion, chiefly those of Taranaki-Wanganui, Canterbury and Nelson.
He was a fervent and energetic preacher, and no more kindly and faithful pastor has been found in the New Zealand ministry. His ministry of wise counsel, of warm sympathy, of radiant hopefulness and unfailing helpfulness and gratefully cherished in every Circuit in which he laboured. He was intensely musical himself, and as his musical gifts were inherited by memebers of his family, the service of praise was well sustained wherever he went. He was well content to remain in the background so far as the official life of the Church was concerned, and no man more fully enjoyed the cordial esteem of his brother ministers.
He became a supernumerary in 1900, and made his permanent home in New Plymouth. Advancing age left little mark upon him in the way of impaired faculties, and for more than twenty years the New Plymouth Circuit and the town itself enjoyed the benefit of such cheerfully rendered pastoral services as he was able to give. His home was the scene of generous hospitality, and his benefactions were always on a liberal scale.
The end came with startling suddenness. He was not laid aside by sickness for a single hour. On the day of his departure he had lunched with his family as usual, and was in a cheerful mood. It was the day of the Circuit flower Show which Mrs Cannell and her two daughters left to attend, Mr Cannell remaining at home alone. On returning early from the show Mrs Cannell was shocked to find him dead as he sat on a chair in the dining-room. He had gone out, as was his wont, to prepare the wood for kindling the morning fire, and he had everything ready and in its place. Then he had evidently sat down in a chair beside the dining-room table to read. The 'Methodist Recorder' was at his feet, his cap lay upside down on the table, his spectacles were in proper focus, and his body was fixed in death. God's finger gently touched him, and he slept.
The funeral took place at Te Henui Cemetery on the following Sunday morning, when a large and representative gathering of citizens testified to the love an honour in which Mr Cannell was held by all classes of the cummunity. The service at the graveside was conducted by the minister of the circuit, Rev W.J. Elliott, assisted by the Revs W. Grigg (President of the Conference), J. Nixon and J.F. Martin. A Memorial Service was held the same morning in Whiteley Memorial Church, conducted by the Rev W.J. Elliott, the President of the Conference also taking part.
The President preached at the evening service, and paid a tribute to the beneficent and far-reaching influence of the life of Mr Cannell.

New Zealand Herald 9 September 1921
OBITUARY
Rev. William Cannell. A telegram received yesterday from New Plymouth announces the death of the Rev. William Cannell, a retired Methodist minister, who ranked second in seniority in the Dominion. Entering the ministry at New Plymouth in 1861, he occupied charges in most of the larger provincial towns, and retired in 1900 after fulfilling a term of service at Cambridge, Waikato. The only minister senior to the late Mr. Cannell is the Rev. J. Dundell, of Wellington.

New Plymouth District Council Cemetery Records
Surname: CANNELL
Forenames: William
Last Address: New Plymouth-Young Street (Methodist Minister)
Age at Death: 85 Years
Date of Death: Not recorded
Category: Burial
Funeral Director: Not Available
Date of Burial: 9 Sep 1921
Cemetery: TE HENUI
Location in Cemetery: Unknown Burial Location

Te Henui Cemetery Headstone:
In loving memory of William CANNELL, Methodist Minister born 8th Oct. 1836 died 8th Sept. 1921. Redeemed.
Also Hugh Nelson son to the above who fell at Le Quesnoy 2nd Oct,. 1918 aged 32 years. For king and country.
Also Sara Annie Wife of the above died 17 May 1940 aged 93 years. Well done.

  Research Notes:

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XVI, Issue 1257, 4 October 1859
There is a 'William Cannell' listed in above newspaper; Advertisements Column 2 Page 1, List of Unclaimed Letters for the Quarter ended 30 September 1859; Post Office Auckland New Zealand.
(There was another William Cannell travelling with family who arrived NZ similar time-frame.)

Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923
Wm Cannall
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Name: Wm Cannall
Estimated birth year: abt 1833
Age: 27
Arrival Date: 31 Jan 1860
Arrival Port: Melbourne, Australia
Departure Port: Liverpool
Ship: Marco Polo
Nationality: English
(The Passenger List image records Wm Cannall as a Joiner. It is quite possible that Rev William Cannell trained as a joiner in his youth. In the 1851 English Census William's father was recorded as a Builder on The Isle of Man employing five men.)

  Other Records

• Baptism, 1836, Manchester, Lancshire, England.

• Census: Isle of Man, 6 Jun 1841, David St, Onchan, Isle of Man. William is recorded as Son age 5.

• Census: English, 30 Mar 1851, 4 Windsor Pl, Douglas, Isle of Mann. William is recorded as Son age 14y and described as Scholar.

• Methodist Proceedings: Quarterly Meeting, 1860, Auckland, New Zealand.
page 1 Quarterly Meeting held 25 Sep 1860

• Methodist Proceedings: Quarterly Meeting, 1860, Auckland, New Zealand.
Meeting dated 20 Dec 1860 - Cannell unanimously accepted

• Methodist Proceedings: Quarterly Meeting, 1860, Auckland, New Zealand.
page 2 of Quarterley Meeting held 25 Sep 1860

• Cannell boys, Cir 1896, Smith Street, New Plymouth.
(Image courtesy of Christine Cannell)

• NZ Electoral Rolls 1853-1981: Wesleyan minister, 1905, Carrington Road, New Plymouth, NZ. 1905-1906

• NZ Electoral Rolls 1853-1981: Wesleyan minister, 1911, Young Street, New Plymouth, NZ.

• Willaim Cannell: Will, 1913, New Plymouth.
(courtesy Wellington Archives)

• NZ Electoral Rolls 1853-1981: Wesleyan minister, 1914, Young Street, New Plymouth, NZ.

• Rev William & Sarah Annie Cannell: Golden Wedding Anniversary, 1915, New Plymouth, New Zealand.
Back row: Stanley, Douglas, Roy & Percy
Middle row: Gertrude, William Douglas, Sarah Annie
Front row: Leonora, May, Kenneth, Elsie, Nelson, Winifred
Child: Joan Sutcliffe (nrly 5y)

• NZ Electoral Rolls 1853-1981: Wesleyan minister, 1919, Young Street, New Plymouth, NZ.

• Rev William Cannell: Headstone, 1921, Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth.

• William Cannell: Probate, 1921, New Plymouth.
(courtesy Wellington Archives)

William married Sarah Anne GEORGE [328] [MRIN: 107], daughter of Pearson Cartwright GEORGE [395] and Betsy DAY [1642], on 8 Apr 1865 by Rev John Whitely, New Plymouth, New Zealand. (Sarah Anne GEORGE [328] was born on 29 Jan 1847 in Roxton, Bedfordshire, England, died on 17 May 1940 in Young St., New Plymouth, New Zealand and was buried in Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth.)

  Marriage Notes:

1865 NZ Marriage /5876 Sarah Annie George, William Cannell

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 257, 9 April 1915
GOLDEN WEDDING.
CANNELL-GEORGE. -At New Plymouth on April 8, 1905, by Rev. John Whiteley, assisted by Rev. Alexander Reid, William Cannell (Wesleyan minister) to Sarah Annie, youngest daughter of P. L. and Mrs. George.

GOLDEN WEDDING.
CANNELL-GEORGE. The Rev. Wm. and Mrs. Cannell yesterday celebrated their golden wedding in a quiet and unobtrusive manner. Mr. Cannell came to New Plymouth in 1860) to relieve the Rev. J. H. Fletcher, who had to leave New Plymouth on account of the Maori war, his wife and family having gone to Auckland. Mr. Cannell assisted the Rev. J. Whiteley, travelling to and from Waitara by the Tasmanian Maid, there being no roads in those days. In 1862 Mr. Cannell went to Nelson, and two years later to Christchurch and was stationed at Kaiapoi. In 1865 he returned to New Plymouth, where he married Miss Annie George, daughter of the late Mr. P. C. George. Mr. and Mrs. Cannell have brought up a family of six sons and five daughters, and all were present yesterday at the parents' residence, where a family party was held. Miss S. King, one of tlie bridesmaids, was also present. After travelling for 35 years in various circuits throughout the Dominion, Mr. and Mrs. Cannell returned to New Plymouth fifteen years ago to settle. The family presented them with a pair of Sheraton chairs. The friends in the Whiteley Memorial Methodist Congregation expressed good wishes in a handsome bronze ornament, and the inmates of the Old People's Home in an oak tray. Numerous congratulatory messages were received from relatives and friends all over the Dominion.

Hawera & Normanby Star 9 April 1915
GOLDEN WEDDING.
The Rev. William Cannell and Mrs Cannell yesterday celebrated their golden wedding in a quiet and unobtrusive manner (says the Taranaki Herald). Mr Cannell came to New Plymouth in 1860 to relieve the Rev. J. H, Fletcher, who had to leave New Plymouth on account of the Maori war, his wife and family having gone on to Auckland. Mr Cannell assisted the Rev. J. Whiteley, travelling to and fro to Waitara by the Tasmanian Maid, there being no roads in those days. In 1862 Mr Cannell went to Nelson, and two years later to Christchurch and was stationed at Kaiapoi. In 1865 he returned to New Plymouth where he married Miss Annie George, daughter of the late Mr P.C. George. Mr and Mrs Cannell have brought up a family of six sons and five daughters and all were present yesterday at their parents' residence, where a family party was held. Miss S. King (daughter of the late Mr W.R. King), one of the bridesmaids, was also present. After travelling 35 years in various circuits throughout the Dominion, Mr and Mrs Cannell returned to New Plymouth 15 years ago to settle. The family presented them with two Sheraton chairs, and they also received a memento from the friends of Whiteley Church, and numerous congratulatory messages from relatives and friends all over the Dominion. Mr and Mrs Cannell were married by the Rev. John Whiteley.

Sun 12 April 1915
The Social Round
The Rev. Wm. and Mrs Cannell, of New Plymouth, celebrated their golden wedding on Thursday last. Mr Cannell arrived in New Plymouth in 1860, and assisted the Rev. J. Whiteley, travelling to and from Waitara by the Tasmanian Maid, there being no roads in those days. In 1862 he went to Nelson, and later on to Kaiapoi. In 1865 he returned to New Plymouth, and there he married, his wife being a daughter of the late Mr P.C. George. Mr and Mrs Cannell have six sons and five daughters, and all were present at the celebrations. One of the bridesmaids, Miss S. King, was also present.