Charles Fell
Charles Fell | |
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5th Mayor of Nelson, New Zealand | |
In office 1 May 1874 – 8 January 1875 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Yates Fell 5 August 1844 Nelson, New Zealand |
Died | 9 June 1918 Nelson | (aged 73)
Resting place | Wakapuaka Cemetery |
Relations | Alfred Fell (father) Arthur Fell (brother) Walter Fell (brother) George Fell (brother) Alfred Fell (son) William Richmond Fell (nephew) Arthur Atkinson (father-in-law) Maria Atkinson (mother-in-law) |
Profession | barrister |
Charles Yates Fell (5 August 1844 – 9 June 1918) was a New Zealand barrister, politician, watercolour artist, and photographer.
Early life and family
Fell was born in Nelson in 1844.
Fell took lessons with the Rev Meyrick Lully and later with Archdeacon Paul of Nelson. In 1859, both he and his parents returned to England, where he attended King's College School, London. From there he went to St John's College, Oxford, from 1863 to 1867, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts. He married Edith Louisa Bainbridge at Putney, London, in 1869.[6]
Legal practice
Fell was admitted to bar and joined the
After a short time practising in England he returned to New Zealand in 1870.In 1880, he entered into partnership with Arthur Atkinson, founding the legal firm Fell and Atkinson. For many years Fell was the Crown Solicitor, Registrar of the Diocese of Nelson, and governor of Nelson College.
After the death of his first wife in 1879,[8] he married Atkinson's daughter, Edith Emily Atkinson, in 1881.[9] She was also the niece of the painter Dolla Richmond.
Political career
Fell became Mayor of Nelson on 23 November 1882[10] when Edward Everett resigned. Fell remained Mayor until 21 December 1887[11] when he was succeeded by John Sharp.
Arts
Fell had painted in watercolour while at King's College but did not paint seriously until later life. He was a trustee of the
Two of his works, St Johns Farm, Prades (1916) and Mountain Village are held in the Suter. A third, Country Scene, Nelson, is held in a private collection.
Prior to returning to painting, Fell had become a photographer, specialising in landscapes and portraits. Some of his photographs are held in the National Library of New Zealand.
Fell's talents also extended to music, being noted as a fine musician. He also promoted and supported the Nelson School of Music.
Sporting activities
He was also a good athlete, noted as a sprinter, a
Death
Fell died at Nelson on 9 June 1918[13] and was buried at Wakapuaka Cemetery.[14]
His son by his first wife,
References
- ^ "Births". Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle. 10 August 1844. p. 90. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ Fell, Charles Yates, 'Whos Who in New Zealand and the Western Pacific 1908, Gary H Scholefield and E Schwabe (Editors), Gordon and Gotch Proprietary Limited (Publisher)
- ^ "Obituary – Mr C Y Fell". The Evening Post. Vol. XCV, no. 137. 10 June 1918. p. 8.
- ^ Platts, Una (1980). "Fell, Charles Yates". Nineteenth Century New Zealand Artists. Christchurch: Avon Fine Prints.
- ^ "An Old Colonist Dead". Grey River Argus. Vol. XXX, no. 4607. 31 May 1883. p. 2. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
- Nelson Evening Mail. 9 September 1869. p. 2. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ Barristers and Solicitors, p81, 'The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts]', Cyclopedia Company Limited 1906, Christchurch
- ^ "Death". The Colonist. 22 February 1879. p. 3. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ "Marriage". Marlborough Express. 30 July 1881. p. 2. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ Editorial, Colonist| volume=XXVI| issue=3627, 24 November 1882, Page 3
- ^ Installation of Mayor, Colonist| volume=XXX| issue=5089, 22 December 1887, Page 3
- ^ Appendix A, p170, 'The Suter – 100 years in Nelson, Susan Butterworth
- Nelson Evening Mail. 10 June 1918. p. 4. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ "Fell, Charles Yates". Nelson City Council. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ "Brockett, Sylvia Margaret, 1888–1985". tiaki.natlib.govt.nz. 2020. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "Loading... | Collections Online – Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa". collections.tepapa.govt.nz. Retrieved 11 November 2020.