Lieut Charles Edward TORLESSE [1776]

  General Notes:

Torlesse Charles Edward
May 1878-1882 House Cotterills
Christ's College School List 1850 - 1965

CHRISTCHURCH. 2nd March.
The result of the examination at Christ College Grammar School, held at the beginning of the present term, is that the scholarships for sons of the clergy have been adjudged to C. Torlesse . . . . .
Evening Post, Volume XIX, Issue 51, 3 March 1880, Page 2

Charles career is described by his mother in her memoir.
In 1882 he joined the Rangiora branch of the Union Bank after leaving Christs College, he then moved to Christchurch, Wellington, back to Christchurch. Then was acting manager at Lyttleton, back to Wellington, he married then went to Dunedin. His next move was to Auckland then to Hastings as manager. Then Waimate as manager when after nine years he moved to Timaru as manager.

LAWN TENNIS.
A match, played at Rangiora on St Patrick's Day, between the local Club (represented by Messrs R. Maxwell and C. Torlesse) and the Kaiapoi Club (represented by Messrs G. Hay-Barclay and G. Hart), was won by Kaiapoi by four sets to three.
Star , Issue 4958, 24 March 1884, Page 3

New Bicycle Club.
Riders of the " wiry " steed are now becoming numerous in the Northern district, and the question of forming a Club has of late been frequently brought up. Some of the more energetic of the Rangiora wheelmen within the past week or two came to a determination to quit talking for action, and convened a meeting for the purpose of starting a Club. This meeting took place at the Junction Hotel, Rangiora, last evening, and was attended by Messirs G. Mannering, C. Torlesse, C. H. Helmore, E. Reeve, T. Boyd, M'Neil, Parrot, W. Du Moulin, and C. I. Jennings.
Mr T. Boyd was voted to the chair, and in referring to the business he pointed out the benefits and pleasures to be derived from connection with a Club. Mr Torlesse moved "That a Bicycle Club be formed, to be called the North Canterbury Bicycle Club." This was seconded by Mr G. Mannering, and agreed to unanimously. The business of electing officers was then entered upon, and Mr J. Fulton was elected President ; Messrs J. Peele (Amberley) and W. Nicholls, Vice-Presidents, subject to their consenting to act; Mr T. Boyd, Captain; Mr Parrott, sub-Captain, and Mr Torlesse, Hon Secretary and Treasurer. The election of a Committee and adoption of rules was deferred to a second meeting, to be held on Wednesday evening next, and Messrs Boyd and Torlesse agreed to interview as many cyclists as possible during the interim, with a view of creating an interest in the Club. The meeting then terminated.
Star , Issue 5177, 5 December 1884, Page 3

BICYCLE RACES.
Christchurch, December 26.
The weather to-day was cold and cloudy, but without rain. Over 2000 persons attended the bicycle races at Lancaster Park. His Excellency was present. . . . . . The Five-mile Roadster Handicap was won by C. Torlesse (North Canterbury), with 450 yards start, with T. Boyd (North Canterbury), 350 yards, second. Time, 18min. 9sec. . . . . In the Ten-mile Handicap G. E. Mannering, with 1000 yards, was first ; W. H. Langdown, scratch, second; C. Torlesse, 1760 yards, third; . . . . .
Otago Witness , Issue 1780, 2 January 1886, Page 22


FOOTBALL.
(By Telegraph.) CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 6. Tho following football team has been picked by the Rev. J. Hoatson to go North on Monday : Forwards - Bean, Beswick, Dow, Fuller, Haast, Harris, Horner, Moir, Sutherland; backs - Helmure, Roburts, Donnelly, Allardyce, Francis, Wilson, Richards ; emergencies: , forwards - Torlesse, Weekes; back - Mountfort.
Timaru Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 4004, 8 August 1887, Page 2
Placement against Charles is completely conjectural.

RANGIORA RIFLE CLUB.
The above Club held their second competition for Mr J. C. Moorhouse's trophy on Saturday afternoon. The ranges were 200, 400 and 500 yds, seven shots at each. The highest scorers were as follows :'97 T. Boyd 7-78, W. Jordan 13-74, C. E. Torlesse 6-73, J. R. Parker 18-67, J. Joslings 61, F. Baker 54, F. Gulliver 51.
Star , Issue 6486, 4 March 1889, Page 4

Concert.
Another of the series of six-penny concerts in connection with the Church of England at Rangiora, was held on Monday evening, and was very well attended, considering the number of counter attractions. The Rev W. E. Gillam had, as usual, an excellent programme prepared, the performers being Mrs Withers, Mrs Walker, Miss Templer, the Rev W. E. Gillam, Messrs G. K. Shorland, G. Barlow, G H.N. Helmore, C. Torlesse, R. Torlesse, W. Gower, T. M'Harg, T. W. Rowe T. Pring, and six of the choir boys. . . . .
Star , Issue 7351, 3 August 1892, Page 2
Placement against Charles is conjectural, who is R Torlesse? 2010

FAREWELL GATHERING
On Saturday evening members of the Rangiora Rifle Company and the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry met at the Red Lion Hetel to bid farewell to Lieutenant C. E. Torlesae, who, owing to his being about to leave for the North Island, has been compelled to resign from the rifle corps. There was a large gathering. Captain Helmore occupied the chair, with Lieutenant Torlesse on his right, Lieutenant C. Dampier-Crossley (Canterbury Yeomanry Company) on his left, and Lieutenant C. d'Auvergne in the vicechair. The Chairman, in proposing the toast of the evening, the health ol Lieutenant Torlesse, acknowledged the deep obligations the company was under to him for his many services, which had tended largely to its prosperity, and expressed the sincere regret felt by all at his resignation. On behalf of the officers and men of the company he wished him a hearty God-speed. Lieutenant Torlesse thanked his comrades in feeling terms for the good-fellowship they had showed during his connection with the company, and for the kind send-off they had accorded him. Captain Helmort asked Lieutenant Torlesse to accept from him a parting present a silver-mounted pipe; and he announced that a large group-photograph of the company would be presented to him before his departure Lieutenant Torlesse suitably acknowledged tbe gift. During the evening a number of other toasts were honoured, and several songs given, the musical contributions of Private Morton, of the College Rifles, and Trooper Crawford being specially appreciated. "Auld Lang Syne" and the National Anthem closed the proceedings.
Star, Issue 4834, 26 December 1893, Page 3

Valedictory Gathering.
Last evening a number of gentlemen, representing principally the banking and commercial, interests of the town, met at the Junction Hotel, Rangiora, to publicly bid good-bye to Mr C. E. Torlesse, of the Union Bank, who is to leave early next week for Palmerston North. The mayor (Mr J. Sansom) presided, with the guest of the evening on his right, and Mr G. Cone in the vice-chair. The Chairman, in proposing the toast of the evening, "The health of Mr Torlesse," said their guest was an old Rangiora boy who had been connected with the local branch of the Union Bank for ten or twelve years, and by his unwavering courtesy had won the respect and esteem of all. He had taken a lively interest in athletic sports of every kind, and it was in no small measure due to his energy that Rangiora possessed a cycling and pedestrian track. They had chiefly to thank him, however, for the great interest he had taken in the rifle company. Feeling as they did towards Mr Torlesse, his friends could not let him leave without some tangible expression of their goodwill, and he (the Mayor) had great pleasure in asking him to accept as a parting present, a set of entree dishes, together with a purse of sovereigns, accompanied with the sincere good wishes of his friends. On behalf of the inhabitants of the borough he wished him a long, happy and prosperous life. The toast was drunk enthusiastically and with musical honours. Mr Torlesses, in responding, said that although Rangiora was not his birthplace, he was only about three years of age when he was brought to the place, and with the exception of six years at Christ's College he had spent his life in it. With reference to his connection with athletic pastimes, his love for such had been engendered in the fine playground at Christ's College. Of recent years his interest had been centred more particularly in the volunteer rifle company. He would urge upon the townspeople the importance of the corps as a medium for giving young men a moral and physical training that would be of lasting benefit. He thanked his friends for their handsome present, which would ever remain a source of gratification to him. A number of other toasts were honoured, including the Army, Navy and Volunteers Sport. The Professions, The Banking Interests, Trade and Commerce, The Agricultural and Pastoral Interests, The Mayor and Borough Councillors, The Ladies, and Our Host. The proceedings were enlivened with several good songs, and Mr Crawford gave some highly humorous recitations. The gathering broke up after midnight, after the singing of " Auld Lang Syne."
Star , Issue 4838, 30 December 1893, Page 6

Volunteer Officers' Examination.
An examination of candidates for commissions in the New Zealand Volunteer Force was conducted by Colonel Gordon at the Garrison Library yesterday. There were two candidates, Lieutenant Torlesse, Lyttelton Naval Artillery, and Lieutenant Christchurch City Rifles.
Star , Issue 5431, 5 December 1895, Page 1

MARRIAGE.
TORLESSE - ASLIN. On September 9, 1937. at All Saints, Sumner, Charles Edward, youngest son of late Rev. H. Torlesse and Mrs Torlesse, of Rangiora, to Margaret, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Aslin, of Orton, Notts, England.
Ref: Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22201, 18 September 1937, Page 1

1938 Timaru Electoral Roll: Torlesse Charles Edward 25 Park Lane retired.

Mr C E Torlesse.
The death occurred in Timaru recently of Mr Charles Edward Torlesse at the age of 74 years. Mr Torlesse was the second son of the Rev Henry Torlesse and Elizabeth Henrietta Torlesse, of Rangiora. His grandmother was Katharine Gurney Torlesse, wife of the Rev Charles Martin Torlesse, of Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, England, and a sister of Edward Gibbon Wakefield. Mr Torlesse was educated at Christ's College, where he was a pupil from 1878 to 1882. On leaving College he joined the staff of the Union Bank of Australia, and after serving in various branches was appointed manager of the branch of the bank at Hastings in 1906. Subsequently he was manager at Waimate and Timaru, retiring from the latter branch in 1927. In his younger days Mr Torlesse was a keen rugby footballer, being a member of the Canterbury Club and he had the honour to represent Canterbury against Hawke's Bay, Auckland, and Wellington in 1887. He also took an interest in volunteering and held a commission in the Rangiora Rifles and the Lyttelton Navals. In latter years Mr Torlesse took up golf and bowls, and he retained his interest in these sports throughout the remainder of his life.
Mr Torlesse married in 1900 Florence Edith, eldest daughter of the late Mr William C Chatfield, of Island Bay, Wellington. Mrs Torlesse died in June, 1931, and in 1938 Mr Torlesse married Miss Margaret Aslin, of Wanganui, who survives him. He is also survived by four children of his first marriage, Mrs H E Wright (Mayfield), Miss Susan Torlesse (Timaru), Mr J H Torlesse (Wellington), and Mr R C Torlesse (Hunterville).
Ref: Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 22970, 15 March 1940, Page 10 (C Chatfield 2016)

  Other Records

1. Charles Edward Torlesse: Letter to Edward H T Liveing, 9 Nov 1923, Timaru NZ.
Liveing Archive

The Union Bank of Australia Ltd.
Timaru 9 November 1923.
My dear cousin
I was pleased to receive your letter of 25 August advising the completion of the torlesse pedigree. The copy you so kindly sent Julie arrived without damage in any way, and is a document that I and my family are grateful to possess, as a family
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and desire to express our thanks to you for the time and trouble you must have given to its completion stop
I feel sure the completion of your work has given much satisfaction to Aunt Fanny who is so keen regarding the family and its records stop
I am afraid there is little chance of my ever taking a trip to England. The war and its effects, and so hugely increasing the cost of living has necessitated dipping into our
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capital to keep things going, consequently men on salaries find it difficult to make up leeway. However should it ever be my fortune to be able to make such a trip I will not forget your invitation to look you up.
Your affectionate cousin
C. E. Torlesse

Charles married Florence Edith CHATFIELD [1777] [MRIN: 581] on 27 Dec 1900 in Christchurch N Z. (Florence Edith CHATFIELD [1777] was born on 15 Nov 1876, died on 26 Jun 1932 in Christchurch N Z and was buried in Bromley Cemetery Christchurch.)

Charles next married Margaret ASLIN [23959] [MRIN: 8608] on 9 Dec 1937 in All Saints Sumner Christchurch NZ. (Margaret ASLIN [23959] died on 4 Sep 1954 in Timaru N.Z..)