tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136416988239175653.post6742575674844793906..comments2024-03-27T18:12:30.318-07:00Comments on Early New Zealand Photographers: TAIT, JohnEarly Canterbury Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07339666224265735452noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136416988239175653.post-27320149789589299382015-06-22T00:43:22.934-07:002015-06-22T00:43:22.934-07:00The largest head between the words "Tait"...The largest head between the words "Tait" and "Bros" is from a Tait cabinet portrait of John Lazar.<br /><br />"In 1863 he moved to Dunedin where he became town clerk. Lazar could preach and assisted with worship on High Holydays in Dunedin. Ructions in the city council in 1866 led to the termination of all appointments and a reorganisation of staff. Lazar was not re-hired, perhaps bearing the brunt for one of his subordinates having misappropriated a sum of money. Lazar moved to Hokitika and became town clerk there instead. On the West Coast he continued his long association with freemasonry, in which he was a highly-regarded participant. The Lazar Lodge in Kumara was named in his honour. John Lazar died in Hokitika in 1879."<br /><br />The portrait can be found online if you do not already have it. Regards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com