Arthur Grant

Arthur Grant.

On leaving school, Arthur worked for his father at "Clairinch" and “Gladfield”. From the time of his marriage to Margaret Scott in 1907 until death in 1949 he resided at "Gladfield" which during that period had become his property. It is still farmed by two of his sons, Douglas and Jim.

Arthur was a staunch member of West Taieri Presbyterian Church, being elected a deacon in 1905 and an elder a few years later. For many years he was Session Clerk until failing health forced him to resign. The"Clairinch" buggy so well known in his parents' time continued in use to take the “Gladfield” family the long drive to church, come hail or snow until a Model T Ford was acquired. He took a deep interest in affairs, especially the Farmers' Union, being President of the West Taieri Branch for a number of years.