election, he challenged the incumbent Citizens' mayor, Andrews, as an independent, but came last of the three candidates. In the 1953 Coronation Honours, Lyons was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for services to local government and agriculture. Later life Lyons was secretary of the Canterbury A&P Association. He died on 7 May 1955. Notes References 1889 births 1955 deaths Reform Party (New Zealand) MPs Christchurch City Councillors Deputy mayors of Christchurch New Zealand Officers of the Order of the British Empire Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives New Zealand MPs for Christchurch electorates Unsuccessful candidates in the 1925 New Zealand general election Candidates in the 1941 New Zealand general election