DEATHS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 298, 23 December 1897, Page 8

DEATHS.

AKEROYD.—On November 3rd, at Epsom, Ellon, after a short and painful illness ; aged 15 rears. ALLCOCK.—On December 17, at his residence, Paterangi, Waikato, (suddenly), William, the beloved husband of Margaret Allcock, formcrlv of Remuera; aged 51 years. ANDERSON.—On November 30th, at the District Hospital, after a painful illness, borne with great fortitude, Louisa, widow of the late A. W. Anderson; aged (h. Asleep, awaiting the Master's call. BACI-L—On November 29th, at the residence of his brother, Mr Thomas Bach. Hepburnstreet. Alfred Bach, in his 55th year. BAKER.—On December 1, at the Free Church Mission House, Lifuka, Kaapai. Friendly Islands, of peritonitis, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Rev. Dr. Shirley W. Baker; aged 58. BALLIN.— On November 2(5, at his late residence, Eden Vine Hotel, Louis, tbe beloved husband of Maria Ballin ; aged 51 years. BATES.—On December S. 1£!)7, at Devonport, Annie Harriett, the beloved eldest daughter of the late W. H. Bates, and niece of the late Canon Bates, in her 17th year. BERRY.—On Thursday. December 2nd, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Sims, Beach Road, Devonport, Mary Matilda, relict of tlie ! late Daniel Berry, who was for many years in H.M. Customs. Auckland ; in her 110 th year. BURNS.—On Monday, December 13, at. Rawlingston, Mount Eden, Harold Walter, the only son of S. G. and E. M. (Lily) Bums; aged in months. BURTON.—On December S, at her late residence, Williamson-street, Epsom, Martha, the beloved wife of Herbert Burton (N.Z.R.), daughter of the late John Towle, Hucknall, Torkard, Nottinghamshire; aged 36 years. At rest COOKE.—On November 30th. at Mt. Roskill, Eliza Cooke; acred 87 years. COLDICUTT.—On December 7, at Paget-street, Ponsonby. Flora Mary, the beloved wife of Sidney C. W. Coldicutt, and youngest daughter of Mary A. and the late George Hulme; aged 25. c COLLINS.—On November 25, at his late residence. Trcvisky, Manukau Road, Parnell, Samuel Yeoman Collins in his 74th year. COLLINS.—On December 7, at 11.50, p.m. at the Auckland Hospital, from a sad accident on the Mount Albert and Avondale Road, Elizabeth Lily Collins, the beloved wife of John Collins ; acced 59 years. COB LET—On November 2S. at her late residence, Grotto-street, Onehunga, Martha (Patty), wife and cousin of Thomas J. M. Corlct, and daughter of the late John Kelly, Esq.. H.B. Castletown, Isle of Man, and granddaughter of James Christian Moore, Esq., The Abbey, Balla Salla, Isle of Man ; aged 61 years. Liverpool and Isle of Man papers please copy. CRANCIL—On November 25, on board the barquentine Sydney Bell, Sydney Harbour, Mary Naomi, the beloved wife of W. J. Crunch, master of the vessel. DAVIES.—On December 9, at her residence, Napier-street, Ann Catherine Davies, in her G3rd year. DARROCH.— On December 10. at Bushy Lodge, Alfriston, Papakura Valley, Eliza Mary, , widow of the late major I). G. A. Darrocb, of Imperial Army, and mother of Mrs G. E. Bodle. in her 91st year. DOBSON.—On November 23th, at the residence of his uncle, Mr Charles Roberts, Little Penrose. Pakuranga, Allan, the second son of J. A. Dobson ; asred 17 years. FAIR WEATHER.—On December 1, at her parents' residence, Bridge Hotel, Waitara, Taranaki, Vera, infant daughter of S. and M. Fairweather; aged 11 months. FENTON.—On Dceembcr 19, 1897, at Symondsstrcet, after a long and painfull illness, Mary Ann Trethowcn Fenton, beloved wife of W. A. Fenton, and mother of F. A. Fenton ; aged 48 years. FIRTH.-On December 11, 1897, at Clifton, Mount Eden, J. C. Firth, the beloved husliandof Annie C. Firth; aged7l.

FORGIE.—On December 13, at Hohipere. Svnionds-strcct, Kate Ellen, the beloved wife of William Forgie, and eldest daughter of the late William Seagar: aged 42 years. FOSTER.—On December 5, 1897, Eliza Foster, the beloved wife of Robert Stuart Foster ; aged 31 years. _ ,_ GARLACH.-At the District Hospital, after a few weeks iUness, Nellie, only beloved daughter of Fred and Susannah Garlach; aged 13 and 11 months. Deeply regretted by all who knew her.- , GLTRD.-On November 29th, at the District Hospital, William Henry, the youngest and ' beloved son of the late William Henry and Margret Guird. of Kingsland. HARDY.—On December 19, Peter, the beloved husband of M. A. Hardy; aged 73 years. y EOWARD.-On December 17. at the United • Service Hotel, Mary Ann Howard, relict of the late Frederick Howard ; aged 67. . •',■'■ ; HUDDLESTON.—On December 10, at Mount Eden, Elizabeth Alexander, wife of G. .C. ;- Huddlesion ; aged 50 years. :. ' JACKSON—On November 28, at the residence of her daughter. Mrs J. Merrick, St, Mary's j Road, Ponsonby. Eliza, relict of the-late James Jackson, Sergeant E.1.E,, and only, daughter of the late John Fair, Esq^, Edenkility, Cork, Ireland ; aged 64 years. TLI.P.— Thames and Home papers please copy. LAWRY.—On December 21, at her late residence, Carlton Gore, Hephzibah, the beloved wife of the Rev. H. H. Lawry; aged 7?. Entered into glory. • ■■■'-' "ISHOUX— Oh" November 29th, at his lafiTresidence, Randolph-street, Newtorf, Antoine Aimable Lelloux, late of Jersey, Chantiel Islands; aged 65. R.I.P. '_ ■-' LORD.—On December 2nd, Herbert Gordon, youngest son of T. and E.Lord, of View Road, Mount Eden ; aged 15 morftbs. MARTIN.—On November 28th, Catherine, the beloved sister of Patrick Martin, of Victoriastreet. Auckland ; aged 62 years. R.I.P. MARTIN.-On December 17, 1897, at her sons (W. Martin's) residence, Mackelvie-street, •: Ponsonby Road, after a long and painfull illness, Elizabeth Martin, the relict of the late ■ Frederick James Martin, of Southsea, Hants, England, in her 72nd year. MATTISON.—On December 5, at her son-in-law's (Mr Robert Farrell) reidence, Lake- _ street, Devonport, after a long and painful illness, Margaret Mattison, relict of the late William Mattison, second daughter of the late Thomas Regan, 53th Regiment, and second eldest beloved sister of Mr James Regan; aged 45 years. Deeply regretted. MAWKES.—On December 13, at his parents' residence, Chelsea, Albert, 4th dearly beloved son of Catharine Mary and C. Mawkes; aged 3 days. McLIVER.—On Saturday, December 4, Finlay Mcldvcr, at Thames; aged 49 years. MEIDER.—On December 16, at her parents residence, York-street, Sybil, the infant daughter of Newman and Eliza Meider; aged 7 months. MORRIS.—On November 30th, accidentally drowned at St. Helier's Bay, Auckland, John Ryle Morris. B;A. (Cantab), late of BrynMyrddin, Carmarthen, S. Wales. NELSON.—On December 2nd, at the residence of his son, J. T. Nelson, Brunswick, Melbourne, Samuel, the beloved husband of Eliza M.Nelson, late of Kingsland, Auckland; aged 72 years. ~ NICHOLLS.-On December 13, at her parents residence, Upper Queen-street, Ada Elizabeth. Nicholls, dearly beloved daughter of Reuben and Ruth Nicholls; aged 31 years. PARTINGTON.—On December 11, accidentally drowned while bathing, Henry Gilesi, beloved and only son of Henry George and Elizabeth Lucy Partington, of Wayby; aged 12 years. Deeply regretted by all who knew him. _____ , PATTERSON.— OwDecember 17,1897, atKyber Pass Road, Newmarket, Ernest Edward, beloved twin son of Thomas and Martha Patterson : aged 5 months. PRESTON.—On December 8, at Macaulaystreet, off Newton Road, after a long and painful illness, Mary Ann. the beloved wife of Thomas Preston, in her G7th year. REID.—On November 2Gth, at his late residence 3G, Ponsonbv Road, Samuel, the eldest and dearly-beloved son of William Reid, late ot Pitt-street. Dccnlv regretted."' „•'.-,,• RUSSELL.-On December' 8, at' Tanpafa, Louisa, relict of the late John Russell, ot Taupaki; aged 59 years. ___, SHAW.-On December i, 1597. Alice Emma, wife of William Shaw, Oakleigh Park, - Avondale, and late of Woodlands, Katakata. _ SHIELDS.-On November 30th, at her late residence. Boston Road, Mount Eden, Hannan. the beloved wife of John Shields; aged 5S years. R.I.P. ... _ . SHORTT.-On December 5, at Waihi, John Henry (Cedric), infant son of Edward and Helen Shortt -, aged six months. SPEEDY.—On December 13, at her residence, Waiuku. Sarah Mason, widow of the law Maior Specdv. R.M., in ber 80th year, and sisterofthclateMrsHoughton, both daughters of the late Colonel Squire. STEVENS.-On December 12, at her residence, Patteson-strect, Freeman's Bay, Adelina Lousia, the dearly beloved wife of Thomas Henry Stevens, and sister of Mrs W.Knjß* Maugere; ,aged 33 years. A faithful wife, a loving mother and a true friend. Deeply regretted. . . . TRUVE.-On December 8, 1397, at the Auckland Hospital, from injuries from burning, Florence Mary, dearly beloved child of Christian and Mary Truve ; aged 9 years. VERCOE.-On December 20, at the DistncC Hospital, Mary, relict of tho late John Vercoe, of Belmont Terrace, Remuera. , WATSON.-Cn December 7, at his parents residence, Victoria-street West, Alexander Roval, the dearly beloved son of Thomas and Margret Watson : aged 10 weeks. WHEELER.- On December 3, 1897, accident^ drowned crossing Waikato River, Thomas, brother of J. Wheeler, Karangahape Road,in his2lstyear. P.I.P. _ . ._. WHITEHEAD. -On December i. atJ"? parents' residence, Grafton Road, Pa^Tl Margaret Elizabeth, beloved and oniy daughter of M. and F. M. Whitehead, or . Thames, aged 22 years. Deeply regretted-WILLIAMS.-On December 5, 189/, Lindsay Victor, the dearly beloved youngest son oi Mrs J. Williams, Holywell House 9la^£ff street, Devonport. after a short butpainim illness; aged 7 years. . .- a WINGATE.-O-i Friday, December 10, at a* late residence. Melrose, Otahuhu, alter * short illness, James Wingate ; aged 67. WILSON.—On November i, at Melbourne, Sarah Jane, the dearly beloved wife of &.*£ Wilson, and eldest beloved daughter or sanui Evans, of Upper Union-street, late of wai kato: aged 30 years. ~ ~„„ Nt n t WILSON.-On October 4, at the residence oi her brother-in-law, George Silke, Famngdon ___y]l__a flau^££ __Somksctshire, England.

The House Steward of the Hospital de,irL to thank the Town Clerk for a parcel of illustrated papers for use of the patients. Mr Basstian, chiropodist, has returned to Auckland from a trip through the goldfields where he received many testimonials re his good cures. A man named Wm. Smith, who was miiired at Tapu, Thames, a couple of days JL by a log roiling on his leg and breaking jtiri two places, was admitted to the Auckland Hospital yesterday. Tlie American Vaudeville Company appears at the Opera House to-morrow evenino- Christmas Eve. From all accounts tlie'merits of this Company are such as to warrant a first-class reception. Most of the artistes are new to Auckland audiences. The Collector of Customs has been applied to for information respecting one John Yelland. who at one tune held «, master's certificate, and it is stated was the master of a ferry steamer. His relatives in Canada are very anxious to trace him out, but do not supply any dates. The Secretary of the Grammar School announces by advertisement the dates of application for election to three Junior Foundation scholarships and three John Williamson scholarships, which are open to candidates from the primary schools under the age of twelve years, and three Junior FountTation scholarships open to children under fourteen years of age. Our Swanson correspondent writes ;— "General regret and sorrow was expressed ydien it became known on Monday night that Mr James Smith had died after a very short illness, brought on primarily by the all-prevalent influenza. The deceased was torn in the colony some 45 years ago, and Tvas a typical colonist. The Rev. B. L. Thomas officiated at the grave in a most impressive manner.

The newly-formed New Zealand Native Rifle Volunteer Corps promises to he a strong and valuable company. At the first drill of the Company on Tuesday there were 55 men present, under Capt. Montgomery and Lieutenants Hyland and Potter, and Captain Grant put the men through their drill. Colonel. Pole-Penton and Colonel Banks were present in mufti, and at the close expressed pleasure at the manner in which the men had gone through their drill.

Mr Arthur William Attwater, proprietor of the Coromandel "Sun," has tiled a petition to be adjudged a bankrupt. His liabilities amount to £591 16s 3d and his assets to £920, leaving a surplus of £328 3s 9d.

Mr R. J. Pany, of Mount Albert, the well known local fancier, imported this week from Melbourne an English setter pup named Blue Belton. He was bred by Mr J. L. Swan, of Essendon. Richmond, sire of Blue Belton, was lately imported to Melbourne from England, and was for four years champion at the Birmingham shows. His dam, Rokeby Rivulet, won six championships and 26 first prizes at kennel shows in Australia.

Avery pretty wedding took place yesterday at the "Trinity Wesleyan Church, Kingsland, and it being the first in the neivchurcii there was a very large congregation present. Mr G. H. Mason and Miss A. F. Hill, both members of the choir, were the happy uniting couple, and Rev. A. Peters performed the marriage ceremony. Miss Mason and the Misses Wilkins were the bridesmaids, and Mr H. Marler acted as best man. A beautiful

bower of evergreens and flowers, with a " daisy bell" suspended in the centre, was erected in front of the communion rail,

and the decoration was much admired. Rev. A. Peters, on behalf of the trustees, presented the customary Bible and hymn book to Mr and Mrs Mason, and as the party left the church the organist, Miss Hansel!, played the " Wedding March." Sister " Kenneth," of the Helping Hand Mission, sends an urgent appeal to the benevolent people of Auckland asking that they will kindly remember the Mission work at this season of the year. There

are very many urgent cases of great need, ' fahiilies and individuals with little to eat or wear, and if the kind people who have plenty and to spare will only send her a donation of goods or cash it will greatly relieve the poor under her charge. A Christmas Sunday evening service for strangers, visitors and others will be held in the City Hall at 8 p.m. Special hymns will be used, and addresses given by wellknown gentlemen. The annual collection will be made.

The members of the Auckland Swimming Club wishing to compete at the Hamilton Swimming Carnival will be glad to learn that the swimming events are for amateurs. The Hon. Secretary, Mr Knox, receives entrieseitherat the Albert-streetor CustomStreet baths not later than Friday next. At St. Jude's, Avondale, on Tuesday evening, the Primate held a confirmation service. Ten candidates presented themselves for the holy rite. His Lordship was accompanied by Mrs Cowie, who spoke loving words to the girls. The Bishop's address was of a practical kind, based on the life of St. Thomas.

The Richmond Ro*id public school annual picnic was held to-day at Lake Takapuna. Tlie p.s. Victoria left tlie Ferry Tee shortly before ten for the Lake beach, where an interesting programme of sports, races, and games was gone through under the supervision of the teachers and the Committee. The boat leaves on her return trip at half-past five, and arrives at the wharf at about half-past six o'clock this evening.

Mass is announced to be held in St. Francis de Sales' Church, Devonport, on Christmas morning.

To get rid of that nasty bitter taste in the mouth, which is caused by indigestion, take Nurse Woodward's Health Syrup.— (Advt.) Cliifibns, plain and brocaded, suitable for blouses and dresses, also shot silks in newest shadings.—D. S. C.—(Advt.)

Rambler bicycles are the biggest winners this season, having 22 firsts and 16 seconds to their credit. Only £22 10s at Dexter and Grazier's, Victoria-street East,—Advt.

If you want lace collars or capos for the holidays see the stock at Court Bros.— (Advt.) 640 yards canvas check cotton dress, extraordinary value, 6£d per yard ; also Jwge assortment of silk mixture zephyrs, etc., for blouses and dresses.—Smith and Uugney.—(Advt.) Latest novelties in beaded nets and ■Florentine laces for blouses, canvas cloths, crepons (plain an d fancy), lustres.— U.S.C. —(Advt.)

You will want sunshades for Christmas. wto Court Bros. 9d to 'is 9d : ladies, 2s 6d to 18s Bd,-(Advt.) Biscuits thin and biscuits thick, Biscuits for the baby quick; let the biscuits'be the best Picanniny " brand will stand the test. Specially made for children by J. Bycreft anil Co,, Limited.-(Advt.) ' n^^y sunbonnets at Court Bros., white (AdnV ° mafked cheap tor Xmas.sbl? w^ nd gentlemen's, also boys' and SmUi batr n S costumes at special'prices. ethane! Caughey.-(Advt.) cSI?J Si hosiery aud Dent ' Allc™ft and afc\vn §,r* es' Sreat variety to be seen « Wilson, McCullagh and Co.'s.-(Advt.) visitTtr^ visitors win be well rePaid }>y a fitting ?T'? sfc M«>»'s clothing and outS\fS\ ishlnent' 240> Queen-street, A,, cW' Potter> and Co- -(Advt.) men f Zk \ all slia Pcs in hats, for Pricp-f boy?> for Shis, for children. lAdvtj dto 4s Gd > at Court Bros.-

The Hon. A. J. Cadman, Minister for Railways, who arrived this morning from Wellington, leaves for Kaipara to-morrow, where he spends the holidays with his family. ■ The s.s. Chelmsford will leave Quaystreet Jetty, No. 3., for Waiheke tomorrow (Friday) morning at nine a.m. The Lord Bishop of Melanesia will give a special address about missions at St. Matthew's Church on Christmas Eve. A recital of sacred music and Christmas carols by boy choristers will be given in St. Matthew's Church, Hobson-street, this evening at 7.30 p.m.

Mr G. J. Jackson, bookseller, of Onehunga, has a new stock of. Christmas cards and fancy stationery. He invites residents of Onehunga and surrounding districts to inspect. The Onehunga Fire Brigade announce an excursion to the Maori settlement and Blowhole on Boxing Day. in the s.s. Weka. The steamer leaves the Onehunga Wharf at 9 a.m.

A _ six-roomed house at Te Aroha, belonging to Mrs Comes, was burned down on the 16th inst., damage being done to the value of £300. The" building was insured for £150, and the furniture and clothing for £50, both in the Phoenix Ofiice. A defective chimney is supposed to have caused the; outbreak.

We learn that the Waiwera Hotel and surrounding property lias been purchased by Messrs "Patterson and Co., the enterprising local coach proprietors. They intend to erect new baths and make other improvements with a view to popularising this once famous fashionable health resort. Further, the new purchasers intend to run coaches from Devonport to Waiwera almost daily, besides mail coaches. Under Messrs Patterson's management Waiwera should take a new lease of life.

New shot canvas tweeds, cool, pretty and durable just opened at Wilson, McCullagh and Co.'s.—(Advt.)

400 yards of new face veilings just arrived from London.—B. J. M. Kemp, Parnell.—(Advt.)

China blue prints.—Wilson, McCuDagh and Co. have a grand line at dhd per yard —fast colours.—(Advt.)

If you want a useful present buy a. dress at Court Bros. Exclusive dress lesngths, 10s lid, 12s 6d, los 6d, 18s lid to 40s.— (Advt.)

Notice it—all wool tweed suit 21s, white shirt 2s I Id, straw hat Is, collar and tie Is, sox 6d. Total for Christmas outfit, 2Gs sd. At Ernest Moore's, 240, Queen-street. — (Advt,)

For coolness and comfort those straw hats being sold by George Fowlds from Is lid each are unsurpassed.—(Advt.) Silk ties for men, boys, or ixiris from 6d to 2s lid at Court Bros.—(Advt.)

A special show of linoleums, hearth rugs, door mats, stair carpets, carpet square in Wilton, Brussells, atud tapestry. —D.S.C.-(Advt-) Needle point sunshades in plain black and shot silks from 7s 6d each at Wilson, McCullagh and Co.'s.—(Advt.) If it is tennis shirts you are wanting, Court Bros, have a wonderful line at 2s Ckl (silk stripes), better goods to 12s 6d.— (Advt.)

The new styles of neck friEings from 6d, 7d. Just arrived.—B. J. M.' Kemp, Parnell.—(Advt.)

English millinery, new, fresh and fashionable. Large stock to select from at Wilson, McCullagh and Co.'s.—(Advt.)

If you want lace curtains, Court Bros, have the largest stock in Auckland from Is 6d to 25s the pair.—(Advt.)

Milne and Choyce have now opened ex Gothic a large assortment of ostrich and eoque boas and necklets.—(Advt.)

For real good value in men's, boys' and youths' clothing, hats, shirts, ties, etc., go io Ernest Moore, 240, Queen-street, next Tanfield, Potter and Co.—(Advt.) Thousands of yards of print at Court Bros, from 2s lid the dozen, also 3|d, 4|d to Sid yard.—(Advt.)

Visitors from the country should see the great variety and wonderful value beinggiven by Geo. Fowlds in men's and boys' clothing, hats, shirts aaid hosiery.—(Advt.) I,oooyds fancy dreiss tweed at 9|d the yard at Court Bros., also at 103 d, Is, and better goods. —(Advt.)

A present of a mechancial toy made to every purchaser in oar shop of one pair of Sterling stainless hose.— D.S.C.— (Advt.)