THE LATE MRS DONNELLY.

Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 290, 11 June 1909, Page 2

THE LATE MRS DONNELLY.

[PRESS ASSOCIATION.] NAPIER, last night. The funeral of the late Mrs G. . P. Donnelly took place at Omahu today, and was very largely attended. The local tribes were in strong forco and the representative Maoris from Rotorua, Gisborne, Wairoa, Taupo, King Country and the west coast of the North Island also took part in the ceremonies. During the forenoon, the usual Maori observances took place, and speeches of condolence were made by Messrs Douglas, C. P. Skerrett, Jas. Coatcs, A. L. D. Eraser and others. The Maori chiefs in reply expressed their appreciation of sympathy shown by European visitors. The Church of England funeral service was conducted by "the Bishop of Waiapu, assisted by ten European and Maori clergymen. The whole of the proceedings were most solemn and impressive, and there were many tributes paid to the memory of the deceased lady. Among the numerous wreaths, Avere one from Sir Joseph and Lady Ward, and another from the Prime Minister and his colleagues.