HEATHCOTE NEWS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19818, 4 January 1930, Page 17

HEATHCOTE NEWS.

After a severe and painful illness over a period of twelve years, the death occurred in the Ohristchurch Hospital last week of Mr James Thomas Hay, in his 55th year. Born in Asting, Shetland Isles, in 1875, Mr Hay came to New Zealand twenty years ago, and settled in Heathcote Valley about four years later, making many friends. In the earlier years of his life he was a seafaring man. but later was employed on the railway. He leaves a widow and two children (Tom and Jessie). The funeral, which took place at the Bromley Cemetery, was well attended, the service being conducted by the Rev. A. McDowel! and Pastor Read. The pall-bearers were Messrs W. Cogle, G. Hay, G. TullocU, and F. King. Wreaths were sent by the Methodist Church the Heathcote Tennis Chib. the Henthcote Club. Casual Railway Workers, v-ife Tom, and Jessie. Mr and Mrs ColviUe, Mr and Mrs Frank Kins? and family. Mrs Kempthorne, liita and Oke. Mr and Mrs G. Hill and family, Mr McDowell, Arthur and Alex, Mr and Mrs Stevens, Mr and Octgen and family. Mr and Mrs .T. H. inson Mr and Mrs Harris, Mr and Mrs t. II K'nicht and family, Mr and Mrs Tulloch and family. Mr and Mrs W. S Hujrhea, Gi'bert and Chrissie, BilHe and Ruth lll j neU T. G. Kiliiek and Employees, Bob and Myrtle, and Mr and Mrs F. Dickey. Personal. Mr S. Wynian (Wellington) is spending the holidays with his parent?. Mr and Mrs i. Wvrr.an (Smith street). Mr W. Connolly is a holiday m the North Island. . , Mr W. McLaren (We-t Coast) is spendin- a holiday with hie mother, Mrs McLaren (Station road). Mrs Colville has returned home trom °Mrs Hsrvev and her son Stuart are spending th? holidayg at Sumner.