OBITUARY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21647, 4 December 1935, Page 19

OBITUARY

MR WILLIAM' MCILRAITH The death hag occurred of Mr William Mcllraith, one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of the Lakeside district, at the age of 63 years. ■ ■ • The second son of Mr James Mcllraith, one of the pioneer settlers, Mr W. Mcllraith received Itfs education at the LakesETe School, at which he was one of the earliest pupils. He was brought up to farming and from an early age up to his death farmed a pro; perty on his own account. He did not marry. Throughout a long period Mr Mcllraith took a very active interest in all matters affecting the welfare of the district. He was one of the prime movers in the building of the Lakeside Memorial Halt, and was a member of the hall committee and jts chairman for some time. He was alfo an enthusiastic horticulturist and exhibited at various shows with marked success.

Mr Mcllraith is survived by two brothers, Messrs Robert Mcllraith (Killinchy) and James Mcllraith (New Brighton) and three sisters, Mesdames W. Ludemann (Lakeside) and W. M. Smith (Christchurch), and Miss Mcllraith (Christchurch). A large number of persons attended the funeral on Monday. The funeral took place in the Presbyterian portion of the Ellesmere Cemetery, the Rev. D. N. Pryor, of Leeston, conducting the service. The pall-bearers were Messrs J. Anderson, S. J. Graham, D. P. Barnett, J. McLachlan, W. H. Winchester, and A. Lochhead. Wreaths were received from the following:—Ellesmere Gun Club, Lakeside Hall Committee, pupils of Lakeside School, Sedgemere Hall Committe, Spring Show Committee friends, Edith, Olive, and John, H. Matson and Company, Ethel, Mary, and Harriett, Mr and Mrs T. J. Carter and family, Mrs Wylie and family, Laurie, Agnes, and wee girls. W. J. and E. J.<Alexander, Mr and Mrs H. Stace and-fam-ily, Mrs Cooper and Rob, Mary and Cecil, Bernice and Patty, Harold and Marion, Mr and Mrs D. H. Stent, Gertrude and Helen, Willie, Eva, and family, Mrs Stretz and family, Mr and Mrs H. Schnelle and girls, Mr S. and Miss Graham, Mr and Mrs Frampton, Mr and Mrs J. Anderson, Miss Rita Stace, Mr and Mrs W. J. Patterson and family, Mrs Manson and family, Nancy, Mr and Mrs T. C. McLachlan and Colin, Robert, Rachel, and family, Hannaford Bros., Mr and Mrs Harry Winchester and family, Wull,' Tilly, and Agnes, Jim, Lizzie, and family, Mr and Mrs W. V. Rowan, Rachel, Ronald, and family, Mr, and Mrs J. Patterson.

MR S. W. FROST The death occurred at the Christchurch Public Hospital recently of Mr "Sidney Walter Frost, a well-known and Highly-respected resident of the Clarkville district He underwent an operation, from which he did not recover.

Mr Frost was the twin son of Mr and Mrs John Frost. He was born in Christchurch in 1877 and attended the Burwood School. He was later apprenticed to Mr John King, blacksmith, of Victoria street, Christchurch. After serving as a journeyman at Mayfield and Levin, he started a blacksmith's business with his brother, Mr Charles Frost, at Lismore, in the Ashburton county, where the business was carried on for 12 years. His health then caused him to sell the business, and he took up farming in Clarkville in 1911, where he lived until his death. He was married in 1902 to Miss Gertrude Wykes, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. S. Wykes. While in Clarkville Mr Frost took an active part in the affairs of the district, serving on the school com-mittee-for 18-years continuously; most • of the time as chairman. He was an earnest worker for the Methodist Church and for the spring flower show, being a member of the committee since its inception a few years ago. He is survied by his widow, one daughter, Mrs L. H. Hassall. (Hawarden), four sors, Mr W. Frost (Ohoka), Mr H. Frost (Vhoka), Messrs John and Kenneth Frost (Clarkville), and two brothers, Messrs Charles Frost (Balcairn) and Leonard Frost (Mayfield). The Funeral He was buried at the Kaiapoi public cemetery, and the large attendance showed the esteem in which he was held. , „ Messrs Charles, Eric, and George Frost, and John Barker (nephews) were pall-bearers and the Rev. C. L. Horwood conducted the service at the graveside. A short service was held previously at the home. Many letters and telegrams of sympathy were received and wreaths were sent by the following;— Methodist I Church, Clarkville School Committee, wife and family, Beatrice and family, Lil and Connie, Jack, Mabel, and family, Jack and Ethel, Clarlie, Mary, and family. Mimi and Doc, Bert and Carrie, Harry and Edith Joy and family, Yates family, Clarice, Mr and Mrs A. J. Rich, Mr and Mrs Len. Giles and family, Mr and Mrs G. Harper and family, Mr and Mrs T. Holland and family, E. and J. Carter, North Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union (Clarkville-East Eyreton branch), Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, Canterbury Frozen Meat Company, Mr and Mrs G. Mcintosh and family, Miss Holland and Doris, Mrs A. Holland and ! sons, Mr and Mrs J. Madeley, Mr and Mrs , Lord and sons, Mr and Mrs G. Cooper, Mr and Mrs Ern. Giles and family, Mr and Mrs C. A. Vaughan and family, Mr and Mrs Sandford and family, Mrs T. Hassall, sen., Mr and Mrs A. Paterson.and family, Dona and Stan., Mr and Mrs R. Rice and June, Mr and Mrs G. E. Brown and family* Mr and Mrs A. Rice and family.

MR J. G. BROWN (shioial to tsa raiss.) - GEEYMOUTH, December 8. The death occurred this morning, after a short illness, of Constable James Gilbert Brown, aged 40, a wellknown and highly-respected member of the police force at Greymouth. Mr Brown was bom in Hokitika. He joined the force in October, 1922, at Christchurch, and for the last 11 years had been stationed at Greymouth. He is survived by a wife and three young children. The funeral will take place at the Hokitika cemetery on Thursday afternoon.

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