OBITUARY

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 7, 8 July 1935, Page 15

OBITUARY

MRS. LAURA MATHIESON

Many old friends in Wellington and other parts of the Dominion will hear with regret of the death of Mrs. J. W. Mathieson, the elder daughter of the late Mr. George Fisher, who for many years was a member of Parliament, taking" office as Minister of Education and Customs, and who also at one time was Mayor of Wellington, Miss Laura Fisher wa the possessor of a fine contralto voice, and was well known as a concert singer here and in Australia. She was a fine elocutionist as well, and was one of the kindest people in helping local good causes with her beautiful voice and talents. She had a fine personality and great charm, and was much missed in Wellington when she married Mr. Mathieson and went away to live in Tauranga, where Mr. Mathieson was branch manager of the Bank of New Zealand till his retirement. Mrs. Mathieson leaves her husband and one daughter, who live in Auckland, a sister, Mrs. J. B. MacEwan, of Wellington, and a brother, Mr. F. M.^ B. Fisher, who also represented Wellington in Parliament, and was the Minister o.£ Customs and Marine for some time before his departure* for London, where ihe has raided- py.eu since. _~

farewell to their champion player, Mr. D. S. Stodard, who has been transferred to Christchurch. The pavilion was bright with streamers of blue and gold (the club's colours), which met in the centre forming a big dome. Japanese lanterns hung from the lights, and the club's pennants, shields, and trophies were displayed prominently.

The club captain, Mr. H. Hoskin, presented Mr. Stodard with a wristlet watch and a photograph of the senior tennis team. He expressed the regret of the club and of the valley in losing such a valuable member, wishing him every success in his new home. Mr. Stodard suitably replied.

The committee members were Mrs. Hoskin (who wore white crepe), Misses Margaret Ryan (black ring velvet), M. Ryan (pink matalasse), H. Kerr (black velvet), and D. Laurie, and Messrs. H. Hoskin (club captain), P. Ryan (secretary), J. Eadie, A. Clark, A. MacFarlane.

Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Valk (the latter wearing white crinkle crepe), Mr, and Mrs. I. Cody (green crepe de chine); Misses' W. White (coffee lace), B. Whyte (white lace), W. Strong (white tulle), T. Stace (black panne velvet), V. Burns (coffee lace), Mcllraith (scarlet marocain), M. House (white sand crepe), E. Russell (white crepe), M. George (black velvet), J. Mouat (white matalasse), J. Innis (black and gold marocain), M. Woodhe'ad (green crepe de chine), M. Jones (blue lace), K. Culshaw (blue matalasse); and Messrs. W. Jarman, M. Power, R. Millard, E. Thompson, L. Evans, G. Mcßryde, J. Croudis, S. Black, Spratt (2), Holmes, Cody, C. Mouat, D. Stodard, P. Ryan, J. Eadie, B. Hogan, G. Booker, A. Clark, J. Landsdown, W. Sherridan, S. Perm. India and Her Temples. A large audience gathered in the De Luxe Theatre, Lower Hutt, on Sunday to listen to an exceptionally interesting lecture.by Mr. Theo Queree, the proceeds being in aid of the district nurse. The programme opened with items by St. Stephen's orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. Kennedy, followed by a solo sung by Mr. Russell Laurenson, and a piano solo by Mr. Barry Brettoner. Mr. Queree, assisted by Mr. A.' J. Bland with the lantern slides, then gave an excellent address. The pictures were taken while Mr. Queree was in India, and were coloured by him afterwards. Both Mr. Queree and Mr. Bland are about to leave on another tour, covering 23 countries. Others who gave their services were Miss Zell O'Kane (solo), and Mrs. McKenzie ('cello solo), the accompanist being Mrs. O'Kane. At the conclusion the Mayor (Mr. J. W. Andrews) thanked the speaker and his assistant for his inspiring and interesting lecture and beautiful pictures, wishing them a prosperous tour. He also thanked all the performers for giving their services so willingly. The afternoon closed with the. singing of 4lic JNaiionaJ Aatiiexxh .„ \ !