DEAD GOLFER’S ASHES

Greymouth Evening Star, 27 March 1930, Page 3

DEAD GOLFER’S ASHES

SCATTERED ON THE LINKS. LONDON, January 26. Members of Surbiton Golf Club yesterday saw the ashes of the late Mr. T. F. Halliburton, aged 78, their oldest member, scattered on-the ground under a beech tree near the 18th hole, according to his last wish. The tree stands on the highest part of the course, and Mr Halliburton in his will, askpd that his ashes should be scattered under it',' because it is' said, he used to strike the tree with accuracy and irritating monotony when approaching the last green. Although the tree was in this sense; his “enemy,” it was a favourite spot' of Mr Halliburton’s, and when not playing he often sat under’ the branches admiring the beautiful view of the surrounding country. The ceremony yesterday began with the arrival of the cremation official, carrying the casket containing the ashes. A few old friends of Mr Halliburton ceased their game and gathered round the tree while Dr Harry Cooper scattered the ashes, with the words: “Under this beech tree wo scatter his ashes and to the Eternal Spirit wo commend his soul.” The little company then walked away and the golfers resumed their game.