THE LATE MRS McINTOSH.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 March 1931, Page 5

THE LATE MRS McINTOSH.

A NOTABLE TRIBUTE. “'Through stormy Seas—to Ha vex.” The funeral obsequies of the late Mrs Mclntosh which took place, yesterday afternoon, were a notable tribute to the deceased and her family. It was one of the largest corteges seen here for a long time past, and extended for upwards of lralf-a-mile. Members of the Fire Brigade of which Mr McIntosh is Superintendent, headed the funeral procession, and the parade included representatives of the Ross, Tvumara and Greymouth brigades, Superintendent P, Deere, representing the United Fire Brigades Association of New Zealand and Secretary "Walton, the West Coast F.B.A. Then followed the hearse, Firemen Thompson, Preston, Rioss and Groufsky being the pall-bearers. Air J. J. Mclntosh and his son were the chief mourners, then following sons-in-law and immediate family connections. Behind came a motor car laden with floral tributes. There was a mass of flowers, many beautiful wreaths having been sent from various parts of the Coast. In addition, local bodies, Boards, Associations and Companies with which Mr Mclntosh is connefcted; also sent wreaths of immortelles. Following in cal's came some immediate members of the family, the representatives of the hotel staff, and a long line of the public walking, while there were upwards of seventy motor ears bringing up the real', ,

Before leaving the private residence Rev. G. A. Naylor (Presbyterian Church) conducted a short service and made appropriate references to the life of deceased and to her excellent qualities, who had now passed “through stormy seas—to haven.” At the graveside, where a large concourse of people had gathered. Mr Naylor conducted the burial services reading portions of scripture and concluding with a prayer of supplication. Then the last sad rites were performed and the casket deposited..

The tribute paid by the very large assemblage constituted of: friends from all parts of- the district, testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held. In addition.-scores of telegrams and letters are being received from all parts of the Dominion, expressing sympathy with the bereaved, and extolling the life and service of Mrs Mclntosh who has -gone to her last rest with a public expresion of esteem and regard which manifested her qualities so pronouncedly. Tn her quiet way and- earnest mode of living, though not -always appearing in the forefront. - yet-, her gracious manner and consideration fop others, won her a place which is the lot of hut a few. The testimony to her character and worth was indeed a notable one. and must be a great comfort to the bereaved at a time when the personal loss Is felt so greatly.