OBITUARY

Hokitika Guardian, 20 May 1940, Page 4

OBITUARY

\\c regret to record the death of an old and esteemed resident of the town in the person of Mrs Hannah Maria Hall, of Revell Street, which took place at midday on Saturday. Deceased hadtbeen in failing health for a considerable time past. The deceased was a native of Thames and 71 years of age but had resided most of her life in Westland, and was twice married. For many years she was the popular hostess of the Occidental Hotel. Besides her husband, Mr John Vine Hall, she leaves a family of three daughters, (Mrs M. H. Houston, of Hokitika. Mrs Morris of Whakatane, and Mrs W. D. 0 f Ngaoroi, and three sons ('Fred Woodlouse of Hokitika, C. Woolhouse of •Ohakune and John Hall of Hokitika). A fourth son George Woolhouse lost his life in the Great War. Of a most generous, kindly nature, the d'>" + h of deceased vyi] Ibe deployed b\ a large circle of friends who will extend their svmnathv to the bereaved. The funeral took place this afternoon, the Rev. D. D. Thorpe conducted the services at All Saints’ Church and the graveside. The many friends of Mr J. McSherrv of Roehfort Street, Greymouth, will regret to learn of the death of his mother, which occurred at her residence 127 Grey Street, Palmerston North yesterday afternoon. Deceased had reached the great age of 92 years and had not been ill for any considerable time.

HENRY GULLOr. WELLINGTON M : ,v 17. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club has cabled Mr Sutton. Secretary of the New Zealand Golf Association, announcing the death of Henry Gullon, secretary of the Royal and Ancient over 26 years; He was also on the Rules Committee and Championship Committee. Manv New Zealanders have met him at St. Andrew’s, besides which he visited New Zealand with an Rnidish team in Januarv, 1965. The death is announced of Mr J. J. Esson. fqrmer secretary to the Treasury and financial adviser to tile Government. and chairman of the Railways Board. GENERAL GIJILLAUMAT. (Received this day at 9.55 a.m) PARTS, Mav 19. The death is announced of Genera! Guillaunmt. a. noted French military expert, aged 77 years.