OBITUARY.

Lake County Press, Issue 2117, 10 May 1906, Page 4

OBITUARY.

Scarcely a week passes by but what it is. our sad duty to record tho death of -a district resident or of one who at one time or other resided amongst us. Very general regret will be expressed for the family—nay orphans—of the late Mrs Rattigan. Deceased. lady passed away at her homo, King Street, Dunedin, on Friday last. Quite recently Mrs Rattigan paid a visit to Arrowtown for her health's sake and to see old friends. Unfortunately the disease from which she was suffering—diabetes—had gained too great a hold, and she became weaker and weaker until death terminated a lingering and trying illness. The late M rs Rattigan bore her sufferings with fortitude and her only desire was that she might be spared to her children. Her remains were interred in tho Northern Cemetery, Dunedin, on Sunday when n, large number of old Arrowites attended to pay the last tribute of respect. The Hot Lakes Chronicle referring to the dea'h of Air 11. C. White (formerly of Skippers and whose death it was our sad duty to record in a previous issue) says: —lt is with, the deepest regret that we have to record the death of Mr R. C. White, the chief electrician of the Tourist and Health Resorts Department, which sad event took place at Tauranga on Wednesday. lode dwe find it difficult to express in the sober language of journalism our sm.se of the q eat loss the community has.

sustained. Not only was ho a moat capable officer, but he endeared himself to his fellow townsmen by his upright and amiable character, his unfailing courtesy, and his constant readiness tu serve his fellows. Coming to Hotorua six years apo, his professional ability was soon manifested in his iuspeotion of the work in connaotion with the electrical plant at Okere, in the fitting up of the electrical baths, and in many other worka carried out by him for his Department. The news of his death came as a great shook to the community and universal expressions of regret were expressed at the loss of a townsman who had so endeared himself to all. The oortege bore eloquent testimony of his worth. The Presbyterian Church, to whioh Mb mortal remains haa been removed, was crowded with representations of every class and creed, and the coffin vas completely hidden by the many beautiful wreaths that loving hands had placed there, Mrs White had been the recipient of hundreds of messages of condolence from all parts of the colony, showing the high esteem in which her husband was held throughout New Zealand. Air Donne, superintendent, wired :—" It is with sincere regret. that I heard of Mr White's death, and I wish to tender you my sincere sympathy in your aad bereavement. In losing Mr White the department haß lost a faithful and conscientious officer, who was admired and respected for his genial and sterling The flags in town were hoisted half-mast high on receipt of the sad news, and all business places closed for the funeral.