OBITUARY.
H. M. COTTON Mr H. 31. Cotton, who died on Saturday morning, was a prominent member of the local Returned Soldiers’ Association, having held the position of president for the past eighteen months. He was also a vice-president of the N.Z.R..S.A. Ho was a son of the late Hr R. 51. Cotton, who at one time owned the Lake Coleridge sheep station. Ho was born in Christchurch about thirty-six years ago and was educated at the Boys’ High? School and Christ’s College. After leaving school lie entered tho employ of Messrs Dalgetv and Co., in which he eventually occupied the position of auctioneer m the stock and land department. He was a well-known footballer. He played for the Christchurch Club and also gained representative honours, playing in the wing-three-quarter position for Canterbury for three seasons. Ho was also a prominent figure in shooting and fishing circles, and was a member of the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society. On the outbreak of war he enlisted with the Main Body as a trooper. He gained one stripe in New Zealand and later, on the Peninsula, was given three stripes in recognition of his services. He was badly wounded in the arm on August 7, 1915, during the Suvla Bay attack, and was invalided back to New Zealand, arriving here on October 31, 1915. After his discharge he was offered a commission, but was unable to accept it, on account of being discharged. He re-entered the employ of Messrs Dalgety and Co. and was promoted to the position of head auctioneer in .the stock and land department. He took a. great interest in the work of the Returned Soldiers’ Association right from the start, and his death will mean a serious loss to the association. Mr Cotton was not married. The funeral took place at the Riccarton cemetery. Many wellknown business men and. members of societies with which the late Mr Cotton had been connected were present. The funeral was a military one, the casket, draped with the Union Jack, being borne on a gun carriage. The firing party consisted of ten returned soldiers, and a number of returned men in uniform, under Sergeant-Major W. E. Leacjley„ were also present. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev H. T. Yorke. After the service the firing party fired a salute of three volleys over the grave and Sergeant-Bugler R. F. J. Powell, of the Boys’ High School Cadets, sounded the “ Last Post.” Amongst those present were Colonel R. A. Chaffey, Officer Commanding the Canterbury Military District, Major A. E. Conway, Mr N. B. M’Callum, treasurer of the Returned Soldiers’ sssoKitto and G. Frizzell, representing the Canterbury Patriotic Society, Mr A. S. Clarkson, representing the Automobile Association, Mr W. H. Tisdall, representing the North Canterbury Acclimatisation ' Society, Messrs A. Symons, George Harper and C. "Wood, representing the Citizens’ Defence Corps, Messrs Jennings, ,R. L. M. Kit to and G. Frizzed, representing Messrs Pyne and Co., Mr W. D. Stewart New Zealand superintendent of Dalgety and Co., Captain-Chaplain Walker, Mr C. W. Hervey, Mr J. W. It. Lawrence, 31 r W. Nieholls arid 31r John, Deans. The pall-bearers, who were all members of the staff of Messrs Dalgety and Co., were Messrs J. G. Herdman, J. J. Heasley, A. Pullan, N. B. 31 Callum, F. Williams and R. Arnold.
The following sent wreaths: —The manager and staff of 3lessrs Dalgety and Co., 3lossrs Pyne and Co., W. B. Clarkson and Sons, Christchurch Returned Soldiers’ Association, executive of the Returned Soldiers’ Association (Wellington), North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society, Canterbury Automobile Association, Citizens’ Defence Corps, 31r and 31rs W. J. 3loir, Mr and 3lrs Redfern, 31 1 and 3lrs R. L. 31. Kitto, 3liss 31. H. Adams, 3lrs Francis D. S. Neave and the 3lisses Neave, Mr and 3liss Bond, 3lr and Sirs Herdman, 3lr and 3irs J. J. Heasley, Mr and Mrs Sloman, Mr and 31 rs Robert Fairburn, Mrs Joseph Taylor and family, 3JLr and 3lrs George Rhodes, Mrs and 3fiss Hennah (grandmother and aunt), 3lrs and 3liss Rona Blakiston, Mr and Mrs W. D. Stewart, Mr and 31rs Harry M’Donald, 3ir and Mrs George Gerard, 3.1 r and Mrs Jack Newton, Mr and Mrs A. Pullan, Mrs G. Murray-Aynsiev, 31iss Lizzie Marks, the 3lisses Gerard, 3ir N. B. 31’Callum and Messrs A. 31. and R. E. Berry. WILLIAM LITTLE. Mr William Little, of Argyle East, Waipawa, Hawke’s Bay, died at his brother’s residence, Papanui Road, on Sunday after an attack of influenza, The late 3lr Little arrived in New Zealand in June, 1805, and resided at Green Hills with Captain Keen for two years. Leaving there, he went to Oamaru, and was for a short time with Dr Webster, of Balruddery. On going to the North Island lie had the management of several large estates in Hawke’s Bay, and was also with Nelson Bros., having full charge of their Stud flocks. Later he took up his residence at Argyle East, Waipawa, where he has resided ever since, his services beino- in great demand as a judge at the different shows. He was visiting Christchurch as one of the judges at the recent metropolitan show, and is a brother of Mr James Little, Papanui Road] 31r John Little, Omihi, and Mr T. iS. Little, Oamaru. The deceased leaves a widow and family of. three sons and three daughters. Ilis youngest son was killed at the front about eighteen months ago. J. C. S. BURN. 3ir J. C. S. Burn, who died on Friday evening after a brief illness due to complications following influenza, was the only surviving son of 31rs Burn, of Foreford Street. Mrs Burn’s loss is especially severe in view of the fact that two other sons have forfeited their lives at the front, Flight Lieutenant W. W. A. Burn, supposed to have been killed bv marsh Arabs while flyincr over
the desert in 3lesopotamia, and Trooper R. B. Burn, Ist 3!ounted Rifles, Main Body, reported wounded and missing at Gallipoli and never heard of since. The late 3lr J. C. S. Burn was secretary of the well-known firm of Andersons. Ltd. He was held in high esteem by the members and employees of the firm, and a large circle of friends will regret his loss. SERGEANT-MAJOR TA.VENDER Regimental Sergeant-Major Basil Noel G. Lavender, who died at the Christchurch Public Hospital from pneumonia on Saturday, was the youngest son of Mr F. Tavender, the well known stock dealer of Banks Peninsula. The deceased soldier, who was twenty-seven years of age, was educated at Christ’s College, and after leaving that institution entered the employ of the National Bank. On the outbreak of war he enlisted as a trooper with the 3lain Body. On Gallipoli he was awarded the D.C.31. for conspicuous gallantry and good service. He was one of the first of the New Zealanders to gain this decoration in the war. He saw considerable service on the Peninsula, and later in France, and returned to,New Zealand about a year ago, when he was given a position on the instructional staff at Trentham Camp. Ho was in Christchurch on furlough when, he contracted the complaint that ended in his death. At one time he was a prominent member of the Highland Rifles and was a remarkably good rifle shot. Another son of 31r Tavender, Nigel, was killed in action in France. Bergennt-3lajor Tavender’s funeral will take place to-day. WILLIAM M’NAUGHT. Mr William M’Naught, of Amberley, died on Saturday of pneumonia, supervening on influenza. He was the eldest son or the late 3Lr Thomas 3:FNaught, and for fifty years was connected with Amberley and Culverden, where he carried on business as a saddler and was held in general esteem. He took a keen interest in racing matters and was for. several years secretary of the Hurunui and Culverden Clubs. He was also an enthusiastic member of the Amuri 3lounted Rifles when that corps was in existence.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17950, 18 November 1918, Page 7
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