DRURY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 6254, 2 December 1881, Page 5

DRURY.

The remains of the late David Elder were interred in the Presbyterian cemetery here on the 24th instant, in the presence of a large number of sorrowing friends and neighbours. His niece, Mrs. Ferguson, was present, and was deeply affected, and lamented that she had not been able to minister to him in his last sad moments on earth. The Rev. T. Norrie gave a short and impressive address, recounting the many good qualities of the deceased, and referring to the sad and sudden termination of his earthly pilgrimage. The whole circumstances were rery affecting, as less than three weeks ago the departed had taken an active part at tne funeral of the late Mrs. N. Stewart, and he then appeared to be strong in body and mind ; but it was remarkable that at the grave he pointed out a spot alongside where he himself wished to be buried. Little was it then thought that so soon afterwards body and mind should so sadly give way, and that his remains should be thus laid in the very place he had indicated. The deceased was well known as a steady, harmless man, and though somewhat eccentric, yet he was much esteemed as a very devout Christian, and his sudden departure, along with so many sad bereavements in the neighbourhood, has made a deep impression on all around.

On Sunday last a very large congregation were assembled in the Presbyterian Church, the commodious building being full, and extra seats had to be provided. The Rev. T. Norrie officiated, and dispensed the Communion to 48 communicants. Reference was made to the fact that three who had been at the previous Communion there had, it was believed, been called to partake of the feast in the upper sanctuary, and sickness had prevented others who had usually been present.—[A Correspondent, November 29.]