LATE MR. H. H. GEORGE.
The widow and family of the late Mr. Hector Hugh. George, who: died suddenly aboard his. yacht Victory during a /sailing . race on Saturday afternoon, were visited on ! Sunday by Lord and Lady Jellicoe, who personally conveyed their condolences, besides subsequently forwarding a beautiful floral emblem. .Lady Jellicoe also attended ,in person the funeral services yesterday, both at the residence of the deceased, at Northcote, and 'at the graveside at the Birlvnhead Cemetery, at which Lord Jellicoe was represented by Captain R. €; O. Southey. ■ •:- ; The Rev. S. L. Boot, of the Northcote Presbyterian Church, , 5 officiated. The funeral, which was largely attended, in* eluded representatives of the firm *of John Burns arid Co., and of the various aquatic sports bodies. A large number of beautiful wreaths were received.; ■' ir - The annual meeting of householders of the Northcote School District . last evening passed a vote of condolence. to the widow and family of the : late Mr George, who for many years was an' active member of the ftommittitfl. ■'. *" ™™ "
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18685, 15 April 1924, Page 10
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172LATE MR. H. H. GEORGE. New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18685, 15 April 1924, Page 10
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