OBITUARY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19891, 9 March 1928, Page 10

OBITUARY.

MR. JAMES EDWARD O'NEILL, n [BX TELEGRAPH. —OWN COKBESI'OHDEKX.] HAMILTON, Thursday. The death occurred in the Waikato Hospital last evening of one ot the first white people born in Hamilton,/ Mr. James Edward O'Neill, at the ago of 59 years. Mr. O'Neill's father and mother arrived in Hamilton in 1864 as military settlers, and he was born on February 29, 1868. He was a prominent _ foot bailer about 30 years ago, and was a member of the local representative team. He is survived by his widow arid . three daughters, Mrs. S. Hogg and Mrs. W. Claguc, of Hamilton, anu Miss O'Neill, of Auckland. . - MR. THOMAS JENKINS. The death of Mr. Thomas Jenkins, aged 78, at his home at Gx*een Lane on Wednesday, removes a New Zealand link with one of the largest railway enterprises iu South. America. Mr. Jenkins, when a young man, left London for Buenos Aires, where he was appointed a member of the expedition which pioneered the route for the railway from that city to the Andes. After being engaged in other railway work there Mr. Jenkins, with Mrs. Jenkins and daughter, came to New Zealand in the ship Jessie Osborne in 1876. While on their way to Taur-inga shortly after their arrival they were wrecked in the small steamer Taranaki, losing all their personal effects. Air. Jenkins was employed for some time in erecting houses for settlers in 'Jtaurariga and he then joined the railway service, from which he retired 18 years ago. He is survived by Mrs. Jenkins, his daughter, Mrs. Ben Carter, and four sons, Messrs. Charles, William, Alfred and Harold Jenkins. All the members of tha family reside in Auckland. The funeral took place at Hillsborough Cemetery yesterday. MRS. ELIZABETH BAILEY. Born in Auckland 82 years ago, Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Josephine Bailey died in a private hospital yesterday. She spent her childhood at the home of her- father, Captain Conway, of the Royal Navy, in Hobson Street. Her husband, the late Mr. Edward Alfred Bailey, died about 30 years ago. After his death Mrs. Bailey managed a grocery shop in Hobson Street for some years. She became identified with social work in connection with St. . Patrick's parish, but moved to St. Benedict's parish .18 years ago. She was noted for her kindly nature and charitable character, and was a willing worker in the cause of the Church. Mrs. Bailey was one of the first boarders at St. Mary's Convent, Ponsonby, which was founded 68 years ago. Possessing a sound education, she was well informed on matters associated with the early history of Auckland. There are two dren, Sister M. Xaveria, of St. Joseph's Home, and the Rev. Father Bailey, M.S.C., of Sydney. Solemn requiem mass will be celebrated at St. Benedict's Church at nine o'clock this morning, the funeral leaving later fcr Synjonds Street Cemetery.