OBITUARY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21938, 23 October 1934, Page 11

OBITUARY

MR. THOMAS JOWSEY [from our own correspondent] ■WAIHI, Monday The death occurred to-day of Mr. Thomas Jowsey, a former chairman of the Waihi Hospital Board and member of the Waihi Borough Council, at the age of 81 years. Mr. Jowsey was born in Midd'lesborough. Yorkshire, and before coming to New Zealand was a non-commissioned officer in the British Army. For 20 years he served in the New Zealand volunteers. When residing in South Canterbury he obtained a commission in the Canterbury Yeomanry and, during the South African War, served at the front as major commanding the 3rd New Zealand Rough Riders. He was mentioned in despatches and awarded the C.M.G., subsequently being promoted to the rank of lieutenant-colonel. About 15 years ago Mr. Jowsey came to reside at Waihi, being under engagement to the Waihi Gold Mining; Company. He took a keen interest in the territorial movement and was an active worker in local body affairs, being a member of the Hospital Board for some years and, for about three years, chairman. He was also a member of the Waihi Borough Council and a justice of the peace. Mr. Jowsey is survived by his wife and an adult family. MRS. J. T: STEMBRIDGE The death occurred yesterday of Mrs. J. T. Stembridge at her residence, Edinburgh Street. Pukekohe. She had attained the age of 80. Mr. Stembridge and the deceased celebrated their golden wedding in April, 1927, and on that occasion 4(5 out of their 48 descendants gathered to do them honour. They were married in Somersetshire in 1877 and came out to New Zealand in 1888 with a family of five children. For 24 years the\ T were farming and storekeeping at Hunua, but for more than 20 years they have lived in Pukekohe, where Mr. Stembridge has taken a prominent and active part in local affairs. LATE MR. FREDERICK CHAMBERS [by telegraph—owx correspondent] ROTORUA, Monday The funeral of the late Mr. Frederick Chambers, proprietor of Waiwera House, took place at the Rotorua Cemetery to-day. The Maoris of Ohineniutu had asked to be allowed to take care of the body, and the casket was transferred to the pa at 9.30 last night. An all-night vigil was kept, speeches bvcthe chiefs being translated into English. Messrs. Brookfield and Pycroft replied, and their addresses were translated into Maori. To-day the casket was taken to the Presbyterian Church and, after the service, the cortege left for the public cemetery. The funeral was attended by many business people, members of the Rotorua Borough Council, and members of various organisations in which Mr. Chambers was interested. The Rev. J. C. Young conducted the service at the graveside, and music was sung by the Ohinemutu Maori choir. Many floral tributes were received, including, among others, wreaths from the St. Hclicrs Bowling Club and tlie Glendowie Golf Club, of which Mr. Chambers was a foundation member.