OBITUARY.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1262, 7 May 1896, Page 21

OBITUARY.

D. LYSTER. The many friends of Mr David Lyster will be sorry to hear of his death, which occurred at Pahautanui at 1 o'clock on lbursday aiternoon. Mr Lvster was for many years police constable at Potono, where he was much respected by the residents as an energetic and painstaking officer Mr Lyster was the oldest constable in the local police force, and retired only a few weeks ago. J. FRANCE. And old and respected resident of Picton, Mr John France, died last week, aged Go' years. He was a native af Canada, and came to the Colony when a young man. F. PERCY Mr F. Percy, formerly teacher of the Patangata School, Ilawke's Pay, died last woek. He was well-known in Nel.-on, and was the first schoolmaster there. MRS A. WARD. The funeral of Mrs »llan Ward, who died from cancer on Friday morning after a long and painful illness, took place on Friday, and was largely attended. Among those present were tho Premier and Hon J. Rigg, while all the various trade organisations were represented, Mr Ward having for some years past been prominently connected with the laoour movement in this city. A large number of beautiful wreaths were sent by sympathising friends, together with numerous messages ol condolence. The interment took place at Karori, and the burial service was read by the Rev J. Ward, minister of the Trinity Wesleyan Church, Newtown. Mr Ward and family will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their sad bereavement. A. ARMSTRONG. A lad of fifteen, Archibald Armstrong, whose parents reside at Akitio, died suddenly during the week at Christchurcli from failure of the heart's action. He had been attending a private school in Christchurcli since January last, and was in a delicate state of health. The body was brought up by the Coriuna and transferred to the Kahu, and forwarded to Akitio. MRS MENTEATII. Mrs Stuart Monteath, wife of Mr A. A. Stuart Monteath, barrister, Wellington, cousin of the Countess of Glasgow and Major Elliot, died at Auckland on Tuesday morning. The remains are to be brought to Wellington to-day (Thursday) 0 by the Mahinapua. Mr Monteath will bo accompanied by Maior Elliot. The sad nows of the death of Mrs Monteath has boon received .vith deep regret in Wellington. The was conveyed on Tuesday morning in a telegram to Viscount Jouffray d'Abbans, French Consul, from Major Elliot, Private Secretary to the Governor. Mrs Monteath had been in indill'eient health for some time past, and about two months ngo she left on a visit to Lady Glasgow, hoping that she would derive, some benefit from "the change. .Mrs Menteat'i, her medical advisers state, was suffering from consumption, and it is thought that a shock she receive.! through the horses of the carriage bolting while she was out visiting hastened ho. death. Last Friday Mr Menteath was sent for, but his wife bee line unconscious before bo arrived at Auckland, and remained so till deatli ensued. Mrs Menteath will be much missed in Wellington, where she had a large circle of friends. Three children—two girls and a boy—are left to mourn the less of a good and affectionate mother. Mrs Menteath showed great interest in political matters ; lor some tine; she was secretary of the Southern Cross Society.

J. WINTER. Mr Joseph Winter, a Victorian M.L.A., is doiid. FUNERAL OF Sill if. PAEKES The funeral of the late Sir Henry L'arkc.-; took place last week. Theobsequies took the shape of a national tribute to ihe memory oftho deceased stateman, and the scene was most impressive. The rout.; from Kcnilworth to the city was lined with mourners, anil most of the houses were draped. The route along which tho coi-tcije passed was densely crowded. Tho mortuary hearse and two carnages, completely hidden by beautiful wreaths, were escorted by a guard of motinte t troopers. Tho Governor's carriage and those of the Ministers and members of both branches of the Legislature were in the procession. The Civil Service w.is represented by all the heads of departnieiif.--, and innumerable private vehicles followed. A special train conveyed the cofi'ni and a large number of friends and members of Parliament to Faulombridge, in the. Bluo Mountains, a beautiful spot chosen by the deceased as his last resting place. Tho scene at the grave was most affecting. Mr Chamberlain, Secretary of State for tho Colonies, has cabled that Her Majesty and tho Imperial Government heard with regret of the death of Sir Henry Parkes, who was so long a prominent figure in Australian politics. Telegrams and letters of condolence have been pouring in from all parts of the colonio3. Over fifty wreaths arrived on April 28, including emblems from Lord Hampdsn, Lord Glasgow, Lord Carriugton, and all the colonial Governments.