WAKEFIELD.

Colonist, Volume LVI, Issue 13635, 25 November 1914, Page 1 (Supplement)

WAKEFIELD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

There died on Friday, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. F. E. Shuttleworth, one of Wakefield's old and well-known residents, in the person of Mrs. Sarah Clayden, of 88 Valley. The deceased lady came out in the ship Adamant in January, 1878, accompanied by her husband, the late Mr. Samuel Clayden. They brought with them a family of 7 sons and 3 daughters, who are all living—Mrs. James Powell, of Westport; Mrs. Shuttleworth, of Wakefield; Miss Clayden, of 88 Valley; Mr. Samuel Clayden, of Auckland; Mr Vincent Clayden, of Hope; Mr. Alfred Clayden, of Nelson; Mr. Arthur Clayden, of Wakefield; and 3 unmarried sons who are living on the old farm of "Fern Glen," 88 Valley. The deceased was born at Farringdon, Berkshire, and had attained the good old age of 81 years last September.. She was of a bright and happy disposition, and possessed remarkable vitality up to the last. The last 3 years of her life were spent at Mrs. Shuttleworth's,. where she was a great favourite with the children. She leaves 3 granddaughters and 4 grandsons. She was laid to rest in the Spring Grave cemetery, beside her late husband, who had predeceased her by 22 years. The Rev. J. R. Dart read the Church of England service.

Our Wakefield correspondent writes: Thei*o passed away, peacefully, after a brief illness, on Wednesday, a wellknown and highly respected resident of Wakefield in the person of Mr David K. HaxrKon, of Lanark. Scotland, at the advanced age of 80}--_ years. ,-.■■ The deceased and Mrs Harrison came toNew Zealand seven, and a half years ago, and have since lived with Mr and Mrs John Gray at "Rehoboth," where Mr Harrison died. Mrs Harrison, who survives her husband, is Mr Gray's mother. The deceased was laid to reit in the Spring Grave cemetery-on Friday, in the presence of a large numbei of "friends, who sang his favourite hymns, "Jesu. Lover of My Soul" and "Abide With Me," at the graveside. Mr Logg, evangelist, of Dunedin, and Jfr Gray, his step-son, evangelist of Wake-field, spoke at the graveside. Tho deceased was a kind and cheerful man. He was of a most unassuming disposition, and was liked by all, and had made a large number of sincere friends, who lament his demise and deeply sympathise with Mrs Harrison, Mrs Kellman, her daughter, and Mr and Mrs John Gray.

On Tuesday, 10th November, there died, at Wai-iti, a most promising young man,, in the person of Kenneth Kilminster. He was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. John Kilminster. He was a general favourite: his .gentle, thoughtful ways endeared him to everyone, "and his death, after a brief illness, east a gloom over the whole district from Belgrove to Wakefield. He was attending the Nelson Boys' College, and had made arrangements to attend on Monday, but took seriously ill on Sunday, Ist inst. He was buried in St. John's churchyard beside his sister. The service was read by the "Rev. J. R- Dart. The large number attending his funeral showed the love the residents had for him, and the sympathy with his bereaved parents and sisters. It is a sad blow to them, as it is just a little over a year ago since they lost their youngest daughter. Kenneth was 14 years of age, and a bright, happy youth.

Death has claimed another victim in the porson of Mr. Thomas Eden, who, after a long and painful illness, died at the age of 60 last Thursday morning. He was buried in the Spring Grove cemetery, and the service was coiducted 'by the Rev. A. J T Carr, of Richmond. The family have numerous friends and acquaintances who deeply sympathy with them in their hour of sorrow. " Mr. Eden was a very old resident, a great cricketer, and a good friend and neighbour.

A highly respected resident of Brightwater, Mr, John McNeill, passed away on Saturday after a short illness. The late Mr. McNeill was born in Bally Castle, Co. Antrim, Ireland, and was well known on thogoldfields of Otago and the West Coast. His was th,e miner's varying luck. ' He made a fortune at mining, "only to have it all swept away again. Some 10 yeai's ago Mr: McNeill took over and managed the Cronadun Hotel and store. His health failing, he relinquished that business, and sought a more genial climate in Nelson. For a time he was landlord of the Railway Hotel, at Richmond. He had been, licensee of the Brightwater Hotel for about 5 years. Though of a retiring disposition, yet by his sterling character he made very many friends, who will be deeply grieved to hear of his decease. He was a keen supporter of Home Rule, and eagerly looked forward to seeing that mensure an accomplished fact. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. McNeill and her son in the loss they have suffered by tho death of a kind husband and good father.

The death has occurred at InvercarciH of Mr., John Lamb Dickie, Government surveyor. He* had also been an officer in the mercantile .marine. As a land' surveyor, he practised, both privately arid in the service of the Government, in..Southland, ] North Otago, Poverty "Bay, and Nelson. From Nelson he'was'transferred, some ten years ago, to Invercargill.