OBITUARY.

Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 13825, 21 July 1915, Page 1 (Supplement)

OBITUARY.

MRS JESSIE MEAD. ir/:- .\;yj\:.::r---' >. '■: ■■■■iV--. ■• :(Prom:;"The: Colonist,'' "June 23.)

.:.. On Monday morning, June 14th,. at the.age of 72, another of Nelson's old settlers passed.- away. Mrs Jessie Mead, wife of Hubert Mead, of Motupiko, will'long be remembered for her sterling character, sound judgment, unfailing patience and kindness. In times of sickness or accident, in all weathers, over bad roads, by day or night, Mrs Mead has gone W help and cheer many a, one in distress. In the days before Motupiko enjoyed the pri vilege of .railway and motor communication she saved' more than one life and many a Ions; doctor's bill fof- the strug-| gling settlers. The late Mrs Mead was the second daughter of the late William ■ Loudari, who with his family came out from Glasgow; about 60' years ago in the ship Gipsy, and was 11 years of age when they landed at^-Nelson. For &ome years they lived at Brightwater, and experienced all the hardships and privations common to the early settlers. Later they removed to Motupiko, where she married and resided until her death. Six of her sisters are living, namely, Mrs Fred. Mead, Mrs Hodgkinson, Mrs Thomas Mead, -Mrs J. Mead, Mrs. Arthur Wilkinson, and Mrs Alfred Biggs. She. leaves her husband, nine sons, and six daughters; Her sons are William (Motupiko). -Walter (Renwiektown), Hubert (Otald), John (Clarke Valley), Joseph ' (Greymouth served in South African Wai"), Louis (Motupiko, also served in. South Africa), Felix (Inangnhun), Thomas (Motupiko), and Robert, /'who is now at the front). The daughters are Mrs Robert Coleman (Motupiko), Mrs W. Roijson (Wakefield), Mrs Fred. Gibbs (Tadmor), Mrs Ernest. Tiinms /Wairau Valley), Mrs Alan Sloss (Korere), and Mrs (jliver J. Smith. (Wesfcmere). Jishe leaves also 48 grandchildren and eight great-grand-children. A large number of relations and friends paid their last tribute of respect to the deceased lady on Wednesday, Juno 18th. The service at St. George's Church and at tho graveside was conducted by the Rev. G. H. Curie

The death occurred r,n Wednesday of Mr Georeo Lines, <,x Ngatimoti, at: tho age of 70 years. Mr Lines, whose \vifr> predeceased him. leaves a family of seven daughters and one son, all of whom are married. He w&s born at Wakefield in 1.845, and was tho son of tho late Mr Thomas Lines, who came to Nelson in the early 'forties in the ship Thomas Harrison, which was undei charter to the New Zealand Company. Mr George Lines settled in the Ngatimoti district in 1857. His farm contained about 600 acres, mostly pastoral land, carrying sheep and cattle, but he was also an extensive--grower of hops. He was well liked and highly respected, and took a great interest in education.

The "Peloras•■Guardian" records the death of another of Marlborough's old identities in the person of Mr. Norris Griffiths, aged 69. Mr Griffiths was a well-known figure in the Havelock district in the early gold-mining days. He oarae to New Zealand in 1850, landing in Nelson in January of that year. Shortly .afteiwards he. entered the butchering business in Havelock in partnership with Messrs Hodson and Canning. A few years later Mr Griffiths travelled to all parts of the world as a theatrical agent, finally settling in Blenheim, where he had lived for the past 18 years. The deceased leaves a widow, but no family, and several nephews and nieces residing in the Pclorus.

Mr. Owen Keoghan,^ who died at the Nelson Hospital last Aveek, was a very old resident of the Gclden Bay district. He was a miner in Gollingwood in the early days, and subsequently settled down to farming and other pursuits at Anahau (Takaka). Deceased, who- was 81 years of age, leaves a son (Mr. S. Keoghan) and a daughter (Mrs. "R. R. Fellowes), and several grandchildren. The death occurred at the Nelsoifr Hospital ;yesterday morning of .Mr Charles McDonald, who was at one time a well-known member of the Police Force. .The/-deceased, who was a single man, was born in Ireland, and before coming .to New Zealand served' in the Royal Irish Constabulary. <;A%tra<iied by the news of the gold discoveries on the West Coast, he came;but to New Zealand in 1862, and when-the exploits of the Burgess-Kelly gang of bushrangers caused the Government to appeal for additional police, Mr McDonald'joined the force. He was stationed at -Hokitika for, about twenty years, and was then transferred to Wellington, where he remained for two or three years before coming to Nelson in 1892. He retired from the force in 1895, and had since lived quietly in Nelson, except for a trip to Ireland, when he revisited the scenes of his boyhood .days. "Old Charlie," as ho was familiarly called by his friends, was- ah upright, conscientious man, who was very popu-' lar with the members of the force. In bis young days the deceased was a pro minent athlete and swimmer, and it is believed that he held the Royal Humane Society medal for life-saving.

Tlie funoral of ex-Constable Charles McDonald took place yesterday morning,' and was well attended in-spite of the wet weather. Mass was said :<t St.. Mary's Church.by the Hey, Father Tymons, who also performed tho last ri'Wjs "at- the graveside. 'Sergeant Barrett and six members of the local police force wer© present to pay their last '• tribute". t bf respect to their much esteemed-ex-comrade: , . -

The death, occurred'at Nelson yesterday, after an .illness extending over a period of iwarfy two years, o? Mr Norman Ak^nder, McLaren. The deceased, ivjw ,was a1- son of Mr Donald McLaren^ merchants o£ London, was bom iii'v Edinburgh i\ 1860, and came .to>i&w Zealand in 1:839, taking up ■farming in -Southland: \ About seven ■years ago he camo to Nelsdn, purchasing' a farm lii the Wakapuaka districb. Wh"ile he eiuoj.ed goou.health, deceased took a- keen interest in Presbyterian Church and temperance work, and served for a term on the Nelson Licews • ifi&'C6BVm;ittee. -He was also interested in the development of the apple lands on the Mouttre hills. Deceased, who war a nephew of Sir William tyltur .am! Dr. McLaren, of Manchester, leaves a widow, one son, and two daughter*; who will ha\e the symi)athy of a w.ide circle of friends: in their^ bereavement.

The "Star" records the death of ahold and respected resident o£ Riwaka in tho person of Mr Samuel Fowler.

The Motueka "Star" records the death- of :Mrs E. Bowling, sen.\ which ooourred on Monday after a diort lllriops Mrs itoAvlinc;, who greatly respected throughout the district, was 67 years of ago. Het Lushuna predeceased her by nine years. Hie leaves a family of three daughters (Mrs C. Limirer, Mrs W. H. Owen, and Mrs Robert Atkins), and six sons, all resident m the district.