OBITUARY.

Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 14156, 19 April 1916, Page 1 (Supplement)

OBITUARY.

Wfc (From "The Colonist/-1 March 30.) Mr Wm. G. Burton, whose death took place on Saturday last,, was a resident of Nelson for over fifty years, ho having landed at Lytteltou in January, 1864, and immediately ■■afterwards. come to Nelson, where ho resided continuously from that time. For many years Mr Burton and his partner ,■ the late Mr Greig, carried on business as painters and paperhniigors. In 18/4 Mr Burton married Miss Gorrie, a member of the well-known old Nelson family, and Mrs .Burton survives her husband : and a family of seven sons and' three daughters arc also left, of whom Messrs David, M., William, and Arthur are resident in Nolson. Mr Burton was one oi: the oldest Foresters .'in the district, and. at tho'graveside the Foresters' ; service was read by Bro. Treacher, the burial service being conducted by tho Rev. J. H. MacKenize. April, 4. Mr, Hubert Aitkon, an old New Zealand settlor, who arrived a.t Nelson in July, IS-V), by the ship Poictiers, died on rhursrlay morning ' at. Wellington, aged SO. For some years he resided in Nelson, and in partnership with Mr Hooper founded the brewery in 1862 that was in later years known as Dodson's Brewery. In 1866 he removed from Nelson to Wanganui, and • was there associated with the late Hon. John .Hailanco in the founding of the Wanganui "Herald." In later year?, ho was in business in ■ Masterton and Wellington. Ho is survived by a widow, cno daughter, and six sons (including Mr' Norman Aitken, of Wellington, and Mr Kenneth Aitken, of Levin). April, 6. Our Wai-iti correspondent writes: — Another of our pioneer settlers passed, away on Saturday, in the person of Mrs Ann Batt. at the age of 95. The lato Mrs Batt was born in England on February '11th, 18-12, and was married on March 12th,- 1842. She and her husband sailed for New Zealand shortly afterwards in the Olympus, arriving in Nelson in tho same year. Ths late Mr and Mrs Batb moved to Wakofiold, now known asi Wai-iti. At this period the settlers were called upon to suffer great privations, being faced with a condition of semi-starvation, some having to dig up the potato sets to satisfy their hunger. About this time the late Mr and Mrs Batt were burnt out, soon after the birth of their eldest daughter, losing nearly all they possessed. Later they removed to .Richmond, where three wins and two daughters were born. In 1859 they returned to Wai-iti to within a, quarter of ,a mile of Mrs. Batt's late residence. A little house was built/ principally of nplit . totara slabs, the craclcs being- covered with illustrated London papers. The late Mrs 'Batt endured strenuous times, such as the 'present generation have no conception of. But she retained all her faculties to the last, and her genial nature endeared her to all who came in contact with her. She leaves behind her lour daugivtws :ivA sis sons, 44 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, and on© great-great-grandchild. The interment look place on Tuesday at the Foxhill '■;ometerv. April, 8. ■ Mr John V.. Fisher, of Mottioka street, died yesterday afternoon from .scarlet fever,'after a brief illness. He leaves a widow and four children. Mrs Fisher, with one of her children, is at the present time an inmate of tlio Hospital, suffering from the . same complaint. The deceased was a member of the .Defence Rifle Club and a well-known rifle shot. The remaining members of; the family will have the deepest sympathy extended to them in their trouble. April, 13. The death occurred at Masterton on Monday of Mrs Tabateau, wife of Mr C. A. "Tabateau, commission agent, of that town, and at one time manager of the Bank of New South Wales at Nelson. Tho deceased lady, who was 67 years of age, had been a sufferer for many years, but had born© up with«'reat "fortitude. .She was highly respected and esteemed by a large circle of friend*, who admired her many sterling qualities. ■ April, I<. A cablegram from Sydney announces the death of the Rev. John Bcckenham, ■ Congregational minister. The deceased \vas"the first pastor of the Congregational Church in this city. He took a keen interest in all local affairs, and to his indomitable energy and perseverance v»a-3 largely clue the success of the | first, inchistrid exhibition ever held in i Nelson, the j'rovincial Hall and adjacent rooms being filled with a fino display of exhibits. Mr. Beckenham was for' r-oiv.e time a member of the Nelson Education Board. He eventually returhixl to New South Wales and for a long period was the pastor of a Congregational Church in an important suburb of Sydney. Tho I'ito Mr L. Cary, who died at Moi tr.okti 1-ist. week from infantile paralyi sis, lirkl 'an appointment in the Takaka itistrict under the Nelson Education Board prior to going to Motueka (says tho "Star"), lie o.auie out from London, whoro'his father holds a responsible position in +.be British War Office, .some twelve or thirteen y^ars ago, but was for Hojnc •time in oneness pt Rftrotoiiga, Wore* land ing in New Zealand. Ho nad no relatives in New Zealand. Mr Archibald Thomson, who was drowned in Wellington harbour on Friday" afternoon, was well known in Nelson, having resided here some years aero. Deceased, who w.;i« a brother of Mr J. D. Thomson, of the Lands and Survey Department, was a popular fig-u?-e in .shipping circles at tho port of Wellington and elsewhere. His genial disposition made him many friends. About 15 years ago he was second officer of the old Shaw-Savill liner Ao'tea, and owac ashore ta Wkg ui> a. position with CJa«nav,-av a^'i Co.. stevedores, at Wellington. "Ho had hoon in the firm about three years, when Mr John banna way died, and Mr Thomson took over the business. A message was received at the Tapa'.vora camp on Monday afternoon announcing the d'>ath of T',ivaw' Hanvood, of C Cor/'pany, Picton, from infantile paralysis. Private Han>ood had obtained leave from his cormnandnr prior Ito camp owing to not feeling well. He I then contracted the- dread malady to which Sic succumbed. I An old settler in Xew Zealand, M" j .'lames ,'M'ag.innit.v, a relafivo of the lion. A. T. Maginnity, of Nelson, and oi the late Mr John Maginnity, of Wellington, di:.id in -Wellington Hospital on Sunday. Docoarod, who \v:i.s 75 years of age, was through the Maori War. In the cssuaHy list published on jTuesday appeared the name of "Trooper G. (.'.Greenwood, of thi> Auckland Mounted Rifles, previously reported seriously wounded, now reported believed died of wounds, no date given." The deceased young soldier. Oasooigne Cecil Greenwood, was tho oldest son of Dr. Greenwood and grandson of Mrs John Grcomvryid, of Bridge street,. Nelson, j and brother n; Misses T>. and I. Greenwood, who are well known here. The relatives w.erc- prepared for this news by :\ letter from a' yuv.nszor brother, Roy, who while in hospital suffering ■yorerdv from frostbitten feet, wrote: | ''When you hear of Gascoigne's death keep n stiff upper lip and remember that lie and I too are proud to lay down cur lives for you all and for our country.". Could' anything be finer •Uhan the-spirit of this lad, barely 20 years of age?