OBITUARY

Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15041, 14 September 1922, Page 4

OBITUARY

MRS THOMAS KING. / The death occurred In Hamilton 'yesterday of an old and .respected resident, Mr s Thomas King, at the aga of 75. Deceased, who was born in England, came out to New. Zealand with her husband and family by the Devmgton, 46 years ago/sinoe which time she has lived almost entirely in Hamilton. The deceased lady is survived by her husband and four sons—i Mr G. F. King, postmaster, Mercer, Mr William King, Mr Walter King, and Mr Allan King, the last-named three being all residents of Hamilton —and by two daughters, both residing in Auckland, Mrs P. Stone, and Mrs B. Houseley. The funeral will leave her late residence, Willoughby Street, for the Hamilton West cemetery at- 11. a.m. to-morrow. ;

MR Q. F. SMITH,

i'he death occurred at the Waikato Hospital last night of Mr George F. Smith, who on Saturday morning last was thrown from his buggy at the end of the traffic bridge, and sustained injuries which necessitated his re-' moval to the hospital, though it was not thought that they were serious* He, however, collapsed at the institution,, lost consciousness, and gradually sank. Deceased, who was aged 83j met with an accident last year, breaking his leg,,and his stay in the hospital was a long one. He was eventually discharged cured, and it was a matter of great surprise to his friends that' he was able .to get about without even; the aid of a walking stick. Deceased • was a very old colonist, and for many years carried on farming operations in Canterbury. It was he who discovered alluvial deposits en the Ninety Mile, Beach, Canterbury, the working of which on a large scale is now under consideration by a southern syndicate. Leaving the South Island he settled in.the Pahialua district for a number of years, and came to Waiknlo about 18 years ago, and has since resided in Hamilton. By his genial hearty manner he won the esteem and respect of all with whom he came incontact. He and his * aged widow, for whom the deepest sympathy will be felt in her heavy bereavement) were of the old pioneering stock, and were colonists of the stamp to which the Dominion owes so much. They brought up a large family, Mr P. Cooper Smith, of Frankton, and Mr.-W, Cooper Smith, of Tuhikaramea, being his sons, and Mrs Tabor, of Frankton, and Mrs Allan McDonald, of Matata, Ids daughters. The funeral will take place on- Friday.