OBITUARY.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXX, Issue XI, 14 March 1903, Page 746

OBITUARY.

The death is announced from London of Mrs Alary Margaret Williams, wife of Mr James Nelson Williams, of Frimley, Hastings, Hawke’s Bay. She died on February 25, after a long illness. The deceased was a sister of Airs Fitzroy, of Hastings, and a daughter of the late Mr William Beefham. She was deeply respected by all who knew her. and much sympathy is felt for the relatives in their bereavement.

The deepest regret was felt throughout Gisborne at the news of the death through a bicycle accident, of Aliss Alice Redward, youngest daughter of Afr Lester Redward. on Alarch 2. The deceased was riding down the main street, when, in trying to avoid a horse, she lost control of her bicvele. fell heavily on her head and sustained a severe concussion. She was removed to the. hospital, hut never regained consciousness, and died at 10 o’clock on the same night. The deceased, who was 21 yea--. of age. was much beloved bv all who knew her.

Air. Michael Killeen, whose death occurred at Wellington the other day, was an old resident of Westland, and a contemporary there of the Premier in the early days. A mutual friend relates an aneedote regarding the present head of the Government and the deceased. They were regarded as two of the foremost in point of phvsical strength amongst the mining population on the Coast, and to test the doubtful -point of superiority a friendly bout was arranged. The result, however, was disappointing, as the set-to ended In a draw. The friendship formed in those Vvgone wars is said to have endured under happier auspices.

Very great sympathv has been extended to Mr Arthur (Traffic Superintendent) and his wife in the loss of their -daughter Nettie, who succumbed to nn attack of rheumatic fever (says Wellington “Free Lance”). The circumstances were particularly sad. for Miss Arthur was only twenty-two veers of age, a pretty, dainty girl, with a bright and happy nature that won ‘for her many -friends. Miss Arthur was a victim to orrr variable climate. She was out one day in a muslin dress when a Southern shower came up. and the chill she enrght developed into -rhrnmatio fever.