OBITUARY.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVII, Issue 14, 6 April 1899, Page 7

OBITUARY.

MR. ANDREW O'CONNOR, OKATO

We regret to record the accidental death by drowning of Mr. Andrew O'Connor, only surviving son of Mr. ,T. O'Connor, a highly esteemed settler of Okato, Taranaki. The distressing occurrence took place on Sunday, February 26. The deceased was returning to his home after attending Mass, when he and some others went to bathe in a mill-dam. In a few minutes after entering the water the deceased sank in a deep part of the dam. A determined but unsuccessful attempt to rescue him was made by his companions. The body was afterwards recovered, and the funeral took pJace on February 28, when the Rev. Father Cognet, S.M., assisted by the Rev. Father Maillard, S.M., officiated. The greatest sympathy was felt by the people of the district for the bereaved parents in their sad affliction.— R.l.P.

MR. ANTHONY MULLINS, WANGANUI.

One by one (writes our Wanganui correspondent) our early Bettlers are' passing from amongst us. This time we have to mourn the loss of Mr. Anthony Mullins, who died last Monday, March 20, at his farm on the Brunswick line. The deceased was 15 1 years of age, and was born in Gal way. About 45 years ago he came to the colonies as a private in the Goth Regiment, and saw good service during those turbulent times. He was a resident of our district for over 40 years, and was always known as a good and practical Catholic. As a citizen he was well known, and earned the good will of all those with whom he came into contact. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon. A large number followed, including the members of the Wanganui branch of the New Zealand Veteians' Association. The Very Rev. Father Kirk officiated at the grave. A family of six — all grown vp — are left to mourn their loss.— i2./.P.