OBITUARY.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVIII, Issue 44, 1 November 1900, Page 19

OBITUARY.

MISS ALICE Q. PLUMLBT, OTAHr/HU.

1 regret (writes a correspondent,) Lo h&v"c to record the demise of Miss Alice Grace Plumley, of Otahuhu — late teacher at the Mangere public school — who died uu Holiday, Octubcr 1.". The deceased was a very successful teacher, and parsed her examinations with high honors, and was greatly esteemed both by her fellowteachers and pupils. She waß only 23 years of age. and though she had been unwell for about 18 months, the end was unexpected. During her last illness she was attended by the Rev. Father Patterson, who administered the rites of the Church, and who speaks very highly of the edifying manner in which she prepared for her md. Her parents have the sinoerest sympathy of all their friends and neighbors in their bereavement. A Solemn Rtquiem Mass was celebrated in St Joseph's Church on Wednesday morning for the repose of her soul. The choir sang appropriate hymns in tho church, and the Children of M.iry s-ang at the graveside. The Rev. Father Patterson preached the panegyric of the deceased to a crowded congregation, and there were few present who did not feel that death had removed a kind friend and a good Catholic. The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in Otahuhu. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery, the Children of Marytwelve in number— acting as bearers. A<* the funeral cortege passed the public school the children were assembled in the grounds, and with heads uncovered showed their sorrow at the death of one whom they esteemed in life. The school flag was flown halfmast, as were many fLigrs in the town. At the last meeting of the Auckland Education Board a vote of condolence with the parents of the deceased was passed on the motion of Mr. Luke, who said that the late Miss Piumley was an excellent teacher. — R.I. P.