Hokitika

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 2, 10 January 1907, Page 15

Hokitika

(From our own correspondent.)

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs; Jeremiah Crowley .of Blue Spur will learn, with extreme regret of- the death of their daughter Honora at Waimate, Canterbury, where she was a teacher in the public school. The late* Miss Crowley was formerly a teacher under the Westdand" Board of Education, and was well-_ known throughout the district. A ' largei circle of friends will learn of her early demise with much sorrow and regret, and the sympathy of all will be extended to the bereaved family.— K.I. P. v I regret to report the death of' Mr. Patrick Dee, of Kevell street, who passed away on" December 28 at the age of 71 years. The deceased, who was one of our most popular and esteemed citizens, had been in failing health for some time, 'lhe late Mr. Dee arrived in New Zealand in 1862, aud "came to the Coast in 1865, settling down in Croldsborough, where he followed business as a contractor. LaCer/^on. he entered into a commercial business in MoMtitca, .where .he has resided ever since. 'He took a prominent part in local politics, and occupied at different times various seats on local bodies, chief amongst which was the Borough Council, in which he took a leading part. He Reaves a wife and family of six sons and two daughters, one of whom is a Sister of Mercy at Christchurch. The funeral was very largely attended, friends arriving from Greymouth and K.umara, and all parts of the district to pay a last tribute" of respect . to the memory- of the deceased. The Key. Father Aubry, assisted by the Rev. Father Creed' of Kumara,- officiated at the grave skle.R.l.P. ...

Dr. A. L. Kenny sends Christmas greetings from Munich., Dr. , Kenny „ expects to return to Victoria about April or May next year. ■ -