OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, 2 September 1909, Page 17

OBITUARY

MR. RICHARD HALLORAN, WREY'S BUSH. •*

It is with the deepest regret (writes an occasional correspondent) that I have to record the death of Mr. Richard Halloran, who passed away at his residence, ,Wrey's Bush, ou Saturday, August 21. Deceased, who .was" a well-known-farmer and a staunch supporter of the Catholic Church, was a native of County Galway, and came to New Zealand upwards of 40 years ago. Deceased was held in high Esteem by a large 'circle of friends. Mr. Hallor.an' had always enjoyed the best of health, and his sudden end, which was due to heart failure, came as a shock to his friends throughout Southland. The 1 funeral, which took place on August 24, was one of the largest ever seen in the district. Residents from all parts .were present to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory. A Requiem Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father O'Neill, who, assisted by the Very Rev. Father Walsh, officiated at .the graveside. — R.I.P.

MR. EDMUND CARROLL/- MORNINGTON

It is" with regret that we have to record the death "f Mr. Edmund Carroll, who passed away at his residence, Mailer street, Mornington, on August 27. The deceased was a prominent and active member of the Hibernian Society since its inception in Dunedin over 36 years ago. He was the pioneer and founder of the Dunedin branch, -which was opened on March" 17, 1873, and his name appears first in the constitution book. " The establishing of the branch at that time was up-hill work. There had been several meetings in order to obtain the requisite number of names, but through his perseverance and energy the branch was opened in St. Joseph's schoolroom with 26 members, the hall being tastefully decorated for the occasion. The lat.s Brother E. Carroll was elected the first president of the branch — a post which he had well earned; and ever since, until his health failed him" a few years ago, he filled most of the offices in the branch, always" taking a lively interest in everything relating to the welfare of the branch and the society in general. He -was also elected district president of the Otago District, and later on of the OtagoCanterbury District. — R.I.P.