Blenheim

New Zealand Tablet, 30 November 1911, Page 2429

Blenheim

; - November 20. After the principal Mass yesterday at St. Mary’s Church, the members of the choir assembled at the Presbytery to make a presentation to Miss Walsh on the occasion of her approaching marriage. The presentation, which consisted of a handsome salad bowl (suitably inscribed) was made by the Very Rev. Dean Hills in a pithy and humorous speech, in which he eulogised Miss Walsh for the valuable services rendered during her long choir membership, and expressed great pleasure in making the presentation. Response was briefly made on behalf of the recipient by Mr. F. Hale, choirmaster. At an early hour the other morning, Mrs. James McConway, of Seddon, passed away at the Wairau Hospital, after an illness extending over some months. The deceased lady, whose age was 49 years, was a daughter of Mr. Martin Casey, of Tua Marina, and was, with her husband, one of the original settlers of the Starborough Estate. She was much esteemed for her sterling qualities, and many friends will extend sympathy to the bereaved husband and children. The funeral took place on November 23, a numerous cortege following from the church. The Very Rev. Dean Hills, S.M., V.G., conducted the services at the church and at the graveside.—R,l.P. -