Obituary

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LI, Issue 42, 8 October 1924, Page 41

Obituary

V; MRS. CATHERINE O'BRIEN, MAKAREWA. , . ■; The death occurred at Makarewa, on August 19, of Mrs. Catherine O'Brien, wife of Mr. Morgan O'Brien. . The deceased was a: resident of Southland for a number of years. Born in Clogban, King's County, Ireland, she migrated to New Zealand and lived in various parts of Southland. Mrs. O'Brien possessed the true Irish spirit of generosity and charity, and she will be remembered by many. During her long illness she was attended by the Rev. Fathers O'Neill, Martin, and Marlow, and fortified by the rites of Holy Church, her death was peaceful and happy. The interment took place at Winton Cemetery on August 22; the Rev. Fathers Hunt and Lynch officiating at the graveside.' Her husband, four daughters—Miss Mary O'Brien (Orawia), Mrs. M. Earner (Wyndham), Mrs. W. Boyle (South Hillend), and Miss Nora O'Brien (Makarewa), and two sons Messrs. Brian and Morgan O'Brien (Orawia) also a sister (Mrs. J. Looney, South Hillend), are left to mourn their loss. A son (William O'Brien) was killed in the Great War.— MR. THOMAS LAVERY, TOKAORA, HAWERA. With profound regret the death .is recorded on September 5, of Mr. Thomas Lavery, an old and highly esteemed resident of Hawera. The late Mr. ■ Lavery, who was loved' and respected by all who came in contact with him. was born in Armagh, Ireland, and migrated to New Zealand when very young, arriving in the Dominion in 1861. In early manhood he was in business on the West Coast of the South Island. Coming north to Taranaki about the year 1900, he was one of the successful selectors at the first ballot of Takaora, on November 20, 1901, and he had remained at his farm ever since, his family being reared there. Two of his sons saw considerable war service on Gallipoli, Egypt, and France, where one made the supreme sacrifice. As a- neighbor and settler Mr. Lavery was ever ready to belt) all who needed assistance. Deceased was a. staunch Irishman and fervent Catholic, and the parish of Hawera has lost one of its most generous and warm-hearted supporters. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends will be extended to his widow, three daughters and four sous, all of Hawera.R.l.P. MR, E. D. SUTHERLAND, WAIRAU VALLEY. The death occurred on July 22, at the Wnirau Hospital, Blenheim, of Mr. Edward Donald Sutherland, at the early age of 32 years. The deceased had been a resident of the Wairau Valley for about 12 years. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted, and during the camp period his lungs were affected and he was discharged on this account after some months of training. About fifteen months ago he left Wairau Valley to attend the funeral of his mother at Christchurch, where he contracted influenza, from the effects of which he did not really recover. Three months ago he returned to Wairau Valley and a week ago he was compelled to enter the Wairau Hospital. The deceased, who was very popular with all who knew him, was th« eldest son of Mr. D. R. Sutherland, of Ashburton, and nephew of Mrs. P. J. Larkin, Enchanted Creek, Wairau Valley. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Church by the Very Rev. Dean Holley, and the interment took place at Wairau Valley.—R.l.P. MR. JOHN GILLESPIE, PALMERSTON NORTH. The many friends of Mr. John Gillespie, heard with sincere regret of his death, which occurred at his residence, Gillespie's Line, Palmerston North, on August 14. The late Mr. Gillespie was one _ of the pioneers, and had in abundance those characteristics which enabled them 'to overcome difficulties that seemed insuperable, and to accomplish the apparently impossible. As a young man he resided in Renwicktown, Marlborough, and amongst his .companions he was noted for his courage, honesty, and integrity. These traits of his character developed with the years and were amongst his ..most treasured possessions when he died. As a police officer ! in the early days of New Zealand's history he had ample opportunities of exercising them, and as the circle of his acquaintances widened the number of his friends increased. Many in north and south Taranaki, Marlborough, Canterbury, and Manawatu will mourn the loss of a genuine friend and -a worthy;. and courageous citizen. , A pathetic aspect of his deathiwas- that it was separated; by a span of only 'ten

weeks from the death, of his wife. Together they walked hand... in hand for a span of half a century, and it was meet-' that together they should go to their eternal home.ft "Together in life they were not separated in death." '; During his last illness the priests of the parish were most I assiduous in their ministrations; visiting him almost-daily. 1 A Requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father MacManus, • Fathers Doolaghty and O'Beirne assisting on the sanctuary. His mortal remains were laid to rest side by.; side with f those of his wife, and though the.funeral was private a £ large concourse of . friends were there to pay their last, tribute of respect to one of the most widely known and highly respected residents of Palmerston North.R.l.P, MR, DANIEL C. O'ROURKE, PAHIATUA. -. v The death occurred -at Greytown Hospital,' on the 19th ult., after a 'brief illness, of, Mr. Daniel Chanel O'Rourke, of Pahiatua/ and youngest son of Mr.' and Mrs. D. O'Rourke, of Napier, . and late of Pahiatua. The deceased, who was aged 25 years, was born in Napier and educated at the Napier 1 Marist School and the Pahiatua.Convent School. Pie had only been.in the Greytown district a few weeks and sue-| cumbed to an attack ■of pleurisy and pneumonia. The news of his death came as a. great shock to his numerous friends in Pahiatua district, the late, Mr. O'Rourke being held in high esteem and very popular. The deepest sympathy of the community will be tendered to the parents and family in their bereavement. The funeral took place at Napier on Sunday afternoon, the 21st ult., from St. Patrick's Church; the Rev. Father Tymons officiating at the church and graveside.—R.l.P. • . ' - •.! MUSIC EXAMINATIONS ST. MARY'S CONVENT OF MERCY, CHRISTCHURCH. The following pupils of the Sisters of Mercy, St. Mary's Convent, Colombo Street, Christchurch, were successful in the Practical Examinations in connection with Trinity College of Music, London : '■■■ Associate piano : Ella Marshall. Higher local: Dorothy Blake, Florence Dangerfield, Mary -Regal, Amy Peters, Audrey Penhalluriack, Mavis O'Brien. Senior honors: Alma. Chamberlain, Valerie Clarkson. Senior pass: Winifred Owen, Edna Penhalluriack; violin: Louise Gilders, Marjorie Turtom Intermediate honors: Valerie. Clarkson, Freda Maindonald, Florence Downing. Intermediate pass: Ruby Free, Isabel Watt, Janie Smith, Stella Greer, Patricia Lythgoe, Ida Wallace, Norma' Davies, Gwendoline Taylor; singing: Mary Rogal. Junior honors: Lilian Dollan, Mary C. Dini, Verna Jack, Joyce Burrell, Mary Kyle, Mabel Dalton. Junior pass: Kathleen Copsey," Madge Rabbins, Jose Banfield, Norman Wallace, Moya Weddrell, Edith Bell, Constance Dennis, Esma Lindsay, Peter Shea, Annie Rehnie; violin: Eunice Penhalluriack, Joseph Carey.. Preparatory honors: Constance Barker, Mona Cecila Goggin, Kathleen Leggott, Patricia Armstrong, Marjorie Chamberlain; singing: Aroha Clifford and Lilian Kerslake. Preparatory pass: Mazie Evans, Archie McKay, Patricia Mahoney', Ivan Tankard. First steps: Dorothy Handisides, Myra Johnston, Cyril Walter, Patricia McDermott; violin: Gerard McDermott, Jack Soanes, Betty Rennie. Convent of Mercy, Darfield:Preparatory honors:, Irene Stewart, Clare Narbey, Godfrey Johns; .pass: Margaret Clinton. - .'.' The following pupils from St. Mary's Convent, Colombo Street, were 'successful in passing the Theory Examination held last June in connection with Trinity College, London . Higher local division: Mary Cecilia McDermott, 86 honors; Dorothy Blake, 84 honors; Mary Rogal, 83 honors'£ Hazel Neville, 83 honors. Senior, division: <roan Blake, 70 pass. Intermediate division (honors): Valerie Clarkson 97, Louise Gilders 92, Ellis Gilders 91, Mabel Dalton 88'■ Alma Chamberlain 85, Freda Maindonald .80; pass: Gwendoline Taylor 74, Edna Penhalluriack. 69. Junior division (honors): Minnie Dini 100, Joyce Burrell 100, .Constance Dennis 99, Edith Bell 98, Nancy Malley 98, Lilian Dollan 97, Lilian Kerslake 97, Lorna De la Cour 96, ■ Alvira Knowles 96; Isabel Watt 96, Frank Smith 96, Doreen Bradley 95, Mary Kyle 95, ; Joseph Carey 94, Verna Jack . 94, ' Norma Davies 91, Gwen Grange 1 91; pass:': Annie K. Wallace 77. Preparatory division (honors): Maisie Evans 100, Iris Trengrove 100, : Jose, Banfield .100, Cyril Walter 98,. Grace Carey 95, Gwen Byrne 95, Catharine Leggott 93, ' Eileen- Ryan^93,-Marjory-Chamberlain 92 3 Patricia strong 92, Eunice Penhalluriack ": '