OBITUARY.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18410, 17 June 1925, Page 11

OBITUARY.

MR "WILLIAM-.LILLET. Mr "William Lillcy, who passed away at AT3ddington on Juno 4th, was a very old and highly respected -resident. He was born in Norfolk, England, iu 1546, and arrived in New Zealand in tho ship Lady .Tocelyn on January 25th, IST?. Since then ho had been engaged around "Waddington in farming pursuits. In earlier years the deceased took a keen interest in the welfare of tho district, including sports bodies, etc. A widow and family of four sons and two (laughters arc left to mourn their loss. The service at tho gravosidc was conducted by tho Rev. Sparrow. Wreaths wcro sent by the following:—Mrs W. Lilley and .grandchildren, Bons and daughters, 2ilr and Mrs J. Gillandcrs and family, Mr and Mrs W. J. JcnkinS and family, Mr A. Gunn and family, Mr and Mrs M. Jenkins, Mr and Mrs A. Duff (Irwell), Mr and Mrs F. Jenkins, Mr AV. Farrclly. and daughters, Sheffield Ladies' Hockcv Club and Sheffield rootball Club.

• Mil G. P. DIIEW. The death took place on Saturday of Mr George P. Dro-w, of Brookside, at tho venerable ago of 101 years. Mr Drew was the father of Mrs F. Powell, at whose home ho had been living in recent years. The late Mr Drew was born'in "Wiltshire. England, on February 14th, 1824, and in his boyhood days worked at his father's flour mill. "When sixteen years old he emigrated to Australia, tho journey taking 2-1 weeks Mr Drew was in Bendigo and Ballarat at the time of the gold rushes, ami later, after enduring tho hardships common to the early pioneers, commenced business on his own account. In 187f> Mr Drew left Melbourne for New Zealand, and for a number of years lived at 'Sumner, where ho carried on a bakery and confectionery business, ami .served on tho Sumner Borough Council. Mr Drew enjoyed remarkably good health,-until'about six weeks ago, and took a. keen interest iu all activities around him. He was -an interesting conversationalist, md could relate happenings in< his varied career that took place eighty or moro years ago. He had a kindly s.cusc of humour, and one of lm favourite, recreations was cardplaying. Mrs Drew's death took plac.o about four years .ago. The remains were interred privately in the Springston Ccmeterv.

MR WILLIAM WHYTE. Much regret was expressed in the Homebush district) wlien the news became known that Mr William Whyte had died suddenly at Hawkins. The deceased, was fifty-three years of age, and was tho only son of Mr James Whyte, one of the pioneer settlers of Hawkins. . He was educated at Glentunnel and Waddington. Afterwards, ho carried on farming at Hawkins, having acquired his father's interests. Mr Whyte did not take any prominent part, in public affaire but was of a kindly and hospitable nature and was respected by all who knew him. The funeral, which took place at the Waddington Cemetery, .was largely attended by settlers from all parts of the Malvern district. The pall bearers were Messrs C. Whyte, J: G. Cullen, G. W: Cullen. W. Watson, H. Townshend, and G. Eeddicliffe. Many beautiful Avreaths were sent by relatives and friends. Mr W-hyte leaves a widow and one sister (Mrs J. R. Cullen) to mourn their loss.

MR R. MORRLSH. (IPICIAL TO "THE HUMS.") : WELLINGTON, June 16. .-.A.very o.ld. ; .resident of. theMr'Reiiben Morrish,:dieaat the residence of bis : 'daughter,Mrs ; C- W, S.tewart;. Seatoun.- The late Mr Morrish who was in liis 80th year, was born at Littleham, County Devon. Englana, in 1845. He took part, in the Thames, "old rush, and later acted as providoro of the small boats running between Auckland and Whaiigarei before the formation of -the Northern Steamship Company. 1 He was later a familiar figure on the Wellington wharves, where he acted as provider© for tho fetornibird and Hula, which were engagedm the Wellington-Wanganui run before the operiing of the Main Trunk railway line. He served in this capacity for a number of years, and eventually entered the hotel business, taking over tho Tramway Hotel, Newtown, and later on purchasing the Club Hotel at Greymouth. After carrying on business on the Coast for .a number of years, he engaged in the building trade in Wellington until ho retired in 1903. He was* a life member of the Working Men s Club and a, well-known figure for many years in 'Newtown until taking up hi% residence at Soatoun. He leaves a daughter and' two/brothc-rs, both of whom are in America. ■ ■ '