TEMUKA.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19161, 18 November 1927, Page 7

TEMUKA.

OBITUARY. The death occurred of Frederick Morris, one of the oldest residents of Temuka, at his residence, River road, Temuka, at an early hour on Wednesday morning, at the age of 64 years. He was a son of the late Mr and Mrs Isaac Morris, and, with his parents, came to New Zealand in the sailing ship Waitangi, in the year 1876, fifty-one years ago, landing at Lyttelton. The family, soon removed to Temuka, where they made their home. The late Mr Morris was at first employed by ,the late Mr Michael Quiun, being concerned chiefly with stock, and he then entered the employ of the late Mr Donald Grant, with whom he remained for nearly 20 years. He left the late Mr Grant, to become assistant caretaker in the Temuka Domain, declining the position of curator on that occasion. He was a member of the Floral and Horticultural Society, and exhibited and took keen interest in the shows, and at local sports meetings. He was married to Miss Annie Sweet 35 years ago, and she survives him. He leaves a son, Mr Vivian Morris (of Pukekohe), and two daughters, Misses Lilian and Monica. He is also survived by five brothors: Messrs Isaac, Arthur (Hamilton), Dudley, Roland, and Ernest Morris. The funeral, which was very largely attended, took place at Temuka yesterday afternoon. Garden Party. In perfect weather, the garden party promoted by the St. Peter's Ladies' Guild yesterday afternoon, proved to be one of the most successful and enjoyable outings of the season- The function was held on the picturesque grounds of the vicarage, and it would be difficult to imagine a more suitable setting for such parties. A number of stalls well laden with attractive and useful articles were effectively arranged beneath the shade of the tall trees which encompass the grounds. There waa a very large attendance with the result that the various stalls carried on a brisk trade. These stalls were in charge of the following. Sweets stall: Mesdames 11. Andrews, Laurenson, and Keys. Cakes stall: Mesdames Salmon, Joynt, and M. Murray; fruit salad and ice cream: Mrs Talbot, Misses Abbot, and Greaves, and K. Erwood; croquet lawns: Mrs Routledge; work stall: Mesdames Watson, Twentyman, and Has'hurst; produce stall: Mesdames W. H. Cartwright, D. J. Pemberton, and H. Livesey. Afternoon tea: Members of the Mothers' Union assisted by the Bible Class girls.