OBITUARY.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1007, 28 September 1903, Page 2

OBITUARY.

There was a very large funeral cortege yesterday afternoon, when the remains of the late Mrs DeOosta were interred at the Makaraka Cemetery. The demise of that much-res-pected lady was the first death that had occurred in Gisborne among members of the Jewish persuasion, and the burial rites were dispensed by Mr H. Lewie. The chief mourners were the esteemed sons of the deceased, Messrs M., D., A., and H. DeOosta, Messrs J 3., C., and E. Lewis, Messrs H. and A. Zachariah, and Mr Hymns. The cortege extended for a very long distance, and a great many people had also assembled at, the cemetery. Although visibly affected, Mr Lends in a clear voice read the service, in the Hebrew' language, and then giving the English translation. As a mark of respect for the memory of the deceased, and sympathy with the family, many floral tribntes were sent, and the many flags at half-mast and other tokens of respect and sympathy showed the deep sorrow for the family in their bereavement. "Wreaths were received from the following: Officers and Brethren Turanganui Masonic Lodge -with deepest sympathy.

Messrs Williams and Kettle’s employees with deepest sympathy. The Gisborne Club —a tribute of sympathy. Mrs and Misses Steele (Wellington)—with deepest sympathy. Mr and Mrs J. A. Harding—in token of sincerest sympathy. Mr James Steele (Wellington)—with deepest sympathy. Mr and Mrs G. B. Oman—with deepest sympathy. Mr and Mrs C. H. W. Dixon—a tribute of sincere sympathy.

Mr John Coleman—with sincere sympathy. Mr Henry Lewis and family—with deepest sympathy. Mr Frederick G. Staff—with sincere sympathy. Mr and Mrs R. N. Jones—with sympathy. Mr E. Burton (Wellington)—with deepest sympathy. Mr and Mra C. F. Lewis—with deepest sympathy. Mr and Mrs E. Robertson—with deepest sympathy. Miss S. Murphy (Wellington)—with sincere sorrow and regret.

Mr and Mrs J. R. Jones and family—most sincero sympathy. Mrs Parker and children—with sincere sympathy.

Mr E. P. Joyce—with deepest sympathy. Mr and Mrs R. D. B. Robinson—with deepest sympathy.

Mr and Mrs H. McKay—in sympathy. Mr and Mrs J. G. Cox—with sincere mpathy.

Mr and Mrs J. Brooking—with loving sympathy. Misses H. and M. Kennedy—with sincere sympathy, Mr and Mrs G. Smith—with sincere sympathy.

Miss M. Hopkins—with sincere sympathy. Messrs H. and A. Zachariah—with deepest sympathy. Mrs E. F. Harris and family—with deepest sympathy. Mr William, Ada, and Mrs Miller—with deepest sympathy. Mr and Mes J. Williams and family—with deepest sympathy. Mr and Mrs F. A. Martin—with sincere sympathy. Mr and Mrs J. Fernandez—with sincero sympathy. Mr and Mrs W. H. Clayton—with sincere sympathy.