Obituary.

Huntly Press and District Gazette, Volume 4, 12 March 1915, Page 2

Obituary.

It is with sincere regret that we record the death of Mrs. Black, wife of Mr Thos. Black late of Huntly, but now of Stanley Bay, Auckland. The immediate cause of death was Acute Bright’s Disease. Deceased was confined only a week before her death and it was only then that it was discovered how ill she was. She lost consciousness on the Sunday after the birth of her child, and passed away on the morning of Tuesday last. Mrs Black arrived in New Zealand from Scotland less than two years ago, and was married to Mr Black immediately on landing. Up till a few months ago, Mr and Mrs Black resided in Huntly, but since Mr Black severed his connection with Green and Colebrook and took up his duties as traveller for the Waikato Bacon Factory, they have resided at Auckland.

Mrs Black was of a bright, cheerful disposition and was well-liked and respected by all who knew her. She was a talented singer, and her powers in this direction were always at the service of every good cause. The news of her death was received with unfeigned regret by a large circle of friends in Huntly, and the heartfelt sympathy of all who knew him goes out to Mr Black, who has always been held in the highest respect by all with whom he has come in contact.

On Wednesday morning, the child which had been ailing from birth, also passed away, sorrow being thus added to sorrow. The double funeral took place at the Kimihia Cemetery on Thursday last, the bodies having been brought to Huntly on Wednesday evening, and being deposited in the Presbyterian Church. On Thursday a very solemn service was held in the Church, which was draped in purple and black by the ladies of the congregation. The Rev. J. Richards officiated and the church was crowded with friends and sympathisers. The funeral procession was a very long one, the hearse being followed by a number of the girls of the congregation, dressed in white, and carrying wreaths. Then followed a long line of vehicles and mourners on foot, the chief mourners being Mr T. Black, Master W. Black and Mr and Mrs Penman. The service at the graveside was most impressive, the Rev. J. Richards again oificiating, and giving a short but very feeling address. The esteem in which the deceased was held was shown by the number of large and beautiful wreaths which were placed on the grave, there being over thirty of these.