Death of Herbert Savell.

Manawatu Herald, 5 December 1899, Page 2

Death of Herbert Savell.

On Sunday evening at five o'clock death released the late Herbert Savell from his sufferings. He died from tumour on the brain, and for the past two years his affliction has been great. Before his eyes were affected he was working as a scutcher at King's mill, but finding that something was wrong with them, he sought advice, but unfortunately with no effect. It was on St. Patrick's Day 1898 that he last saw his wife when his eyes closed for ever. His friends sent him down South to consult an eye specialist but the result was the same as the first examination, no hope being held out of the sight being restored. The deceased wa§ a steady, hardworking, and popular young man, a capital footballer, and he has received very much sympathy. The deceased was born in Timaru and came to Foxton with his parents about 20 years ago. He leaves a young widow and an infant six weeks old. The funeral this afternoon was very largely attend, the Rev. H. Leach reading the impressive burial service at the grave's side. Mr Jonson was the undertaker. In another column the relations render their thanks for the sympathy shown to the deceased and his family.