The Late Mr Walter Robinson.

Manawatu Herald, 11 August 1903, Page 3

The Late Mr Walter Robinson.

THE FUNERAL. One of the largest attended funerals known in this township took place yesterday when the remains or the late Mr Walter Robinson were taken to thrcemetery. Many friends came from long distances, and the estimation In which the deceased was held by the Maoris was represented by their numbers, Nepia te Ran and ten other natives came from Porota- > wbao, besides many trom other parts of the district. «.'* Previous to the time appointed (a p.m.) for the funeral to leave, a large number of vehicles, horsemen, and pedestrians commenced to assemble it Herrington for the purpose of paying their ' last respects to the deceased. The' coffin was draped with white material and silver mountings. Assisting Mr Andrew Jonson, chief mourner, were the pall bearers, Renata Hemera, Rauhina Reweti, Messrs T. Nye, Jno. Cummerfield, A. Fordham, G. Edwards, G. Jonson and C. Hood. Theri followed the brothers of the deceased, Messrs Frank, James, John, Charles-and Octavius Robinson. - Mr Hadfield and other relatives, with a , large number of friends on foot, and about 30 vehicles were followed again by a number of horsemen. The cortege proceeded to All Saints' Church, which was filled to overflowduring the service the hymn ‘••pays and Moments Quickly Flying ” "S- was rendered with much feeling. At the conclusion of the service in the church the “ Dead March in Saul ” wk 9; played. The funeral procession then wended its way to the cemetery where the Rev. H. Wilson gave an Impressive service previous to committing the remains to its last resting place. Many beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave, notwithstanding the scarcity of flowers at this time of the year. We noticed among the number of wreaths, one from tho Mayor and Borough Councillors, also one from the School Committee. The ftaxmills stopped work during ; the afternoon, and the shops were closed for a few hours. The school was also closed for the afternoon. , COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION. The Mayor said before proceeding with the business of. the evening he wished to refer to the loss the district bad sustained by the death of one of Its principal citizens.. He referred to the dUUtb of Mr Walter Robinson, whose-remains they to-day followed to. their last resting place. Tbe late Walter Robinson was one. who we would least have expected to be called away so soon, and only comparatively a young man his death has caused quite a sensation in the district, having been born and grown to manhood in. this Borough. The late Walter Robinsou was not a member of tbe council at the time of bis death, but we can all remember with pleasure the time •wbenvhe sat at the table# and .we jbad;ihe;pleasure of his society and benefit ot Jus opinions.. He was no orator, but: when he chose Jo express his opinion on Borough affairs it was 'Wtf that he was no novice at taking his share in Borough affairs. In business-relations we have all had ideaiiogS'with him* and we always found him a man of his word—an .enemy of hone—rather tbe friend ot ’'all—ahd we shall all do well if we can leave such a record behind us-as he left. He was of a quiet and unassuming disposition, and in this respect he was'a true representative of his worthy sire, the late Captain Robinson. Our tqwn can. ill afford to lose such a wor“thy citizen as was the late Walter Robinsoa, but we can only commend to -fbe car'c-pf the Almighty the widow arid’fatherless of our deceased- friend. He would move the following resolution That this Council record with deep regret the death of Walter ,Robinfon. Esq., of this Borough, he having served as a Councillor in the past, and that a copy of this resoluaccompanied by a suitable letter, titf Sent to the widow of the deceased. The Council rose, and the motion was carried in silence. . -' ■ ' . ■—-*= - -