THE LEVIN TRAGEDY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3560, 9 November 1926, Page 3

THE LEVIN TRAGEDY.

FUNERAL OF MRS. SLOMAN. The funeral of the late Mrs Sloman took place in Levin on Sunday. Between thirty and forty carat assembled’ at the Presbyterian Church, where the funeral casket had been deposited during the morning. A large amPrepresentntive gathering of residents attended the funeral service held in the church at 10 o’cloek by the minister, the Rev. A. Crocket. The 23rd Psalm was sung, and' the hymn, “For Ever with the Lord,” While the “Dead March” (Saul) was played by the organist as the congregation left, the Church.. These simple rites, with the Minister’s prayer for Divine healing for the sufferers, and cohsolaton and understanding for the bereaved, made an impressive appeal to all present. Many beautiful wreaths were forwarded in token of the sympathy of the public. The late Mrs Sloman was before marriage a Miss Steelsmith, the only child of her parents, who came originally from Melbourne and settled in Dunedin. The daughter resided for some years in Woodville with her cousin, Mr -J. Monteith, and later, after her father’s death, went to live in Brougham Street, Wellington, with her mother. There 20 years ago, she was married. Her husband had come from Australia, bis relatives living in Adelaide, and only a fortnight ago lie received a cable .advising of the death there of his father. Mrs Sloman had a number of relatives in different parts of the Dominion, mostly aunts and cousins, amongst thef latter being Mrs N. Horrobin, of Levin. Speaking of the deceased lady, an intimate friend paid a high tribute to her fine nature and Christian character. She was one who was always helping others, but in such a way that her generosity was not: apparent to everyone. She would make up parcels of clothing and send them to those in need, and in this and in other ways did her charity by stealth. Above all, she was never fickle in her friendship, and the sincerity and unaffectedness of her disposition endeared her to her friends. • The whole family was on the most affectionate terms, making what had occurred the more inexplicable fo all their acquaintances. —Chronicle. INQUEST ON MRS. SLOMAN. The inquest in connection with Mrs Sloman’s death was formally opened before the Coroner (Mr, A. J. Graham), at Palmerston on Saturday morning, when after identification of the body, the proceedings were adjourned. FATHER CHARGED WITH MURDER.

At the Palmerston Police Court yesterday morning, William George Sloman was charged with the murder on November sth of his wife, Margaret Abigail Sloman. Accused was quite composed, and betrayed no outward sign of emotion or trace of ill-health. He stood in the court, gazing steadily forward, apparently indifferent to bis surroundings. He was not asked to plead. Senior-Sergeant O’Grady applied for a remand, and this was granted. The ease will next be called on at Wellington on November 17th. Acused was removed in custody aud was taken to Wellington. CONDITION OF VICTIMS. Enquiry at the hospital this morning showed that the victims, Rita and Russell Sloman, were still unconscious, and their condition was regarded as dangerous. Both have been operated upon.