MAEREWHENUA.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 357, 7 January 1876, Page 3

MAEREWHENUA.

(From our own correspondent.) , \ " ■ January 3,1876. L send yoti the sad and painful news of the death of Mrs. Sotting, who died earlv on New Year's morning, after about fifteen minutes illness. She had been at the Good Templar's picnic a few hours before, and appeared contented and happy. About thi ce o'clock on the morning of the Ist she felt something heavy and suffocating in Jthe throat. Her family were round, her immediately with solicitous care. She said she was dying; and before they could realise their position she passed away without any pain or struggle. ' Mrs. Botting was a kind and affectionate mother. She leaves nine sons and two daughters, who were h?r constant care and thought.' The family haro; been notable as being the most exemplary to be found far and wide. Her word was law in her home. Her sona and daughters were never hap*. pier' than when carrying out her wishes. She has left behind her a worthy legacy in her Christian virtue and teachings, which are bettor and more enduring than gold. To-day she was buried. Nearly every man on this Goldfield attended the funeral. Mr. Farquharson read the service in a very impressive and solemn manner. She died ab the comparatively early age. of 48, and her death has cast quite a gloom over the place.