OBITUARY.

Shannon News, 29 June 1928, Page 3

OBITUARY.

MRS A. H. HILL,

It was with great regret that the relatives and friends of Mrs. A. H. (Bert) Hill learned of her death, which occurred at the Palmerston North hospital on Tuesday. The late Mrs Hill, who was the eldest daughter of Mrs. James Best and the late Mr. Best, was 42 years of age, and was ' born in Ohariu. For some considerable time she resided in Otaki where she made many friends. Mrs. Hill was also very prominent in Church work, being one of the best workers connected with the Methodist Church. Some time ago Mr. and Mrs. Hill left Otaki to take up residence in (Shannon, but owing to indifferent health Mrs. Hill a few weeks back entered Moutere Hospital for treatment, and three weeks ago was taken to the Palmerston North hospital, but despite skill and attention passed away. Mrs. Hill, who was very popular leaves a husband and family of five—the eldest 16 years of age—to mourn their loss. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved relatives. The funeral took place at Otaki yesterday' and was very largely attended, the •Methodist Church being crowded during a short service held there. Mourners were present from Ohariu, Levin and Shannon and there were many beautiful wreaths. The Shannon School Committee",, of which Mr Hill is secretary, was represented by the Chairman (Hr A. E. Hyde). The bereaved family have received many messages of sympathy in the loss of a devoted and loving mother. MR. J. HERBERT HANKINS. i ■ The death occurred in Palmerston on Wednesday of Mr John Herbert Hankins, who commenced the practice of the legal profession there in 1882 and was associated with the early development of the town and district. He was 82 years of age, having been born at Swindan, Hereford, in 1846, and coming to New Zealand with his parents in 1863. After serving his articles ho passed his barrister's examination and was admitted in 1876. In 1880 he started in practice at Foxton, which at that time was a more important town than'Palmerston North. Mr Hankins, however realised the future ahead of Palmerston North when the Manawatu Railway Company built its line to Longburn and moved there in 1882. In the early 80 's the late Mr Southey Baker was associated in the partnership with him and in 1898 Mr C. A. Loughnan joined him in partnership. In March, 1907, his son-in-law, Mr W. L. Fitzherbert joined the, firm, and in September, 1908, Mr C. A. Loughnan retired. In private life the late Mr Hankins was always a very keen sportsman and was one of the founders of the Manawatu Racing Club, of which body he was a past president and life member. He was also very interested in football and was at one time president of the Manawatii Rugby Union, and. donated the Hankins' Shield which is still played for annually. He was also first president of -the Palmerston North Law Society. During the war he organised a tobacco fund which resulted in several thousand pounds', worth of tobacco and cigarettes being sent to the members of the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces at the front, in recognition of which service he was elected the first life member of the Palmerston North R.S.A. Deceased has always been a very strong Mason and was • one "of the founders and the first Master of the Manawatu Kilwinning. Lodge, and a member of one of the Royal Chapter lodges. He married Miss Agnes, Wcmyss Dalrymple hi 1872 and is survived by his wife, two sons (Messrs J. G. Hankins, of Welligton, and Chas. E. Hankins, of Oregon, U.S.A.), and three daughters (Mesdames W. L. Fitzherbert, F. S. Mcßae and P. L. Sim, all of Palmerston North) .