OBITUARY.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3138, 15 March 1909, Page 5

OBITUARY.

MK FRED HILL. The death of Mr Fred Hill, a very old and respected resident of Masterton, which occurred on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, removes a native of Masterton who has been a very familiar figure in local farming and sporting circles for a good many years past. Mr Hill, who was born at Homebuih forty-one years ago, died under somewhat sudden circumstances, as, although he had been suffering for some weeks from a severejattack of pneumonia, on Saturday morning he expressed himself as feeling better than he had been for a long time. The ultimate cause of death was hemorrhage of the lungs. Mr Hill for years followed farming pursuits, and was recognised as a first-class man with stock. About two years ago he entered into the service of the Banks Meat Company, of Wellington, as head stockman, and this position he held up to the time of his death. He was very prominent in racing and trotting circles, being an official of the Masterton Racing Club, and one of the most enthusiastic supporters and officials £of the Masterton Trotting Club. He also at one time held the position of President of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society, and was always found a willing supporter of every other sporting organisation. The Masterton A. and P. Association never had a keener worker in their official ranks than the late Mr Hill, whose ability in administrative matters was really exceptional. It is of interest concerning his younger life that he was the first scholar to win a scholarship at the Masterton School. The late Mr Hill was unmarried, but he leaves a wide circle of relations, his parents, two sisters, and one brother bcng among the latter. They will receive universal sympathy in their bereavement. The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock this afternoon, leaving the residence of Mr Harry Yates, Upper Plain.

MRS G. E. CHAMBERLAIN. Early on Saturday morning there died at the residence of her husband, Upper Plain, Mrs G. E. Chamberlain, a colonist of fifty years' standing, and a very old and esteemed resident of this district. The deceased lady, who was 67 years of age, first came to Masterton about forty years ago, and had resided here continually ever since. Mr Chamberlain being a prominent resident of the district, his wife has enjoyed the acquaintanceship of a very large circle of friends, who will hear of her death with keen regret. For some time past a very painful illness had been endured by the deceased lady with great fortitude, and death was really a merciful release. Mr Chamberlain and family—there are two sons and five daughters—will have the sympathy of the: whole district in their bereavement. The funeral will leave the residence at Upper Plain at 2 p.m. to-day.