GREYTOWN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 September 1938, Page 9

GREYTOWN

THE LATE MR S. S. M. BISH. (“Times-Age” Special.) Many in the Wairarapa were yesterday shocked to read of the death under tragic circumstances of Mr Seymour Stanley Maxton Bish, of Pukekohe. The late Mr Bish, who was the second son of the late Mr and Mrs Alfred Bish, of Carterton, was born in the latter town, and was educated at the Carterton school. He showed much promise as a swimmer, and competed successfully in several events at the Carterton Baths. Later on, employment in Wellington was accepted, after which he joined the clerical staff of the now defunct Wairarapa Trading Company at Featherston (formerly Toogood estate). From this position the late Mr Bish was appointed Town Clerk at Greytown, and after filling the position successfully applied for the Town Clerkship of Upper Hutt. Promotion followed when at a later date he was appointed Town Clerk at Pukekohe, where he was located at the date of his death. Old Masterton residents will recall deceased’s father, who was well known in musical circles in the late 80’s and early 90’s, and was also Mayor of Masterton for a period. Later on the late Mr Alfred Bish moved to Carterton where he gave years of service on the Borough Council, was also very prominent in bowling circles, and continued his interest as a musician. The late Mr S. S. M. Bish is survived by his widow, a daughter, brother, Mr M. Bish, formerly of the clerical staff of the Railways Department, and a married sister (nee Miss Girlie Bish, formerly of Featherston). Mr Mark Maxton, one of Greytown’s oldest settlers, is an uncle, and Mr R. W. Roydhouse and Mrs H. E. Jackson, of Carterton, are cousins. Funeral of Mr D. P. Loasby. The funeral of the late Mr D. P. Loasby took place yesterday at the Greytown Cemetery, the cortege being a very large one.. Prior to the funeral moving off to the cemetery the casket was conveyed from the late Mr Loasby’s residence in Udy Street to the Presbyterian Church, when the Minister, Mr Karl P. Lilly, conducted a memorial service, the church being crowded. At the conclusion of the service the congregation sang deceased’s favourite hymn “Lead Kindly Light.” The casket was then removed from the church to the hearse and the cortege headed by a very large and representative gathering of Manchester Unity Odd Fellows marched to the cemetery, where the burial service was conducted by Mr Lilly. The Odd Fellows’ service was taken by the G-S. of the Order, Bro A. G. Shrimpton. The pallbearers were Bros Geo Reed and W. I. Clark (Wellington District officers), F. Dennes, H. J. Farley, A. B. Burch, and J. Wood. At the conclusion of the service at the graveside the Odd Fellows filed past and deposited a sprig of thyme into the grave, an emblem of .the Order. Many beautiful wreaths were sent testifying to the high esteem in which deceased was held. Amongst the wreaths were the following institutions: —From the Greytown Bowling Club, South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club, Directors of the Greytown Fruit Co., Staff of the Greytown Fruit Co., Directors and Staff of the Greytown Pictures, Directors and Staff of the Permanent Investment Co., Mayor and Councillors of Greytown, Trustees of the Greytown Trust Lands, N.G. and Officers of Loyal Heart of Oak, Grand Master and Officers and Board of Directors of the Manchester Unity of New Zealand, Grand Master and Officials of the Wellington District, Loyal Greytown Lodge, Featherston Loyal Unity Lodge, Auckland District of Manchester Unity, President and Members of Wairarapa Past Grands Lodge, Directors and Staff of N.Z. Fruit Growers’ Federation, Messrs T. and W. Young (Wellington), and the Wairarapa Trotting Club.

Women’s Division. . Mrs Beu presided over a good attendance of members at a special meeting held on yesterday afternoon in the Parish Hall. Arrangements were made for the social to be held on September 30. An invitation to attend the jubilee service at the Presbyterian Church was accepted. The report and remits from the Dominion Conference were discussed and held over for final decision till the next meeting. Early Lambs. A consignment of fat lambs was dispatched to Wellington today by Mr F. Kempton. Golf Finals. The following is the draw for the finals of the ladies’ championships, Challenge Cup and L.G.U. medal round, also the nine hidden holes for the captain’s trophy:—Mrs Thompson v Miss Nix; junior, Mrs Jury v Miss M. Collier, Mrs Maddison v Miss E. Gregor, Mrs Balfour v Mrs Horner, Mrs R. Ingley v Miss B. Haigh, Miss N. Bouzaid v Miss I. Collier, Miss B. Gregor v Mrs G. Ingley.