THE LATE MR CHARLES MOON.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 3026, 5 December 1891, Page 2

THE LATE MR CHARLES MOON.

On Sunday last, November 29th, tha sad news sptead over the Raglan district that Mr Charles Moon, eldest son of Mr John Moon, of Waitetuna, had passed away, at the early age of 29 years, and whose death was universally regretted by all. During the last few months he had been engaged with his brothers in a contract for bushfalling on the Te Akau Estate, and had only just finished the work a short tune since. The week before last Mr Moon was in Hamilton, and on his return home was seized with a very sevore attack of rheumatic fever, and after every effoit had been made by Dr. Bay and those of his family in attendance upon him, a change seemed to have come for the better. However, a telegram was received on Saturday evening requesting Dr, Bay and the Rev. W. Gittos to proceed to Waitetuna, as he was much worse. On his arrival the rev. gentleman administered spiritual consolation, which was fully appreciated by the departed, and the doct >r did all in his po.ver for the sufferer. On Sunday morning they were again with him, along with tha members of his family who were present, ha passed away about 7.30 a.m. On the following day, Monday, Notember 30th, the interment took place in the cemetery of tha Wesleyau Church, Okete, the funeral procession leaving the residence of his parents, Waitetuna, ahont 2.30 p.m., and numbering between 100 and 150 besides numerous conveyances aud those on foot. It was tour when the cemetery was reached and there a still further company was assembled, this being by far the largest funeral ever held in Raglan. All had met to pay their last tribute of respect to one who whilstliving amongst them, had endaaroi himself to one and all by his kindly disposition, readily sympathising at all times with those in suffering or distress, and his high social qualties making him at all times a great favourite with young anil old alike. The Rev. Mr Williams conducted the funer.il service, and ere yet the remains were lowered into tho silent tomb, many wreaths of choice flowers were lovingly placed upon the bier containing the remains of one who in life was esteemed so highly. The deepest sympathy is felt by all for the bereaved parents and mombers of his family who are old and respected settlers here.