OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, 8 April 1915, Page 13

OBITUARY

MR. W. F. CLINTON, DARFIELD. (From an occasional correspondent.) Mr. W. F. Clinton, a resident of Darfield for the past fifty years, died suddenly early on Sunday morning, March 21. Mr. Clinton was born in Victoria, and came to Auckland with his parents when he was two years of age, and later on became a resident of Canterbury. He was the first altar boy to serve in Christchurch. Though not an active participant in public affairs, he gave liberally .to every deserving) cause. At the time of his death he was a member of the Darfield Domain Board, and a director of the Darfield Saleyards Company. The late Mr. Clinton was a particularly well-known breeder of high-class sheep, and his exhibits won numerous prizes at the Canterbury shows. He was also a noted breeder of heavy Clydesdale horses, his teams being amongst the finest in the province. Dalmuir Prince, an imported horse, won many honors for him. In his younger days he was a keen horseman, and his interest in the turf never waned. A few years ago a horse of his, Lady Clare, won the New Zealand Trotting Cup, the highest honor to be gained in this class of sport. The funeral, which took place on March 23, was very largely attended. The deceased, who leaves a widow and large family, was highly respected and his death is much regretted.—R.l.P. MRS. MICHAEL MULLIN, TIMARU. (From a correspondent.) On Sunday morning, March 21, there passed away one of our most esteemed parishioners in the person of Mrs. Michael Mullin. The deceased lady was 74 years of age, and for over 40 years had taken a keen interest in all matters in connection with the Church, being specially interested of late years in the Altar Society, in which she did good work. She was also most charitable, being ever ready to help those requiring assistance. At Mass on Sunday, the Very Rev. Dean Tubman spoke of the deceased's good work for God and her neighbor, and asked the prayers of the congregation for the repose of her soul. Mrs. Mullin bore all her sufferings most patiently, and passed away .perfectly resigned to, God's holy will, after receiving the last rites of the Church. Rev. Father Murphy attended the deceased in her last illness, and also officiated at the graveside. The funeral was largely attended by those desirous of showing their respect for the memory of Mrs. Mullin, and their sympathy for her sorrowing husband. —R.I.P. .