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January
Monday 3rd January 1887
Birth
MARTIN - On Dec. 31st, at Hillside farm, Otaio, the wife of Andrew Martin, junr.,
of a daughter.
STURROCK - At Edward Street, Timaru, on the 1st January, the wife of D. Sturrock,
of a son (stillborn)
Marriage
CUTHBERTSON - BROWNELL - At St. John's Church, Invercargill, on the 29th
December, by the Ven. Archdeacon Stocker, B.A., Robert Moncrieff Cuthbertson,
solicitor, Ashburton, to Alice May, eldest daughter of Thomas Turner Brownell,
Invercargill.
Monday 3 January 1887 pg 3
A three-year old boy boy named John Cook, whose parents live in a house
off the Main road opposite the Parsons and Henderson's old foundry, died
suddenly on Saturday morning, and an inquest was held on the body at the
Melville Hotel. J.S. Beswick, Esq., coroner for the district, presided and a
jury, of whom Mr John King was chosen foreman, was sworn in.
May Cook, mother of the deceased child, said that her son had lately been
suffering from diarrhoea. On Saturday morning the child was in its father's
bedroom, and the father told witness to bring some water as the deceased had
drank some sheep dip which had been in a bottle lying on the floor. Witness got
the water and gave it to the child who then fell sick. Witness then took the boy
to Dr MacIntyre's who gave him a powder, and promised to call at noon. At 11
o'clock however, the child got worse, and died just as Dr Lovegrove, who had
been sent for by a neighbour arrived. The sheep dip had been in the house 18
months; had been used on two puppies, which had die from the effects of it. Dr
Lovegrove made a pot-mortem examination and attributed the cause of death to a
severe attack of diarrhoea. There was no indication of the child having an
irritant poison. The jury at once returned a verdict of "Death from natural
causes."
Tuesday 4 January 1887
Fatal Accident occurred near Waimate on Saturday last. On that day Mr Peter
Manson and Mr J. Graham were riding from Waihao Forks to the Waimate Station. Mr
Mason galloped ahead through the Waimate Gorge. Graham found him lying on the
road insensible having evidently fallen from his horse. Mr George Freeman
arrived soon after, coming from Waimate with his buggy, in which the injured man
was conveyed by Mr Freeman to The Hospital. Dr Stacpool was almost immediately
in attendence. The injuries proved fatal Sunday morning. An inquest was held.
Manson has been long engaged as head shepherd on the Waimate station where he
has always been regarded with confidence by his employer.
Wednesday 5 January 1887
Wednesday January 1887 pg 3
Inquest at Waimate Hospital before J.S. Beswick, Esq., coroner, as to the death
of Peter Manson.
The following jury were sworn in: Messrs F. Jones, J. Harrison, T. Maginn, H.
Franklin, D. Mitchell and J. Sinclair (foreman).
From the evidence of Jno. Graham, shepherd, Donald Macpherson, hotelkeeper,
Waihao Forks, and Dr Stacpoole, hospital surgeon, it appeared that deceased, who
was the head shepherd at the Waimate station, in the company of Graham was
engaged during the forenoon of the 1st instant mustering sheep on the Hunter's
range. On their way to the station deceased and Graham arrived at the Waihao
Forks, where they had four drinks, deceased taking schnapps each time, after
which he had taken tea, and started about 5 p.m. for Waimate with Graham.
Verdict of accidental death caused by fall from his horse.
Death
BIRRELL - Drowned at Timaru on Jan. 1, 1887, through a boat accident, Thomas,
only son of P. Birrell, accountant, Timaru; aged 22. Deeply regretted.
Monday 10 January 1887 Marriage
FIELDING - DAVIES - On January 8th, at Pleasant Point, by the Rev. William
White, M.A., Frederick Fielding to Mary Davies.
Tuesday January 11 1887 Births
GRANT - On the 8th January, at Ellonghton Grange, the wife of William Grant of a
daughter.
BRIDGEMAN - On the 8th inst. at Wai-iti Road, the wife of F.O. Bridgeman,
Manager Colonial Bank of New Zealand, of a son.
McLEOD - On the 2nd inst., at Fairlie Creek, the wife of Malcolm McLeod, of a
son.
The ill-fated yacht which capsized in the inner roads on New Year's Day was
raised last evening. The body of the unfortunate young man Birrell had not been
found.
Tuesday 18 January 1887 Marriage
MACPHERSON - GRAY - On January 13th, at Timaru, by the Rev. William Gillies, A.
Macpherson, Pareoa Estate, to Emma, second daughter of the late Richard Gray,
Timaru.
Wednesday 26 January 1887 Birth
ROSS - On the 21st inst., at Sawdon Station, Mackenzie Country, Mrs H. Ross, of
a son.
Thursday 27 January 1887 Birth
SUTHERLAND - On the 23rd inst., at Timaru, the wife of D. Sutherland, of a son.
Saturday 29 January 1887 Death
McDonald - On 28th inst., at Wellington street, Timaru, A.C. McDonald, infant
son of Archie McDonald, aged 2½ months.
Monday 31st January 1887
An inquest was held Saturday on the body of Herbert Anderson, aged 6 weeks, at
the residence of his parents, Sandietown, before J.S. Beswick, Esq., coroner,
and a jury of six of whom Mr J. Hammond was chosen foreman. Julia Anderson
stated that she put the child to bed at about 11 o'clock on Thursday night; he
was then all right. John Anderson, father of the deceased looked at him about a
quarter to seven on Friday morning and noticed that he was very white, and on
lifting him found him dead. Dr Lovegrove stated that he had made a post-mortem
examination of the body, and found the child had died of slow suffocation,
presumably by the bedclothes. The jury returned a verdict of "Death from
accidental suffocation."
February
Tuesday February 1st 1887
Marriage
FLETCHER - ACTON - On January 31st, at St Mary's Church, Timaru, by the Rev. Mr
Winter, Joshua, eldest son of Robert Fletcher, of Wimbleby Hall, Spalding,
Lincolnshire, to Edith, eldest daughter of Edward Acton, Fordlands, Pleasant
Point.
Wednesday 2nd February 1887
At the inquest on James McHenery, a verdict was recorded that deceased met his
death by accidentally falling from the railway viaduct. Mr J.D. Kett was
foreman.
Funeral Notice
The friends of James McHenery are respectfully invited to attend his funeral,
which will leave the Melville Hotel at 3 p.m. this day. A. Bloomfield,
Undertaker.
Thursday February 3rd 1887
The vital statistics for January for Temuka are
Births 9. Marriages 1. No deaths were registered.
Death
McHENERY - On January 31st, at Timaru, by accident, James McHenery, better known
as "Jimmy the Squatter." New Zealand and Victorian papers please copy.
Friday 4th February 1887 Birth
STEVEN - On the 3rd February, at Dee Street, Timaru, the wife of George Steven,
of a daughter.
Wednesday 9th February 1887 Death
WADDEL - On 6th February, 1887, at Templeton Farm, Temuka (the residence of his
uncle, Alexander Waddel, aged 20. Deeply regretted. Auckland papers please copy.
Friday 11 February 1887 Birth
BARTRUM - On February 4th, at Creek Station, Geraldine, the wife of B.P. Bartrum,
of a daughter.
Monday February 14 1887 Births
BARTRUM - On February 4th, at Creek Station, Geraldine, the wife of B.P. Bartrum,
of a daughter.
AMOS - On February 7th, at Lambton Quay, Wellington, the wife of T. Amos, of a
daughter.
GOW - On February 12th, at West Town Belt, the wife of Mr James Gibson Gow,
M.A., Inspector of Schools, of a son. Still born.
Tuesday 15 February 1887
BARTRUM - On February 4th, at Creek Station, Geraldine, the wife of B.P. Bartrum,
of a daughter.
Tuesday February 15 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends and relations of the Late David Baird are respectfully invited to
attend his funeral, which will leave his late residence, Seaview, at 3 p.m. this
day. A. Bloomfield, Undertaker.
Wednesday 16 February 1887 & Thursday 17 February 1887
BARTRUM - On February 4th, at Creek Station, Geraldine, the wife of B.P. Bartrum,
of a daughter.
Friday 18 February 1887 Birth
ADAM - On the 8th February, at Glenrowan, Mrs J.D. Adam, of a daughter.
Death.
BRISTOL - On February 16th, at Kingsdown house, near Timaru, Mary Jane, wife of
Samuel A. Bristol, aged 53.
Funeral Notice. The friends of S.A. Bristol are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late wife will leave his residence, Kingsdown House, at 12 noon on Saturday, 19th inst. To arrive at the Timaru Cemetery at 2 p.m. Webb & Radcliffe, Undertakers.
Tuesday 22 February 1887 Birth
MACPHERSON - On February 19th at Wai-iti, Timaru, the wife of L.A. Macpherson,
of a daughter.
Thursday 24 February 1887 Deaths
MURRAY - On the 22nd inst., at the Hospital, Timaru, William Murray, aged 40
years. Funeral Friday. J.E. Beckingham, Undertaker.
PADGET - On the 22n3rd inst., at Timaru, Marrack Padget, infant son of William
S. and Lilian Paget, aged 8 months.
Friday 25 February 1887
An inquest was held at Fairlie Creek yesterday upon the body of Edward Graham
Scolan, rabbit inspector, before J.S. Beswick, Esq., Coroner, and a jury of six.
The deceased had left the Grampians Station on the morning of the 21st on the
way to Fairlie Creek. He had dismounted to look for rabbits, when his horse
escaped, he being unable to recapture it. The deceased camped out for the night.
His body was found next morning by John Jones, a bullock driver. Dr Hogg made a
post-mortem examination, and found the deceased had been suffering from fatty
congestion of the heart. The doctor's opinion was that any exertion, such as
running after his horse, would have caused death. The jury returned a verdict of
"Death from natural causes."
We regret to learn that Mr George Randel Freeman died at Waimate yesterday. The deceased gentleman had been a resident of Waimate for many years.
Funeral Notice
The friends of W.E. Paget are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his
late son, which will leave his residence, Elizabeth Street, on Sunday, 27th
inst., at 1 .30 p.m. J.E. Beckingham, Undertaker.
Saturday 26th February 1887 Death
KEITH - On the 25th inst., at Timaru, James Lawrence Sidney, only son of James
and Minnie Keith, aged one year and eleven months.
Monday 28th February 1887 Birth
PITMAN - On February 26th, at 25 Latimer Square, Christchurch, the wife of H.H.
Pitman, of a son.
Marriage
PENNY - SHAW - On the 24th February, at Rosebank, Geraldine Flat, by the Rev.
Geo. Barclay, of Geraldine, Alexander Penny, C.M., Edinburgh, late master of St.
George's Grammar School, Bermuda, now of Eketahuna, Wellington, to Maggie,
eldest daughter of David Shaw, Esq., of Rosebank.
Death
PATERSON - On February 27th, Henry Paterson, of Buchanan Street, Timaru. Aged
75.
March
Tuesday 1st March 1887 Birth
ROSS - On the 26th February, at Arthur Street, Timaru, the wife of William Ross
of a son.
Funeral Notice. The funeral will leave the late residence of Mr Henry Paterson, Buchanan, street, Timaru, at 1 pm this day. W. Napier, Untertaker.
Funeral Notice. The friends of Mr John Drysdale are respectfully invited to
attend the Funeral of his late Daughter, which will leave his residence, CHurch
street, on Wednesday next, at 2 p.m. William Napier, Undertaker.
Deaths
DRYSDALE - On the 28th February, at Church Street, Timaru, Mary, the infant
daughter of John and Flora Drysdale, aged 3 months. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. Wm
Napier, Undertaker.
DUVAL - On the 27th February, Geraldine Ethel Marie, infant daughter of M. de H.
Duval, aged 9 months.
Funeral Notice.
Henry Paterson. Funeral today 1 p.m. W. Napier, Undertaker.
Wednesday 2nd March 1887 Birth
McKAY - On March 1st, at Coal Creek, the wife of Donald McKay, of a son.
Deaths
DAUDAL - On the 28th February, at the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Timaru, Rev.
Madame Daudal, aged 51 years, and the 30th of her religious profession.
COWLEY - On the 21st February, at the Hospital, Timaru, John Cowley (late of the
Isle of Man), aged 31 years. English papers please copy.
A return of patients in Timaru Hospital for the month of February 1887
Patients under treatment at date of last return: Males 14; females 8; total 22.
Admitted during month: Males 12; females 1; total 13.
Totals treated: Males 26; females 6; total 35.
Discharged during month - cured: Males 2; females 2; total 4.
incurable, males 1; dead males 3 (Miriom Simatti, John Cowley, William Murray)
Totals discharged, males 9; females 3; total 12.
Remaining under treatment, males 17; females 6; total 23.
Out patients treated during month; males 19; females 28; total 47.
Thursday 3 March 1887 Birth
Hill - On the 2nd March, the wife of G.B. Hill, Upper Pareora, of a son
Death
COWLEY - On the 1st February, at the Hospital, Timaru, John Cowley, aged 31
years. Deeply regretted by his friends.
Friday 4 March 1887
The following are the vital statistics for Temuka for February: - Births, 11;
marriages 0; death 1
The following are the vital statistics for Geraldine for February: - Births, 14;
marriages 2; death 1
Monday 7 March 1887 Death
COPELAND - On the 8th February, Flora, the wife of Peter Copeland, Church
Street, Timaru.
Wednesday 9 March 1887 Death
BURNSIDE - On the 5th inst., at Vauxhall, Anderson's Bay, Dunedin, Florence,
fifth daughter of John and Jessie Burnside.
Thursday 10 March 1887 Birth
GUY - On the 6th March, at Beaconsfield, the wife of F.S. Guy, of a son.
Saturday 12 March 1887 Birth
ASTON - On the 10th March, at Timaru, the wife of Mr Murray Aston, of a son.
Monday 12 March 1887 Birth
ROONEY - On the 11th inst., the wife of Thomas Rooney, Temuka, of a son.
Death
HOWENS - On the 12th March at Waimataitai, Emily Amelia, the beloved daughter
of William and Ellen Howens, aged 8 months. Funeral leaves her parents' house at
2 o'clock to-morrow.
Thursday March 17th 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends of Robert TAYLOR are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of
his late wife, which will leave his residence, Church Street, on Friday, the
18th Inst., at 2 o'clock p.m. J.E. Beckhingham, undertaker.
Saturday 19th March 1887
The funeral of Mrs Robert Taylor, which left her late residence, Church street,
at two o'clock yesterday afternoon, was very largely attended. The hearse was
preceded by a considerable number of Foresters, who thus openly testified their
sympathy for the bereaved husband, "The Father of Forestry" in Timaru. A large
number of well-known citizens followed the body to its last resting place. The
funeral service was performed by Archdeacon Harper. Mr Taylor is himself in
failing health.
Monday 21 March 1887 Birth
ANDREWS - On the 19th inst., the wife of Digby Andrews, at North Street, Timaru,
of a daughter. Both doing well.
Thursday March 24 1887 Birth
CUNNINGHAM - On the 19th March, at Comberdown, Totara Valley, Mrs W. Cunningham,
of a daughter (still-born)
Friday 27 March 1887 Death
ASPINALL - On the 24th March at Kynnersley, Temuka, Beryl, daughter of W.G. and
C.H. Aspinall. Aged 6 months.
Monday March 28 Funeral Notice
The funeral of Mrs Thomas HAWKINS will leave her late Residence on Tuesday, 29th
March at 12 o'clock. Friends invited. John Woods.
March 29 1887
The Funeral of Mrs Thomas Hawkins.
March 29 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends of Elles Dundrey Copp are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral
which will leave his late residence, Wai iti, on Wednesday, 30th inst. at 1
o'clock. J.E. Buckingham.
March 30 1887
DICK - On the 29th inst., at High street, Timaru, Robert, son of John and
Catherine Dick, aged 6 months. Funeral notice page 1.
Funeral Notice
The friends of Elles Dundry Copp are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral
which will leave his late residence, Wai-iti on Wednesday 30 inst. p.m. J.E.
Beckingham, Undertaker.
March 30 1887
The friends of the late Joseph James LORNS are respectfully requested to attend
his funeral which will leave Maori Hill, at 2.30 pm this day Wednesday for the
Timaru Cemetery. A.A. Langbein undertaker.
March 31 1887 Birth
Ward - On Tuesday, March 29, at Timaru, the wife of R.W. Ward, of Pareora, of a
son.
April
Saturday 2 April 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends of the late Mr William Collins ANDREWS are respectfully invited to
attend his funeral, which will leave his late Residence for the Geraldine
Cemetery this day, at 3 p.m. William Young, Undertaker.
ANDREWS - On March 31st, at Geraldine, William Collins Andrews, aged 73.
Youngest son of the late Mr John ANDREWS, of the Island of Portland, Dorestshire,
England. Friends will please accept this intimation.
Timaru Herald, 1 April 1887, Page 2
We regret having to record the death of Mr W.C. Andrews, of Geraldine, who for
many years past held the offices of pondkeeper under the Geraldine Road Board
and registrar of births, deaths and marriages for the Geraldine district. At an
early hour on Tuesday morning he was seized with an apoplectic fit, and in Dr
Fish being attendence he held out no hopes of the patient's recovery. Mr Andrews
breathed his last shortly before 3 p.m. yesterday. He was unconscious from the
time he seized with the fit. The deceased had been a resident in the district
for many years, in fact, was the "oldest inhabitant," and was universally
respected.
Monday 4 April 1887 Death
McDonald - On April 3rd, at the residence of his father, Edward Street, Timaru,
Edward George, only son of Mr Edward McDonald.
Marriage
DRUMMOND - AGNEW - On the 23rd March, Frederick William, son of W.G. Drummond,
draper, Timaru, to Elizabeth, daughter of James Agnew, farmer, St. Andrews.
Tuesday 5 April 1887 Birth
HAYTER - On April 4th, at Timaru, the wife of Captain Hayter, of a son.
Wednesday 6 April 1887 Marriage
JOHNSON - YOUNG - On April 5th, at Pleasant Point, by the Rev. William White,
M.A., Thomas Freeman Johnson, formerly of Shropshire, England, to Elizabeth
Jane, eldest daughter of Thomas Young, farmer, Pleasant Point.
Thursday 7 April 1887 Birth
McCLELLAND - On April 6th, at her residence King street, Timaru, the wife of
Stewart McClelland of a daughter
Marriages
FINCH - GARDINER - On the 6th April, at Timaru. Alfred Finch to Charlotte
Gardiner, both of Timaru.
WHYTE - PHILP - On the 6th April, at the residence of the bride's parents.
Helen's Vale, Wai-iti Road, by the Rev. W. Gillies, Robert John, second son of
Robert Whyte, Christchurch, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of James Philp, Timaru
Tuesday 12 April 1887 Birth
SANDERSON - On 9th April, at Wai-iti Road, Timaru, the wife of James Sanderson,
of a son.
KENNEDY - On April 10th, the wife of Robert Kennedy, of a son.
Wednesday 13 April 1887 Birth
McKIBBIN - On April 7th, at Pleasant Point, the wife of William McKibbin, of a
daughter.
Friday 15 April 1887 Marriage
CLAYTON - GARDINER - On the 13th inst., at Lowdown, near Pleasant Point (the
residence of the bride's sister), by the Rev. William White, M.A., Frederick
William Clayton to Helen Lawson Gardiner, both of Oamaru.
Friday 16 April 1887 Birth
HEALEY - On April 11th, at Vine Cottage, D street, Timaru, the wife of J.T.
Healey, of a son.
Death
PILKINGTON - On April 14th, at her late residence, South Town Belt,
Christchurch, Maria, the beloved wife of Benjamin Pilkington, in her 54th year.
Tuesday 19 April 1887 Birth
NELDER - On Monday, April 16th, at Timaru, the wife of Thomas Nelder, of
Pareora, of a daughter.
Wednesday 20 April 1887 Funeral Notice
The Friends of the Late Naylor HILLERY are respectfully invited to attend his
Funeral, which will leave his late Residence, Ferry Road, Christchurch, at 2
p.m. on Thursday, April 21.
Wednesday 20 April 1887 Death.
ROWE - On Tuesday, April 19th, at Temuka, Mrs Rowe, of Fairlie Creek, aged 32.
Friday 22 April 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends of Mr Daniel FERGUSSON are respectfully invited to attend his
funeral, which will leave the residence of Mr William Young, Geraldine, for the
Temuka Cemetery, on Saturday, at 10.am. William Young, Undertaker.
Funeral Notice
The friends of Mrs GREEN are respectfully invited to attend the funeral which
will leave the residence at 12 0'clcok, for the Temuka Cemetery, on Saturday,
23rd April. Joseph Beri, Undertaker.
Deaths
GREEN - On April 21st, at the house of her brother, Mr Patrick Coll, Waitohi
Flat, Mrs Green, aged 54.
FERGUSSON - On April 20th, at Geraldine, Mr Daniel Fergusson, aged 81 years.
We regret to record the death of Mr Daniel Fergusson, one of the oldest
residences in ten Geraldine and Temuka districts which event took place at the
residence of his son-in-law, Mr W. Young, Geraldine, about 4 p.m. Wednesday
afternoon last. The deceased was born at Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, in the
year 1895, and was consequently 82 years of age at the time of his demise. He
was educated at St. Andrews's University, and at an early age held the
appointment of schoolmaster at various towns in Scotland, following that line of
profession for upwards of 40 years. He was also Inspector of the Poor and
Sessions Clerk on the parish of Dowally, Scotland.. He left the Old Country in
1859 and arrived at Lyttelton in the same year. He was one of the first
schoolmasters at Kaiapoi, and after two or three years he returned to Temuka and
open the first public school at George Town, which he held for some considerable
time. He was afterwards appointed clerk to the first Geraldine Road Board, which
office he held upwards of 14 years, when he had to relinquish it owing to
failing health. Whilst holding the position he was frequently complimented by Mr
Ollivier, Government Auditor, for the admirable manner in which he kept the
boards book. On his retirement, the members of the board made him a handsome
present in recognition of his services. In early life he composed several poems
in English, Scotch, and Gaelic, of the more than ordinary merit. It was the
custom of Her Majesty to give, on her visits to Scotland, prices for the
district poems in Gaelic, and Mr Fergusson was successful in securing two first
prizes. The deceased died at a rip old age.
Saturday 23 April 1887
DICK - On April 22, at her residence, High street, Timaru, the beloved wife of
Mr John Dick, aged 32 years. Deeply regretted.
Wednesday 27 April 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends of Mr Frederick Thomas SIMMONS are respectfully invited to attend
his Funeral, which will leave his Father's Residence, King Street, for the
Timaru Cemetery, on Thursday, the 28th instant, at 2 p.m.
Thursday 28 April 1887 Birth
WATSON - On April 26th at Timaru, the wife of Mr Peter Watson, of a son.
Marriage
LENNIE - PEAKE - On April 27th, at St. Mary's Church, by the Ven,. Archdeacon
Harper, David Lennie, of Pleasant Point, to Lucretia, only daughter of Samuel
Peake, Timaru
Death
ELLIS - On April 27th, Sara, the beloved wife of Godfrey Wentworth Ellis, aged
28 years.
Thursday 28 & 29 April 1887 Funeral Notice
The friends of Mr Godfrey Wentworth ELLIS are respectfully informed that the
Funeral of his Late wife will leave his residence, High Street, on Friday, at
half past two.
Saturday 30 April 1887 Birth
ORBELL - On April 28th, at the Levels, the wife of Charles N. Orbell of a
daughter.
May
Monday 2 May 1887 Birth
DE RENZY - On April 29th, at Flemmington, Winchester, the wife of De Renzy of a
son.
Tuesday 3 May 1887
Death - BRUCE - On May 1st, at Erington Lodge, Hereford street East,
Christchurch, Thomas Bruce, in his 58th year. Funeral takes place on Wednesday,
at 2 p.m.
Wednesday 4 May 1887 Birth
CLARKE - On April 30th, the wife of C.H.H. Clark of a daughter.
Friday 6 May 1887 Death
FISHER - On 16th March last, Mr William Fisher, of South Hampstead, London.
Timaru Herald Monday 9 May 1887 pg2
An accident, accompanied with fatal results, happened on Friday last to a youth
of the name James Copping, in the employ of Mr Gimson, storekeeper, Winchester.
About quarter to five in the afternoon of Friday, Mr Kelland, of Kakuhu, noticed
a horse and trap belonging to Mr Gimson at his gate, but without a driver. A
search found the lad 300 chains away, lying insensible on the side of the road
and bleeding profusely from a wound behind his right ear. Mr Kelland conveyed
the boy to his home at Winchester and Dr Hayes of Temuka was sent for. The lad
died at 2 a.m. Saturday. An inquest will be held today.
Tuesday 10 May 1887
Funeral Notice pg1
The friends of Mr L. WILLOCK are requested to attend the Funeral of his late son
Alfred, which will leave his residence at Geraldine this day at 2 p.m. for the
Geraldine Cemetery. Edward Prouting, Undertaker
Wednesday 11 May 1887 pg1
Funeral Notice
The friends of the late J.J. O'Connor are requested to attend his Funeral, which
will leave the Temuka Hotel this day, 11th, at 3 o'clock, for the Temuka
Cemetery. Joseph Bert, Undertaker.
Wednesday 11 May 1887 Deaths
O'CONNOR - On May 9th, at Temuka, John James O'Connor, of Levels Plains. Aged
34.
SHERRATT - On the 10th May, at Geraldine, Henry, infant son of Thomas and A.
Sherratt. Aged 12 months.
Timaru Herald Thursday 12 May 1887
Marriage
LYSAGHT - ACLAND - On the 10th May, at the Holy Innocents Church, Mount Peel, by
the Most Rev. the Primate, grandfather of the bride, assisted by Archdeacon
Harper and Rev. J. Preston, Frederick Villebois, eldest son of James R. Lysaght,
of Mokoia, Hawera, to Mary Emily Dyke, second daughter of T. Barton H. Acland,
of Holnicote, Mount Peel.
Thursday 12 May 1887 page 3
Inquest. On the body of John James O'Connor. Accidentally drowned.
Friday 13 May 1887 Marriage
BILTON - LYNCH - On the 13th April, at St. George's, Malvern, Melbourne, by the
Rev. Chas. Godby, H.J. Inwood Bilton, eldest son of John Bilton, Timaru, to
Lydia Blanche Lynch, eldest daughter of Alfred Lynch, Levisham Road, Windsor,
Victoria.
Monday 17 May 1887 Birth
FERRIER - At Sarah Street, Timaru, on the 15th inst., the wife of W. Ferrier of
a daughter.
Marriage
STEWART - DICKSON - On May 13th at Totara Valley, by Rev. William White, Robert
Erskine Stewart to Maggie, only daughter of Francis Dickson.
Wednesday 18 May 1887
Death
BRIGGS - On the 17th May, at Timaru, Samuel BRIGGS, aged 68.
Wednesday May 1887
Funeral Notice
The Funeral of the late Samuel Briggs will leave his late residence, Woollcombe
Street, this day, the 19th inst., at 2.30 p.m., Friends are respectfully invited
to attend. J.E. Beckingham, Undertaker.
Monday 23 May 1887 Death
CHISHOLM - At Wellington, on Saturday, 21st, Isabella Chisholm, widow of Robert
Chisholm, Esq., late of Auckland, aged 78.
Tuesday 24 May 1887
Oamaru, May 23
The body of Thomas Way (or Wiseman, his proper name) was found in the surf here
yesterday. Deceased had gone out alone fishing on the 17th, in a four ton boat
and was observed making the harbour the same evening. When close in, the wind
blew a strong gust off shore. An inquest was held to-day at which a verdict of
"Accidentally Drowned." was returned. He was a native of the North of Ireland
about 40 years ago.
Thursday 26 May 1887 Birth
WIGLEY - On the 23rd Mary, the wife of the Honorable T.H. Wigley, of a son.
Tuesday 31 May 1887 Marriage
HOLDSWORTH - MORRIS - On May 25th at Amberley, Robert Bingley Holdsworth, to Ada
Sabrina Morris.
June
Wednesday 1 June 1887
Forty births, eight marriages, and seven deaths were registered at the
Registrar's office, Timaru, during the month ended yesterday.
Thursday 2 June 1887
The following are the vital statistics for Temuka for the month ended May 31st:
1 marriage, 11 births, 2 deaths.
Wednesday 1 June 1887 Death
CAMERON - On May 31st, at his residence, Greymouth, Peter Bell Cameron, aged 68.
Thursday 2 June 1887 Marriages
ARCHDALE - ARCHER - On the 12th April, at St Anne's Church, Bagshot, Captain
Mervyn Archdale, Glouestershire Regiment, to Mary, eldest daughter of Fulbert
Archer of Timaru.
SCOTT - FENTON - On the 24th May, at Waitohi, by the Rev. William White,
William, eldest son of Lewis Scott, of Waitohi, to Jane, eldest daughter of J.
Fenton, Dunedin.
Friday 3 June 1887
Birth
LYALL - On the 1st June, at Cave, the wife of George Lyall, of a son.
Marriage
MARFELL - GAMMIE - On the 23rd April, at Woodville, North Island, Richard
Marfell, late of Cinderford, Gloucestershire, to Margaret, third daughter of
James Gammie, farmer, Cave.
Death
STERICKER - On the 2nd June, at Sutton Farm, near Timaru, Jane, the beloved wife
of E.G. Stericker, aged 42.
Monday 6 June 1887 Birth
HOWELL - On June 3rd, at the Sisters, Totara Valley, the wife of William B.
Howell, of a daughter.
An inquest on the body of Mr J. M. Gilchrist's infant son was held in the Court
House, Waimate, on Saturday, before J.S. Beswick, Esq., Coroner and a jury, of
which Mr Matthew Sherwin was chosen foreman. After the evidence given by Mrs
Cook, Mr and Mrs Gilchrist, Doctors Nicholls, Stackpoole and Sergeant Gilbert, a
verdict of accidental death through being overlain"
Tuesday 7 June 1887 Birth
BARKER - On the 4th June, at Waihi, Geraldine, the wife of J.M. Barker of a son.
Tuesday 7 June 1887 pg3 Accident on Washdyke
Road
Ernest Lane, a young man in the employ of Mr Tutton, butcher, of Timaru, and
residing in Beach Street. He was driving into town with a load of straw and when
passing near Mrs Luxmoore's lodge gate at Marchwiel, he observed that the load
was not balanced, in order to maintain its equilibrium, he decided to ride on
top. While climbing he fell,, striking his temple and became insensible. The
accident was observed and drawn to Mrs Luxmoore's attention, and Mrs Luxmoore
had him removed to his home in her trap. He was attended by Dr Lovegrove and
recovered in a few days.
Wednesday June 1887 Births
Clulee - On Tuesday 7th June, at Timaru, the wife of G.R. Clulee of a daughter.
FALCONER - On the 3rd June, Main South Road, Timaru, the wife of T.M. Falconer
of a son.
Thursday 9 June 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends of Mr Joshua D. GARDNER are respectfully informed that the funeral
of his late daughter Lucy Jane will leave his residence Gibson's Paddock at 2
p.m. this day, June 9th.
Webb & Radcliffe, Undertakers.
Friday June 1887 Birth
BYRNE - On the 5th June, at Albion Cottage, LeCren's Terrace, the wife of Mr
A.M. Byrne of a son.
Marriage
WHITCOMBE - HASTE - On the 31st ult., at All Saints Church, New Brighton, by the
Rev. William Radcliffee, William Eustace, third son of the late Thomas Douglas
Whitcombe, K.S.G., Captain Royal Artillery (Madras Retired List), of Gloucester,
to Myra, younger daughter of the late James Haste, of Thorner, Yorkshire.
Deaths
BYRNE - On the 9th June, at Albion Cottage, LeCren's Terrace, the infant son of
Mr and Mrs A.M. Byrne.
SHORT - On May 26th, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Benjamin Short, fell asleep
in Jesus at her late temporary residence, Albert street, Petersham, N.S.W., in
her 54th year. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints."
Saturday 11 June 1887 Marriage
McMURCHIE - DAWE - On the 31st may, at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, by the Rev. T.
A. Hamilton, Incumbent of Temuka, James McMurchie, second son of Donald
McMurchie, of Argyle, Scotland to Mary, eldest daughter of Richard Dawe, farmer,
Levels Plains.
Monday 13 June 1887 Marriage
PIERCE - STEVENS - On 8th June, at the residence of the bride's father, Grange
Farm, Orari, by the Rev. T.A. Hamilton, T.B. Pierce, of Orari, to Emily Stevens.
Death
TRUMAN - Entered into rest on Sunday, June 12th, at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs Pitts, Beach Road, Timaru, Ann, Widow of the late John Truman, of
Bridgewater, England, aged 74 years. Sydney and Home papers please copy.
Wednesday 15 June 1887 Death
ARMITAGE - On June 11, at The Rockery, Manchester, Elkanah Armitage, eldset son
of the late Sir Elkanah Armitage, in his 71st year.
Thursday 16 June 1887
The friends of Mr and Mrs H. Pitts are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral of the late Mrs Ann Truman (Mrs Pitts' Mother) which will leave their
residence Beach Road, this afternoon, at 3 o'clock. A. Bloomfield, Undertaker.
Friday 17 June 1887 Death
EDWARDS - On June 15th, William Lawrence Edwards, aged 47.
Saturday 18 June 1887
Funeral Notice
The funeral of the late Mr William L. EDWARDS will leave the Hospital at 2
o'clock Sunday 19th. J.E. Beckingham, Undertaker
Monday 20 June 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends of the late W.M. KING are respectfully invited to attend his
funeral, which will leave the Railway Boarding House, Cain's Terrace, Timaru, on
Tuesday the 21st instant, at 2.30. p.m. J.E. Beckingham.
Tuesday 21 June 1887 Birth
DAVIDSON - On the 19th inst., at Isla Farm, Glen-iti, the wife of J. Davidson of
a Jubilee son.
Thursday 23 June 1887 pg1
Funeral notice
The friends of Thomas Leonard are invited to attend the funeral of his late
wife, which leaves his residence, Kerrytown, at one o'clock this day, Thursday.
Friday 24 June 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends of Mr William Ingram are invited to attend the funeral of his late
daughter, which will leave his residence Caversham (Knubley's Paddock) at 2
o'clock, this day. William Napier, Undertaker
Funeral Notice
The friends of Mr Thomas Bull are informed that the funeral of his late wife,
Mary Bull, will leave his Residence, Pleasant valley, for St Anne's Church, at
12 noon on Saturday next. William Young, Undertaker.
Friday 24 June 1887 Birth
RICE - June 15th at Bromley Farm, Pleasant Valley, the wife of J. Rice, of a
son.
Death
INGRAM - June 22nd at Craversham, Timaru, Isabella, youngest and beloved
daughter of William and Rebecca Ingram, aged 5 years.
Saturday 25 June 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends of George GUDEY are invited to attend his Funeral which will leave
his late residence Levels Plains, on SUnday, the 26th inst., at 1 o'clock.
Saturday 25 June 1887
WEBB - At Waimataitai Valley, on the 18th last, the wife of J.W. Webb, of a
daughter.
Saturday 25 June 1887 Body found in Harbour
Yesterday morning two apprentices (William Cooper) on board the barque
Mennock (due to sail Monday for
London) noticed the portion of a human body floating under the end of the main
wharf close to the waterman's steps. They brought it ashore and informed
Sergeant Livingstone. It was removed to the Royal Hotel. Probably the young man
Birrell who lost his life by capsizing of a yacht off the end of the breakwater
on New year's Day. Inquest Timaru Herald Monday 27 June 1887, pg 3.
Monday June 1887 Birth
BAIN - On the 20th inst., at Fairlie Creek, the wife of A. Bain, of a son.
Tuesday 28 June 1887 Birth
HIBBARD - On the 27th June, at Sophia street, Timaru, the wife of B.E. Hibbard
of a daughter.
Death
JOHNSON - AT Waterside House, Montrose. April 7th, Mr Joseph Johnson, aged 86.
As the founder of the well-known firm Messrs Joseph Johnson and Son, deceased's
name, to the fishing community all over Scotland, was familiar as a household
word.
Timaru Herald, Monday July 6 1891 Marriage
AGNEW - SMITH - At the Manse, Pleasant Point, by the rev. W. White, M.A. William
George, eldest son of James R. Agnew, Pleasant Point, formerly of County Antrim,
Ireland, to Janet Thom, second daughter of George Smith, Edinburgh. Home papers
please copy.
Thursday 30 June 1887 Marriage
ARTHUR - BONE - At the residence of the bride's father at St Andrews, by the
Rev. G. Grantham Collins, B.A. (Cams.), Anthony Milligan, second son of Thomas
Arthur, stationmaster, Ashburton, to Florence Nellie, eldest daughter of David
Bone, teacher, formerly of Manchester England. Home papers please copy.
Death
HEAD - At Wilson Street, Timaru, on the 28th inst., Alice, infant daughter of
Charles and Mary Ann Head, aged 12 months. Deeply regretted.
Timaru Herald, 2 July 1887, Page 2
The following is a return of patients in the Timaru Hospital
for the month of June, 1887 : Dead, males 2 (W. L. Edwards and Edward Kenny) ;
The following are the vital statistics for Timaru during the
month of June, 1 387 : — Births, 35 ; marriages, 6 deaths, 10. The following are
the vital statistics for the Geraldine district entered at the Registrar's
office during the month :— Births, 6, marriages, 0 ; deaths, 3.
July
Friday 1 July 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends of Charles HART are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of
his late Daughter [an infant], which will leave his Residence, Wilson Street,
Sandietown, his day, at 2 30 p.m. W. Hubbard, Undertaker
Friday 1 July 1887 Marriage
TAYLER - LASH - On June 29th, at Collingwood, Nelson, George Washington Tayler,
oldest son of Mr G. Tayler, Winchester, to Alice Maud, second daughter of John
G. lash, Esq., of Rockville, Collingwood, Nelson.
Saturday 2 July 1887
The following are the vital statistics for Timaru during the month of June,
1887:-
Births 35
Marriages 6
Deaths 10
The following are the ital statistics for the Geraldine district entered at the
Registrar's office during the month;
Births, 6;
Marriages 0
Deaths 3
The following is a return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of
June 1887:-Dead, males 2
(W.L. Edwards and Edward Kenny)
Timaru Herald Monday 4 July 1887 Births
BOULNOIS - On the 1st July, at Fairlie Creek, the wife of Arthur Boulnois, of a
son.
BLACK - On June 30th, at Glen-iti, the wife of Maxwell Spons Black, of a
daughter.
Wednesday 6 July 1887 Marriage
BARKER - PRITCHETT - On Monday, July 4th, at St John's Church, Christchurch, by
the Rev. N.C.M. Watson, William Edward, youngest son of the late A.C. Barker,
surgeon, to Lucy Mary, third daughter of J.P. Pritchett, Esq., Architect,
Darlington, England.
Death
CUTHBERT - On July 5, at the schoolhouse, Spreydon, Walter, the youngest son of
William Cuthbert, schoolmaster, Spreydon, and grandson of John Cuthbert, Church
street, Timaru.
Wednesday July 1887 pg 2
An inquest was held yesterday in the Courthouse, Waimate, before J.S. Beswick,
Esq., Coroner, and a jury, touching the death of a child three days old and
belonging to Mr John Opie. After the evidence had been taken, the jury returned
a verdict that death resulted from "Natural causes."
Thursday 7 July 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends of Mr James GABEY respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late
grandson, James Gabey, will leave for the Geraldine Cemetery this day at 11 am.
George Tayler, Undertaker.
Saturday 9 July 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends of Alex. MACPHERSON are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral
of his wife, which will leave the Grosvenor Hotel, Timaru, tomorrow (Sunday) the
10th inst., at 2.30 p.m. J.E. Beckingham, undertaker
Saturday 9 July 1887 Marriage
BRADSHAW - SMITH - At Fitzroy, Melbourne, Edward Thomas Bradshw, of National
Bank, Collins street, to Elizabeth Herbert, daughter of Henry Smith,
Silverstream, South Canterbury, grand niece of the late Lord Langford, of
Langford Hall, Dublin, and god-child of Lady Herbert, Herbert House, Belgravia,
London.
Death
MACPHERSON - July 8th, at the Grosvenor Hotel, Emma, the beloved wife of A.
Macpherson, Manager of the Pareora Estate, aged 25 years.
The Star Monday 11 July 1887 page 3
The funeral of Mrs A. Macpherson, the young wife of the popular manager of the Pareora station, took place yesterday. The deceased had been married less than 12 months, and was a daughter of Mrs BROWN, formerly of St Andrew's and now the Grosvenor Hotel, Timaru, ______. General sympathy is expressed for Mr Macpherson, whose name for kindness is a household word in South Canterbury.
Monday 11 July 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends of the late Mr MOULES, of Waihi, are respectfully invited to attend
his Funeral, which will leave the residence of Mr Cockroft (next Shamrock Hotel,
Timaru), tomorrow, at 2 p.m. William Napier, Undertaker.
Monday 11 July 1887 Births
WHITE - On July 8th, at Geraldine, the wife of Mr Alfred WHITE, of a daughter
WATSON - July 8th, at the schoolhouse, Fair View, the wife of Jno. Watson, of a
son.
Marriage
ANDERSON - MELTON - On the 7th inst., at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, by the Ven.
Archdeacon Harper, A.G. Anderson to Charlotte, second daughter of the late John
Melton
Death
MOULES - On July 10th, at Timaru, Mr Moules, of Waihi. Regretted by many
friends.
Tuesday July 1887 Marriage
FRASER - KIRBY - On the 11th inst., at the Wesleyan Church, Timaru, by the Rev.
W. B. Mart
The Star Tuesday 12 July 1887 Birth -
STAPLEY - July 8th at Timaru, to wife of H.L. Stapley, a son.
Saturday 16 July 1887
SINCLAIR - On Friday, the 15th inst., at Arthur street, Timaru, Jane, the
beloved wife of William Sinclair. Deeply regretted.
Monday 18 July 1887 Funeral Notice.
Wednesday 20 July 1887
Funeral Notice.
The friends of James Gibson GOW, M.A., are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral of his late Sister, which will leave his residence, West Town Belt, on
Friday, at 2 p.m. J.E. Beckingham, Undertaker.
GOW - At the residence of her brother, James Gibson Gow, M.A., Inspector of Schools, West Town Belt, Timaru, on the 19th inst., Lillias, second daughter of Mr Peter Gow, Crieff, Scotland.
Friday 22 July 1887 Funeral Notice
The friends of the late James Nicholls are respectfully informed that the
Funeral will leave the Bush Hotel, Geraldine for the Cemetery this day at 3 p.m.
George Taylor, Undertaker
Christchurch, July 21
The bodies of James McGrath and William Gullick, drowned in the Avon yesterday,
were recovered this morning.
Thursday 21 July 1887
Dunedin, July 20
Captain Austin, an old resident in the Lakes District, died suddenly. He had
served in the Crimean and New Zealand wars.
Saturday 23 July 1887 Death
NAPIER - At Church street, Timaru, on July 22nd, Isabel, infant daughter of
William Napier, aged 12 months.
Saturday 23 July 1887
The following are the vital statistics of the colony for June 1887
Timaru: Estimated Population 3,754; births 12; deaths 5. Proportion of deaths to
1000 of population 1.32.
Monday 25 July 1887 Birth
O'DOWD - On the 24th July, at the Bakery, George street, Timaru, the wife of
John O'Dowd, of a son.
Marriage
HAWKINS - KING - On the 23rd July, at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, by the Ven.
Archdeacon Harper, Allan Ewer, third son of the late W.L. Hawkins, f
Christchurch, to Katie, only daughter of the late James A. King, of Timaru.
Sydney papers please copy.
Death
FOSTER - On the 22nd July, at Burke's Pass, Annie, the beloved wife of George
Foster, aged 29. Deeply regretted.
Tuesday July 1887 Death
WEBB - On July 25, at Beswick street, Timaru, suddenly, J.W. Webb, aged 39
years.
Wednesday 27 July 1887 Funeral Notice
The friends of the late Mr J.W. Webb are informed that the Funeral will leave
his late residence, Waimataitai Valley, on Thursday at 2 p.m.
Wednesday 27 July 1887 Death
KIRBY - On the 26th, at the residence of his parents, Brown street, Reginald
Aspinwall Kirby, aged twelve years. Funeral notice Thursday 28 July 1887. W.
Napier.
Thursday 28 July 1887 Death
HOSKIN - On the 23rd July, at Christchurch, Stephen Hoskin, late of South
Canterbury; aged 47 years.
Friday 29 July 1887
The funeral of the late Mr J.C. WEBB took place yesterday afternoon, the cortege
leaving his residence Waimataitai Valley, a few minutes before two o'clock. The
members of St. John's Masonic Lodge, E.C., and of the Timaru Lodge United
Ancient Order of Druids, of both of which Lodges the deceased gentleman was a
member attended in large numbers, and the attendence of other late friends and
acquaintance was also large. The Ven. Archdeacon Harper conducted the burial
service, which was listened to with solemn attention. We again add that deepest
sympathy is felt for Mrs Webb, and her infant family, by a large number of
friends.
August
Monday 1 August 1887 Death
BULLICK - On July 30th, at Pleasant Point, Annie, infant daughter of Thomas Bullick, saddler, aged 4 months. Funeral Notice pg3 John Elder, Undertaker.
Timaru Herald Tuesday 2 August 1887
The following is a return of the patients in the Timaru Hospital: Dead 1 male
(Henry Moles)
The infant child of Mr William Braddick, The Brothers, Fairlie Creek, died
suddenly on Sunday morning. An inquest will be held at the Creek today.
The following are the vital statistics for the month ended 31st July, 1887, as
entered at the registrar's office, Geraldine: Births 12, marriages 3, deaths 3.
Thursday 4 August 1887
Marriage
ARTHUR - CLAPHAM - On the 2nd inst., at LeCren's street, Timaru, by the Rev. W.B.
Marten, John Arthur, of Pleasant Point, to Harriet Dinnell, oldest daughter of
Thomas Dinnell Clapham.
Saturday 6 August 1887 Marriage
DIXON - COCHRANE On August 4th, at the residence of the bride's parent's, Craig
Valley, by the Rev. William Gilies, William Dixon, of St. Andrews, to Elizabeth
Susan, eldest daughter of James Cochrane.
Monday 8 August 1887 Death
McKIBBIN - On the 5th August, at pleasant Point, the infant daughter of W. and
M. McKIBBIN.
Wednesday 10 August 1887 Marriage also Evening Post, 10 August 1887,
Page 2
MACKENZIE - WILSON - On the 3rd August, at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, by the
Venerable Archdeacon Harper. James Mackenzie, Chief Draughtsman, Survey
Department, Wellington to Annie Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Francis John
Wilson, Architect, Timaru.
Monday 15 August 1887 Marriage
BALFOUR - LUCKMAN - At Dunedin, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. Dr Stuart,
William Balfour, Timaru, to Rose, eldest daughter of George Luckman, Hobart,
Tasmania.
Friday 19 August 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends of the late Mrs Charlotte HURRY are respectfully invited to attend
her funeral which will leave her late residence, York Street, at 2.30 p.m., this
day. A. Bloomfield, Undertaker
Monday 22 August 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends of the late Mr C. BOWKER are respectfully invited to attend the
Funeral of his late Wife, which will leave his residence, College Road, on
Tuesday, the 23rd August, at 2 o'clock. W. Napier, Undertaker.
Tuesday August 23 1887 Death
BULLICK - On Aug. 22nd, at Pleasant Point, Robert Bullick, third son of Thomas
and Jessie Bullick; aged 3 years. Funeral Notice. John Elder, undertaker.
Friday 26 August 1887 Births
HENRY - On the 25th August, at Theodocia street, the wife of Geo. F. Henry, of a
son.
MATHAIS - On August 23rd at Timaru, the wife of G.S. Mathias, of a son.
Monday 29 August 1887 Births
HAY - On the 20thinst., at Christchurch, Mrs William Hay, of Te Pukera, of a
daughter.
TOZER - On the 22nd inst., at Waitohi, the wife of W.F. Tozer, of a son.
Tuesday 30 August 1887 Death
SANDERSON - On 29th Aug, at Timaru, James, only child of James and Christina E.
Sanderson, aged 5 months.
September
Thursday 1 September 1887 Funeral Notice
The friends of James and C.E. Sanderson are requested to attend the Funeral of
their late son, leaves Princess Street, this day, the 1st inst., at 10.30 a.m.
J.E. Heckingham, Undertaker.
Friday 2 September 1887
Patients in Timaru Hospital: 24.
Died: 1 male (Thomas Worth)
Saturday 3 September 1887 Birth
GEANEY - On Sept. 1st, at North street, Timaru, the wife of H. Geaney, of a son.
Marriage
SMART - BURGESS - By the Rev. Gillies, of Timaru, Alexander Smart, of
Forfarshire, Scotland, to Sarah Burgess, third daughter of Thomas Burgess,
Portadown, County Armagh.
Thursday 8 September 1887 Funeral Notice & Friday September 1887 Funeral
Notice
The friends of Mr Samuel Simtson RODGERS are respectfully invited to attend the
Funeral of his late Wife, Charlotte. To leave his residence Makikihi, on Friday,
Sept. 9th, at 1 p.m., for the Waimate Cemetery. John Presland, Undertaker.
Saturday 10 September 1887 Funeral Notice
The friends of the late Mrs Porter are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral, which will leave the Timaru Hospital for the Cemetery this day at 2
p.m.
Tuesday September 1887 Birth
WILTSHIRE - On the 12 inst., at Temuka, the wife of J. Hislop Wiltshire, draper,
of a daughter.
Death
BURGESS - On Sept. 10th, 1887, at his residence, Burke's Pass, after a
protracted illness, John Burgess; aged 47.
Wednesday 14 September 1887 pg 2
Though not of the first four ships, Mr Burgess may fairly be reckoned among the
"Pilgrims," for he came to New Zealand with his father's family in the
Lady Nugent in 1852. Coming to Timaru in '58, he very soon after
went to reside at Grey's Hills, Mackenzie County. From then to the present time
he has been uninterruptedly connected with the Mackenzie. He took the first load
of wool with a bullock dray from Glenmore station, being the first from that
part of the country. He was for a number of years proprietor of the Burke's Pass
Hotel. He as for some years a mail contractor, and for a long period had bullock
teams in the road. It will be seen from the above sketch the Mr Burgess took
part in all the struggles of the early settlers. He was known to all as a warm
friend and an honourable, straightforward man, and he has left behind him many a
record of his kindly disposition and self-sacrificing unselfishness.
Tuesday 13 September 1887 Inquest
Before J.S. Beswick, Esq., Coroner and a jury touching the death of the infant
child of Mary Sweeney.
Jury: Messrs W. Turton (foreman), H. Taylor, J. King, P. O'Shee, James Hamilton,
and C. Mason.
Julia Herbert, witness, met Mary Sweeny on board of a steamer at Wellington. The
woman came to live at witness' and witness did not know she was pregnant. The
child was born alive Friday night. Witness laid down and on rising found the
infant dead.
John Langmuir Smith, labourer, working a contract at present at Mrs Herbert's
said he and his mate slept in a hut in the orchard.
Dr Lovegrove - infant 17 inches, 3lbs 1 oz. Lungs were affected with tubercle.
Verdict :Death from natural causes.
Thursday September 1887 Marriage
STANGRING - STRINGER - On Monday, Sept. 12th, 1887, at Compton Villa,
Christchurch, by the Rev. C. Dullaston, assisted by the Revs. D. Dolamore and A.
Dewdney, the Rev. James Standring, of Nelson, secretary of the Baptist Union of
New Zealand, and second son of the late William Standring, of Bury, Lancashire,
England, to Amelia Alice Stringer, of Manchester.
Death
COLTMAN - On Sept. 14th, at Geraldine, Maria Louisa, the beloved wife of William
Coltaman, watchmaker, Geraldine; aged 50 years.
Monday 19 September 1887
A fatal accident occurred on Saturday afternoon to a man named William Green, in
the employ of Mr W. Gosling, of Mt. Horrible. It appears that while somewhat
under the influence of liquor, he was taking a dray with two horses along the
Mount Horrible road, and on nearing a part of the road at which a man named
Lewis was employed by Mr Fulbert Archer to cut grass, he attempted to get into
the dray by jumping on a shaft. He missed his footing, and fell under the dray,
a wheel of which passed over him. James Lewis ran to his assistance and obtained
aid of Mr Ogden. Dr Ewart found he had sustained a fracture of the leg, rupture
of the bladder and bruising. The man sank rapidly. Inquest will be held at the
hospital. Tuesday 20 September 1887 Inquest.
Tuesday 20 September 1887 Birth
STOCK - At LeCren's Terrace, on the 19th inst., the wife of Mr P.H. Stock, of a
daughter.
Death - CAMPBELL - On Friday Sept. 16th, at the Timaru Hospital, Hugh Campbell,
the beloved husband of Charlotte Campbell, Pleasant Valley; aged 51 years.
Friday 23 September 1887 Birth
MEASON - on September 21st at Timaru, the wife of G. Laing-Meason of a son.
Friday 23 September 1887
RHODES - THIERENS - On the 22nd inst., at the Cathedral, Christchurch, by the
Most Rev. Primate, assisted by the Rev., Canon Stanford and the Rev. L.C. Brady,
George Hampton Rhodes, of Claremont, South Canterbury, to Alice Henrietta
(Effie), youngest daughter of John C. Thierens, of Otaio, and grand-daughter of
the late Rev. John Spurway, M.A., Rector of Pitt Portion, Tiverton, Devonshire.
Monday 26 September 1887 Birth
HOPKINS - On Sept. 21st at Waimate, at the residence of Mr P. Clayton, the wife
of W. J.M. Hopkins, of a son.
October
Monday 3 October 1887 Death
MORGAN - On October 1st, at the Royal Hotel, Timaru, John Alexander, the infant
son of John Morgan; aged 10 weeks.
The friends of the late Mathew Thomson are invited to his funeral which will
leave his residence Cullman Town, at 2. 50 pm on Tuesday 4th. A. Bloomfield,
Undertaker.
Monday 3 October 1887
Return of Patients in the Timaru Hospital
Dead 2 males; females 1. Total 3
(Hugh Campbell, William Green, Anne Porter)
Tuesday 4 October 1887
The following are the vital statistics for Timaru in September
Births 33, marriages 7, deaths 7.
The following are the vital statistics for Geraldine district.
Births 111, marriages 1 and deaths 1.
Marriage
MARTIN - WALLACE - On Tuesday, Sept. 27th at the residence of the bride's
parents, by the Rev. R.J. Porter, Presbyterian minister, Mornington, W. Martin,
Timaru, to Maggie, fourth daughter of John Alexander Wallace, Esq., Glen Avenue,
Mornington.
Wednesday 5 October 1887 Death
YARDLEY - September 30th, at Halswell, near Christchurch, Ellenor, the beloved
wife of Walter B. Yardley, of Christchurch, and third daughter of the late
Captain C.S. Bascand; aged 20 years.
Thursday October 1887 Birth
PROCTOR - On the 29th September, at Christchurch, the wife of J.E. Proctor, of a
daughter.
Marriage
GILLESPIE - FRASER - On the 5th October., at St Mary's Church, Timaru, by the
Ven. Archdeacon Harper, William Gillespie to Annie Johnstone, youngest daughter
of Mr Duncan Fraser, of Timaru.
Friday 7 October 1887 Death
DENT - On 6th October, 1887, at Church Street, Timaru, Sarah Ann DENT; aged 78
years. A. Bloomfield, undertaker.
Wednesday 12 October 1887 Death
BLACKWOOD - On the 11th inst., at D Street, Timaru, Mary Ann, the beloved wife
of J.W. Blackwood, aged 31 years. Deeply regretted. W. Napier, Undertaker.
Thursday 13 October 1887 Birth
CAMPBELL - On Oct. 11 at Fairfield Farm, Pareora, the wife of John Campbell, of
a son.
Thursday 13 October 1887 Inquest
An inquest was held at the Hibernian Hotel yesterday, at 3 p.m. before J.
Beswick, Esq., Coroner, touching the death of Mrs Oliva Hobbs, who expired in
Latter street on Thursday. The following jury were sworn: Mr T. O'Driscoll
(foreman), N. Marquis, R. Webster, M. Shepherd, T. Martin, and E. Tipping.
Campbell Hobbs, son of the deceased found his mother lying in the road near her
house. John Foley stated she was in good health Tuesday. James Walley stated he
saw her lying in the middle of the road. Dr Hogg made a post mortem and dead
resulted from effusion of blood to the brain. A. Bloomfield, Undertaker.
Friday 14 October 1887 Death
FITZSIMMONS - On Oct. 13th, at Theodocia Street, Timaru, Matilda, the beloved
wife of Jarrett Fitzsimmons; aged 37 years.
Tuesday 18 October 1887
ALEXANDER - On the 11th Oct. at Riverside, St Andrews, the wife of Samuel
Alexander, of a son.
Friday 21 October 1887 Death
HACKWORTH - On the 20th inst. at Hadlow, Timaru, Ethel Maude, third daughter of
James Hackworth, Dunedin; aged 21 years.
Monday 24 October 1887 Birth
MILLS - At Sydney Street West, Wellington, on the 21st inst., the wife of Tom L.
N. Mills, Wellington, of a daughter.
Tuesday 24 October 1887 Birth
HAMLYN - On Oct. 23rd, at Kingsborough, the wife of Thomas Hamlyn, of a
daughter.
Tuesday 24 October 1887 Inquest
An inquest held at Waimate yesterday before J.S. Beswick and jury of whom Mr H.M.
Gascoyne was chosen foreman, on the body of a child twenty-two months old,
daughter of Mr F. Sauer, and who drowned on Friday last. "Accidental death.
Wednesday 26 October 1887 Birth
STANSELL - On the 23rd inst., at Petone, Wellington, the wife of J.R. Stansell,
of a son.
Monday October 1887 Death
HENCHEN - At Opihi Gorge, October 23rd John Henchan; aged 72.
Timaru Herald, 3 November 1887, Page 2
The following is a return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of
October, 1887 : Dead — males 1 ; total 1 ; (James Vesey)
November
Timaru Herald Tuesday November 1
There were registered 33 births, 10 deaths and 1 marriage at the Registrar's
Office, Timaru, during the month of October ended yesterday.
The Geraldine district for the month ended October 31st, 1887 - Births 10,
marriages 2, death 1.
Birth - GODBY - On the 29th Oct., at Timaru, the wife of M.J. Godby, of a
daughter.
Marriage
BIARD - DELEMIAN - On August 29th, at Wandsworth, Raymond, Gabriel Camille Biard,
B.A., to Luoy Constance Delemain, daughter of the late Col. C.H. Delemain, C.B.,
of the Bombay Cavalry.
Wednesday 2 November 1887 Death -
HUTTON - On Nov. 1st 1887, at Timaru, Margaret, the beloved wife of P.W. Hutton;
aged 56 years.
Funeral Notice
The friends of R.W. Hutton are requested to fellow the remains of his late wife
from residence, Dee Street, to place of interment on Thursday, the 3rd inst., at
3 p.m. J. Radcliffe, Undertaker.
Wednesday 2 November 1887
Jeannie May McVey, aged 12 months, the daughter of Mr Jno. McVey, of Wai-iti
road, was found drowned at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The mother states that
she left the child for a few minutes playing outside the kitchen door, and that
upon her return found it half in and half out of a bath of water, which was
standing near the door. The mother at once carried the child into the house and
sent for medical assistance. Dr Hogg went out but found life to be extinct. An
inquest will probably be held to-day.
Thursday November 3rd 1887
The return of patients in the Timaru Hospital...
Dead - males 1 (James Vessy)
Saturday 5 November 1887
Miles, Archer and Co. - Sell Sherwood homestead in December, have cement,
fencing wire, etc., on sale.
Saturday 5 November 1887 Birth
BURNS - On Nov. 2 at Elizabeth street, Timaru, the wife of T.J. Burns, of a
daughter.
Wednesday 9 November 1887 Birth
ANNAND - On the 8th November, 1887, at Church Street, Timaru, Mrs W. Annand, of
a son.
Marriage
OLDFIELD - HAWKE - At the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. J.
Preston, F.R. Oldfield to Frances Mary, eldest daughter of Thomas Watson Hawke,
of Rangitata.
Thursday 10 November 1887 Birth
SAUNDERS - On November 8th, at Pleasant Point, the wife of George Saunders, of a
daughter.
Monday 14 November 1887
Funeral Notice
The friends of Mr George Filmer are respectively invited to attend the funeral
of his late daughter, which will leave the residence, High Street, Thursday, at
2.30 pm. J.E. Beckingham, Undertaker.
Monday 14 November 1887
Funeral Notice
Marriage
WELLS - DELANEY - On November 9th, at Dunedin, by the Rev. Dr. Stuart, Thomas
Wells, of Yorkshire, England, to May, only daughter of James Delaney, County
Armagh, Ireland.
Deaths
KERR - Accidentally drowned at Dashing Rocks, near Timaru, on the 12th Nov.,
Harry, second son of E.G. Kerr; aged nine years. Funeral notice. Residence Great
South Road. J.E. Beckingham, Undertaker.
FILMER - Accidentally drowned at Dashing Rocks, near Timaru., Eleanor Louise,
eldest child of George Filmer; aged eleven years.
Inquest Tuesday 15th Nov. page 4.
Held yesterday morning at Green's Commercial Hotel, before J.S. Beswick, Esq.,
coroner. The jury: Messrs W.G. Drummond (foreman), W. Davies, J. Murray, J.D.
Robertson, W. Ballantyne, and C. Reilly.
Edith Agnes Kerr, daughter of Mr E.G. Kerr and sister of the deceased Henry
Stanley Kerr.
Maud Kerr. - aged 15. Oldest of the party of ten who had gone to Dashing Rocks
for a picnic.
Charley Kerr, youngest brother to Harry.
Mary McGuinness with the party.
May McGuinness - unconscious.
Joseph Betly - freezing works employee.
Mr Lees freezing works employee heard screams
Dunford - freezing works employee
Newton - freezing works employee
Joseph Daniel Kett - publican
Mr Con. McGuiness
Thursday 17 November 1887 Marriage
RULE - CLARKE - On the 116th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the
Rev. W. Gillies, Alexander Pettegue Rule, of Napier, to Clara Jenkin, third
daughter of Richard Clarke, Timaru.
Thursday 18 November 1887 Births
CAMPBELL - On November 17th at King Street the wife of Robert Campbell,
compositor, of a daughter. Both doing well.
CHAMPNEY - On Nov. 15th 1887, at Elizabeth street, Timaru, the wife of R.W.
Champney, of a son.
Saturday 19 November 1887 Death
MAHONEY - On the 18th November, at Watlington, Timaru, Mary Ann, only daughter
of Robert Mahoney; aged 26. Funeral Notice. Will leave his residence,
Knubbley's Paddock, Waltington, Timaru, on Sunday, the 20th instant. J.E.
Beckingham, Undertaker.
Monday 21 November 1887 Birth
GILLINGHAM
On 20th November, at Timaru, the wife of Robert Gillingham, of a son.
Death
MEAGER - On the 20th November, at the Timaru Hospital, Alfred Meager; aged 17
years.
Wednesday 23 November 1887
Marriage
DOWLING - GRAY - On November 19th at Pareora by the Rev L.C. Brady, Osbert
Dowling to Alice Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late Richard Gray, Timaru.
Wednesday 24 November 1887 Birth
MARCHANT - On the 23rd inst., the wife of F.W. Marchant, of a son.
ASPINALL - On the 21st inst., at Kynnersley, Temuka, the wife of W.G. Aspinall,
of a daughter.
Friday 25 November 1887
Death
WARREN - At Timaru on the 24th inst., Samuel James Warren, Manager of the BNZ,
Westport, aged 40 years.
The many friends of Mr J.T. Warren, of Timaru, heard with regret yesterday of
the death of his brother, Mr S.J. Warren, which took place yesterday morning.
The late Mr Warren was manager of the Bank of New Zealand at Westport, and came
to Timaru on a visit some months ago for the benefit of his health. The funeral
will be today at 3 p.m.
Saturday 26 November 1887 Death
LEWIN - On November 25th, at her residence, Maori Hill, Ann, wife of John Lewis,
nurseryman; aged 55.
Monday 28 November 1887 Funeral Notice
The funeral of the late Mrs T.O. Rayner will leave St Alban's Church, Pleasant
Point, this day at 3 pm.
Monday 28 November 1887 Birth
KNOTT - On Nov. 27th, the wife of George Knott, of a son.
Deaths
KNOTT - On Nov. 27th, Amy Sutherland, the wife of George Knott; aged 25 years.
Deeply regretted.
RAYNER - In the 26th inst., at Pleasant Point, Harriet Rayner, the wife of the
late T.O. Rayner, M.D.; aged 73. John Elder, Pleasant Point, undertaker.
Tuesday 29 November 1887 Funeral Notice
The friends of Mr George Knott are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of
his late wife, which will leave his residence, Main South Road, this day, the
29th inst., at 3 pm. A. Langbein, Undertaker.
Wednesday 30 November 1887 Funeral Notice
The friends of Mr Robert Taylor are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral
of his late son, Thomas, which leaves his residence for the Geraldine Cemetery
on Thursday, 1st December, at 2 p.m. David Clousion, Undertaker.
Wednesday 30 November 1887 Death
TAYLOR - At Geraldine on November 29th, at the residence of his father, Thomas
Taylor, aged 22 years.
December
Thursday 1 December 1887 Marriage
ATKINSON - GOULD - On Nov. 30th, at St Mary's, Timaru, by the Venerable
Archdeacon Harper, Arthur E. Atkinson, of Pleasant Point, to Eliza, daughter of
Mr Edward J. Gould, Waterfalls, Opihi.
The Timaru Floral and Horticultural Society deeply sympathise with Mr John Lewis
in his bereavement at loss of his wife.
Friday 2 December 1887
Timaru Hospital Returns for the month of November
1 dead male ( Alfred Menger)
Saturday 3 December 1887
On Thursday afternoon a little boy 6 years and 9 months old, name Reginald
Lawrell (son of Captain Lawrell, stationmaster at Pleasant Point), was severely
kicked by a horse and died this morning at 7 o'clock. Dr Hayes was in attendence,
but the case was hopeless from the first.
Funeral Notices - Of Mr W. Bartlett (J.E. Beckingham, undertaker) and Mr Lawrell,
junr (John Elder, Pleasant Point, undertaker)
Friends of Captain Lawrell are invited to attend the funeral of his son which
leaves his residence at Pleasant Point. on Sunday 4th Dec. at 3p.m.
The friends of Mr Richard Dawe are invited to attend the funeral of his
brother-in-law, William Bartlett, which will leave his residence, Levels Plains,
near Washdyke, tomorrow, Sunday, at 12 o'clock.
Deaths
BARTLETT - On 1st December, at Levels Plains, William Bartlett (brother of Mrs
Dawe, Levels Plains); aged 55 years.
The following are the vital statistics of the Geraldine district for the
month ended November 30th: - Births 10, marriage 3; and death 1.
Monday 5 December 1887 Birth
PLANTE - On 26th November, at Otipua Road, Carversham, the wife of T.C. Plante,
of a son.
Death
LAWRELL - On December 2nd, at Pleasant Point, Reginald Harrington, the youngest
son of H.W. Lawrell, late captain 100th Foot; aged 6 years and 8 months.
The following are the vital statistics of the Temuka district for the month
ended November 30th: - Births 17, marriage 1; and death 1.
Tuesday 6 December 1887 Death
MEREDITH - On December 3rd. Margnus Sutherland Meredith; aged 68.
See pg Timaru Herald Thursday 8 December 1887 Capt. Meredith worked for the
harbour board. He had a son.
Funeral Notice
On Captain Meredith; W. Napier, undertaker. Will leave the Catholic Church, this
day. Parents: William Meredith and Marjory Johnston
Magnus Sutherland Meredith was born 6 Sept. 1819 in Upswell, Unst, Shetland,
Scotland
Wednesday 7 December 1887 The late Captain Meredith was formerly chief
officer to Captain Forbes of the famous Black- ball liner
"Marco Polo,"
on which vessel he made many voyages. These were 'nautical giants" in those days
in the Black ball liners, and our old friend's position on board the renowned
clipper was a guarantee of his efficiency.
Tuesday 6 December 1887 Death
Fatal Accident - Pleasant Point.
Funeral well attended despite the pouring rain. The weather was not fit for
children to be out, a large number followed the remains of their little
schoolmate to its last resting place.
On Sunday evening the Rev. T.J. Smyth, preaching from the text "Be ye also
ready" (Matthew 24th chapter, 44th verse) made touching references to the
departure during the past week of two parishioners. First that of Mr Rayner
(relict of the late Dr Rayner), who after a very long and painful illness, had
"ceased her labours"; and then, in striking contrast, the sudden snapping of
"The silver cord," at the very outset of life of bright promise.
Saturday 17 December 1887 Death
CLEGG - At Timaru on 16th December, Frederick Thomas, son of H. Clegg, aged 3½
years. Funeral Notice. Will leave his residence Waimataitai tomorrow.
Funeral Notice -
The friends of Charles BARRIE are invited to attend the funeral of his late son,
which will leave his residence, Church Street, this day, at 3 p.m. J.E.
Beckingham, Undertaker.
Monday 19 December 1887 Birth
DAVIDSON - On the 17th December, at Seaview Cottage, High Street, the wife of
Andrew Davidson, of a daughter.
ARCHER - On December 18th, Elizabeth Charlotte, wife of Fulbert Archer, Timaru;
aged 43 years.
Tuesday 20 December 1887
Funeral Notice
The funeral of the late Mrs ARCHER is arranged to leave the house at 2 p.m. this
day, reaching the cemetery at 2.30 p.m. J.E. Beckingham, Undertaker.
Wednesday 22 December 1887 Birth
BARKER- On the 21st December, at Buchaman's Paddock, Timaru, the wife of the
late Mr Henry Barker, of a son. Both doing well.
Saturday 24 December 1887 Death
CAMPBELL - On the 23rd December at Timaru, Robert Campbell, late of Her
Majestry's 57th Foot, pensioner; aged 63.
Thursday 29 December 1887 Marriage
WOOD - MANSELL - On the 28th inst., at Philipstown, Christchurch, by the Rev.
H.J.C. Gilbert, Gordon Parker Wood, of Timaru, to Margaret, youngest daughter of
the late W. Mansell, of Christchurch.
Friday 30 December 1887 Marriage
CARTWRIGHT - BLAIR - On December 27th, at Pleasant Point, by the Rev. Wm. White,
M.A., James Cartwright, Waitohi Road, to Elizabeth, second daughter of Robert
Blair, Knockninny, County Fermanagh, Ireland. Home papers please copy.