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January
PUBLISHED JANUARY, 1893
BIRTHS:
HALSTEAD. At Pleasant Point on the 30th December, the wife of W.J. Halstead, of a son.
BENTLEY. On 2nd January, 1893, at Ngahauranga, Wellington, the wife of J. Bentley, of a son.
TEMPLER. At Brooklyn, Geraldine, on the 23rd inst., Mrs E.H. Templer, of a son.
STEWART. On January 23rd, 1893, at Fern Lea, Cheltenham, near Feilding, the wife of John S. Stewart. of a son.

MARRIAGES:
SHEWAN - WHITTAKER. On December 18th, 1892, at the Wesleyan Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, by the Rev. Sinclair, Susan, second daughter of Mr. H. Whittaker, of Timaru, to William Shewan, of Aberdeen, Scotland.
READ - FERGUSON. On Dec. 28th, 1892, at the Presbyterian Manse, Christchurch, by the Rev. James Elmslie, D.D., Jane, second daughter of the late Robert Ferguson, of Timaru, to Arthur, eldest son of Isaac Read, Essex, England.

DEATHS:
ALLEN. On December 31st, 1892, at High Street, Timaru, William Allen, aged 38 years.
MORRIS. On the 5th instant, at her residence, Waimataitai, Timaru, Mary Anne, relict of the late John Thomas Morris, aged 60. Deeply regretted.
LAWSON. At his residence, Timaru, on January 5th, Bernard Sloane Lawson, aged 29. Deeply regretted.
LAWSON. A death report for DR. LAWSON, of Church Street, was published 06/01/1893, page 2.
FINCH. Suddenly at Cave Hotel, on the 14th instant, Clara, the beloved wife of George Finch, aged 48 years.
ASKIN. On January 15th, at Aorangi Downs, Albury, after a long illness, William John, eldest and dearly beloved son of Thomas and Bessie Askin. "Fell asleep in Jesus".
BARR. At St Andrews, on January 16th, William Barr, aged 56 years. Deeply regretted.
AGNEW. At her residence Pleasant Point, on January 30th, Janet, the beloved wife of William George Agnew, aged 28. deeply regretted.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
ALLEN - The friends of the late Mr William Allen, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the residence, High Street, This Day, at 2pm. [Report published 03/01/1893, page 2.]
MORRIS - The friends of the late Mrs Mary Anne Morris, are respectfully informed that her funeral will leave her late residence, Maori Hill, on Sunday, January 8th, at 2.30pm, for the cemetery.
LAWSON - The funeral of the late Dr. Lawson, will leave his late residence Church Street, for the cemetery at 3pm, Tomorrow.
WHEELER - The friends of the late James Wheeler, are respectfully informed that the funeral will leave his late residence, Sandietown, for the cemetery at 2pm, Today.
O'BRIEN - The friends of Mr Patrick O'Brien are requested to attend the funeral of his late son, Jerry, which will leave his residence, Avenue Road, St John's Wood, at 2.30pm, Today, (Thursday).
ASKIN - The funeral of William John Askin, will leave Albury at 9 o'clock, on Tuesday morning for interment at Fairlie Creek. Friends will please accept this intimation.
BARR - The friends of the late Mr William Barr, are respectfully requested to attend his funeral, which will leave St Andrews on Thursday 19th inst, at 2pm for St Mary's Cemetery, Upper Otaio.
LOADER - The friends of the late Mrs Charlotte Loader, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment in the Timaru Cemetery, which will leave her late residence, Queen Street, This Day, (Thursday) January 25th, at 3.30pm.
AGNEW - The friends of William George Agnew, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife, will leave the residence, Pleasant Point, This Day, January 31st at 3pm.
SPURDON - The friends of Mr Walter Spurdon, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late daughter, Lillian Elizabeth, will leave his residence, This Day, (Tuesday) January 31st at 2 o'clock

PASSENGERS:
Mr and Mrs JOHN MEIKLE, of Timaru were passengers by the ss AUSTRALIA, which left London in November and reached Albany last week. Mr and Mrs F. W. DONKIN and Family were also passengers for Timaru, by the steamer BALLARAT, which sailed on November 11th.

By the ARAWA, Auckland, from London, Mr and Mrs MCDOUGALL, Messrs S. FERGUSSON, and F.W. CRAWFORD -TIMARU passengers.

INQUEST:
For WILLIAM GAITT, of Waimate, a farmer, who was found in an unconscious state in a paddock, with a left arm vein cut. Verdict suicide. [ See reports published 10/01/1893 and12/01/1893, page 2.]

Timaru Herald, 3 February 1893, Page 2
The following is the return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of January, 1893 : — Dead: males 1 (James Wheeler)

February
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY, 1893
BIRTHS:
MCLEOD. At Sarah Street. Timaru, on February 16, the wife of A. McLeod, Kakahu, of a daughter.
ANTILL. On 17th inst., at the Union Bank, Timaru, the wife of H.W. Antill, of a daughter.
VIRTUE. On the 19th inst., the wife of D. Virtue, of a son.
HORAN. On February 20th at Victoria Street, Timaru, the wife of Owen Horan, of a son.
WAKE. On February 20th, the wife of F.W. Wake, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES:
LINWOOD - POWELL. On February 6th, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Timaru, by the Rev. D. Dutton, Mr Robert Linwood, eldest son of Mr William Linwood, Arrowa, Otago, to Louisa, youngest daughter of Mr William Powell, Hororata, New Zealand. (North and South papers please copy.)
TODD - Stevenson. On the 11th January, at Glenholm, Remeura, Auckland, the residence of the bride's Aunt, by the Rev. R. Scott West, St David's, Auckland, the Rev. A. Bruce Todd, Geraldine, Canterbury, eldest son of the Rev. Alex. B. Todd, Oamaru, Otago, to Maggie Young, second daughter of the late R.H. Stevenson, Esq., Auckland.

DEATHS:
HEWSON. On 2nd February, at Maori Hill, Timaru, Catherine, the beloved wife of Charles Hewson, aged 50 years. deeply regretted.
SMITH. At Mona Vale, on 6th February, 1893, Alexander Bruce Smith, aged 62.
CATLOW. On February 8th, at her residence, Wilson Street, Timaru, Martha, the beloved wife of William Catlow, aged 63 years.
WOODHEAD. On February 8th, 1893, at his residence, Springbank, Milford, Joseph Blanchard, the beloved husband of Agnes Woodhead and youngest son of George Woodhead, Milford, aged 42 years and 10 months.
PATERSON. On February 10th at Geraldine, Henrietta Paterson, eldest daughter of the late Andrew Paterson, of Springfield, Temuka. [See Funeral report published 15/02/1893, page 2.]
EICHBAUM. At Pleasant Point on Monday the 13th inst., from the result of a carriage accident, Lieutenant -Colonel Charles William Eichbaum, J.P., late of the Commissariat Department, aged 67 years. [Death report published 14/02/1893, page 2.]
GARDNER. At Wai-iti Road, on Tuesday morning, Mary Pritchard, the beloved wife of Henry Gardner, aged 63.
GREAVES. On Feb. 13th, at her residence, Woodbury schoolhouse, Hannah, the beloved wife of Joseph Greaves, aged 49 years. deeply regretted.
BROSONAN. On the 16th February, Mary, the beloved wife of Mr T Brosonan, Point Road, Kerrytown, aged 26 years. R.I.P.
THOMSON. On February 19 at Claremont (Suddenly) George Thomson, in the 63rd year of his age. Deeply regretted. [See report 20/02/1893, page 2.]
PADGET. On February 23rd, at Elizabeth Street, Timaru, Dora, youngest daughter of W.S. and Lillian Padget, aged six months.
BAMBRIDGE - On the 27th February, 1893, at Maori Hill, Timaru, Charlotte, the beloved wife of Augustus Bambridge, aged 70 years, after a long illness.
BELL. At Elizabeth Street, Timaru, on February 27, Alexander Hewson, only son of Hamilton and Caroline Bell, of Pareora, aged 14 months.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
ADDISON - The friends of the late Mr William Addison, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, which will leave St Andrews Township on Saturday, February 4th, at 12 o'clock, for the St Mary's Cemetery, Upper Otaio. [See report published 03/02/1893, page 2.]
HEWSON - The friends of Mr Charles Hewson, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his beloved wife, Catherine, which will leave his residence, Maori Hill, on Sunday, Feb. 5th, at 9 o'clock am, for the Geraldine Cemetery, arriving at Geraldine at 1pm.
SMITH - The funeral of the late A.B. Smith, will take place at Burke's Pass Cemetery, on Thursday, February 9th, at 11am.
WOODHEAD - The friends of the late Joseph Blanchard Woodhead, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Springbank, Milford, for the Temuka Cemetery, This Day, (Friday), 10th inst, at 2.30pm. [ See Funeral report published 15/02/1893, page 2.]
CATLOW - The friends of Mr William Catlow, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late wife, Martha, to the place of interment in the Timaru Cemetery, which will leave his residence, Wilson Street, This Day, at a quarter past 8pm.
PATERSON - The friends of the late Henrietta Paterson, are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, which will leave Springfield at half past 2pm, on Sunday the 12th inst., for the Temuka Cemetery.
O'BRIEN - The friends of Mr Robert O'Brien, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late son, Edmund Joseph, will leave his residence, Princess Street, This Day (Monday) February 13th, at 3pm, for the Cemetery.
EICHBAUM - The funeral of the late Charles William Eichbaum will leave the residence on Wednesday, Feb. 15th, at 10am, for the Pleasant Point Cemetery.
GARDNER - The funeral of the late wife of Henry Gardner, will leave his residence, Gleniti Road, on Thursday 16th at 2pm.
BROSONAN - The friends of Mr T. Brosonan, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late wife, which will leave his residence, Point Road, Kerrytown, This Day, February 17th at 2pm, for the St Joseph's Church and thence to Temuka Cemetery.
THOMSON - The friends of the late Mr George Thomson, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment in the Timaru Cemetery, which will leave his son's residence, Mill Street, Sandietown, This Day, (Tuesday) at 2pm.
SULLIVAN - The friends of Mr Patrick Sullivan are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late son, Michael, will leave his residence, Regent Street, St John's Wood, This Day, at 3pm, for the Catholic Church and from there to the Cemetery.
CANAVAN - The funeral of Sarah Canavan, grand-daughter of Mr Collie will leave his residence for the Temuka Cemetery at 2 o'clock, This Day, February 23rd.

The REV. W GILLIES, returned on Tuesday, from a health - recruiting trip to Dunedin, looking quite himself again. He left by last night's express for Wellington, to attend the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, of which he is Moderator this year.

INQUESTS:
DONNITHORNE - A 20 month old child who was found drowned in a creek near Winchester. [See reports 27/02/1893, page 2 and 28/02/1893 page 2.]

Timaru Herald, 3 March 1893, Page 2
The followine is the return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of February, 1893 : Dead : males 2 (Michael Sullivan, John Carson);


March
PUBLISHED MARCH, 1893
BIRTHS:
STEDMAN. On February 28th the wife of A. Stedman. of a daughter.
ROONEY. At Temuka on Sunday the 26th February, the wife of Mr Thos. Rooney, of a daughter.
ROBERTS.On the 11inst., at Timaru, the wife of J.W. Roberts, of a daughter.
SHAW. On March 24th, at Heathcote, Geraldine, the wife of John W. Shaw, of a son.

MARRIAGES:
SHAW - MAHAN. On March 2nd at the Presbyterian Church, Geraldine, by the Rev. A. Bruce Todd, David, third son of David Shaw, Rosebank, Geraldine Flat, to Ellen Adela, fourth daughter of Archibald Mahan, schoolhouse, Geraldine Flat.
MCKINLEY - TEAGUE. On March 24th, 1893, by the Rev. C.C. Brown, at his residence, William Campbell, second son of John McKinley, Esq., of Dunedin, to Eliza Annie, only daughter of the late George Teague, of Oamaru.
HAYES - BARKLIE. On February 2nd in the Parish Church, Moira, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Dromore, uncle of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev, Canon Hayes, Chancellor of Dromore Cathedral, cousin of the bridegroom, John Shaw Hayes, M.D., &c., Temuka, Canterbury, New Zealand, third son of the late Hon. Justice Hayes, to Caroline Georgianna, third daughter of the Rev. John Knox Barklie, A.B., rector of Moira County Down.

DEATHS:
BELL. At Elizabeth Street, Timaru, on February 27th, Alexander Hewson, youngest son of Hamilton and Caroline Bell, Upper Otaio, aged 14 months.
HENNEKER. At Heaton Street, Timaru, on March 11th, Blanche Elizabeth, the beloved daughter of James and Elizabeth Henneker. aged 4 years.
GOULD. At his residence, "The Waterfalls", Opihi, on March 16th, Edward James Gould, aged 56 years. Very deeply regretted by all his many friends.
DALE. Mr George Dale, an expressman, of Hokitika. [See report published 17/01/1893, page 2.]
DUNCAN. On March 20th, at Bank Street, Timaru, Mary Jane, eldest daughter of Francis and Mary Duncan, aged 15 years.
CASKEY. At Sydenham, on the 22nd instant, Thomas Caskey, saddler, Fairlie, aged 41 years. Deeply regretted.
SQUIRE. On 24th March, 1893, at his son's residence, Highfield, Glen-iti Road, Timaru, John Squire, aged 71 years.
ROPER. On March 27th, at D Street, the infant daughter of David and Eleanor Roper, aged 7 months.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
CUNNINGHAM - The friends of William Cunningham, are respectfully requested to attend the funeral of his late son, Joseph, which will leave his residence, Oxford Street, St John's Wood, on Sunday at 2.30.
HENNEKER - The friends of James Henneker, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late daughter, which will leave his residence, Heaton Street at 2.30. Today. (Tuesday).
GOULD - The friends of the late Edward James Gould, are respectfully informed that the funeral will leave his late residence, Waterfalls, Opihi, on Saturday at 7am, arriving at Pleasant Point at 9.30.
DUNCAN - The friends of Mr Francis Duncan, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late daughter, Mary Jane, will leave his residence, Bank Street, This Day, March 22nd at 2.30pm, for the Cemetery.
SQUIRE - The friends of John Squire, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his son's residence, Highfield, Glen-iti Road, Tomorrow, (Sunday) 26th inst., at 1.30pm.
SCARF - The friends of Mr Robert Scarf, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife, Elizabeth, will leave his residence, North Street, Tomorrow, (Sunday) March 26, at 2.30pm, for the Cemetery.
CAMPBELL - The friends of Mrs Hugh Campbell, are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late daughter, Margaret, will leave the Catholic Church, Timaru, (This Day) Wednesday 29th inst., at 3pm.

NOTICES:
Death of Mrs JEFFS. An old colonists, wife of Mr Benjamin Jeffs, who arrived in Lyttelton 16/12/1850, aboard the "Charlotte Jane". [See report published 06/03/1893, page 2.]

WEDDING:
Miss ALICE S. SMITH and Mr A. HADLOW THOMPSON, of Rangiora. [See report published 10/03/1893, page 2.]

INQUESTS:
Mr. EDWARD JAMES GOULD, of Opihi, Verdict - Heart failure. [Report published 20/02/1893, page 2.]

GEORGE SPENCE. At Pleasant Point. Man found in the Opihi River, aged 25 -30 years of age. May have been George Spence. Verdict -Suicide while temporarily insane. [See reports published 20/03/1893, page 2, and 21/03/1893, page 2, and 22/03/1893, page 2.

JOHN WALLACE. Farmer, Pleasant Valley, Geraldine District, aged 28, son of Mr Joseph Wallace. Found hanging from a branch of a gum tree. Inquest held at Bush Hotel, Geraldine, on Saturday afternoon last before Mr H.W. Moore, the acting coroner and a jury of six, of whom Mr N. Dunlop was foreman. Verdict, death by hanging during a fit of temporary insanity supposed to be caused through a fall from a horse. [For full reports published, see 20/03/1893, pages 2 and 3.]

Timaru Herald, 5 April 1893, Page 2
The following is the return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of March, 1893 : —Dead : male 1, female 1, total 2 (Daniel Aitken, Margaret Campbell)

April
PUBLISHED APRIL, 1893
BIRTHS:
HAMILTON. On April 6th, 1893, at St Stephen's Parsonage, Ashburton, the wife of Rev. T.A. Hamilton, of a daughter.
SMITHSON. On the 19th April, the wife of S.F. Smithson, of a son.

MARRIAGES:
BLOOMFIELD - BRIGHT. On March 29th, at St Mary's Church, Timaru, by the Ven. Archdeacon Harper, Charles James, second son of Alfred Bloomfield, to Louisa Sarah, eldest daughter of John Bright, both of Timaru.
ANSTIS - HARRIS. On April 7th, at St Michael's Church, Christchurch, by the Rev. R.J. Thorpe, Alfred Freeman, third son of John Anstis, of Wellington, to Mary Alice, eldest daughter of James Harris, Timaru.

DEATHS:
AITKEN. On April 7th, at his residence Opihi, Andrew Aitken, aged 64 years.
NEWMAN. On March 31st, at Peel Forest, Frederick Newman, aged 62 years,
A voice is from our household gone,
A voice we loved is still
A place is vacant in our house
Which never can be filled.
DUNN. On April 8th, at 2am, at Christchurch, Mrs Dunn, relict of the late Mr Thos. Dunn, of Stumps Farm, Orari, aged 73 years. deeply regretted.
COPLAND. On April 9th, at Brookfield Street, St Andrews, George, infant son of Alexander and Annie Morton Copland, aged 6 weeks.
BAIN. On Monday, April 10th, at Burke's Pass, Mary Ann Bain, aged 26 years. Deeply regretted.
COLLINS. At Timaru Hospital, on April 14th, William Collins, late of Pleasant Point, aged 45 years. Deeply regretted.
JOHNSON. On April 15th at her residence, William Street, Adelaide Johnson, after a long and painful illness, aged 59 years. Deeply regretted. (Hokitika papers please copy.)
WARD - From Marlborough, death report for, Mrs JOSEPH WARD. [Published 03/04/1893, page 2.]

FUNERAL NOTICES:
NEWMAN - The friends of Mr Edward Newman are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late son, Henry, will leave his residence, Fairview, on Sunday, April 9th, at 1pm, arriving at the Park Gates about half-past (3) three.
AITKEN -The friends of the late Andrew Aitken, are respectfully informed that the funeral will leave his late residence, Opihi, on Sunday at 1.30pm for the Point Cemetery.
GILCHRIST - The friends of Mr W. Gilchrist, senior, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his son's residence, Stafford Street North, at 2.30, This Afternoon.
FRASER - The friends of the late Mr John Fraser, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, which will leave the Timaru Hospital at 11 o'clock This Morning, for the Pleasant Point Cemetery, which will be reached about 1 o'clock.

INQUESTS:
WILLIAM BIRCH, aged 19, who drowned at Sumner Estuary. [Full report 05/04/1893, page 2.]
PATRICK BURKE, farmer of Redcliff, killed through a dray-team bolting. [See report published 17/04/1893, page 2.]
Mr. GEORGE FOX, expressman, at Geraldine, [See report 19/04/1893, page 2.]
WILLIAM BRADFORD - A football player from Ashburton who was injured during a game. Verdict of accidental death. [See report published 22/04/1893, page 2.

WEDDING:
Mr. JOHN SULLIVAN and Miss DAY, daughter of Mr Robert Day, farmer, Levels Down, at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Pleasant Point. [See report published 17/04/1893, page 2.]

Timaru Herald, 17 April 1893, Page 2
A distressing accident occurred to an expressman named George Fox, residing at Geraldine, late on Friday afternoon. He was taking a load of travellers' luggage to the railway station from the township, and sitting on top of one of the cases, which was a large one, when near the stone bridge, on the Geraldine road, the case shifted and threw Mr Fox off on to the hard road The case full off at the same time, jamming his head, and one of the corners forced its way into the skull a little above the eye at the side. A trap was immediately procured, help being close at hand, and the injured man was released from his dangerous position and speedily conveyed to his house in the township. Dr Fish was sent for, and dressed the wound. The neighbours attended to him during the night. The doctor gave very little hope of his recovery, but the sufferer was somewhat easier during Saturday.

Timaru Herald, 17 April 1893, Page 2
We publish this morning the funeral notice of the late Mr John Fraser. Mr Fraser was one of the earliest settlers in South Canterbury, and was well and favourably known by a large circle of friends. He landed in Nelson from one of the first ships to the colonies in 1841, and after a stay there of about ten years went to Marlborough, and then on to South Canterbury. He was among the first to settle in the Mackenzie Country, he and his son being principally interested in the Mount Cook, Black Forest and Braemar stations. The old gentleman had lively experiences in those early days, and had seen the district become settle, the railway built to Point, Albury and Fairlie, and the district he had made his home in become one of the most sought after from a traveller's point of view in the colony; On leaving the Mackenzie Country some time ago, Mr Fraser settled at Pleasant Point, being principally engaged in cattle dealing. It is in the cemetery at this township that his remains will be laid to rest this afternoon.

The Star Thursday 13 April 1893
RUDDLE - JENKINS - March 15 at the residence of the bride's parents, Taylor street, Sydenham, by Rev J.N. Buttle, William, eldest son of William Ruddle, Timaru, to Maggie, eldest daughter of John Jenkins, Sydenham.

The Star Friday 28 April 1893 page 3
New Plymouth - death of an old settler - KING -Mr Thomas King, Chairman of the harbour Board, died at 4 o 'clock this morning, aged 73 years. He was one of the first settlers, arriving here on the William Bryant in 1841. ... He leaves a widow and 3 sons and 1 daughter. Dr Truby King of Seacliffe Lunatic Asylum, Mr Newton King, auctioneer here, Mr Henry King, Mrs Marchant of Timaru.

Timaru Herald, 2 May 1893, Page 2
The following is the return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month- of April,) 1893 : — Dead : males 4, females 1, total 5 (Annie Goldsmith, Walter Gilchrist, Michael Shields, John Fraser, William Collins)

May
PUBLISHED MAY, 1893
BIRTHS:
MEREDITH-KAYE. At Christchurch, on 8th May, 1893, the wife of C.K. Meredith-Kaye, of Meiringen, of a son.
WOOD. At Beach Road, Timaru, on the 7th inst., the wife of Charles Wood, of a son.
KNOX. Elder Street, Dunedin on the 17th inst., Mrs George Knox, of a son.

MARRIAGES:
MARTIN - SHAVE. On April the 26th, at St Mary's Church, Upper Otaio, by the Rev. L.C. Brady, Albert, youngest son of Robert Martin, Kent, England, to Laura, second daughter of Thomas Shave, Brookly Villa, St Andrews. Home papers please copy.
SCOTT - MILLER. On the 23rd May, at Cullmantown, by the Rev. W. Gillies, John Henry, eldest son of the late Mt John Scott, of Waitohi Road, to Isabella Agnes, eldest daughter of Mr Adam Scott Miller, of Timaru.

DEATHS:
JOHN POLLOCK, from Westport -A collier, was killed by a fall of stone, at Denniston. [See 02/05/1893, page 2.]
ABRAHAM MYERS, from Dunedin - Well known in Masonic circles and a very old resident, died today of heart disease. [Published 01/05/1893]
CHRISTIAN HANSEN, from Wellington, aged 56, crushed when a building collapsed on him. [See 02/05/1893, page 2.]
PAGE, On 5th May, 1893, at Rangitata Island, John Franklin Page, aged 30 years.
HOWARD. On the 9th May at Melville Hotel, Timaru, Richard Howard, aged 39 years.
OSBORNE. At Timaru, on the 12th May, Emma,(?) relict of George Osborne, Pareora, aged 54 years.
BRADER. On the 15th of May, at the saleyards, Washdyke, Mary Anne Brader, the beloved wife of C. Brader, aged 29 years.
SMITH. On May 16th, at Timaru, James Walter, only beloved child of John and Elizabeth Todd Smith, aged 1 year and 9 months.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
PAGE - Friends of the late John F. Page, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave, Rockley Farm, Glen-iti, Tomorrow (Tuesday) the 9th instant, at 2pm.
HOWARD - The friends of the late Richard Howard, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the Melville Hotel, Timaru, This Day, at 2.30pm.
EXCELL - Friends of the late William Excell, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the residence, Pleasant Point, on Friday the 12th inst., at 3pm.
OSBORNE - The friends of the late Mrs George Osborne, are respectfully informed that her funeral will leave her late residence Russell Square, Timaru, on Sunday the 14th instant, at 2.30pm.
HAYLETON - The friends of Mr William Hayleton, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave his residence, Rhodes Street, on Tuesday the 16th inst., at 3pm, for St Augustine's Church and thence to the Waimate Cemetery. S Collett, Undertaker, Waimate.
BRADER - The friends of Mr C. Brader, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave his residence, Washdyke, on Thursday the 18 inst., at 1pm.
SMITH - The friends of Mr J.T. Smith, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late infant son, will leave St Andrews for Oamaru, by the 8am train, on Friday morning, May 19th.

INQUESTS:
FEDERICK SNELL. Held at the Club Hotel, Sydenham. A lad who was found hanging, having been in the habit of playing with ropes in his father's shed. [See report published 01/05/1893, page 2.]
DAVID GRAHAM THOMSON. At Waimate. A child, aged three and a half, who it is thought swallowed matches. Verdict - accidental death. [Published 04/05/1893, page 2.]
EDWARD HOLMES . Killed at Porter's Pass when thrown from a Cobb and Co coach that he was driving. Verdict - Accidental death. [See report published 29/05/1893, page 2.]

June
PUBLISHED JUNE, 1893
BIRTHS:
BLACKMORE. On May 31st, at the residence of Mrs Jones, Brown Street, the wife of A.J. Blackmore, of a son.
MCKIBBIN. On May 24th, at Pleasant Point, the wife of Wm. McKibbin, of a son.
WEBSTER. On June 3rd, at the Pines, Geraldine, the wife of H.B. Webster, of a daughter.
DE RENZY. On June 2nd at Hunnington, Winchester, the wife of William De Renzy, of a son.
SAUNDERS. At Coonoor, on June 13th, Mrs A.E. Saunders, of a daughter; stillborn.

MARRIAGES:
MARWICK - HOWLEY. At their residence King Street, by the Rev. W. Gillies, David Marwick, to Isabella Howley, both of Timaru.
PINCKNEY - TRIPP. On June 8th at St Thomas's Church, Woodbury, by the Right Rev. Bishop Harper, grandfather of the bride, assisted by the Rev. James Preston, Incumbent of Geraldine, Edith Howard Tripp, youngest daughter of C.G. Tripp, of Orari, to George Pinckney, of Geraldine, eldest son of William Pinckney of Milford Hill, Salisbury, England, banker.

DEATHS:
ROONEY. At Temuka, on 8th June, the infant daughter of Mr Thos. Rooney, aged three months.
BULLICK. On June 10th, at Pleasant Point, Mary, infant daughter of Thomas Bullick.
SHEEHY. On the 13th, at William Street, Timaru, the eldest son of T. and J.R. Sheehy, aged 13½ years, after a painful illness.
HALSTEAD. On June 24th at Marston Road, Walter Arland, infant son of W.J. and E.A. Halstead, aged 5 months and 3 weeks.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
GIBSON - The friends of Mr John Gibson, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late cousin, Mary, will leave the Timaru Hospital, on Sunday, June 4th, at 2pm, for the Cemetery.
JONES - The friends of the late Elizabeth Jones (Nurse Jones) are respectfully informed that her funeral will leave Southerton (off North Street) for the cemetery at half-past 2, Today, (Thursday).
ROONEY - The friends of Mr and Mrs Rooney, Temuka, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late beloved infant daughter Which will leave their residence at 2.30pm This Day.
SHEEHY - The friends of T. and K.J. Sheehy are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of their late son, which will leave the Roman Catholic Church for the Cemetery, at 3pm, This Day.
SHEEHY - St Mary's Branch H.A.C.B. Society.
The members of the above Branch are requested to meet at their Rooms at 2 o'clock Today, in Regalia, at attend the funeral of the late son of Bro. Thomas Sheehy.
HALSTEAD - The friends of W.J. Halstead, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late infant son, Walter Arland, will leave the residence of W. Halstead, Pleasant Point, for the Pleasant Point Cemetery, at 2pm, This Day.
AVERIS - The friends of Mr D. Averis, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late Father, William Averis, will leave his residence, Pighunting Creek, Kingsdown, for the Timaru Cemetery, at 12 o'clock, This Day.

INQUEST:
The 20 month old daughter of RODERICK FINLAYSON, who died at Redcliff, on the 29th instant. Verdict - natural causes. [See report published 02/06/1893, page 2.]

PASSENGERS - ARAWA
Wellington, June 3rd, 1893 Arrived - ARAWA (Wellington) from London via way ports. Her dates are - London April 18th; Teneriffe 24th; Cape May 10th; Hobart 29th. She experienced moderate weather. The health of the passengers and crew was good. Passengers to Christchurch: - Saloon: Rev. A.L. Pittman, second saloon: Mrs Dovnan and child; Messrs A. Hood and A.J. Hawdon; steerage: Mr and Mrs Colechin, Mrs Jennings and two children, Miss Malone and Mr R. Pulling. From Capetown for Timaru: (second) Rev. Mr McLean.

July
PUBLISHED JULY, 1893
BIRTHS:
BRUCE. On June 30th, at Bankfield, the wife of Arthur S. Bruce, of a son.
SIMPSON. At Gore, on the 20th July, the wife of William Simpson, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES:
DIERCK - BUTCHER. On the 29th June, by the Rev. W. Woodward, at the residence of the bride's father, Peter, eldest son of Frederick Dierck, to Florence, youngest daughter of James Butcher, both of Geraldine.
ADAMSON - MCQUINN. At Pleasant Point, on May 8th, 1893, by the Rev. Joseph White, Presbyterian Minister, John Adamson (Hermitage guide) to Hannora McQuinn, daughter of Donald McQuinn, County Kerry, Ireland.

DEATHS:
BRACEFIELD. On June 30th, at Church Street, Ellen, the infant daughter of George and Lavinia Bracefield.
HAMLYN. On July 3rd at Mrs Luxmoore's, Marchwiel, Mary, the beloved wife of Thomas Hamlyn, of Kingsborough.
BRADLEY. On July 7th, at his parents residence, Bank Street, Frederick Marmaduke, the infant son of Mr I.J. Bradley, aged 18 months.
CRAIGIE. On the 8th July, at The Meadows Farm, near Timaru, Agnes MacFarlane Craigie, aged 84 years.
MCKINLEY. Mr John McKinley (Adelaide) husband of Madame Antionette Sterling. [Report published 11/04/1893, page 2.]
SCOTT. On July 12th, at Latter Street, Major Henry, the beloved son of William J.U. Scott, aged 2 years and 4 months. Deeply regretted.
ROBERTS. On July 17th, at his residence, Clive Street, Timaru, Edward Roberts, aged 4s years. Deeply regretted.
SUNAWAY. On the 22nd July at his parents residence, Bank Street, Cedric Desmond, infant son of George E. and A.R. Sunaway. Aged 7 months.
GRANT. At The Willows, Caversham, on the 21st July, Alexander Drummond, youngest son of Alexander Grant, Gray's Hills, South Canterbury. Aged 10 years.
TALBOT. At Rangitira Valley, Sarah, the youngest daughter of Thomas and Lucy Talbot. Aged 9 months and a fortnight.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
HAMLYN - Friends of Mr T. Hamlyn, of Kingsborough, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave Mrs Luxmoore's, Marchwiel, This Day, (Wednesday) 5th inst, at 2pm.
BRADLEY - The friends Mr I.J. Bradley, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late son, Frederick, will leave his residence, Bank Street, on July 9th at quarter past three pm, for the Cemetery.
MCINTOSH - The friends of Mr McIntosh are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late son, Cecil, will leave his residence, Grey Road, Tomorrow, (Sunday) July 8th, at quarter past one.
CRAIGIE - The friends of the late Mrs Craigie, are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, which will leave her residence at half-past one pm, (reaching the cemetery at 3pm), on Tuesday 11th July.
RENNETT - The friends of Mr David Rennett, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late daughter, Rubina, will leave his residence, Reid's paddock, off Church Street, This Day, Wednesday, July 12th, at 3pm, for the Cemetery.
MCKEOWN - The friends of Mr David McKeown, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late daughter, Ethel Rose, will leave his residence, LeCren's Terrace, on Thursday, July 13th, at 3pm, for the Cemetery.
SMITH - The friends of Mr Thomas Smith, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late daughter, Mabel, will leave his residence, Beach Road, Tomorrow, Sunday, July 16, at half-past two pm.
MCCORMICK - The friends of Mr Michael McCormick, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late son, Andrew, which will leave his residence, Kensington, for the Catholic Church, on Sunday, July 16th, at 2.30 o'clock.
KING - The friends of Mr John King, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late daughter, Edith, will leave his residence, North Street, on Wednesday, July 19th, at 3.15pm.
SEGAR(sp) The friends of Mr Segar(sp) are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late daughter, Eva Pearl, will leave his residence, Barnard Street, This Day (Wednesday) July 19th, at 2pm.
ROBERTS - The friends of the late Mr Edward Roberts, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Clive Street, (top of Church Street) Tomorrow, (Thursday) July 20th, at 3 o'clock. [See funeral report published 21/07/1893, page 2.]
GRANEY(sp) - The friends of Mr Daniel Graney(sp) are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late daughter, Mary Ellen, will leave his residence, Waimataitai, on Sunday, July 30th, at 3pm.

PASSENGERS
RIMUTAKA - from London, via Teneriffe, Capetown, and Hobart. Dunedin July 14. 1893
Passengers for Timaru: - Steerage - Mrs ROBERTS; Messrs C. ROBERTS. and W. ROBERTS.

Timaru Herald, 2 August 1893, Page 2
The following is the return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of July 1893 : — Dead : males, 0 ; females, 1 ; total 1 (Elizabeth White);

August
PUBLISHED AUGUST, 1893
BIRTHS:
RHODES. On the 2nd of August, at Hawestone Street, Wellington, the wife of Arthur E.G. Rhodes, of a son.
FRASER. At Bramblys, Wai-iti Road, on the 25th ult., Mrs C.S. Fraser, of a son.
CAMPBELL. At Pareora, on August 21st, the wife of John Campbell, of a son.

MARRIAGES:
BULLOCK - TURNBULL. At St Mary's, Timaru, on August 2nd, by the Ven. Archdeacon Harper, George Barkentin Bullock, to Amy Clare Turnbull.
CLEPHANE - LOVEGROVE. On August 9th, 1893, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. Preston, Robert, third son of Thomas Clephane, Esq., Ashburton, to Frances Emily, eldest daughter of G.F. Lovegrove, Esq., Brookwood, Gapes Valley, Geraldine.
HAMILTON - STRATTON. On June 29th, at Iping, Sussex, by the Rev. F.R.Stratton, Rector of Iping, father of the bride, George Innes Hamilton, of Clayton, Fairlie, NZ., to Jessie Lincoln, daughter of the Rev. F. R Stratton.

DEATHS:
CAMERON. On Sunday, August 6th, after a lingering illness, Alfred Cameron, aged 28.
WAUGH. At Glen-iti on August 3rd, Jane, the beloved wife of the late Robert Waugh, aged 86. Deeply regretted.
COX, On the 7th inst., at Temuka, Arthur Gladstone, fourth son of Alfred Cox, of Merivale, Christchurch, aged 27 years. Deeply regretted. [See report 07/08/1893, page 2, and 08/08/1893 page2.]

Otago Witness Thursday 10 August pg 17
Mr Arthur G. Cox, the third son of the late Alfred Cox, a pioneer colonist, who met with a trap accident on the 2nd inst. while driving from Temuka to Geraldine with another gentleman, died Monday morning from concussion of the brain. The horse began plunging, and the occupants of the trap were thrown out, Mr Cox's skull being fractured. Deceased was well known in sporting circles, and was one of our best amateur riders.

GEANEY. On August 9th, at Timaru, Annie, the beloved wife of Humphrey Geaney, aged 33 years. Deeply regretted.
BISSET. On August 9th at his residence, Bantaskine Farm, Orari, Christopher Bisset, aged 60 years.
GARDNER. At his residence, Claremont, on the 11th inst., Robert Gardner, deeply regretted.
HENDERSON. On Sunday 13th August, at his residence, Sea View, Thomas Henderson, after a short illness, aged 38.
ARCHER. On the 16th August, at Sumner, Geraldine, daughter of F. Archer.
BARRIE. On August 17th, at Bank Street, Timaru, William, the infant son of Charles H. Barrie, aged nine weeks.
ANDERSON. At Timaru, on the 18th inst., Alexander Anderson, late of Otepopo, on his 87th year.
ANGLAND. At Pleasant Point, on August 18th, Mary, infant daughter of W. and Julia Angland, aged 4 1/2 months.
MARTIN. On August 18th, at King Street, Timaru, Jessie Humphreys, the beloved daughter of H.E. and E. Martin. Deeply regretted.
BINLEY. On August 20th, at his residence, Temuka, John Brown Binley, aged 60 years.
GREEN. Mr Samuel Green who died of heart disease at Preservation Inlet, a few days ago, was formerly a farmer near Makikihi. The winding up of his affairs occupied the District Court here for some time when he lost his farm, he though over 60 years of age determined to go gold digging again, and took a fancy for the new field at Coal Creek and Wilson's river. He married again only last February and his wife accompanied him to the field.
YOUNG. At St Andrews, on August 28th, Thomas David, second son of Alexander and Elizabeth Young, aged 5 years.
WILLIAMS. The daughter of Mr Williams, of Waitaki North, died suddenly of a haemorrhage of the lungs, due to consumption, [Published 31/08/1893, page 2.]

FUNERAL NOTICES:
WAUGH - The friends of Mr A. Waugh, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late Mother will leave his residence, Glen-iti Road, Tomorrow, Sunday, the 6th inst., at 1 o'clock pm.
CAMERON - The friends of Mrs Louisa Cameron, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of her late son, Alfred, which will leave her residence, Sara Street, on Tuesday afternoon, at half-past 2 o'clock.
COX - The friends of Mr and Mrs Alfred Cox, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late son, Arthur Gladstone, will leave Dr. Hayes Hospital for the Temuka Cemetery on Wednesday the 9th inst., at half-past 2 o'clock. [See funeral report published 10/08/1893, page 2.]
GEANEY - The friends of Mr Humphrey Geaney, are respectfully informed that the funeral service of his late wife, Mrs Annie Geaney, will be celebrated on Friday, August 11th, at 11.15am, in the Catholic Church, from which the body will be conveyed to the Cemetery at 2pm.
BISSET - The friends of Mrs C. Bisset, are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late husband will leave his late residence, Bantaskine Farm, Orari, on Sunday, August 13th, at 1 o'clock by South Road through Winchester, fir the Temuka Cemetery. [See funeral report published 14/08/1893, page 2.]
O'KEEFE - The friends of Mr John O'Keefe, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late daughter, Ellen, will leave his residence, Kerrytown, This Day, (Saturday) at 1pm, for the Temuka Cemetery.
GARDNER - The friends of the late Robert Gardner, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Claremont, at 11o'clock, This Day, the 14th, arriving (via Glen-iti Road) at the Cemetery at half-past one.
HENDERSON - The friends of the late Thomas Henderson, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Sea View, Attenborough, Timaru, This Day (Wednesday) the 16th inst., at 2pm.[ See report published 17/08/1893, page 2.]
TARRANT - The friends of Mr B. Tarrant, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late infant son, Arthur Harrison, will leave his residence, Bank Street, at 2.30pm, This Day.
MARTIN - The friends of Mr Henry Martin, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his youngest daughter, Jessie Humphreys, will leave his residence, King Street, for the Cemetery at 2pm, on Sunday the 20th.
ANGLAND - The friends of W.J. Angland, are invited to attend the funeral of his only child, to leave the Railway Hotel, Pleasant Point, for the Temuka Cemetery, at 1pm on Sunday.
ANDERSON - The friends of the late Mr Alexander Anderson, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the residence of Mr. Dickson, Otipua (near Landsborough's) This Day, (Monday) at 1pm, for the South Express Train (8pm).
BINLEY - The friends of Mrs. J.B. Binley, are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late husband, will leave his residence, This Day, (Tuesday) the 22nd inst., at 2.00pm, for the Temuka Cemetery.
MILLS - The friends of the late Miss Ada Mills, are respectfully informed that her funeral will leave the Timaru Hospital, This Day, (Wednesday) August 23rd at 1.30pm, for the Cemetery.

WEDDING:
Mr C.B. BULLOCK and Miss TURNBULL PERRY, adopted daughter of Mr Arthur Perry, at St Mary's Church. [See report published 03/08/1893, page 2.]

Timaru Herald, 4 September 1893, Page 2
The following is the return of patients m the Timaru Hospital for the month of August, 1893 : — Dead: males, 0 ; females, 2 ; total 2 ; (Nellie Keefe, Ada Mills)

September
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1893
BIRTHS:
BRADSHAW. On the 28th Sept. at Waieri, Hook, the wife of F.W. Bradshaw, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES:
ADAM - LINDSAY. On September 13, at the Manse, Mornington, Dunedin, by the Rev. R.J. Porter, John Adam, to Jane Lindsay, both of Makikihi.
DAVYS - TAYLOR. On the 20th Sept., at St Paul's Presbyterian Church, Oamaru, by the Rev. A.B. Todd, John William Davys, of Dunedin, to Janie, third daughter of Mr G.R. Taylor, of Springbank, Oamaru and granddaughter of John Barraclough, Esq., Waimotu, Maheno.

DEATHS:
HEWSON. On September 2nd, Mrs Ann Hewson, aged 58 years. Deeply regretted.
ANGLAND. At Milford on the 2nd September, Michael the beloved son of Daniel and Ellen Angland, aged 18 months.
PROCTER. On Sept. 8ht, at Sarah Street, Timaru, George Procter, late of Christchurch, aged 67.
STEDMAN. On September 11th, Dora, the infant daughter of Arthur and Annie Stedman.
ROSS. On September 6th, at Silverstream, Maggy, eldest daughter of Hugh and Louisa Ross, aged 12 years 11 months. Deeply regretted.
KIRBY. At Carlyle Street, Napier, on the 14th inst., the wife of Detective Kirby, of a daughter. Both doing well.
ARCHER. On Sept. 21st, at Fendalton, Strathmore, son of F. Archer.
MEIN. At St Andrews, on the 19th inst., Elizabeth Ann, wife of James Mein, farmer.
REVELL. On the 22nd September, at his residence, High Street, Wiliam Horton Revell. Aged 64 years.
COX. On 23rd inst., Alfred Ewen, eldest son of Alfred Cox, Merivale, aged 42.
LOVEGROVE. On Sept. 26th, 1893, Elise Clara, the beloved wife of Dr. Lovegrove, Timaru, after a lingering illness, aged 56. Deeply regretted.
MCKENZIE. At the residence of his Mother, Timaru Road, Waimate, Duncan McKenzie, after a long illness, aged 28 years.
CRAMOND. At Bankton, Timaru, on September 27th, Frederic George, youngest son of the late John Cramond, aged 19 years.
ARCHER. On the 28th September, at Christchurch, Montague, son of F. Archer.
BURR. On Sept. 29th, at Timaru, William Charles, youngest son of Charles and Annie Burr, aged 2 years. Deeply regretted.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
HEWSON - The friends of the late Mrs Ann Hewson, are respectfully informed that her funeral will leave her late residence, (Reid's Paddock) off Church Street, This Day, (Monday) Sept. 4th, at 2.30pm, for the Cemetery.
ANGLAND - The friends of Daniel and Ellen Angland, are respectfully invited at attend the funeral of their beloved son, Michael, which will leave their residence, Milford, This Day, Monday, September 4th, at 2 o'clock, for the Temuka Cemetery.
PROCTER - The friends of the late Mr George Procter, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his residence, Sarah Street, for the Cemetery, at half-past two, on Sunday, the 10th.
MEIN. The friends of Mr James Mein, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife, Elizabeth, will leave his residence, St Andrews, Tomorrow (Friday) September 22nd at 10am, for the Timaru Cemetery.
REVELL - The friends of the late Mr W.H. Revell, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, High Street, Tomorrow, (Sunday) September 24th at 2pm.
COX - The friends of the late Alfred Ewen Cox, will leave the residence of R. Pinckney, Temuka, on Tuesday, 26th instant, at 2.30.
MCKENZIE - The friends of John and Archibald McKenzie, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late brother, Duncan, will leave his residence, Timaru Road, This Day, the 26th instant, at 3pm, for the Waimate Cemetery.
LOVEGROVE - Friends of Dr. Lovegrove, are respectfully informed that the funeral; of his late wife will leave his residence, Church Street, This Day, Wednesday the 27th inst., at 3pm, arriving at the Cemetery at 3.30pm.
CRAMOND - The friends of Mrs Cramond, are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late son, Frederic George, will leave her residence, LeCren Street, Tomorrow (Friday), September 29th, at 2pm, for the Cemetery.

Timaru Herald, 3 October 1893, Page 2
The following is the return of patients m the Timaru Hospital for the month of September, 1893 : — Dead : males, 1 ; females. 2 ; total 3 (William Cook, Catherine Cuningham, Ann Hewson)
    During September 29 births, 13 deaths and 7 marriages were registered at the Timaru office. The numbers for the September quarter were 79, 45, and 13 respectively.

October
PUBLISHED OCTOBER, 1893
BIRTHS:
FODEN. On the 13 August, at Lavington, Hainault Road, Leytonstone, England, the wife of John Foden, of a son.
GOW. On the 26th inst., at West Town Belt, Timaru, the wife of Jas. Gibson Gow, of a son.

MARRIAGES:
MEDLICOTT - ELLIOT. On September 20th  (28th) , at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. J. White, Pleasant Point, John Frederick, eldest son of Samuel Medlicott, Esq., of Waimate, to Maggie, second daughter of John Elliot, Esq., of Sutherlands. 3 Oct. 1893 page 2
HILL - SMITH. On Sept. 28th, by the Rev. P. H. Cocks, at St Mary's Church, Timaru, John Zealand, second son of Mr Jacob Hill, to Margaret Ellen, third daughter of Mr Richard Smith. Saturday 7 Oct. 1893
ALLEN - ALLEN. On August 15th, at St Mellon's Church, by the Rev. J.W. Evans, Walter, third son the late William Allen, Vaindre Hall, St Mellon's, Cardiff, to Margaret Adelaide, youngest daughter of John Gore Allen, Nelson, New Zealand. Saturday 7 Oct. 1893
BIRSS - WHITTAKER. On Sept. 9th, at the residence of Captain Braidwood, Gisborne, New Zealand, by the Rev, R.M. Ryburn, Charles Birss, to Annie, youngest surviving daughter of Henry Whittaker, Timaru.
GRANGER - ARCHIBALD. At the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs J. Lundy, of Highland Park, Oakland, California, on the 7th September, by the Rev. Wilson Lundy, uncle of the bride, Mr Alexander Granger, of San Francisco, late of Timaru, to Miss Lydia Archibald.
EMPSON - YOUNG. On the 25th October, 1893, at St Mary's Church, Timaru, by the Ven. Archdeacon Harper, M.A., Charles Clendon, eldest surviving son of the late Charles Empson, Marlborough, New Zealand, to Adeline Mary (Amy) only daughter of the late George Young, solicitor, and great grand niece of the last Lord Delaval, of Seaton, Delaval, England.

DEATHS:
O'CALLAGHAN. On October 4th, at Christchurch, Sarah Florence O'Callaghan, eldest daughter of Arthur P. O'Callaghan, aged 22 years. (aged 23 years)Thursday 5 October 1893
HARROP. At Charles Street, Timaru, on 9th October, Clarence Ryland, infant son of J. and E. Harrop, aged 13 days.
BRADER. On October 13th, at the Washdyke, William Gwynne, the infant son of C. Brader, aged 6 months.
PIGEON. On October 16th, at Waimataitai, Timaru, Alfred Pigeon, aged 69 years.
LLOYD. On October 19th, at the residence of Mr Stephen Clinch, Temuka, Stephen Clinch Lloyd, aged 9 years.
SHEARAR. On October 25th, at Grey Road, Timaru, William, the only beloved son of Mr William Shearar, aged 20 years.
AITKEN. On the 27th inst., at Opihi, James Aitken, aged 20.
MITCHELL. On the 29th inst, at Seaforth, Washdyke, Agnes, daughter of Thomas and Emily Mitchell, aged 15 months.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
CLYNE - The friends of Mr A. Clyne, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave Dr. Hayes Hospital, This Day, Monday, at 3 o'clock, for the Temuka Cemetery.
HARROP - The friends of Mr J. Harrop, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his infant son, will leave his residence, Charles Street, at 2pm, This Day, 10th inst.
PIGEON - The friends of the late Alfred Pigeon, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Belfield House, Waimataitai, on Wednesday, at 2pm.
LLOYD - The friends of Mr and Mrs Lloyd, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of their deceased son, Stephen, which will leave the residence of Mr Stephen Clinch, Temuka, This Day, Friday, 20th October, at 3.30pm. W.G. Rutland, Undertaker.
SHEARAR - The friends of Mr William Shearar, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late son, William, will leave his residence, Grey Road, on Friday, October 27th, at 2.30pm, for the Cemetery.
AITKEN - The friends of the late Mr James Aitken, are informed that his funeral will leave the residence of his Mother, Mrs. Andrew Aitken, Opihi, at 1pm, Tomorrow, Sunday, for the Pleasant Point Cemetery.
MITCHELL - The friends of Thomas Mitchell, are invited to attend the funeral of his late daughter, on Tuesday the 31st inst. Funeral to leave at 2pm for Timaru Cemetery.

During September, 29 births, 18 deaths and 7 marriages were registered at the Timaru Office. The number for the September quarter were 79, 45, and 13 respectively.

INQUEST: Wednesday 4 Oct. 1893 page 3
WILLIAM EDGAR BELL, whose body was found in a creek at Winchester on Saturday last, was held at the Winchester Hotel on Monday before Mr. C. A Wray, coroner. Winifred Bell, daughter, saw the deceased leave home at 11.30 on Friday after having drank a bottle of beer. John McIntosh, licensee of the Winchester Hotel, Richard Webster saw Bell. Thomas Richards, a farmer at Winchester found the body in a creek. Constable Ryan went to the creek. Dr. Sir W. Blunden examined the body. Verdict of accidental death. [See report details published 04/10/1893, page 3.]

PASSENGERS.
Wellington, October 4, 1893
Arrived - TONGARIRO, from London, via way ports. Left Plymouth on August 19th.
Passengers for Timaru: - Mr and Mrs G..B. BULLOCK, Mr and Mrs G. DUKE and Family, Mr and Mrs W. SHEPHERD, Messrs MCQUEEN, J. SHEPHERD and F. NAYLOR.

Timaru Herald, 8 November 1893, Page 2
The following is the return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of October, 1893 : Dead 2 (Joseph Hutton, Allan McLean)

November
PUBLISHED NOVEMBER, 1893
BIRTHS:
PRIEST. On November 3rd, Mrs W. Priest, of a daughter.
MACKENZIE. On Nov. 3rd, at Orari Bridge, Geraldine, the wife of K. MacKenzie, of a son.
BELL. On November 10th, at Rosebank, Elizabeth Street, Mrs Robert Bell, of a son.
BAXTER. On the 18th inst., at Waimate, the wife of R.G. Baxter, of a son.
PERSTON. On the 19th Nov. at the Bank of New Zealand, Timaru, the wife of N.M. Fortescue Perston, of a daughter.
GILLINGHAM. On Nov. 20th at Canfield, Fairlie, the wife of F.R. Gillingham, of a son.

MARRIAGES:
CROFT - CAMPBELL. On November 10th, 1893, by the Rev. W.A. Pascoe, at Holy Trinity Church, Avonside, J.O. Croft, of Christchurch, to Annie Elizabeth, daughter of James Campbell, of "Riversdale", Avonside, Christchurch.

DEATHS:
GOW. On 1st November at West Town Belt, William, infant son of James Gibson Gow.
BELITHER. On November 1st at St John's Wood, Timaru, Margaret, wife of John Belither, aged 56.
WRIGHT. On the 19th inst., at Moanavale, Winchester, Herbert Stewart, son of Augustus and Amy Wright, after a long illness, aged 1 year and 10 months.
TOSHACH. On the 25th November, at the Parsonage, Fernsides, Rangiora, R. Laidlaw Toshach, aged 23 years.
ELLIS. On the 26th November, at Christchurch, George Blakemore Ellis, late Verger of St Mary's Church, Timaru, aged 73 years.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
BELITHER - The friends of Mr John Belither, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife, Margaret, will leave his residence, St John's Wood, North Street, on Saturday November 4th, at 3pm. for the Cemetery.
BROWN - The friends of Mr Charles Brown are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife, leaves the Timaru Hospital, This Day (Saturday) November 11th at 3pm.
KEANE - The friends of Michael Keane, are respectfully requested to attend his funeral which will leave the Empire Hotel, Waimate, at 10am, on Tuesday, November 14th. [ See death report published 14/11/1893, page2, for further information.]
BEATON - The friends of the late Mr Donald Beaton, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, on Sunday, the 26th inst., at 2pm, for the Waimate Cemetery. [ See report for Mr Donald Beaton, of Pinewood Farm, Waimate, published 28/11/1893, page 2, for further information.]
ELLIS - The friends of the late G.B. Ellis, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the Railway Station on arrival of the Express from Christchurch, at 2.40pm, This Day, 28th inst.

DROWNING:
J. MCKENZIE and F. G. HAMILTON, two members of the Torpedo Corps, who were drowned in the Lyttelton Harbour. [For further information, see report published 29/11/1893, page 2.]

WEDDING:
Mr L. CLOUGH, shop assistant at Messrs Priest and Holdgate, and Miss WILLIAMS, organist and Sunday school teacher, at the Primitive Methodist Church. [For report see 23/11/1983, page 2.]

Timaru Herald, 4 December 1893, Page 2
The following are the vital statistics for the month ended November 30th, 1893, as registered for the Geraldine district : — Births, 6: marriage, 1 ; death, 1.
The following is the return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of November, 1893 : —dead 2, (Thomas Pickering, Mary Ann Brown)

December
PUBLISHED DECEMBER, 1893
DEATHS:
SHEPHERD. On December 3rd, at his brother's residence, Pleasant Point, after a lingering illness, William Shepherd, aged 61 years.
PETERS. Accidentally drowned at Killafaddy, Launceston, on Dec. 1st, Benjamin, beloved son of Mrs. R. Peters, Melbourne, and loved brother of Annie Peters, Timaru, aged 21 years. Deeply regretted.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
SHEPHERD - The friends of Mr George Shepherd, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late brother, William, will leave his residence, Willow Bank, on Wednesday, 6th December, at 2 o'clock, for the Pleasant Point Cemetery.

INQUEST:
DAVID MCGIMPSEY. At the inquest on the body of David McGimpsey, who was killed at the Pakihi Estate, Orari, on Monday, a verdict of accidental death was returned. He was engaged in rolling a paddock, in which there was a gully. Knowing his team was a restive one he left the roller and took them by the head. The horses trampled him and the roller passed over his head. He died before assistance was procured.

An old identity in the person of ROBERT MAYNE died in the Hospital on Sunday. He was an old Royal Navy man, and was for 15 years resident at Timaru. Though in a humble walk of life he was well known about town, and had seen a good many changes in Timaru.

Timaru Herald, 5 January 1894, Page 2
The following is the return of patients m the Timaru Hospital for the month of Decemher, 1893 : — Dead 1 (Robert Mayne)