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January
PUBLISHED JANUARY, 1896
BIRTHS:
STARK. On January 18th, at West Town Belt, Timaru, the wife of Robert J. Stark, of a son.
FOX. On January 27th, at Waimataitai, the wife of T.W. Fox, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES:
ODDIE - DON. On the 24th December at Dunedin, by the Rev. Rutherford Waddell, M.A., John Crosfield Oddie, to Maggie, third daughter of Mr John Don, Dunedin.
FEILDEN - RAYMOND. At St. Mary's Church, Timaru, on the 19th December, 1895, by the Rev. Canon Harper, assisted by the Ven. Archdeacon Harper, Geoffrey Nelson, youngest son of the late Colonel Feilden, of Dulas Court, Herefordshire, to Kate? second daughter of F.B. Raymond, of Timaru.
UNDERHILL - HAY. On January 8th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. Joseph Sharp, George Robert, eldest son of George Underhill, Timaru, to Isabella McMurray fourth daughter of George Hay, of Timaru, formerly of Kimberley, North Canterbury.
THOMAS - RHODES. On the 20th instant, at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, by the Ven. Archdeacon Harper, Charles Ernest, son of Henry Sullivan Thomas, of Tiverton, Devonshire, England, to Mildred Julia, widow of E.T. Rhodes, and daughter of the late James Hackworth, of Dunedin.

Evening Post, 7 January 1896, Page 2 Marriage
Cork — Grant — On the 30th December, 1895, a St. Mary of the Angels' Church, Boulcott-street Wellington, by the Very Rev Father Devoy Vicar-General, George Grierson, fourth son of T Grienon Cork, of Timaru, to Bessie, second daughter of the late William Nelmes Grant, of H.M. Customs, Wellington. Home and Timaru papers please copy.

DEATHS:
WHITE. At the Manse, Pleasant Point, on Dec. 30th, 1895, Margaret, the only daughter of the Rev. J. White, aged 13 years.
MILNE. On 2nd January, 1896, at the Star Hotel, Temuka, James Milne, aged 43. Native of Perthshire, Scotland.
LAGAN. On January 14th, at Church Street, Timaru, (suddenly of septicaemia), Mary Lagan, aged 39 years. Deeply regretted. R.I.P.
CLARK. At Blair Athol, Temuka, on January 19th, Alister MacIntosh Clark, aged 60 years.
HANIFIN. At his residence, Seadown, on 25th January, 1896, Cornelius Hanifin, aged 40 years. R.I.P.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
WHITE - The funeral of the late Margaret White, will leave the Manse, Pleasant Point for the cemetery at 3pm on This Day, January 2nd, 1896
MILNE - The friends of the late Mr James Milne, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, which will leave the Star Hotel, This Day, (Friday the 3rd inst) at 2pm for the Temuka Cemetery.
SQUIRES - The friends of the late Henry Squires are informed that the funeral will leave his late residence, Glen-iti Road, at 2pm, Tomorrow. (Sunday).
CLARK - The friends of Mrs A.M. Clark, are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late husband will leave her residence, Newlands, on Tuesday 21st January, at 1 o'clock for Temuka Cemetery.
WARNER - The friends of Mr John and Sarah Warner are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late daughter, Edith, will leave their residence, Kensington, Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22nd at 2pm.
THOMPSON - The friends of Mr Andrew Thompson are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late daughter will leave his residence (opposite Reid and Gray's ) Main North Road, on Monday 27th inst, at 3pm.
HANIFIN - The friends of Mrs Hanifin are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of her late husband, Cornelius Hanifin, which will leave his late residence, Seadown, at 2pm, This Day, for the Temuka Cemetery.

INQUEST:
An inquest is to held at Fairlie, in to the death of a man named Alexander Blackwood, a carpenter, who died suddenly at Rockwood on Monday.

February
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY, 1896
BIRTHS:
HENDY. On February 6th At Elizabeth Street , Timaru, the wife of Arthur M Hendy, of a daughter.
ACTON. At Hauraki, Cave, on Saturday February 8th, the wife of H. Acton, of a son.
MOORE. At Timaru, on the 9th inst, the wife of David Moore, of a daughter.
LIGHTFOOT. On 15th inst, at Bank Street, Timaru, the wife of J. M. Lightfoot, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES:
MCCLELLAND - GIBSON. At Trinity Presbyterian Church, on 19th inst, by the Rev. Wm. Gillies, Stewart McClelland, baker, Timaru, to Mary Margaret, youngest daughter of John Gibson, Esq., farmer, Claremont.

DEATHS:
BONE. On Feb. 1st, at Masterton, Margaret Maria, the beloved wife of William R Bone, and eldest daughter of William Alfred and Margaret Hobbs, of Waimataitai, aged 32.
MILES. On December the 20th last, Grosvenor Chater Miles, aged 39 years.
BRUCE. On February 5th, at Timaru, (the result of a buggy accident), Jeannie Russell, the beloved wife of James Bruce, Wellington, aged 56.
WEBB. On January 31st, at Springbrook, St. Andrews, Alfred Sydney George, the dearly and only beloved son of James and Ellen Webb, aged 3½ years. Deeply regretted.
ROSS. On the 3rd inst, through injuries received in a fire at Rotorua, David John, second son of Jessie and the late Andrew Ross, Glenorchy, West Town Belt, Timaru, aged 25 years.
CAIRNS. On February 11th, 1896, at his son (Patrick Cairns) residence, Otipua Road, Timaru, John Cairns, aged 53 years. Deeply regretted.
MITCHELL. On February 16th, at his residence, Ashburton, after a long and painful illness, William Mitchell, aged 48 years.
ROBERTSON. AT his residence, South Street, Timaru, on February 16th, 1896, James Robertson, aged 51 years. Deeply regretted.
RYAN. On the 20th inst, at Rose Street, Timaru, Patrick John, the eldest and dearly beloved son of the late John Ryan, and Julia Ryan. Deeply regretted. Aged 19 years and 10 months, R.I.P.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
BRUCE - The friends of Mr James Bruce of Timaru, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave the residence of his son-in-law, Mr J.R. Bruce, Middle Street, off North Street, on Friday the 7th at 3pm.
WILLIAMS- The friends of the late Andrew Williams, are respectfully informed that the funeral will leave his son's residence, St. Andrews, tomorrow (Sunday) Feb. 9th at 11am for the St Mary's Cemetery, Upper Otaio.
CAIRNS - The friends of the late Mr John Cairns, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his son's residence, Otipua Road, Tomorrow (Thursday) February 13th at 2.30pm, for the Catholic Church.
MITCHELL - The friends of William Mitchell are respectfully notified that his funeral will leave his late residence, Ashburton for the Ashburton Cemetery at 2.30pm Tomorrow (Tuesday).
ROBERTSON - The friends of the late James Robertson, are respectfully that the funeral will leave his late residence, South Street, for the Timaru Cemetery on Tuesday the 18th inst at 3.30pm.
RUNDE- The friends of Mr John Runde (of Fairview) are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late son, Charles, will leave the Timaru Hospital, Tomorrow (Thursday) February 20th at 3pm for the Cemetery.
BARRATT - The friends of Mrs John Barratt are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of her late husband, John Barratt, which will leave his late residence, Arowhenua, This Day (Wednesday) 19th February, at 3pm, for the Temuka Cemetery.
RYAN - The friends of Mrs Julia Ryan, are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late beloved son Patrick John, will leave her residence Rose Street, Tomorrow (Saturday) February 22nd at 9.30 am for the Catholic Church and leaving there at 2.45 for the Timaru Cemetery.
HEWLINGS - The friends of the late S. Hewlings, are respectfully informed that the funeral will leave the Railway for the Timaru Cemetery on Wednesday the 26th, on arrival of Express from Christchurch.


March
PUBLISHED MARCH, 1896
MARRIAGES:
MCRAE - CROSSAN. On March 2nd, at Timaru, William, eldest son of the late Donald McRae, Millars Flat, to Jane, second daughter of Mr. Samuel Crossan, Millars Flat, Otago.
HOLDGATE - WOOD. On Wednesday March 4th, at Wesley Church, Timaru, by the Rev. Charles E Beecroft, John William, second son of E. Holdgate, ironmonger, Timaru, to Henrietta, fourth daughter of R. Wood, Normanby, Timaru.
RICHARDS - ALEXANDER. On February 26th, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. C. E. Beecroft, Wm. M. Richards, farmer, Kingsdown, to Florence, eldest daughter of Jonas Alexander, farmer, Fairview.
OWERS - WAKEFIELD. On February 18th, at St Mary's Church, Timaru, by the Ven. Archdeacon Harper, William only son of Frederick Owers, London, to Bertha Mary, second daughter of George Wakefield, Timaru.

DEATHS:
GILLESPIE. On March 1st, 1896, at Castle Hill, near Christchurch, James MacCartney Gillespie, schoolteacher, Temuka, aged 26. Deeply regretted.
GRIGG. At Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, on March 3rd, 1896, William only son of Robert and Susana Grigg, Beaconsfield, aged 23 years. Deeply regretted.
BOURN. On March 9th, at Glen-iti Road, Timaru, Amy, the wife of Charles Bourn, aged 61 years.
CUTHBERT. On the 11th March, Janet, widow of the late John Cuthbert, aged 63 years.
ANDREW. On March 11th at Pleasant Point, William Andrew, aged 58 years.
CLANEY. On Saturday, March 14th at this residence, Cliff Street, Timaru, Patrick Claney, Senr, aged 75 years. R.I.P.
KEENE. On March 18th, at the Timaru Hospital, George Keene, Senr, aged 52. Deeply regretted.
BERTIE. At Timaru, on the 19th inst, Peter Bertie, aged 42. Deeply regretted.
WILSON. On March 14th at his residence, Feilding, James Wilson, late of Timaru.
YOUNG. At the residence of her son, Fairlie, Grace, the beloved wife of James Young, Senr, of St. Andrews, after a painful illness, Deeply regretted.
FOWERAKER. At Coolgardie Hospital, on the 4th February, 1896, of typhoid fever, Percy Foweraker, aged 23 years, the third son of Mr Foweraker, railway stationmaster, Waimate.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
GILLESPIE - The friends of Mary Gillespie are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late beloved son, James, will leave the Catholic Church Temuka, on Wednesday 4th March at half past three for the Cemetery.
MCFADYEN - The friends of the late Mrs Hellen McFadyen, are respectfully informed that her funeral will leave her sob-in-law's (Mr S. Anderson's) residence, Bank Street, This Day, (Saturday) March 7th, at 2.30pm for the Timaru Railway Station.
BOURN - The friends of Mr C. Bourn are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave his residence, Glen-iti Road, for the Cemetery on Wednesday the 11th inst at 2.30pm.
SEELER - The friends of the late John Seeler, Senr, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave Timaru Hospital for the Temuka Catholic Church at 12 noon Tomorrow (Thursday) arriving at Temuka Church at 3 o'clock.
CUTHBERT - The friends of the late Mrs Janet Cuthbert, are respectfully informed that her funeral will leave her late residence, Clive Street (off Church Street) on Saturday March 14th at 3.15 pm for the Cemetery.
ANDREW - The friends of the late William Andrew are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence on Sunday 15th inst at 3 o'clock for the Point Cemetery. H.C. Dossett, Undertaker.
CLANEY - The friends of the late Patrick Claney, senr, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Cliff Street (off Stafford Street), This Day (Monday), March 16th at 9am for the Catholic Church and leaving there at 2.30 for the Cemetery.
KEENE - The friends of the late Mr George Keene, Sen, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Arthur Street, on Sunday, March 22nd at 2,30pm for the cemetery.
BERTIE - The friends of the late Peter Bertie, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his Mother -in -laws (Mrs Gibson's) residence, North Street, This Day (Friday) at 2.30pm for the Cemetery.
YOUNG - The friends of Mr James Young, Senr, (St Andrews) are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave the residence of Mr Seaward Buchanan's Paddock, Tomorrow, Friday, March 27th at 2pm for the Timaru Cemetery.
SMITH - The friends of the late Mrs David Smith, are respectfully informed that her funeral will leave her late residence, High Street, Waimate, This Day, (Tuesday) for St Augustine's Church, thence to Cemetery. Alexander Philip Undertaker, Waimate.

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April
PUBLISHED APRIL, 1896
BIRTHS:
EVANS. On March 25th, 1896, at Timaru, the wife of H.J. Evans, of a son. Napier papers please copy.
GEDYE. At Christchurch, on the 29th March, the wife of Alex. Gedye, of a son.
PARK. On April the 10th, at Hadlow estate, the wife of J.C.Park, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES:
DAVIE - SCOTT. On April 10th, by the Rev. W. Gillies, Archibald Davie, to Agnes Scott, both of Washdyke.
LONEY - RITCHIE. On Tuesday April 7th, by Rev. R. Allan, at the residence of the bride's parents, Ellie, eldest daughter of Mr G. Richie of St Albans, Christchurch, to George H. Loney of Wellington (late of Timaru).
WATTS - CLARKE. On Thursday April 2nd at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. C.E. Beecroft, George Watts, to Ada, second daughter of Mr R.H. Clarke, Timaru.
IRWIN - MUNRO. AT the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Timaru, on April 6th, 1896, by the Rev. W. Gillies, Robert, third son of Robert Irwin, Timaru, to Annie Margaret, eldest daughter of Donald Munro, Esq., Dalmore farm, Kingsdown.
MUCHMORE - GARDNER. On April 2nd, 1896, at the Wesleyan Church, Timaru, by Rev. C.E. Beecroft, Ernest, second son of John Muchmore, Cornwall, England, to Ada, second daughter of Joshua Gardner, Timaru.

DEATHS:
WEBB. On 2nd April, at his late residence, Sarah Street, Timaru, Joseph Sykes Webb, aged 63.
MCTAGUE. On Sunday April 5th, at Beaconsfield, Timaru, Caroline, the beloved wife of Mr Hugh McTague, aged 40 years.
PHILPOTT. On April 2nd, at his residence, St Albans, Isaac William Philpott, in his eighty- third year, beloved father of Mrs F. Smith, Timaru, deeply regretted. Arrived on one of the first four ships "Randolph".
BAMFIELD. At Halswell, near Christchurch, on the 7th inst, in his 52nd year and deeply lamented, Robert, the youngest son of the late Samuel Bamfield, Esq., of Herness in Stithians, and of Falmouth in the County of Cornwall.
YOUNG. At Fairlie, Harriet Allison, youngest daughter of William and Ellen Young, aged 6 months.
BEARE. On the 14th April, at Sydenham, Annie Martha Beare, aged 25 years, Deeply regretted.
HALSTEAD. On Wednesday, April 22nd, at Temuka, after a brief illness, Mary, the beloved wife of William Halstead, Pleasant Point, aged 63 years.
THOMSON. At Derriaghy, Belfast, Ireland, on March 16th, 1896, George Thomson, the dearly beloved father of William McK. Thomson, in his 86th year.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
MCTAGUE - The friends of Mr Hugh McTague, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave his residence, Beaconsfield, Tomorrow (Tuesday) April 7th, at 1pm for the Timaru Cemetery.
McGUINM - The friends of James McGuinm, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late wife, Annie, which will leave his residence, Orari, for the Temuka Cemetery, at 12,30pm on Tuesday, B. Richardson, Undertaker.
SOTHAM - The friends of the late Rev'd F.J. Sotham, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the Vicarage, Waimate, This Day, (Wednesday), at 3pm for St. Augustine's Church, thence to the Waimate Cemetery.
HALSTEAD - The friends of Mr W. Halstead, of Pleasant Point, are invited to attend the funeral of his late wife, Mary, which will leave his residence for the Cemetery on Sunday, at 3 o'clock. H.C. Dossett, Undertaker.

May
PUBLISHED MAY, 1896
BIRTHS:
INGLIS. On the 4th inst, at Wai-iti Road, Timaru, the wife of C.H. Inglis, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES:
RAYMOND - BARKLIE. On 30th April, 1896, at St Saviour's Church, Temuka, by the Rev. Thos. Farley, Samuel George, eldest son of F.B. Raymond, Esq., Timaru, to Frances Selina, second daughter of the Rev. J.K. Barklie, of Moira, County Down, Ireland.
BOX - SCOBIE. On 28th April, at St. Mary's Church, Geraldine, by the Rev. Stanley Hinson, Edward Dexter Box, eldest son of William A. Box, of Christchurch, to Jean Douglas, third daughter of John D. Scobie, of Kakahu.
YOUNG - ROBERTSON. On 3rd April, at Presbyterian Church, Palmerston, by the Rev. James Clark, John, eldest son of Thomas Young, Pleasant Point, to Janet, eldest daughter of William Robertson, Ivy Villa, Palmerston South.
SMITH - KERR. On the 5th inst, at St. Mary's Church, by the Ven Archdeacon Harper, assisted by Rev. Orbell, John Hartley Smith, M.A., Christchurch, [lately a member of the staff at TBHS, now CHCH BHS] to Mary, eldest daughter of E.G. Kerr, Harlau, Timaru [proprietor of the Timaru Herald. Her sister Miss Maude Kerr was bridesmaid] [details - Timaru Herald, 6 May 1896, Page 3]
CARTWRIGHT - EMMERSON. On the 11th inst, at the Parsonage, Timaru, by the Rev. Joseph Sharp, Edward Cartwright, Opihi, to Mary Jane Emmerson, Timaru, both formerly of Enniskillen, Ireland.
FILSHIE - BUTCHER. On May 8th at Timaru, by the Rev. W. Gillies, George Filshie, to Emily, second daughter of James Butcher, both of Geraldine.
MATHEWS - LEA. At the registry office Christchurch, on April 20th, F.C. Mathews, of Timaru, to Emily Lea, of Papanui.
PATRICK - LOVEGROVE. On May 22nd, at the residence of the bridegroom's parents, John (Jack), third son of W. Patrick, Esq., of Maryfield, Gapes Valley, to Flora Elizabeth, fifth and youngest daughter of the late G.E. Lovegrove, Esq., Brookwood, Gapes Valley.

DEATHS:
STOCK. At his residence, Silverstream, Philip H. Stock, aged 43 years. Deeply regretted.
SMITH. On 3rd May, at the residence of his brother, Thos. Smith, Hook, Andrew Smith, The Swamp, Makikihi, aged 62 years.
STAPLETON. At Timaru on the 7th inst, of typhoid fever, Edith Blanche, the eldest and dearly beloved daughter of Thomas S. and Hannah Stapleton, aged 21 years.
PROBYN. On the 8th of May, at Edward Street, Timaru, in his 78th year, Thomas Probyn, youngest son of Captain Henry Probyn, R.N. of Manor House, Huntley Manor, Gloucestershire, England. (Home papers please copy)
WOOD. At Pentwyn, Timaru, on 9th May, Harriet Pontine, second youngest daughter of the late Robert Wood, aged 27 years.
WIGHTMAN. On Monday the 11th at Mr E Chapman's residence, Temuka, Matthew Wightman, aged 46years. Deeply regretted.
BOYS. On the 15th May, at Buchanan Street, Timaru, after a short illness, Sidney Arthur Boys, aged 25 years. Deeply regretted.
WEBB. On 29th March (suddenly) at Rome, Margaret, wife of Charles Webb, and youngest daughter of John Fergusson, of Brettenham Manor, Thetford, Norfolk, England.
GOODALL. On Sunday, 17th May, at her residence, after a very short illness, Agnes Straughon, the dearly beloved wife of George Alexander Goodall, farmer, Hilderthorpe, Oamaru, and the affectionate mother of Alexander, Isabella and Agnes Goodall, all of Makikihi, South Canterbury.
DICK. At High Street, Timaru, on May 22nd, Ethel Mary, the beloved infant daughter of John Reid and Mary Agnes Dick, aged one year and six months.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
STOCK - The friends of the late Philip Stock, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral which will leave his late residence, Silverstream, for the Burke's Pass Cemetery at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 6th, 1896 Hugh Fraser, Undertaker, Fairlie.
SMITH - The friends of the late Andrew Smith are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, which will leave the residence of his brother, Mr Thomas Smith, Hook, at 1pm on Tuesday, May 5th, for the Waimate Cemetery.
STAPLETON - The friends of Mr Thomas Stapleton are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late daughter, Edith Blanche, which will leave the Catholic Church at 2.30pm on Saturday, May 9th for the Cemetery.
PROBYN - The friends of the late Thomas Probyn, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Edward Street, on Monday, May 11th, at 2pm for the Cemetery.
WOOD - The friends of Mr Gordon Wood are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late sister, Harriet Pontine, will leave his residence, Pentwyn, Glen-iti Road, This Day at 3pm.
WIGHTMAN - The friends of Mrs M. Wightman are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late husband will leave Mr E. Chapman's residence, Main South Road, Temuka, This Day, at 2,30pm, for the Temuka Cemetery.
BOYS - The friends of the late Arthur Boys, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his Father's residence, Buchanan Street, at 2.30pm. Tomorrow, Sunday 17th instant, for the Timaru Cemetery.
DICK - The friends of Mr J. Dick, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late Infant daughter, Ethel Mary, will leave his residence, High Street, for the Catholic Church, Tomorrow (Sunday) at 2pm.

IN MEMORIAN.
In loving remembrance of John Bird who departed this life May 28th, 1895.
Tho' blustrous winds and Neptures waves,
Have tossed him to and fro,
Yet by God's assistance he is harboured here below,
Safe at anchor here he lay,
With many of our fleet,
But once again he must set sail,
Our Heavenly Christ to meet.
Inserted by his old friend, Philip Foster.

June
PUBLISHED JUNE, 1896
BIRTHS:
WEBSTER. On May 31st, at Akaroa, the wife of H.B. Webster, of a son.
O"CALLAGHAN. On June 9th, at Maori Hill, the wife of A.P. O'Callaghan, of a daughter.
PINCKNEY. On the 21st June, at Richmond farm, Geraldine, the wife of George Pinckney, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES:
ARMSTRONG - YOUDALE. On June 4th, at Claremont, by the Rev. C.E. Beecroft, John Armstrong, eldest son of Matthew Armstrong, Claremont, to Rose Youdale, youngest daughter of Hugh Youdale, Claremont.
BELL - WINKLER. On June 11th, at Timaru, Donald Bell, of Argyleshire, Scotland, to Mary Winkler, of Timaru.
FODEN - HAZELDINE. On June 2nd, 1846(?) at St Bartholomew's Church, Wednesbury, England, by the Rev. J. Clarkson, Henry Foden, second son of John Foden, Allfields, Bilston, Staffordshire, to Lucy, eldest daughter of Thomas Hazeldine, of Braidley Hall, Staffordshire.

DEATHS:
MURPHY. On June 1st, at the Pleasant Point Hotel, after a long and painful illness, Annie Murphy, aged 54 years.
PIERSON. At St Albans, Christchurch, on June 10th, Sarah Pierson, aged 87. A Colonist since 1862.
RICKUS. At Woollcombe Street, Timaru, on June 11th, James Charles Adam, eldest son of James Rickus, aged 8 years. Deeply regretted.
ROBINSON. On the 16th inst, at Mayfield farm, Temuka, Walter George, fourth son of Henry Robinson, aged 21 years.
DILLION. At Scarborough, on Wednesday, June 17th, 1896, Ellen, the beloved wife of Thomas F. Dillion, aged 40 years and 6 months. R.I.P.
POWELL. On Sunday, June 21st, at his residence, Buchanan Street, Timaru, Henry Powell, aged 71 years. Deeply regretted.
OGILVIE. On 23rd June, at his residence, Wai-iti Road, Timaru, John Ogilvie, aged 56 years.
THORNTON. On June 25th, at his late residence, North Street, Timaru, Edmund Thornton, son of Rev. James Thornton, late of Blackpool, England, after a long and painful illness, aged 54 years. Deeply regretted.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
MURPHY - The friends of the late Josephus Murphy, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late wife, Annie, which will leave her late residence for the Pleasant Point Cemetery, on Wednesday, June 3rd, at 3pm. H.C. Dossett, Undertaker.
HAMMOND - The friends of Mr Robert Hammond, of Fairfield, are respectfully informed the funeral of his late Mother, Mary Hammond, will leave her residence, Geraldine, Tomorrow, (Sunday) afternoon, at 2,30 o'clock. E Prouting, Undertaker.
TAVENDER - The friends of Mr George Tavender, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late daughter, Alice, which will leave his residence, Oxford Street, St. John's Wood, This Day, (Wednesday) at 2pm for the Timaru Cemetery.
RICKUS - The friends of Mr James Rickus, are notified that the remains of his deceased son, James Charles, will be interred at the Arowhenua Cemetery, This Day (Wednesday), the funeral cortege leaves the assembly house Arowhenua Kaik, at 2pm.
ROBINSON - The friends of Mr Henry Robinson, of Mayfield Farm, Temuka, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his son, Walter George, which will leave his residence, at 2pm, on Thursday 18th for the Temuka Cemetery.
CONWAY - The friends of the late James Conway, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the Timaru Hospital at 12 noon, This Day, for the Temuka Catholic Church arriving there at 2.30. A Bloomfield, Undertaker.
DILLION - The friends of Mr Thomas Dillion, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave the Catholic Church, Timaru, at 1pm, Friday, This Day, for the Cemetery.
POWELL- The friends of the late Mr Henry Powell, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Buchanan Street, on Wednesday, June 24th, at 2pm for the Timaru Cemetery.
OGILVIE -Friends of the late John Ogilvie, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Wai-iti Road, on Thursday at 3pm.
WEAVER - Friends of the late Henry Weaver, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the Timaru Hospital, This Day, Friday, June 26th at 2pm for the Cemetery.
THORNTON - The friends of the late Henry Thornton, are respectfully informed that the funeral will leave his late residence, North Street, Tomorrow (Saturday) the 27th at 3pm.

July.
PUBLISHED JULY, 1896
BIRTHS:
WALLIS. On July 12th at Elizabeth Street, Timaru, the wife of Walter Wallis, of a son.
GARLAND. On July 16th, at Timaru, the wife of Alfred Garland, of a son.
ENGLISH. On 17th inst at "Grasmere", Timaru, the wife of D.H. B. English, of a son.

MARRIAGES:
LANE - CAIN. On July 2nd, 1896, at Laurel Grove, Seadown, by the Rev. J. Dickson, William P. Lane, eldest son of J. Lane, Timaru, to Elizabeth, second daughter of S. Cain, Seadown.
STANLEY - HITCH. On June 17th at All Saint's Church, Palmerston North, by the Rev. Herbert Hunt, W.F. Stanley of Fowlers, third son of the late John Stanley of Calcutta, to Alice Emily, fourth daughter of John Hitch, of Timaru.
CHAMBERLAIN - PRIEST. On Wednesday July 22nd at Wesley Church, Pareora, by the Rev. C.E. Beecroft, James William, only son of Thomas Chamberlain, farmer, Pareora, to Mary Maria, youngest daughter of Thomas Priest, farmer, Pareora.
HAY - WILLIAMS. On July 15th at the Wesleyan Church, Timaru, by the Rev. Joseph Sharp, James Archibald, second son of George Hay, Timaru, to Annie, eldest daughter of Edward Williams, Waimate.

DEATHS:
LOW. On Wednesday, July 1st, 1896, at LeCren Street, Timaru, Sarah Low, (nee Trilford), aged 59 years.
WRIGHT. On July 6th, at her son's residence, "Hazelthorpe" Temuka, Maria, the beloved wife of J. W. Wright, in her 85th year.
BOLD. On the 8th inst, Edwin Eric, infant son of Edwin and Minnie Bold, Timaru.
RAPSEY. On July 9th, at Clifton farm, Pareora, James Rapsey, aged 68 years.
SQUIRES. On July 8th, at William Street, Timaru, Harry Sydney, youngest son of the late Henry Squires, aged 7months.
WEST. On July 12th, at the residence of Mr George Griffiths, Lismore House, Timaru, Henry M. West, junr., North East Valley, Dunedin, aged 24 years, Died in peace. Deeply regretted.
DOSSETT. On 17th July, at Pleasant point, Johannah Dossett, aged 60 years.
HATHAWAY. On Sunday July 19th, Victoria May, the beloved and only daughter of William and Edith Hathaway, aged 5 years. Deeply Regretted.
BUTCHER. At Geraldine, on July 25th, James Robert Butcher, in his 80th year. Passed peacefully away.
GREEN. On the 12th July, at his parent's residence, 15 Hull Street, Richmond, Melbourne, William Benjamin Green, the third dearly beloved son of Edward and Elizabeth Green (late of Timaru, N.Z.), aged 22 years and 10 months.
WHITE. On July 27th at his father's residence, The Springs, Geraldine, Alfred Benjamin White, aged 26 years, after a long and painful illness.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
LOW - The friends of the late Mrs Sarah Low (nee Trilford), are respectfully informed that her funeral will leave her son's residence, LeCren Street, This Day, Friday, at 3pm for the Cemetery.
WRIGHT - The friends of Mr J.W. Wright are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave his son's (Mr Samuel Wright's) residence, Hazelthorpe, Temuka, on Wednesday, July 8th, at half-past 2 o'clock, for the Temuka Cemetery.
O'KEEFE - The friends of Mr John O'Keefe, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral which will leave his residence, Kerrytown, at 1 o'clock for the Temuka Cemetery. F. Beri, Undertaker.
RAPSEY - The friends of the late Mr James Rapsey, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Pareora, on Sunday, July 12th, at 12.30 for the Timaru Cemetery. A. Bloomfield, Undertaker.
WEST - The friends of the late Harry M. West are respectfully informed that his interment will take place at Dunedin. His remains will leave the residence of Mr George Griffiths, Lismore House, Arthur Street (opposite the Gas Works) This Day, (Tuesday), July 14th at 2,30pm. for the Timaru Railway Station.
FITZGERALD - The friends of Mr and Mrs T. Fitzgerald, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of their late daughter, Catherine Dora, which will leave their residence Seadown, This Day (Friday), at half-past twelve, for the Timaru Cemetery.
DOSSETT - The friends of H. and F Dossett are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late Mother, will leave her late residence, Pleasant Point, This Day, the 20th inst, at 3pm. J.E. Beckingham, Undertaker.
HATHAWAY - The friends of Mr and Mrs William Hathaway, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late daughter, Victoria May, will leave their residence Grey Road, Tomorrow, (Thursday) July 23rd, at 3pm for the Cemetery.
WHITE - The friends of Mr and Mrs A. White, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late son, Alfred Benjamin, will leave their residence, The Springs, Geraldine, on Thursday, July 30th, at 2.30pm for the Geraldine Cemetery.

PUBLIC NOTICE:
I desire to thank the inhabitants of Timaru and surrounding District for the liberal support extended to my late son Henry Micaiah West, as Nursery and Seedsman, The business will in future be carried on by my second son, Joseph Mackworth West on whose behalf I solicit your patronage. N.M. West.

IN MEMORIAM:
COX. In loving and affectionate memory of Annie, the beloved wife of Thomas Cox, who died at Stafford Street, Timaru, on July 19th, 1895. R.I.P.
As true a heart as ever beat has passed away from earth,
But in the memory still she lives to those who knew her worth.
Inserted by her loving husband and children.

August.
PUBLISHED AUGUST, 1896
BIRTHS:
YATES. On August 6th, at Ashwick Flat, Fairlie, the wife of W.M. Yates, of a son. Both well.
WILDS. On August 14th, at Oxford Street, Timaru, the wife of J.H. Wilds, of a son.
SHALLARD. At Winchester, on the 15th inst, the wife of Frederick W. Shallard, of a daughter.
POPPLEWELL. On August 20th, at Braemar, Tekapo, the wife of Arthur Popplewell, of a son.

MARRIAGES:
TAYLOR - MCCALLUM. On June 25th, at Masterton, by the Rev. Robert Wood, William Davidson Taylor, Esq., farmer, Rakaunui, to Annie Borthwick, third daughter of Oswald P. McCallum, Esq., farmer, Burnside Mains, Temuka.
DAVIES - BURFORD. On the 21st ult., by Rev G. Williams, Daniel Davies, Timaru, to Alica, eldest daughter of Mr James Burford, Timaru.
WILLIAMS - GREEN. On 13th inst at bride's residence, by the REv. C.E.Beecroft, Silas Williams, of Timaru, to Jessie, second daughter of Samuel Green, Glen-iti.
SHIELDS - THOMPSON. On August 28th, by the Rev C.E.Beecroft, George, third son of the late John Shields, Timaru, to Arabella third daughter of James Thompson, County Down, Ireland.

DEATHS:
EICHBAUM. On August 4th at Timaru, Frederick Atkinson Eichbaum, aged 37 years.
COLLINS. On July 20th, at St Kilda, Melbourne, Michael Augustus Collins, late of Timaru. Deeply regretted.
MASON. On Saturday, August 8th, 1896, Ann, the beloved wife of Mr John Mason, aged 47 years. Deeply regretted.
PERKINS. On August 9th, at Waverley, New South Wales, Robert Andre Perkins, Senr., formerly of Handsworth, Birmingham, England.
MCRAE. Accidentally shot at St Andrews, on the 12th August, 1896, Andrew McRae, late of Skelple Farm, near Cupar, Fife, aged 45. Fifeshire papers please copy.
SHALLARD. At Winchester, on the 15th inst, Emma Parnell, the wife of Frederick W. Shallard, and eldest daughter of Thomas and Mary Anne Langdon, aged 25.
YEATMAN. On Sunday, August 16th at her residence, York Street, Timaru, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of Mr William Yeatman, aged 54 years. Deeply regretted.
ALLEN. On August 18th, at Craighead Lodge, Glen-iti Road, Timaru, John Allen, aged 49 years. Deeply regretted.
DIERCK. At Geraldine, on August 19th, Marie Dierck, the beloved wife of Frederick Dierck, aged 66. Deeply regretted.
APPLEGARTH. On Sunday, August 23rd, at King Street, Timaru, Lillian Gertrude, the youngest daughter of Albert Lincoln and Gertrude Applegarth, aged 11 weeks.
STANTON. Suddenly on August 24th at his residence, Avenue Road, William the dearly beloved husband of Henrietta Stanton, aged 49. Deeply regretted.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
MCGILL - The friends of Mr and Mrs W. McGill, are informed that the funeral of their late son, Robert James, will leave their residence at 3 o'clock, This Day, for the Pleasant Point Cemetery. H.C. Dossett, Undertaker.
EICHBAUM - The friends of W and C Eichbaum, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late brother will leave the residence of Mr W. Eichbaum, Pleasant Point, on Thursday, August 6th, at 2.30 for the Pleasant Point Cemetery.
MASON - The friends of Mr John Mason, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave his residence, Barnard Street, This Day, Monday at 3pm for the Timaru Cemetery.
BROSNAHAN - The friends of the late James Brosnahan, Kerrytown, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the Timaru Hospital on Tuesday, August 11th at 12 o'clock, arriving at Temuka Catholic Church at 2.45. H. Dossett, Undertaker.
MCRAE - The friends of the late Andrew McRae, are respectfully requested to attend his funeral, which will leave the residence of Mr George Lawrie, St Andrews, for the Otaio Cemetery at 2.30pm, This Day.
SHALLARD - The friends of Frederick W. Shallard and Thomas and Anne Langdon are informed that the funeral of Emma, the wife of the former and daughter of the latter, will leave Winchester for the Timaru Cemetery, at 11am, Tuesday 18th inst, passing Perry's Corner about 2.30.
YEATMAN - The friends of Mr William Yeatman, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave his residence, York Street, (off Church Street) on Thursday, August 29, at 3pm.
ALLEN - The friends of the late Mr John Allen, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave "Craighead", Glen-iti Road, This Day (Thursday) August 20th at 3.15pm, for the Timaru Cemetery, passing Perry's Corner at 3.30pm.
APPLEGARTH - The friends of Mr A.L. and Gertrude Applegarth, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late daughter, Lilian, will leave their residence , King Street, This Day, (Tuesday) at 3pm for the Cemetery.
STANTON - The friends of the late William Stanton, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Avenue Road, on Thursday the 27th inst at 2.30pm.

September
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1896
BIRTHS:
MCINTOSH. On 2nd September, at West Belt, Timaru, the wife of John McIntosh, Fairlie, of a son.
RAPSEY. At Timaru, on September 13th, the wife of J.J. Rapsey, of Riversdale, Pareora, of a daughter.
MORTON. On September 10th, 1896, at Bank Street, Timaru, the wife of W.H. Morton, of a son.

MARRIAGES:
CARTWRIGHT- PACKMAN. On the 9th Sept. at the bride's residence, by the Rev. J. Sharp, William James, eldest son of John Cartwright, Esq, of Pleasant Point, to Edith May, youngest daughter of A.C. Packman, Timaru. Christchurch papers please copy.

DEATHS:
WINCHESTER. On August 31st, at Otipua Station, William James the dearly beloved infant son of James and Margaret Winchester, aged 6 months. Deeply regretted.
PETERS. On September 5th (suddenly) at her residence, William Street, Margaret, relict of the late Richard Peters and beloved mother of Thos. and Chas. Peters, Melbourne, and Mrs E. Foster, Timaru, aged 62. Deeply regretted.
O'BRIEN. On the 9th of September, 1896, at the Temuka Hotel, Michael O'Brien, aged 55years. R.I.P.
MABIN. At Green Park Farm, Temuka, on Sunday September 13th, James Mabin, aged 40 years.
GLASSON. On Sept. 17th at his son's residence, LeCrens Street, Timaru, John Vingoe Glasson, aged 74 years.
DUNNILL. On Sept. 16th, at the Hospital Timaru, William Henry, the second and beloved son of Mr John Dunnill, St Andrews, aged 19 years. Deeply regretted, Sydney papers please copy.
HAMMOND. On September 23rd, Mary, the beloved daughter of Mr Albert Hammond, Kingsdown, aged 10 years. Deeply regretted.
SHAW. On September 24th at his parent's residence, Albury, Thomas, youngest son of George Shaw, aged 6 months.
BAKER. On Sept. 25th, at Arthur Street, Timaru, Kenneth Thomas, eldest twin son of Thomas Charles and Mary Ann Baker, aged 5 months.
FRASER, On September 25th at his parents residence, Oxford Street, St John's Wood, Timaru, Herbert John, the dearly beloved son of John and Elizabeth Fraser, aged 8 years and 3 months. Deeply regretted.
RIPPINGALE. On Sept. 24th, 1896, at the Royal Hotel, Temuka, Mary, the beloved wife of Chas. Rippingale, of Waimate and eldest daughter of Mr Geo. Woodhead, farmer, Milford, aged 59 years, after a long and painful illness.
ANDERSON. On the 27th inst, at Waikouaiti, George Anderson, native of Nairn, Scotland, and father of Mrs Thomas Anderson, North Street.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
WINCHESTER - The friends of Mr James Winchester, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late beloved son, William James, will leave his residence, Otipua Station, Tomorrow (Wednesday) September 2nd, at 2pm, for the Timaru Cemetery.
PETERS - The friends of the late Mrs Richard Peters, are respectfully informed that her funeral will leave her late residence, William Street, Timaru, on Tuesday the 8th inst at 3pm.
O'BRIEN - The friends of the late Mr Michael O'Brien, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral will leave the Temuka Hotel, on Friday the 11th inst, at half-past 2, for the Temuka Cemetery.
CRANNITCH - The friends of Mr Matthew Crannitch, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late son, Joseph, will leave his residence, Hibernian Hotel, This Day, (Saturday) at 2pm for the Catholic Church, leaving there for the Cemetery at 2.30pm.
MABIN - The friends of the late James Mabin are invited to attend his funeral which will leave his residence for the Temuka Cemetery, This Day, Tuesday September 15th at 2pm. H. Robinson, Undertaker.
DUNNILL - The friends of Mr John Dunnill, St Andrews, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late son, William Henry, will leave the Timaru Hospital, Tomorrow (Saturday) September 19th at 2.30pm for the Timaru Cemetery.
GLASSON - Friends of the late John Vingoe Glasson, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his son's (J.H. Glasson's) residence, Mangawhare, LeCrens Street, Timaru, on Sunday the 20th inst at 2pm.
HAMMOND - The friends of Mr Albert Hammond, Kingsdown, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late daughter, Mary, will leave the residence of Mr Gosling, Theodocia Street Tomorrow (Friday) September 25th at 2.30 for the Timaru Cemetery.
FRASER - The friends of John and Elizabeth Fraser are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late beloved son, Herbert John, will leave their residence, Oxford Street, St John's Wood, on Monday, September 28th at 2.30pm for the Cemetery.
RIPPINGALE - The friends of Mr Chas. Rippingale are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late wife, which will leave the Royal Hotel, Temuka, Tomorrow (Sunday) 27th inst at 2pm for the Temuka Cemetery. F. Beri, Undertaker.
BAKER - The friends of Thomas C. and Mary Ann Baker are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late son will leave their residence, Arthur Street, Tomorrow (Sunday) at 2.30pm.

October
PUBLISHED OCTOBER, 1896
BIRTHS:
ODDIE. On the 7th inst, the wife of J.C. Oddie, of a daughter.
LECREN. At Temuka, on the 14`th of October, the wife of F.J. LeCren, of a son.

DEATHS:
HOLWELL. On September 29th, at Milford, Alice, the beloved wife of Wm. Holwell and daughter of R A Wills Esq., Springston, aged 31 years.
SEDDON. On Sept. 28th, at the house of Mr Joachin, Dunedin, Thomas Rowley Seddon, of Ashwick, Fairlie, son of the late Rev. Richard Seddon, of Evesbatch Rectory, Shropshire, aged 43.
SHAW. On October 14th, Matilda, the beloved wife of James Shaw, of Rangitata, aged 19 years. Deeply regretted.
FLOWER. At her parent's residence, Wai-iti Road, Timaru, on the 20th inst, Louisa Jewel, eldest daughter of Henry George and Ellen Jewel Flower, aged 16 years. Deeply regretted.
OBORN. On October 27th at Elizabeth Street, Timaru, Leonora Fannie, the beloved daughter of George Arthur and Fanny Oborn, aged 17 years. Deeply regretted.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
HOLWELL - The friends of Mr Wm. Holwell are respectfully informed the at funeral of his wife will leave his residence, Milford, on Friday, October 2nd at 1.30pm for the Temuka Cemetery.
WRENN - The friends of the late Dennis Wrenn, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral which will leave his late residence, Hunt Street, This Day, (Monday) at 2pm, for the Catholic Church. John Delaney, Undertaker.
SHAW - The friends of Mr James Shaw, of Rangitata, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late wife, which will leave his residence at 12 o'clock on Saturday 17th inst, for the Woodbury Cemetery. P.D. Herdsman, Undertaker.
FLOWERS - The friends of Mrs H.G. Flowers are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late daughter, Louisa Jewel will leave her residence, Wai-iti Road, at 2.30pm on Thursday the 22nd.
FERGUSON - The friends of the late Malcolm Ferguson, are respectfully informed the funeral will leave the residence, High Street, on Thursday October 29th at 2pm.
OBORN - The friends of Mr and Mrs Oborn are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late daughter, Leonora Fannie, will leave their residence, Elizabeth Street, This Day, (Thursday) at 3pm.

NOTICE;
An old South Canterbury settler, Mr Malcolm Ferguson, who for many years was well known as a farmer in the Hook district, and for a few years latterly has lived in Timaru, died somewhat suddenly at half-past 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon after a short illness. He became indisposed only last Thursday evening, and refused to have a doctor. Yesterday afternoon, however, his brother-in-law, Mr R. McQueen, fetched a doctor, who at once saw that his patient had but a very precarious hold of life, and said that he could not live another day, and he in fact died an hour later.

November
PUBLISHED NOVEMBER, 1896
BIRTHS:
TURNBULL. On October 28th, at Crichton, near Oamaru, the wife of Saxby R Turnbull, of a daughter.
COXHEAD. On the 1st inst., at Town Belt, the wife of E. Coxhead, of a son.
RHODES. On Nov. 8th at Dunedin, the wife of R.H. Rhodes, Bluecliffs, of a daughter.
ASHWELL. At Milford, on the 7th inst, the wife of J. Ashwell, of a son.
HIPKINS. At Russell Square, on November 17th, the wife of J. Hipkins, of a son.
ALLAN. At Wai-iti Road, Timaru, on the 16th inst, Mrs Andrew Allan, of a daughter.
MOHR. At Butler Street, Timaru, on 15th November, the wife of Philip H. Mohr, of a daughter.
THOMPSON. At George Street, on the 21st inst, the wife of J.H. Thompson, of a son.
GILLIES. On the 25th inst, the wife of Bruce Gillies, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES:
SHAW - MAHAN. On Sept. 24th, 1896, at the the Presbyterian Church, Geraldine, by the Rev. A.B. Todd, Alexander, fourth son of D. Shaw, Esq., farmer, to Annie Maria, youngest daughter of A. Mahan, Esq., schoolmaster, both Geraldine Flat.
GRAY - SARGEANT. On the 21st October, 1896, at St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, by the Rev. T.H. Sprott, James Thomas, second son of the late Richard Gray, of Timaru, to Kate, only daughter of Mr. John Sargeant, of Brook Street ,Wellington.
MACK - AIKIN. On November 11th, 1896, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. W. Gillies, William Mack, to Mary Anne Aikin.
CUTHBERTSON - ROONEY. On 23rd October, 1896, at the Manse, Otautau, by the Rev. A. MacDonald, Hugh Cuthbertson, merchant, Wairio, to Mary Elizabeth Rooney, eldest daughter of the late Wm. Rooney, Timaru.
MOSS - MORRIS. On Nov. 14th, Henry F. Moss, of Dunedin, to Marie Morris, youngest daughter of I.L. Morris, Esq., of Pleasant Point.
FRANCIS - STADHOLME. On Nov. 25th, at St Augustine's Church, Waimate, by the Ven. Archdeacon Gould, assisted by the Rev. McKenzie Gibson, Norton Francis, to Ruth, youngest daughter of the late Michael Studholme, of The Waimate.

DEATHS:
RAMSAY. At Wellington, on Sunday the 1st Nov. Elizabeth Ramsay, aged 77, eldest daughter of the late James Wilson Ramsay, Dublin, Ireland.
WILLIAMS. On the 3rd November, at Dunedin, George Walkin Williams, Commissioner of Crown Lands and Chief Surveyor, Southland, aged 51 years. (Brother of Mrs C.A. Wray, Timaru).
SMITH. On the 20th inst, at Strathnoon, Geraldine, John Wilson Smith, aged 60.
ROWE. On November 21st, 1896, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr D. Evans, Edward Street, Timaru, Mary Ann Rowe, wife of George Rowe (of Stafford Street) aged 73.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
KELLY - The friends of the late Mrs Catherine Kelly are respectfully informed that her remains will leave the Timaru Hospital, This Day, (Friday) at 8am, for the Catholic Church, the funeral leaving there at 2pm for the Timaru Cemetery.
SMITH - The friends of the late John Wilson Smith, Geraldine, are notified that his funeral will leave Strathnoon at 1.30 o'clock, Today, November 23rd for Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
ROWE - The friends of Mr George Rowe, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave his son-in-law's residence, Edward Street, on Tuesday 24th Nov. at 1 o'clock.
SPOONER - The friends of Mr Albert Spooner are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave the Theatre Buildings on Tuesday December 1st at 2pm.

December
PUBLISHED DECEMBER, 1896
BIRTHS:
HOWELL. On Dec. 3rd, at "Marston" Timaru, the wife of Wm. B. Howell, of a son.
EICHBAUM. On the 8th December, 1896, at Anerley Hill, Pleasant Point, the wife of William Eichbaum, of a daughter.
MCCLELLAND. On December 19th at Timaru, the wife of S. McClelland, of a daughter.
STEWART. On the 39th instant, at the Union Bank, the wife of D. Stewart, of a son.

MARRIAGES:
SULLIVAN - GRIFFIN. At Waikanae, Wellington, on the 25th November, 1896, by the Rev. Father De Luck, Patrick Sullivan Wellington, to Maggie, second daughter of David Griffin, Timaru.
CAMPBELL - GUINNESS. On Dec. 23rd, 1896, at St Mary's Church, Timaru, by the Rev. Archdeacon Harper (assisted by the Rev. W. Orbell), Thomas Hugh, eldest son of the late Matthew Campbell, to Emily Jane (Jennie) youngest daughter of the late Frank Guinness, of Christchurch.
SHRIMPTON - FOSTER. AT the Wesleyan Church, Timaru, on Friday December 25th, by the Rev. C.E. Beecroft, Herbert Ingram, second of Frederick Shrimpton, Timaru, to Emma Annie, sixth daughter of Philip Foster, also of Timaru.
BOWCHER - HESKETH. On November 25th, 1896, at Launceston, by the Rev. J.T. Piercy, Henry Edward, second son of the late Henry Bowcher and brother to Charles B. Bowcher, Fairlie, New Zealand, to Emma, second daughter of the late Rev. W. M. Hesketh, M.A.
KENNEDY - WELSH. At No. 25 George's Street Paisley, Scotland, on the 29th December 1871(?), by the Rev. Robert Duncan, William Kennedy, blacksmith, to Agnes eldest daughter of William Welsh.

DEATHS:
CAGUE. At his residence, St Andrews, on the 2nd inst, Samuel Cague, aged 55. Deeply regretted.
GILLESPIE. At Timaru on 3rd inst, John Gillespie, of Buchanan Street Timaru, aged 55. Absent from the body, present with the Lord.
GRANT. On Dec. 9th at his parents residence, Temuka, James Crombie, second eldest son of James and Nancy Grant, aged 17 years.
BENTLEY. At Wellington, on the 4th inst, Charles Bentley, father of Mrs W. Collins, Woodbury, aged 76. (Arrived Otago by the John Wycliffe in 1848).
SUTTON. On December 12th (the result of an accident on the Timaru wharf) Thomas Sutton, eldest son of John Sutton, Esq., Godenstone, Winghan, near Dover, England. Deeply regretted.
AITKEN. On December 15th, at Pleasant Point, (from sunstroke) William Aitken, aged 28 years.
GOODMAN. On December 29th at his residence, High Street, Timaru, Russell James Goodman, aged 51 years.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
CAGUE - The friends of the late Samuel Cague are requested to attend his funeral which will leave the residence, St Andrews, on Saturday the 5th inst, at 12 noon for the Otaio Public Cemetery.
GILLESPIE - The friends of the late John Gillespie are respectfully informed that the funeral will leave the residence, Buchanan Street for the Cemetery, on Sunday the 6th inst at 2.30pm.
GRANT - The friends of Mr and Mrs James Grant are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late son, James Crombie, will leave their residence, Main North Road Temuka, This Day, December 10th at half-past 2 o'clock for the Temuka Cemetery.
SUTTON - The friends of the late Thomas Sutton are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence Buchanan's Paddock. (This Day) Monday, December 14th at 3pm for the Cemetery.
AITKEN - The friends of the late William Aitken are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his residence, Pleasant Point, on Thursday December 17th at 3 o'clock for the Point Cemetery.
MCKENZIE - The friends of Messrs John and Archibald McKenzie are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late mother will leave her late residence, Timaru Road, on Tuesday (This Day) the 22nd inst at 3pm for the Waimate Cemetery. S. Collett, Undertaker.
GOODMAN - Friends of the late Russell James Goodman are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, High Street, Tomorrow (Thursday) December 31st at 3pm.