MONDAY, 6 NOVEMBER, 1922 BIRTHS DOUGLAS. - At Leeds Nursing Home, 35, Burger Street, on November 3rd, to Mr. and Mrs. R. DOUGLAS, a son. 545 PETTIT. - To Mr. and Mrs. R.E. PETTIT, Newcastle on the 3rd, twin girls, Mrs Edwards and Nurse ROBB in attendance. DEATHS BEDWELL. - At Pietermaritzburg, passed away at eventide, on the 31st October, 1922, Mary Ann BEDWELL, Widow of the late James S. BEDWELL, of 378, Burger Street, aged 78 years and 10 months. "Peace, Perfect Peace." ALLAN HAY. - At Durban, on 30th October, 1922, James Mess ALLAN HAY, of Glen Doune, Alexandra Road, Pietermaritzburg. mwx536 OBITUARY ------x------ MR. DAVID WOOD ------x------ Mr. David WOOD, Assistant Park Curator, who was seized with a sudden illness immediately after addressing a meeting of the Debating Society on Thursday evening, passed away on Saturday afternoon at Grey's Hospital. Mr. WOOD's seizure was totally unexpected, and from the time that he was struck down until his death he never recovered consciousness. A native of Torquay, Devonshire, he came to this country some 25 years ago, and was for many years in charge of the gardens at King's House, Durban, coming to Maritzburg to take up duty here about eight or 10 years back. As a horticulturist the deceased gentleman had few equals, his aptitude for this work he inherited from his father, who was himself a horticulturist of note, and the author of several books on the subject. A quiet unassuming man, Mr. WOOD was universally popular, whilst in him the Wesleyan Church loses a devoted worker, having been a lay preacher from his youth. He leaves four sons and three daughters, Mrs. AVENSTRUP, Mrs. BEGGS and Mrs W ALLSOPP, whilst his wife died nine months ago. Mr. WOOD was a valued member of the Maritzburg Parliamentary Debating Society, his ability as a speaker being very marked, and it was in addressing this body that he was struck down. A very fine character, upright and honest to a degree, the community has suffered a severe loss in his sudden demise. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, proceeding to the cemetery after a service in the Wesleyan Church. The Rev Eben GRIFFIN officiated and the body was followed to the grave by a large number of people, the chief mourners being Messrs Samuel and Joseph WOODS (sons), Mr ALLSOPP (son-in-law), Mr F C WOOD and T WOOD (nephews). Others present included: Mr W J O'BRIEN, M.L.A., Mr T G STRACHAN, M.L.A., Mr Jas McGIBBON, Mr FINLAYSON, Mr P T BADOCK, Mr Ronald WATTS, Mr ROGERS, Mr NAVA, Mr LINDSAY, Mr JOHNSTONE, Mr A E HARWIN, the Rev Mr ANGUS, Mr LINDUP, Mr THRASH and many others. Wreaths were sent by Sam and Gwen; Joe and Louie; Roy (Benoni); Fred and Jess; Daisy and family; Will and Elsie; Evelyn and Dick; Aunt Annie and Ken; Maggie; Tom, May; Ben and Muriel (Pretoria); Ellie, Alof and Eric; Mr. and Mrs. FRENCHMAN and family; Maritzburg Horticultural Society; Mr. and Mrs. D PODMORE and family; Mr. and Mrs A B ASHTON and family; Martizburg Parliamentary Debating Society; Mr D FORSYTH; Mr and Mrs Walter REID; Mr and Mrs C AMOS and family; President and Members, East End Bowling Club; Mr and Mrs W HARKER; George Carter and Co; The Mayor and Town Councillors; President and Members Camperdown Agricultural Society; Mr and Mrs J C HAYCROFT; President and Members, Wesleyan Methodist Local Preacher's Society; Mr and Mrs A DOWSETT; W and J MacDONALD; Mr and Mrs A SAVILLE; Town Clerk and Staff; Minister and Preachers, Local Wesleyan Church; Mr and Mrs A B GAVRENA; Mr and Mrs J T DEVORNEIGE; Mr and Mrs W J TONKIN and family; Mrs WILLIAMS; Mr NEWBERRY and Employees of Park Department; Mr and Mrs WILMOTT; Mr and Mrs E Bruce BROWN. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs Dove Bros. Transcribed by: Tara NORTON (born SHRIVES) taraanorton@gmail.com<mailto:taraanorton@gmail.com> Researching: ATKINSON (ENG), BENECKE, KILLERBY (ENG), (GOLDSMITH-)LESTER (GER/IRE), LOURENS, MARTIN, MILLER, MILLIKEN (IRE), PARKER, SHRIVES (IRE), WALTERS, WINGHAM (ENG) and related families. ________________________________ NCT FORESTRY CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED http://www.nctforest.com This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify us by return email. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by Eset Mail Security for the presence of computer viruses. http://www.eset.com ________________________________