Obituary

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7282, 9 October 1933, Page 2

Obituary

MRS. ELENORA ARMSTRONG. News was received on Saturday of the death iu Auckland of Mrs. Elenora Armstrong, widow of the late James Armstrong, of Akitio; and mother of Mr. Frank Armstrong (Akitio), Major James Armstrong (Mangataniwha, Wairoa) and Mrs. J". B. Henry (Auckland) and Mrs. W. Warden (Mastcrton). The deceased lady, who was 89 years of age, had been ailing for sonic weeks from tho after-effects of influenza. She was residing with Mrs. Henry. She had been a widow for 53 years, her husband having been drowned in the Akitio river on September 1, ISSO. Born in Argyllshire, Scotland, she arrived in Australia when 10 years of age and was married there about ISGS to Mr. James Armstong, a family of four being born at Fowler’s Bay, South Australia. In 1875 her husband bought Akitio station and the following year the family arrived to take up their residence there, tho district then being practically in its virgin state. Tho deceased lady resided at Akitio for about 30 years until her family grew up and subsequently lived for a, time at, Wellington and later at Mastcrton. The late Mrs. Armstrong had a unique experience in tho matter of travel—graduating from horse-back it the early days at Akitio to tho buggy, then to tho motor-car and about tlireo years ago she made the trip from Akitio by 'plane. She was widely known throughout the coast district and her passing will be mourned by the many who held her in the highest esteem. She had in all a family of seven children, three of whom died iu infancy, the surviving members being those previously mentioned. In addition there aro 13 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren. MRS. A. PICKIN. There pascsd away iu hospital, on Tuesday last a highly esteemed resident in the person of Mrs. Ada. Alice l'ickin, wife of Mr. Arthur Pickiu, of 61 Bourko street. Mrs. Pickin was apparently making excellent progress after an operation about oight weeks previously, but at tho week-end became ill, her death coming as a great shock to her many friends. Born in Wellington Cyears ago, Mrs. Picking was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bettci, her parents having been married at Wadestown in tho very early days by Canon Fancourt, father of Canon Fancourt, of Auckland, .and formerly of Palmerston North. Mrs. Pickiu received her education at Johnsonvillo and, following her marriage in 189-1, she continued to make her home in Wellington. In 1903 Mr. Pickin moved to the Wairarapa and was omployed in that district for some nine years prior to returning to "Wellington. However, he secured an appointment as farm manager to Mr. C. Hausmann, at Fcatherston, and again made his homo in the Wairarapa, while for the ensuing 11 years he was in the employ of tho late Mr. Charles Elgar. Mr. and Mrs. Pickin came to Palmerston North in 1927 and, as joint caretakers of the Central school, they had both become very popular. In her younger days Mrs. Pickin was a wellknown vocalist and she continued her interest in musical matters for many years after her marriage, being ever ready to assist at functions in aid of charity or other causes. In addition to her husband, there is a family of two sons and two daughters left to mourn their loss, the members being Mr. A. Pickin, of St. John’s avenue, and .Master A. Pickin, of Bourke street, and Mcsdames B. Crawford, of Feathcrston, and W. S. Valentine, of Dunedin. There is one grandchild. Messrs. H. jvettcr and D. Better, of Palmerston North, and Mr. K. Better, of Woodville ,arc brothers, and Mrs. J. Orr, oJ. Manson street, Palmerston North, is a sister. The funeral took place on Thursday, when Bcv. D. J. Davies, vicar of St. Peter's, Terrace End, officiated at the church and graveside services, while members of the Huia Lodge acted as pall-bcarcrs.. Among the many beautiful tributes received were those from tho Huia Lodge, the Central school, and the staff of tho local Post Office.