Individual Notes
Note for: Hannah Clough, ABT 1854 - 12 OCT 1907
Index
Burial: Date: 15 OCT 1907
Place: Geraldine Cemetery
Individual Note: Name from William Stephen Maslin's Cemetery Plot
*Marriage Details Date: 1873, Folio No: 1680*
Timaru Council Record shows Hannah Clough Maslin, Wife of William Stephen, Aged: 53 years, Date of Interment: 12/10/1907, Denomination: Methodist, Section: Methodist, Block: M, Plot: 43A, Buried with William Stephen Maslin (husband)
The Geraldine Guardian 15th October 1907 shows
Funeral Notice
The Friends of W. S. Maslin are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave his residence, Effingham, Geraldine, at half-past one Today (Tuesday), for the Geraldine Cemetery.
The Geraldine Guardian 15th October 1907 shows
Obituary
The sad news of the death of Mrs W. S. Maslin, of Geraldine, was learnt with the deepest regret throughout the town and district on Sunday morning, but by no section of the community was it more keenly felt than by the congregation worshiping in the Primitive Methodist Church, with which she has been a faithful worker, almost from its inception, and of which she has been a faithful worker. (sic)
Services were held in the church on Sunday morning, and the pulpit was suitable draped, as a mark of the esteem of the congregation for the deceased. Mr T. Sherratt, who had kindly volunteered assistance, presided at the organ in place of Miss Lottie Maslin. Appropriate hymns were sung, and the address delivered by Mr Mann was especially telling on account of the associations. Mr Mann remarked in announcing his text that he felt it to be significant that this subject (which was Luke 10.20) had been so impressed upon his mind last Monday morning that it was chosen before the operation on their deceased co-worker took place, and without any reference to what eventuated. He then proceeded to deliver a very earnest address, especial emphasising the latter part of the text, and concluded by urging all present to immediately seek assurance of that fact for themselves.
Mr Mann read the following letter as expressing the feelings of all present, which, he explained, he intended to send at the close of the service to Mr Maslin and family, the congregation rising as a mark of their approval: -
"Primitive Methodist Church, Geraldine, Sunday, Oct. 13th, 1907. - Dear Brother, - We, the officer-bearers, members, and adherents of the above church (here assembled) have learnt with profound grief of the sorrow and loss which has befallen you and your family in the death of your beloved wife. We assure you of our deep sympathy and earnest prayers that you may one and all be divinely, comforted. We remember with deep thankfulness the honoured place she has occupied in this church, and the noble work she has done, and her influence and example will remain with us as we preserve in the great work of the Kingdom. We thank Almighty God especially for her gracious influence as manifest in the consecration of her children to the service of God, and we feel assured that you and the children will remember her Christian fidelity and will earnestly seek to maintain that spirit of devotion to God, the Church, and fallen humanity, of which she was so conspicuous an example. We specially desire to assure the mother of your beloved wife (Mrs Clough) of our prayers and sympathy with her in this hour of her desolation. Yours is a bitter sorrow, for you have all been devoted to her in a remarkable way. But your sorrow is not without its joy, for she is not lost but gone before. She has borne a faithful witness to the truth of the Gospel, and in this you will feel comforted, and especially in the thought that ere long you shall all again, if faithful, be re-united around the Great White Throne on High - Yours (Signed on behalf of the above) Yours in the bonds of Christian love and sympathy, George H. Mann (Pastor), John Huffy (Circuit Steward)."
When making the announcement special attention was called to the postponement of the Church Anniversary services announced for next Sunday, but which will now be held a week later. All other special meetings including the "Monster Tea" will be held as formerly intimated. Mr Mann stated that the funeral will leave the house at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday, a service will be held in the Church at 2 p.m., and from thence they would proceed to the cemetery. A memorial service would be held next Sunday evening, and friends were asked to watch the papers for further announcements.
The Geraldine Guardian 17th October 1907 shows
Funeral
The funeral of the late Mrs Maslin which took place at Geraldine on Tuesday afternoon, was largely attended by friends from all parts of the district, representatives of local bodies, and relatives and friends from Timaru, Temuka, and other places. Before the cortege left "Effingham" a short service was held in the open, and the procession afterwards was led through the town by members of the Good Templar Order in regalia, the deceased having been and (sic) old and consistence member of the Welcome Retreat Lodge. Following the Lodge came the hearse, the family and relatives, a conveyance laden with wreaths, members of local bodies and residents on foot, and a large number in vehicles. On the way to the cemetery the remains were carried into the Primitive Methodist Church, where an impressive service was held, presided over by the Rev. Mr Mann. The Church was filled to the doors, and many had to stand outside. The congregation sang "When our heads are bowed with woe," and prayers were offered by Revs. Mann, Todd, and others. The Rev. Coatsworth read the 90th Palsm, in keeping with the service, and the Rev. Haslam made eulogistic reference to the departed. At the cemetery the Good Templar lined the path to the grave, and four of their number acted as pall-bearers. The service at the grave was conducted by Rev. Mann, assisted by the Revs. Coatsworth, and Halsam, and the Good Templar ritual was read by Brothers J. Huffey, J. Herdman and W. Rae. A favourite hymn of the deceased, "In the Sweet by-and-Bye," was sungi (sic) also the Good Templar funeral ode. In speaking at the graveside the Rev. Mann mentioned several old members of the Primitive Methodist congregation who had passed away in this district, and said that deceased had lived a noble, unselfish, and consecrated life, and left behind an influence for good. She had been identified with many noble institutions, amongst them being the Good Templar Order. Mr Mann announced that a memorial service will be held next Sunday night. A good many wreaths were placed on the grave at the close of the burial service, and expressions of sympathy came from all sides. The deceased was a lady of unassuming manners, and a kind sympathetic native which won her many friends amongst church workers and others.
Amongst the many wreaths received were handsome ones from the Geraldine Christian Endeavour Society, officers and teachers of the Primitive Methodist Sunday School, Mrs Mann's Bibles Class, the Mayor and Borough Councillors, and the employees D.F.A. (Timaru).
Amongst the numerous telegrams received by Mr Maslin was one from the Premier, Sir Joseph Ward, from Mr Massey, leader of the Opposition, and a joint telegram signed by Mr Flatman, member for the district, Hon. Mr Duncan, and other southern members.
The Geraldine Guardian 16th October 1907 shows
Thanks
On behalf of myself and family, I wish to express my sincere thanks for the many kind expressions of sympathy and condolence received from friends from all parts of the district.
W. S. Maslin