The funeral of Miss Sarah Nicolson, daughter of Mr Nicolson, Mayor of Hampden, was very largely attended yesterday, despite the miserable weather. The deceased lady, who was only 26 years of age, had been in ill-health for some time, but the end came somewhat unexpectedly and a shock to the large circle of friends of the family. The Rev. W. Nichol conducted the funeral service at the residence of the deceased's parents, and the Rev. P. B. Fraser the burial service at the grave. Amongst those who journeyed from town to the funeral were the Hon. W. M. Bolt, Mr P. G. Pryde, Inspectors Goyen and Richardson, and Mr Rogers, representing the Otago Education Board, and Messrs W. J. Bolt and J. J. Ramsay. The deceased was a bright and popular friend of very many inhabitants of the district, and widespread sympathy with the bereaved relatives has been expressed. -Oamaru Mail, 25/5/1902.
Out Hampden correspondent writes: — "Quite a gloom was cast over the whole district when the death was announced of Miss Sarah Nicolson, daughter of Mr Wm. Nicolson, Mayor of Hampden, who is so widely known and respected through Otago. The young lady was of a particularly bright, cheerful, and lovable disposition that endeared her to all who came in contact with her; and, though she was known to be in delicate health, yet she bore up so bravely and uncomplainingly, that her sudden illness and death came as a shock to all. Much sympathy is felt for the family in their sad bereavement. The funeral book place on Monday afternoon, and, despite the inclemency of the weather, a great many people attended on cartridges and on foot. The Rev. P. B. Fraser, who came from Lovell's Flat,, officiated at the grave, assisted by the .Rev. W. Nichol. Among those present I noticed Messrs Pryde, Park, Goyern, Richardson, Bossance, and Rodger (of the Education Board's staff), J. J. Ramsay, the Hon. W. M. Bolt, and many others from Dunedin and elsewhere." -Oamaru Mail, 26/5/1902.
New demands have been made upon our sympathy in the lamented death of one of our bright young people (Miss Sarah Nicolson), who was as "the light of their eyes" in her home circle. Bereavement is always a sharp pain, but to be bereaved of one in the flower of happy, young womanhood is a very acute pain. Miss Nicolson's calm, hopeful spirit, hear unselfishness, patience, and gentleness were a beautiful example. No complaint that she should be taken away in the sweet early day of life was heard from her; rather did she endeavor to assuage the grief of her dear ones. "I don't want anything," was one of her last utterances; "I am leaning on Jesus." -Oamaru Mail, 2/4/1902.
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