EAST TAIERI.
July 16. — One of the largest crowds of people that I have seen in the district assembled on the Mosgiel station on Saturday to welcome back a number of our men who have returned from South Africa. Old and young alike seemed to be delighted as the train rolled in from Invercargill. The Mayor and a number of councillors were present, and the former briefly addiessed the men, and at the conclusion of his address three ringing cheers were given for them. The Mosgiel Brass Band headed the procession, and a start was made for the Volunteer Hall, horses being provided for the returned troopers. However, they had not gone far before the band stopped playing in consequence of the sad news of the death of Mt Edward Knott, eldest son of Mr William Knott, of the Railway Hotel. I need scarcely say that a marked change in the demeanour of everyone was noticeable immediately. The young man was born in the district, and was highly esteemed by everyone, and profound sympathy is felt by all throughout the district for those whom he has left behind to mourn their loss, for a more affectionate family it would be difficult to find. -Otago Witness, 17/7/1901.
Alas, that is all I know about Mr Edward Knott, axcept that his family ran the Railway Hotel and that, as can be seen on the gravestone, his sister Margaret also died at a young age - "Suddenly" is the only detail I can add to her story.
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