A promising and bright-eyed little lass — Lizzie, second daughter of Mr David Gilbert, Gore, succumbed on Monday evening to an attack of brain fever, after an illness extending over a fortnight. Mr and Mrs Gilbert and family will receive general sympathy in their bereavement. "Ever since her illness commenced," writes a member of the East Gore School teaching staff, "a deep gloom was cast over the whole school. A bright, cheery, engaging girl, she was a great favourite both with her class-mates and teachers, as well as with the little girls at school who, when in trouble, could count on a kind-hearted fried in Lizzie." — Mataura Ensign. -Clutha Leader, 25/5/1895.
MR and MRS GILBERT desire to express SINCERE THANKS to their many Friends for the Sympathy shown and help rendered during the illness of their late Daughter, LIZZIE. -Mataura Ensign, 24/5/1895.
The funeral of Lizzie, the late daughter of Mr David Gilbert, East Gore, took place on Wednesday afternoon. The cortege was a very lengthy one, and included the scholars from the East Gore State and Wesleyan Sabbath schools. The services at the house and grave were conducted by the Rev. W. Tinsley. The coffin, which was carried to the grave by eight young men, was hidden by beautiful wreaths and crosses, no less than 60 of these tributes of sympathy being sent by friends. -Mataura Ensign, 24/5/1895.
Gore Cemetery.
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