OBITUARY.
ADELAIDE JANE LEWIS; Aged 26. It is with the deepest regret that we record the death at Invercargill, on Friday last, of Miss Adelaide Jane Lewis, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. J. H. Lewis of Long Gully. Miss Lewis left the district about three weeks ago on a visit to Dunedin, thereafter going on to Invercargill with the .intention of spending a few days there. However, she suffered a sudden onslaught of double pneumonia and pleurisy, and on medical advice being called she was removed to the Southland hospital. A day or so later her condition became very serious — little hope, indeed, being held out that she would recover. And so it proved. Throughout the week she lost ground and grave complications hastened her end.
Miss Lewis was born in the district 26 years ago, and she received her education at the Arthurs Point and Queenstown schools. She was an athletic girl of fine physique, and one who had always enjoyed good health. She was very interested in outdoor games and at all times proved her prowess on the various fields of sport. What is even more important, she always played the game for the game’s sake. Miss Lewis was an excellent horsewoman, her equestrian skill being unrivalled in the district. She rode regularly in the ring at the Lake County A. and P. shows and was a prominent competitor in the ladies’ hurdle events. Her success in this direction won for her the Cardhu Cup in 1931, 1933 and 1934, thus securing to her permanent possession of the trophy. In 1930 she also secured Mr C. Sutherland’s Cup for best lady rider over flights, and in 1929 won a whip presented by the Wakatipu Riding Club for the lady gaining most points in the jumps. In passing it should be mentioned that deceased was a prominent member of the Wakatipu Riding Club during the term of its existence.
Though keenly interested in sport, Miss Lewis was also highly domesticated, being thoroughly efficient in all branches of housekeeping. In addition she was capable of attending to the several departments of her parents’ business, her contact with the public in this relation being of a nature that served to increase the respect and esteem in which she was held by young and old alike. It also materially strengthened the bonds of goodwill which exist between the Lewis family and the people of the district. Possessed of a kindly nature and bright disposition, ‘‘Addie” Lewis was popular with all classes and all ages, and her demise right in the prime of life will be widely lamented. The blow dealt her parents and members of the family is a severe one, as “Addie” was the sunshine of the Lewis home. In then bereavement they will have the deepest sympathy of the people of Wakatipu.
The casket containing the remains was brought to Queenstown on Saturday evening and laid in St. Peter’s Church, the funeral taking place or Sunday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. A short service was held at 2 o’clock, this being largely attended. The cortege to the local cemetery was a long one representative of all parts of the district. Masses of wreaths and other floral tributes covered the casket bearing striking testimony to the popularity of the deceased. Among the wreaths was one from the Wakatipu Riding Club and one from the Lake County Council, of which local body Mr Lewis is a member. The Rev. W. W. Powell, vicar of, St. Peter’s parochial district, conducted the service in the church and at the graveside. -Lake Wakatip Mail, 5/11/1935.
Obituary
The death took place at the Southland Hospital on Friday last of Miss Adelaide Jane Lewis, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. J. H. Lewis, of Long Gully, following on a short illness. Miss Lewis went to Dunedin about three weeks ago on a short visit, and then going on to Invercargill. On the day she was to return home she became indisposed, and medical advice was summoned. Double pneumonia and pleurisy were diagnosed, and her condition rapidly became serious. Grave complications supervened, and she passed away a few days later.
Miss Lewis was born in the district, and was educated at the Arthurs Point and Queenstown Schools. She was a young women of tall build and excellent physique, who engaged in sport of various kinds. Chief among these was riding, her equestrian skill being well known. She was a regular competitor at the Lake County A. and P. shows and won several trophies in the ring. One of these was the Cardhu Cup, of which she became owner through her successes over the hurdles in 1931, 1933, and 1934. In 1930 she won the silver cup given by Mr Charles Sutherland, Dunedin, for the best lady rider over flights, and in the previous year she qualified for the whip donated by the Wakatipu Riding Club for the lady gaining most points in the jumps. The deceased was a prominent member of this club. Miss Lewis’s talents were not confined to held sports; her versatility was proved in her efficiency in the home, where she excelled in all branches of housekeeping. She also assisted her father in his business. In fact, she could turn her hand to almost anything. Her death at the early age of 26 years has come as a great blow to her parents and relatives, and is deeply regretted by a very large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, when the remains were interred in the Queenstown Cemetery, the Rev. W. W. Powell, of St. Peter s, conducting the services m the church and at the graveside. -Otago Daily Times, 8/11/1935.
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