DEATHS.
Mills. — May 5, at the Lunatic Asylum, Nelson, Mary Ellen, the beloved wife of W. H. Mills, Superintendent of Asylum, aged 36. [Melbourne and Plymouth papers please copy.] -Colonist, 6/5/1885.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FUNERAL.
THE Friends of Mr W. H. MILLS (Superintendent of Lunatic Asylum) are respectfully informed that the FUNERAL of his late WIFE will leave the above address TO-JDAY, at two o'clock, for the New Cemetery. -Colonist, 7/5/1885.
DEATHS.
MILLS. -- on July 25, W. H. Mills, Superintendent of the Nelson Lunatic Asylum, in his 39th year. -Nelson Evening Mail, 25/7/1885.
DEATH OF MR W. H. MILLS.
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mr W. H. Mills, who for some few years past had held the position of Superintendent of the Nelson Lunatic Asylum with so much credit to himself, and with so much advantage to the poor unfortunate creatures whose comfort and happiness was his constant care. Under his management the Nelson Asylum has become, if not the best managed institution of its kind in the Colony, certainly second in this respect to no other, and it speaks volumes in praise of him whose death is now widely deplored that the patients venerated him. A few short weeks ago Mrs Mills was called to her long home, and the severe blow fell most heavily on an affectionate husband, whose health was impaired by his unremitting attention to his duties. A week ago yesterday he was in a most precarious state, and prayers were offered on his behalf, at both the Anglican Churches, but early on Saturday he appeared much improved, though repeated spasms shortly after set in, and he died almost whilst speaking to the attendant, and before his family could be called. Not only as a public officer had he gained the general estimation, for he was always willing to do a good action, In musical circles his loss will be much felt, and the aid he was so ready to give in cases of distress or on public occasions will be much missed in future. We regret to say that by his death, which has so speedily followed that of his wife, their six children are left alone in the world, and though not altogether unprovided for, these poor children will assuredly meet with great compassion. The deceased was an honored member of the Masonic brotherhood, and though there will not be a Masonic funeral all Masons are invited to attend the funeral, which takes place tomorrow, and thus evince their esteem. -Colonist, 27/7/1885.
Funeral. —Yesterday afternoon the funeral, of the late Mr W. H. Mills took place. A considerable number of Masons joined the procession at the Masonic Hall, and marched from thence to Christ Church, where the Rev J. P. Kempthorne read most impressively a portion of the Burial Service. Besides the Masons there were a number of citizens, and some of the warders and inmates of the Asylum were also present. At the grave, after the Rev. J. P. Kempthorne had concluded the Church of England service, Mr W. M. Stanton gave a brief address, in which he bore testimony to the unblemished character the deceased had maintained as a true Mason and a citizen. He was sure it would be hard work to fill the place of the deceased, who had truly been a father to suffering humanity and a protector of the weak and helpless. -Colonist, 27/5/1885.
Wakapuaka Cemetery, Nelson.
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