JOHN HAMLEN

FUNERAL OF MR JOHN HAMLEN – Rain fell in torrents during Friday afternoon, but it did not deter a number of friends of the late Mr John Hamlen, principally Masons, attending at the Cemetery to pay a last mark of respect to their deceased brother.  Among them were Bro J N Day, Worshipful Master of the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope, Bro Stephen Knight, Secretary, Bros. F J Harrold, J B Ingram, G Boyer, E C James, J Rolfe, also Messrs. T S Edward, J Goddard, F S Cosburn, J Hattatt, WHarrison and others.  Owing to the heavy rain the greater portion of the service was read by the Rev. F A Hill in the chapel, and the committal prayers only were read at the grave, around which a goodly number gathered. The mourners were Messrs. A O and H J Hamlen, sons of the deceased, Mr E P Plenty jun. son-in-law, Mr W C Lack (nephew), Mr W Hamlen (cousin), Mr G J Cosburn, and Messrs. J Harris and D Lee, two old servants of the deceased.  The coffin, which was polished, bore the inscription:

                                                         JOHN HAMLEN

                                                   Died 22^nd October, 1894

                                                              Aged 49

There was alarge number of floral offerings of affection and respect, including those sent by the widow and family, the Freemasons, Mr W Hamlen, Mr W C Lack, Mr and Mrs E P Plenty jun., Mr and Mrs Cosburn ,Mr A Goddard, Mr and Mrs Freeman, Mrs Spencer (Broadmead), Mrs Edward and family, Mr and Mrs Hattatt, Mrs Robbins, Mr and Mrs Nailor, Norah Nailor, the hotel servants, “Sophie” and others.  The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr H S Harrington

JOHN HAMLEN

DEATH OF MR. JOHN HAMLEN.

 

We regret to note, this week, the death ol Mr John Hamlen, who, for a long series of years, has been the occupant of the Queen's Hotel, Market Place. Mr Hamlen has been in a  precarious state of health for the past twelve months, suffering from heart affection. His death took place, almost suddenly, on Monday evening. 

 

The deceased had been in the town for period ol about thirty years, and during that time has always earned the respect of his fellow tradesmen. 

 

Before coming to the” Queen’s" he occupied the White Hart Hotel. Until recently he was member ol the E Company Volunteers. 

 

The funeral took place yesterday (Friday) afternoon, amid every token and demonstration of respect, including the attendance the members of the Masonic body. The deceased was a member tbe local lodge. 

 

Mr. Hamlen leaves widow and six children, all grown up. We learn that there is every probability of the hotel being still carried on by Mrs Hamlen, who has had a ripe experienoe in the details hotel management. 

 

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr H. S. Hanington.