EDWIN STILWELL
THE LATE MR. E. STILWELL
The funeral of the late Mr. Edwin Stilwell, of the Dolphin Hotel whose death occurred on Tuesday of last week, took place on Saturday. The body was taken to the Parish Church where the first part of the service was observed, the Rector and the Rev. W. Muirhead Hope being the officiating clergy. Two hymns sung. "My God my Father while I stay," and " Peace, perfect piece," and as the coffin was borne along the centre aisle a funeral march was played.
The interment afterwards took place at the Cemetery. The, coffin of polished oak, with the inscription:-
EDWIN STILWELL
Died. March 29th 1898.
Aged 42 years.
A large number of wreaths were sent by bereaved relatives and sympathising friends, completely covering the coffin. They were sent from "Mother, Emmie and Flo" Mrs Bonner, Licensed Victuallers Association, Conservative Club, Cricket Club, Football Club, Quoit Club, Mr. and Mrs Ronde, Mrs. Cole, Mrs Sexton, Mrs Cullum, Mr and Mrs. Smith, “Jack," Mr. Hussey, Mr. and Mrs H Hopton, Mr. Sanday, Mr. Will Boyer, Mrs. White (Kintbury), Misses and Master White, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. Burtonshaw, Mr Carley, Mrs Threadgold, Miss Alice Hassell, Mr. and Mrs. J. Parker, &c.
Several of Mr. Stilwell's friends attended the funeral, either at the Church or the Cemetery, and other evidences of respect to the deceased's memory were shown in drawn blinds and raised shutters.
The mourners were Mrs Stilwell, Miss E. Stilwell, Miss F. Stilwell, Mr. F. Stilwell, Mr. Tom Stilwell, Mr Harry Stilwell and Mr. William Stilwell (brothers), Mr G. Withers (brother-in-law), and Mrs. Bonner (sister). The Licensed Victuallers Association was represented by Messrs J. Hedger (secretary), G. Paulin, T. Pocock C. Hattat, E New. J. Dew, S. E. Green. H. Matthews and S. Hughes. The Conservative Club by Mesas. H. Wilder L Cleeves, W. A. Renshaw and H. Smart. Messrs . G White and H Hopton represented the Newbury Quoit Club. There were also present Dr Hickman, Mr. and Mrs. John Hussey, Messrs. J. Parker, C. W. Adey, C. Lucas, Brice Gould, J. Lipscombe. F. H. W. Turner, Nurse Roche, W. Boyer. R. J. Freebody, J. Hassell. Frank Cosburn, Williams, J Carley, W. Harrison. W. Cox, Edgar Stillman, W. Hoare (Hermitage), &c.. Many were prevented from being present, owing to the opening of the Lambourn Railway.
The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Hanington. of Northbrook-street.
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Newbury has lost a good friend by the death of Mr. E. Stilwell of the Dolphin Hotel, the club’s headquarters. He was one of the strongest supporters of the club, and did everything in his power to further its interests. In fact the Dolphin has become quite a byeword among football visitors, as expressing everything that can be wished for convenience and comfort. I feel sure I am only voicing the members in expressing sincere sympathy with Mrs. Stiwell and family.
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MRS. STILWELL AND FAMILY desire to return their heartfelt THANKS to the many friends who have expressed their sympathy with them in their bereavement.
The “Dolphin” Newbury
April 4th, 1898 |
