The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-08
FUNERAL OBSEQUIES.
Mrs. Hay Wodehouse Buried at
Nuuanu Cemetery.

Nuuanu Cemetery.
The funeral OF the late Mrs. J. H
Wodehouse took place Sunday after
noon from ST. Andrews Cathedral
Just as the funeral started from III,
residence on KewaIo street a very
| heavy showec Of rain fell, but il clear e.
Iup by the time the service was over a
/ the church. Never have more beautiful
/ floral offerings been seen at funera
in this city The chancel of the church
was completely filed with the lovelies
| of flowers made into all kinds OF de-
vices. The pulpit was completely
buried in red carnations. while a large
bunch of Gala lilies hung from the
lectern.
At the coffin resting on the floor was
a pillow of yellow flowers Near the
lectern in a prominent position stood a
broken column some six feet high of
white carnations, while near by was a
lovely bank of marguerites with the
letter a, in red asters in the center.
There were several hearts of marguer-
ties. crosses in purple asters, leis of all
kinds and numberless bouquets of the
choicest flowers. A few minutes after
three o'clock the mournful procession
arrived at the Cathedral where was as
sembled a large congregation, the
church being completely filled.
Among those occupying front seats
were T. r. Walker. British Vice Consul
and Mrs. Walker, Senior Canavarro,
Portuguese Commissioner, Mons VIA
zavona, French Chancellor, Mr. and
Mrs. F. a. Schaefer, Mrs. Haalelea
c. A. Brown and wife, ]. NJ Dowsett
and wife, F. w Macfarlane and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Tenney, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lishman. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Lucas,
etc. The pupils of St..Andrew's Priory
also attended in a body. The Cathe-
dral churchwardens, Messrs. Henry
Smith and Edw. Stiles acted as ushers.
When the body arrived at the church
enclosed in a very handsome casket.
it was met at the front entrance by the
Rev. Y. H. Kitcat who conducted the
service.
The sentences beginning, 81 am the
the resurrection and the life were read
as the body was carried to the chancel
and laid in the center of the beautiful
floral offerings The Psalm was in
toned, after which the supplied choir
of boys and men sang very effectively
the hymn when our heads are bowed
with VICE." Mr.. Wray Taylor accom-
panying on the organ. The lesson was
read, then the hymn brief life is here
our portion finished the service at the
Cathedral. AS the remains were slow
~ carried out 10 the hearse to be taken
to their final resting place the strains
of Home sweet, home" were heard
from the organ. The interment was
at Nuuanu cemetery.
The pail bearers were: Messrs. Sam
uel Parker, w. Porter Boyd. John S.
Walker, c. p. Iaukea. w c. Sproull,
L. NJ. Vettlesen, h. NJ. Whitney, Jr.,
and l.. Hart.
The deceased was a lady of kindly
disposition and one of the most popu-
lar in the Honolulu society. She was
married to James Hay Wodehouse, Jr.
about six years ago. the wedding cere-
mony and reception at the residence
of the brides father. Archibald Scott
Cleghorn, being one of the events of
the year. Like all Hawaiians Mrs.
Wodehouse was hospitable to a fault
and her home was ever open to their
acquaintance.
After receiving a liberal education
in Honolulu she attended one of the
leading seminaries in England with
her half sister, Kaiulani, the then prin-
cess, and became a great social favor
tie. 1t was Immediately on her re
turn to Honolulu after graduating that
she was married to Mr.. Wodehouse.
Her education included music, paint
ing and the modern languages in each
of which she became proficient. These
accomplishments coupled with her
sunny disposition made her a favOrite
everywhere and her sudden death as
the result of an operation performed
only few hours before Vas a severe
blow to her friends. Besides her hus-
band, the deceased leaves three child
rem, the youngest only a few weeks
old. In their loss the family has the
profoundest sympathy of the commun-
itY.