DEATH. Montgomerie — On the 16th instant, at Eaglesham, Makirikiri, Wanganui, Captain Alex. Montgomerie (late of Her Majesty's 10th Light Foot Infantry); aged 66 years. Funeral Notice. Friends are informed that the funeral will leave his late residence this day (Monday) at 12.30 p.m., arriving at the Wanganui Bridge at 3.30. — J. M. Temple and Co., Victoria Avenue. (Wanganui Chronicle, Nov. 17, 1890)

We regret exceedingly to record the death of Captain Montgomerie, of "Eaglesham," Makirikiri. The deceased, who had been ailing for some months, died rather suddenly yesterday morning of disease of the heart and at the age 66. Deceased had been in Wanganui for nearly 20 years, and leaves a widow and family of grown up sons and daughters, who will have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends in their bereavement. Out of respect to his memory the reading and prayer desk at St. Mary's (Upokongaro) was draped in black, and at the close of his sermon the Rev. Cameron made passing reference to the honesty and truthfulness of the deceased's character. (Wanganui Chronicle, Nov. 17, 1890)

THE LATE CAPTAIN MONTGOMERIE.
The funeral of the late Captain Alexander Montgomerie, of Eaglesham (Makirikiri), who died on Sunday morning, took place yesterday afternoon. The body was taken to St. Mary's Church (Upokongaro), where there was a large gathering of sympathetic friends of deceased, a great many ladies being present. The deceased had ever taken a great interest in the Upokongaro Church, and the short service over his remains there was but in accordance with what was felt to be his wishes. His favourite hymn "Lend Kindly Light," was sung, and the sad procession then resumed its way to town, the hearse being followed by a large number of horsemen, residents of the district. As the body left the church Mr Manning played the "Dead March in Saul." There were four carriages containing the chief mourners and at the Town Bridge the procession was joined by a large number of townspeople, all anxious to pay the last tribute of, respect to the remains of one of the most esteemed and honoured of our old settlers. The procession was one of the largest we have seen at a funeral in Wanganui, and extended from the Fountain to Guyton street, there being about a dozen vehicle loads of mourning friends, besides the horsemen and pedestrians we have before mentioned. The body was met at the grave by the Reverends Tudor and Cameron, both of whom read portions of the burial service. After the coffin had been laid in the grave, a choir, under the direction of Mr Manning, sang the hymn "Days and Moments Quickly Flying, Blend the Living with the Dead," at the close of which the Rev. Tudor pronounced the Benediction. The large and representative gathering of residents present testified to the universal respect in which the deceased was held, and many a strong man was to be seen deeply affected whilst paying the last tribute of human respect to their old friend and companion. The coffin was thickly covered with most beautiful flowers, presented as tokens of remembrance by sorrowing friends. Mrs Montgomerie, and all the members of her bereaved family, will have the most sincere sympathy of a very large circle of friends and acquaintances who had known the deceased as one of the most upright and honest gentlemen of the district, and one of whom it may be said, "he never made an enemy." The Rev. Mr Tudor will preach a funeral sermon in memory of the deceased at St. Mary's (Upokongaro), on next Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. (Wanganui Chronicle, Nov. 18, 1890)