The Western Chronicle 12 Feb 1915 Kingsbury Episcopi includes Funeral of Mr William HOOK of Thorney Mills and Death and Funeral of a Kingsbury Soldier William LOCK

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The Western Chronicle Friday 12 Feb 1915

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KINGSBURY EPISCOPI.

LECTURE. - On Tuesday evening, a lecture was given in the Wesleyan School by the Rev A. SIMS, B.A., Congregational minister, South Petherton, entitled “Ian Maclaren.” There was a large attendance. The lecture was listened to with much appreciation. The Rev G. F. N. SHERWELL presided. A vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer by Mr Jas. GUMMER, supported by Mr George MOUNTER.

TEMPERANCE SOCIETY AND BAND OF HOPE.

A meeting in connection with the above was held on the 3rd inst. in the Wesleyan Schoolroom, when the Rev George SAY, Congregational minister, Middle Lambrook, gave a most interesting temperance address. This was followed by a programme, as follows:- Singing girls; recitation, Miss Lily MALE; song, “Star of Bethlehem,” Mr T. J. WALTER; recitation, Master C. MOUNTER; song, girls; solo, “Tom ATKINS,” Mr T. J. WALTER. There was a large number present and the address and items rendered were greatly appreciated.

C.E.M.S. - At a well-attended meeting of the newly-formed branch of the Church of England Men's Society, held on the evening of the 3rd inst., at the Church Room, a lecture on the life of Charles KINGSLEY was given by Dr W. Charrott LODWIDGE, of the Langport branch. The Vicar, the Rev J. H. WADE, having briefly introduced the lecturer, Dr LODWIDGE outlined the life of the great social reformer and author, dealing with the condition of the poor law, housing and workshops and the turbulent days of the Chartist riots. The lecture throughout was of much interest and at its conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Dr LODWIDGE.

THE FUNERAL of the late Mr Wm. HOOK, of Thorney Mills, miller and farmer, who died on the previous Monday, aged 73 years, took place on Thursday, the Rev. J. H. WADE officiating. The chief mourners present included Mr Robert HOOK, son; Mr Wm. HOOK, junr. and Mrs HOOK, son and daughter-in-law; Mr and Mrs J. JONES, son-in-law and daughter; Mr and Mrs MOORE, Mr and Mrs Henry QUANTOCK, son-in-law and daughter, and Mr W. QUANTOCK nephew. Others present included Messrs W. JENNINGS, Watson BRADFORD, Vile PERRIN, R. MANNING, R. FRY, H. P. WILLY, H. EVES, G. HARVEY and others. When the cortege left the church the Dead March in Saul was played on the organ by Mrs WADE.

DEATH AND FUNERAL OF A KINGSBURY SOLDIER. - Much sympathy has been expressed with Mr and Mrs G. LOCK when it became known that their son, William LOCK, who had so recently joined Kitchener's Army, had died in hospital at Portsmouth from pneumonia. The deceased, who was 18 years of age, had only been in Kitchener's Army (Royal Field Artillery) for a month, when he was suddenly taken ill with pneumonia and only survived three days. His mother was sent for and stayed with him during his illness. He was given a military funeral, his body being interred in Eastney Cemetery, and was borne thence on a gun carriage drawn by six horses, over which was laid the Union Jack. Those who followed were his father and mother, Gilbert and Edith LOCK, and a large number of Kitchener's Army. All expenses of the funeral were paid by the Government.


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<NOTES: William LOCK son of Gilbert Henry LOCK and Edith Mary ELLIOTT>