Mrs H. P. Murray-Aynsfey. i.!. 1 * }* ifctl re S ret we have to announce i the death of Mrs H. P. Murray-Aynsley, which took place at her residence, River law, Opawa, last night. The deceased lady about twelve months ago had a stroke of paralysis, which left her moreorleaa an invalid. On Monday while Bitting in her chair aha had another seizure, but remained conscious up to yesterday morn ing, when she became insensible, and gradually and quietly passed away. Mrs Murray-Ayjisley came to the Colony in the steamer Eoyal Bride, a boat which had been chartered by Meeera Milea Brothers and Company, of Bristol, and which was intended to be the pioneer of a direct line between that port and Lyttelton. Mr Murray-Aynsley, who with Mr Banks was representing Miles and Co., in Lyttelton, went Home to make the necessary arrange ments, and while there married and brought his wife out with him on his return, arriving in Lyttelton, on Dec. 28, 1859. For some years they lived at Lyt telton, afterwards removing to Eiverlaw. Mrs Murray- Aynsley was closely identified with the early history of Canterbury, and was always foremost in worka for the good of the community. She took great in terest in the formation of the Queen's Jubilee Fund, and held the office of its President. When the Orphan Asylum was &+• Addington she was one o? the Com mittee of ladies under whose manage ment the institution then was. As a florist ' she did much in promoting the growth of flowers, and the Eiverlaw roses, which were grown under her own supervision, have long been kaown as amongst the best in Canterbury. Her hospitality knew no bounds, and the pleasant time spent by many large parties at the Mount Hutt Station, which was used as a country residence, will long be remembered. She took a great interest in matters connected with the Parish ohurcb of Opawa, and assisted materially in reducing the debt thereon. The deceased lady, who was 64 years of age, leaveß four, sons and three daughters. Her . two brothers are Mr James Campbell, of Napier, and Mr Archi bald Campbell, of Southland. Her funeral will take place at the Woolston Cemetery to-morrow afternoon.
