| DEATH OF MR. JAMES E.MOORE
We deeply regret to announce the death of one of our oldest pioneers, Mr. James Edward Moore, of Glenmore, aged 74 Consequent to a severe heart attack of months previous the deceased gentleman had indifferent health. Hopes were entertained, however, that he would be spared for several years. On Sunday last he attended the little Chapel near his home and apparently seemed well. At 4.30 a.m. on Monday he passed quietly away in his sleep. Mr. Moore was born in the year 1842, was the second son of the late Joseph and Matilda Moore, of Drum-on Ville, near Raby, afterwards of Glenmore. At the former place his boyhood days were spent. At about the age of 18 he left with his uncle, Mr. William Moore the Lachlan, after some station experience returned with - lived with him at Raby - when he followed his In 1874 he married Julia Bensley daughter of the late Henry Bensley - afterwards he too - home where he resided -for the greater length - pation of dairy farmer. -deep interest in other matter - own private life and many have by his advice and kindly counsel. age of 16 years he commenced to peach for the Methodist denomination- and he continued, as a local preacher till a few months before his death, thus performing 58 years of accept. able service for the cause which he loved, and for which he received no remuneration. At the completion of his 50th year of service the Camden Methodist Circuit presented Mr. Moore with an arm chair as a small token of the high esteem for his services and of love for himself. Mr. Moore was a thoughtful preacher, and would never enter a pulpit with out careful study and preparation. Among his records is a set of preaching plans dating from the present time back to the year 1868. The names of his colleagues on the 1868 plan are Messrs. Pickering, Nash, Rogers, Proctor, Wilson, Marrack, and W. J. Moore (brother) now Rev. Mr. Moore was associated with the Camden A. H. and I. Society for many years, and occupied for a lengthy period of time the position of senior Vice-President. His was a prominent figure at the annual shows since their inception. The deceased gentleman leaves a widow, four sons and one daughter to mourn his loss. The body was interred in tho Glenmore Cemetery on Tuesday evening. Previously a short service was held in the house and an other in the Church, conducted by the Rev. J. G. Martin, of Camden, assisted by .the Rev. H. E. Andrews, Strathfield. The former in fitting terms spoke of the high esteem in which the deceased gentleman was held, and eulogised his home, church and public life. His chief love was his faith. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mr. Peters, of Camden. (note, some text missing)
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