Henry Short, Victoria, 1902

Victoria Daily Times, 24 Feb 1902

The remains of the late Henry Short were laid to rest yesterday afternoon.  The funeral took place from the family residence, Pineville, Ross Bay, at 2:15 pm, and at Christ Church Cathedral at 3 o’clock.  The services were conducted by Rev Canon Beanlands at the church and grave. The choir was in attendance and sang appropriate hymns.  There was a large attendance of friends, and many beautiful floral designs, showing the esteem in which the deceased was held. The members of Victoria lodge, no 1 AOUW attended in a body, also the Victoria Gun Club.  The following acted as pall bearers: HD Helmcken, MPP ,JM Langley, BH John, W Gordon, Thos Shotbolt, J Braden Sr, E White, G Winter.