“NORTH-END RESIDENTS DEATH
General regret has been expressed over the North End of the borough at the death of Mr. Joseph Mather, who passed away at his residence, 282 St. Anne Street, on Friday last, at the ripe old age of 79 years.  Mr. Mather was an old member of the Iron Founders’ Society, and in 1915 celebrated his golden wedding.
As a member of the North End Liberal Club he took an active part in that organisation, and he held the office of vice-president for several years.  Indeed, he was an ardent Radical, whilst he claimed 63 years of continuous membership as an Oddfelow.  In sporting circles, Mr Mather was a keen supporter of Birkenhead Park Rugby football, and he was a bowler of considerable merit.  The late Mr. Mather’s son, Mr. John Mather, will be recognised as a prominent member of the Birkenhead and Wirral Bowling Association.
The funeral took place on Tuesday at Flaybrick-hill Cemetery on Tuesday, there being a large number of relatives and friends present.  Prior to the interment a service was held at Laird-street Baptist Church, the Rev. Mr. Evans and Mr. J Holland (nephew of the deceased) conducting the service both at the church and graveside.  The chief mourners present where Mrs. Mather (widow), John and Richard (sons), Mrs. Hopwood, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Nugent, and Miss Mather (daughters), Mr John Mather (brother), Mr. E Hopwood, Mr. J Robinson, Mr. J Nugent (sons-in-law), Mrs. John Mather, Mrs. Richard Mather (sisters-in-law), Hilda and Tom Robinson, Edie and Flo Hopwood, Joe, Albert, Jack, and Nellie Mather, Willie and Marge Nugent (grand-children), Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Blair, Mrs J S Jones, Mr. T Horsfall.  The four bearers – Messrs. H Oxley, A Kendrick, W Roberts, and F Monks – were old workmates of deceased and also represented the Ironfounders Society.  Among the many general mourners were Alderman A Godwin, Messers G P Snape, J.P.  W Malley, J Johnson, J R Lownes, G White, W Skyrme (representing the North End Liberal Club), Mr. and Mrs. D Evans, Mr. E H Smith, Mr. W Johnson, Mr F Faragher, Mr. and Mrs. Woodhouse, Mr Nelson and daughters Mrs. G Molley, Mrs. J Molley, Mrs. Daniels, Mrs. Dickenson, Mrs. B James etc.  Many beautiful floral tributes were sent.
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