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Edith Mettam

Edith Mettam

Female 1890 - 1951

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  • Name  Edith Mettam  [1] 
    Born  7 Aug 1890  Swanson, Auckland, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender  Female 
    Electoral roll  1917  45 Connaught Terrace, Brooklyn, Wellington Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Wellington South
    Mason, Edith, 45 Connaught Terrace, Brooklyn, married 
    Electoral roll  1919  5 Elizabeth Street, Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Roskill Electorate
    Mason, Edith, 5 Elizabeth Street, Mt Eden, married 
    Life experiences  31 Jan 1933  Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Farewell Party. An enjoyable party was given recently by Mrs. P. H. Mason at her residence at Island Bay, to bid "bon voyage" to Mrs. D. Gledhill, who is leaving for England. Items by Miss Mclntyre, Mesdames Ewen, Duncan Baylis, and Hibberd were much appreciated, the accompanist being Mrs Howard Cook. A presentation to Mrs. Gledhill accompanies the expressions of goodwill from her friends, and a bouquet was given her by Miss Peggy Newman. Mrs. Gledhill acknowledged the kindnesses shown her, and the serving of a dainty tea concluded the party 
    Life experiences  26 Feb 1934  Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    An enjoyable "linen" evening was hold by the Island Bay Wesley Tennis Club at the residence of Mr. and, Mrs. P. H. Mason, in honour of Miss Stella Leman and Mr. Ray Hurren, whose marriage takes place shortly.  
    Life experiences  17 Dec 1935  DIC, Cnr Lambton Quay & Brandon St, Wellington, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    A GIFT TEA

    A delightful gift tea was given by Mrs. E. C. Hands at the D.I.C. yesterday in honour of Miss Molly Phillips, whose marriage takes place this week. The tea tables were artistically arranged with baskets of red roses, and a posy of red buds was presented to the guest of honour. Mrs. Hands was wearing a floral georgette frock in brown tones, beneath a brown taffeta coat, and a matching picture hat of brown. Miss Phillips wore a navy and white French crepe frock with a navy taffeta coat and picture hat. Those present included Mesdames W.-Phillips, J. Osborne, T. F. Walshe, Newman, J. A. Foster, H. Stringer, Sydney Smith, McDougall, Brocklehurst, J. Hamilton. Wells, Kessell, P. H. Mason, and Miss Keys.  
    Life experiences  1936  Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Secretary of the Island Bay Plunket Society 
    Hobbies  Aug 1936  Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Bridge for Plunket Funds. A very pleasant bridge party was given recently by Mrs. J. Dunn at her home at Island Bay to augment the funds of the local sub-committee of the Plunket Society. The prize for the top score was won by Mrs, Bew, and that for the "concealed number" by Mrs. Hindle. The consolation prize was, a charming bouquet of spring flowers. A dainty afternoon tea was served, and the party was an exceptionally pleasant one. Those. present included Mesdames Seabrook-Mason, J: Mason, Blathwayt, Fenton, Buckland, Stewart, Kerr, Valentine, Ross, Cook, Gatehouse, Chambers, P. H. Mason, Hindle, Allen, Kane, Dilloway, Johnson, Lake, Bew, McKenzie, Wing, Clarke, Lepper, Nichol, Hughes, O'Brien, and Misses Howden, Wiltshire, and Marshall.  
    Life experiences  13 Mar 1937  Wellington, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    SURPRISE PARTY

    A surprise party was taken recently to the home of Mrs. P. H. Mason, arranged by the many young friends of her daughter, Miss Nancy Mason. The hostesses were Misses R. White, B. Hurren, and D. Spence. Interesting competitions, games, and dancing were held, and solos were rendered by Miss Proctor. Mr. A. Dellow and Mr. G. Higgins were accompanists. After supper, Miss B. Hurren, on behalf of the party, presented Miss Nancy Mason with a hat case as a token of their friendship.  
    Residence  Apr 1937  Auckland, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Shifted from Wellington to Auckland when Percy Mason was promoted. 
    • FAREWELL EVENING
      On the eve of her departure for Auckland, Mrs. P. H. Mason was tendered a farewell evening at the home of Mrs. Gledhill, Island Bay. Mrs. J. Ewen and Mrs. Gledhill were joint hostesses and duets and solos were rendered by Mrs. J. Duncan and-Mrs. Ewen, the accompanist being Mrs. H. Cook. As a token of the esteem in which Mrs. Mason is held by her friends, she was presented with a gift of crystalware.
    Travel  Apr 1939  Chateau Tongariro, Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Wellington visitors to the Chateau Tongariro last week included Mr. and Mrs. T. C. A. Hislop, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McArthur, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Griffin, Captain and Mrs. G. S. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. 'D. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Pickerell, Mr. and Mrs. T. Pound, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Mason, Mrs. and Miss McCullough, Mrs. Briton-Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. D. Late, Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Miss Angela Yeats, Mrs. N. Aitken, Mrs. F. W. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Stephens and Miss B. Stephens; and Messrs. R. Smith, L. T. and R. O'Brien, A. Rowlands, J. Reilly, C. P. Rouse, E. K. Kirkcaldie, F. W. Millar, A. E. Hutchinson, J. E. Batchelor, W. J. Dyment, S. N. Caywood, and C. Byrne.  
    Life experiences  10 Jun 1939  Wellington Town Hall, Wellington, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Attended a Ball as part of the 'official party' with Percy: "Mr. P. H. Mason, deputy chief engineer, and Mrs. Mason (black gold sprayed satin and black fur cape)" 
    Occupation  Tailoress 
    Died  20 Oct 1951  Auckland, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Probate  24 Oct 1951  Auckland, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    • BBAE 1570 1928/51
    Buried  Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Interment Type: Scattered Ashes
      Title: Mrs
      Surname: MASON
      Given Names: EDITH
      Age: 61
      Gender: Female
      Occupation: WIDOW
      Date Of Death: 20-Oct-1951
      Funeral Director: W H TONGUE
      Head Stone Details: N/A
    Person ID  I300  Full Tree
    Last Modified  17 Feb 2013 

    Father  John Tunnard Mettam,   b. 1853, Sheffield, Yorkshire West Riding, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Oct 1931, Auckland, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother  Lavinia Webb,   b. 19 Dec 1857, Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jul 1936, Auckland, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage address  1876  Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married in the dwelling house of Rev R K Macnicol 
    Married  22 Jan 1876  Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Witnesses  22 Jan 1876  Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Witnesses: James Crawford, Ropemaker, of Newton and Jane Mettam of Symonds Street 
    Family ID  F104  Group Sheet

    Family  Percy Herbert Mason,   b. 28 Apr 1890, Waitangirua, Wellington, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jan 1940, Wellington, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married  5 Nov 1913  Swanson, Auckland, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Children 
    >1. Nancy Edith Mason,   b. 14 Jun 1916, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Jun 1981, Putaruru, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location
    >2. Lloyd William Mason,   b. 1 Mar 1919, Auckland, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Jun 1999, Tauranga, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location
    >3. Marjorie Alison Mason,   b. 3 May 1922,   d. 10 May 2006, Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location
    >4. Patricia Lucy Mason,   b. 26 Nov 1926, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Australia Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified  27 Mar 2007 
    Family ID  F1134  Group Sheet

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 7 Aug 1890 - Swanson, Auckland, New Zealand Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 5 Nov 1913 - Swanson, Auckland, New Zealand Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLife experiences - Farewell Party. An enjoyable party was given recently by Mrs. P. H. Mason at her residence at Island Bay, to bid "bon voyage" to Mrs. D. Gledhill, who is leaving for England. Items by Miss Mclntyre, Mesdames Ewen, Duncan Baylis, and Hibberd were much appreciated, the accompanist being Mrs Howard Cook. A presentation to Mrs. Gledhill accompanies the expressions of goodwill from her friends, and a bouquet was given her by Miss Peggy Newman. Mrs. Gledhill acknowledged the kindnesses shown her, and the serving of a dainty tea concluded the party - 31 Jan 1933 - Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLife experiences - An enjoyable "linen" evening was hold by the Island Bay Wesley Tennis Club at the residence of Mr. and, Mrs. P. H. Mason, in honour of Miss Stella Leman and Mr. Ray Hurren, whose marriage takes place shortly. - 26 Feb 1934 - Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLife experiences - A GIFT TEA A delightful gift tea was given by Mrs. E. C. Hands at the D.I.C. yesterday in honour of Miss Molly Phillips, whose marriage takes place this week. The tea tables were artistically arranged with baskets of red roses, and a posy of red buds was presented to the guest of honour. Mrs. Hands was wearing a floral georgette frock in brown tones, beneath a brown taffeta coat, and a matching picture hat of brown. Miss Phillips wore a navy and white French crepe frock with a navy taffeta coat and picture hat. Those present included Mesdames W.-Phillips, J. Osborne, T. F. Walshe, Newman, J. A. Foster, H. Stringer, Sydney Smith, McDougall, Brocklehurst, J. Hamilton. Wells, Kessell, P. H. Mason, and Miss Keys. - 17 Dec 1935 - DIC, Cnr Lambton Quay & Brandon St, Wellington, New Zealand Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLife experiences - Secretary of the Island Bay Plunket Society - 1936 - Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsHobbies - Bridge for Plunket Funds. A very pleasant bridge party was given recently by Mrs. J. Dunn at her home at Island Bay to augment the funds of the local sub-committee of the Plunket Society. The prize for the top score was won by Mrs, Bew, and that for the "concealed number" by Mrs. Hindle. The consolation prize was, a charming bouquet of spring flowers. A dainty afternoon tea was served, and the party was an exceptionally pleasant one. Those. present included Mesdames Seabrook-Mason, J: Mason, Blathwayt, Fenton, Buckland, Stewart, Kerr, Valentine, Ross, Cook, Gatehouse, Chambers, P. H. Mason, Hindle, Allen, Kane, Dilloway, Johnson, Lake, Bew, McKenzie, Wing, Clarke, Lepper, Nichol, Hughes, O'Brien, and Misses Howden, Wiltshire, and Marshall. - Aug 1936 - Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLife experiences - SURPRISE PARTY A surprise party was taken recently to the home of Mrs. P. H. Mason, arranged by the many young friends of her daughter, Miss Nancy Mason. The hostesses were Misses R. White, B. Hurren, and D. Spence. Interesting competitions, games, and dancing were held, and solos were rendered by Miss Proctor. Mr. A. Dellow and Mr. G. Higgins were accompanists. After supper, Miss B. Hurren, on behalf of the party, presented Miss Nancy Mason with a hat case as a token of their friendship. - 13 Mar 1937 - Wellington, New Zealand Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Shifted from Wellington to Auckland when Percy Mason was promoted. - Apr 1937 - Auckland, New Zealand Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 20 Oct 1951 - Auckland, New Zealand Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsProbate - 24 Oct 1951 - Auckland, New Zealand Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Edith Mason, nee Mettam, and son Lloyd    		Edith Mason, nee Mettam, and son Lloyd

  • Sources 
    1. [S35] Chris Bartlett's records.

    2. [S165] New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, Roskill, no. 5944 (Reliability: 3), 17 Feb 2013.

    3. [S93] The Evening Post , Volume CXV, Issue 25, 31 January 1933, Page 11 (Reliability: 3), 1 Apr 2012.

    4. [S93] The Evening Post , Volume CXVII, Issue 48, 26 February 1934, Page 13 (Reliability: 3), 1 Apr 2012.

    5. [S93] The Evening Post , Volume CXX, Issue 140, 17 December 1935, Page 17 (Reliability: 3), 1 Apr 2012.

    6. [S93] The Evening Post , Volume CXXIII, Issue 95, 23 April 1937, Page 14 (Reliability: 3), 1 Apr 2012.
      Comments on the recent loss of Mrs P.H. Mason as the Secretary of the Island Bay Plunket Society due to her shift to Auckland.

    7. [S93] The Evening Post , Volume CXXII, Issue 42, 18 August 1936, Page 15 (Reliability: 3), 1 Apr 2012.

    8. [S93] The Evening Post , Volume CXXIII, Issue 61, 13 March 1937, Page 18 (Reliability: 3), 1 Apr 2012.

    9. [S93] The Evening Post , Volume CXXVII, Issue 95, 24 April 1939, Page 14 (Reliability: 3), 1 Apr 2012.

    10. [S93] The Evening Post , Volume CXXVII, Issue 135, 10 June 1939, Page 18 (Reliability: 3), 1 Apr 2012.


 
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