Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 7906, 8 May 1897, Page 2
An old veteran who fought in the Indian Mutiny, and also in the Crimean war, died recently, in the Costley Home. He was a native of Glasgow, named Hill Howitt, and had been a sergeant in the 92nd.
The old soldier came to this colony about 18 months ago, and being in receipt of a pension of 14s a week was not a recipient of charity. He came here for the benefit of his health, and when he began to get feeble got admitted to the Costley Home, and was maintained there by his pension.
He was buried at Purewa Cemetery, his funeral being attended by the friends he had made since his arrival in Auckland.
An old veteran who fought for Britain during the Indian Mutiny, and also in the Crimean War, died recently in the Costley Home. He was a native of Glasgow, named Hill Howitt, and had been a sergeant in the 92nd.
The old soldier came to this colony about 18 months ago, and being in receipt of a pension of 14s per week was not a recipient of charity. He came here for the benefit of his health, and when he began to get feeble got admitted to the Costley Home, and was maintained there by his pension, thus ending his chequered career in peaceful retirement at the age of 68 years.
Sergeant Hill Howitt left the service with an excellent character and was for some years employed as Commissaire in London, and was privileged as one of the Royal Chairmen engaged in attendance on Her Majesty. During the Jubilee celebrations he was detailed to attend upon the Russian Grand Dukes while they were in London.
He had no friend or relative when he came to this colony, but during the short time he resided in Auckland made some acquaintances who recognised his sterling worth, and upon learning of his death they attended his interment, the old veteran being laid to rest in Purewa Cemetery.
The old soldier came to this colony about 18 months ago, and being in receipt of a pension of 14s a week was not a recipient of charity. He came here for the benefit of his health, and when he began to get feeble got admitted to the Costley Home, and was maintained there by his pension.
He was buried at Purewa Cemetery, his funeral being attended by the friends he had made since his arrival in Auckland.
Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXVIIII, Issue XXXVIII, 11 May 1897, Page 2
An old veteran who fought for Britain during the Indian Mutiny, and also in the Crimean War, died recently in the Costley Home. He was a native of Glasgow, named Hill Howitt, and had been a sergeant in the 92nd.
The old soldier came to this colony about 18 months ago, and being in receipt of a pension of 14s per week was not a recipient of charity. He came here for the benefit of his health, and when he began to get feeble got admitted to the Costley Home, and was maintained there by his pension, thus ending his chequered career in peaceful retirement at the age of 68 years.
Sergeant Hill Howitt left the service with an excellent character and was for some years employed as Commissaire in London, and was privileged as one of the Royal Chairmen engaged in attendance on Her Majesty. During the Jubilee celebrations he was detailed to attend upon the Russian Grand Dukes while they were in London.
He had no friend or relative when he came to this colony, but during the short time he resided in Auckland made some acquaintances who recognised his sterling worth, and upon learning of his death they attended his interment, the old veteran being laid to rest in Purewa Cemetery.
Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 110, 13 May 1897, Page 6
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