Goole Solicitor & Public Figure: William Everatt Hind
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From the Goole Weekly Times, Friday 8th January 1892:
DEATH OF MR W. E. HIND
We regret to announce that the death occurred on Monday afternoon, at his residence, The Gables, Goole, of Mr Willliam Everatt Hind, at the age of 57. Mr Hind had practised as a solicitor in Goole for many years and was one of the best known residents of the port. He was taken ill some months since, suffering an attack of typhoid fever, but three weeks ago he was slowly recovering, when he had a relapse, and succumbed on Monday afternoon about one o'clock.
The deceased gentleman was born at Crowle, his father, James Hind,
being a farmer. After leaving school he entered the office of the
late Mr T. H. Camochan, solicitor, of Crowle, where he served his
articles. He was admitted as a solicitor in the Michaelmas term
1856, and shortly afterwards commenced to practise in Goole. He
subsequently went to reside at Howden, and returned to Goole in
1875, where he has since carried on a practice. He also has an extensive
clientele in Hull, and for some time had a branch office in that
port.
In addition to having been chairman of the Goole Local Board, he
formerly held the positions of clerk to the Goole School Board and
the Goole Burial Board, but resigned both the latter appointments.
He was also returning officer for Goole at the last parliamentary
election. On the formation of the Goole Law Society he was elected
its president. He was one of the oldest Past Masters of the Aire
and Calder Lodge of Freemasons, and was also a member of the Arch
Chapter. In the year 1880 the deceased gentleman entered into partnership
with Mr W. Everatt, which was dissolved by mutual agreement in November
of 1884. For a considerable time he was an advocate in the Goole
County Court and the Goole Police Court, which practice he relinquished
in 1885. Two or three years ago he presented to the town a handsome
drinking fountain, which occupies a prominent position at the junction
of Victoria and Carlisle Streets.
The funeral of Mr W. E. Hind took place yesterday morning, the attendance
at which was of a large and representative character. Early in the
morning there had been a somewhat heavy fall of snow, but the snowing
ceased sometime before the sad cortège left the residence
of the deceased gentleman at Old Goole, and fine weather prevailed
during the progress of the procession from The Gables to the Parish
Church.
The members of the Aire and Calder Lodge of Freemasons (of which
Mr Hind was an old member) to the number of about fifty preceded
the hearse, the outside of which was covered with beautiful floral
tributes. Four mourning coaches and Mr John Bennett's private carriage
followed, the passing bell of the Parish Church being tolled until
the procession reached the principal entrance to the grounds of
the church. There were several gentlemen waiting here to pay their
last tributes of respect to the deceased and who, together with
those who had accompanied the remains from The Gables, formed themselves
into two lines, between which, preceded by the Rev. W. H. Carr (vicar),
the Rev. W. Booth (Hook), and the Revs D. Richards, R. H. Gilbert
and F. W. Booty, the coffin passed, born on the shoulders of six
employees, and followed by the chief mourners.
The party entered the church by the west entrance, and the first
portion of the funeral service took place, the prayers being read
by the Revs W. Booth and D. Richards. The ladies' choir was also
in attendance and sang very sweetly Psalm 39 and the hymn Lead,
kindly light, the service throughout being very impressive.
The procession was then re-formed, and Mr John Wilson, who presided
at the organ, played the Dead March in Saul as the party left the
church.
The mourners then proceeded to the pretty cemetery on the Hook Road,
the remainder of the burial service being read by the Rev. W. H.
Carr. The coffin, which was of pitch pine with brass fittings, was
covered with a large brass cross, and a tablet bore the simple inscription
:-
William Everatt Hind
Born 1834
Died 1892
The grave was very tastefully prepared, being edged round with maiden-hair
ferns and evergreens. The chief mourners were Mrs Hind, Mr Everatt
Hind, Misses Hind (2), and three young sons. Dr Blair, Dr Bramwell,
Mr and Mrs John Bennett and the Misses Bennett were also present.
The large and very handsome floral cross, consisting of an arrangement
of maiden-hair ferns, orchids, camellias, paper white narcissus
and Roman hyacinths, was a tribute from the family, and wreaths
were also sent by the following :-
Annie (niece) Mr and Mrs Wm Everatt
Dr and Mrs Blair Mr A. Drury
Major Porter ......... Earnshaw
Mr and Mrs Bennett Mr and Mrs Carter (Howden)
Dr and Mrs Bramwell Mrs Frank Mann and Mrs Briggs (Howden)
Dr and Mrs Bruce Mrs Clement Morton
Mr and Mrs John Taylor Mr Frank and Mrs Grant
Mr and Mrs H. B. Thorp Mrs and Miss Brownswood
Mr P. S. Gilchrist Miss .... Potter
The members of the Hull and East Riding Club
The non-commissioned officers of the ... Detachment of the 1st volunteer
Battalion K.O.Y.L.I.
Amongst the company present at the church or the cemetery were the
following :-
The Rev. W. Cass, Major Best, Messrs E. T. Clark (Snaith), ....
Green (Howden), L. Holmes, Cass jun., C. Bromley, G. England, H.
B. Thorp, Rockett, Meggitt (Hull), Blasdale, F. Pemberton, Richardson
(Hull), Tempest (Hull), John Taylor, W. E. H. Grayburn, G. W. Townend,
R. Fosdick, Bray, Hy Wilson, Chas Denby, Marsden, Gill, Gooderidge,
W. Dayson, J. Cawthorpe, Kelsey, R. Haldenby, and A. Lamb.
The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs Huntington and
Sherburn, and the grave was decorated by Messrs Miller and Roberts.
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Born in 1834 at Crowle Grange, he was the eldest son of Mr James Hind, of Crowle Grange, afterwards of Rowland Hall, near Howden. Articled to Mr T. H. Camochan, of Crowle, he was admitted solicitor of the Supreme Court in 1856, and shortly afterwards commenced to practise in Goole, and resided in Bank's Terrace, now pulled down. He afterwards purchased a practice in Howden, and married Miss Maw, of Thorpe Hall, near Howden.
He became greatly interested in Flax Mills and endeavoured by that
means to revive the industry of the town of Howden, but owing to
the Franco-German war [1870-1871], the markets for flax
goods were closed and the venture ended disastrously.
Shortly after this he returned to Goole where he occupied an office
in Bank's Terrace for a great length of time. He was the first clerk
to the Goole School Board, and one of those who took a great share
in its promotion. He also acted in a similar capacity to the Goole
Burial Board in 1882. In connection with Mr William Everatt, who
was then in partnership with him, he opened out the building estate
known as Queen's Avenue, and afterwards, in conjunction with the
late Mr Thomas Ouston, he opened the Ouston Estate. Since that time
he has been connected with building estates in the neighbourhood.
In 1886 he was appointed a member of the Local Board, and in April
1887 (Jubilee year) was elected the chairman. Shortly after his
election however, litigation was commenced as to the liability of
adjoining owners to pay for the making of Pasture Road, and although
not a party to the action in question, he, as a large property owner
in Pasture Road, resigned his position on the Board.
Since that time Mr Hind has not held any public appointments except
those of director of the following companies : Goole Chamber of
Commerce, Goole Market Hall Co. Ltd, Solicitor to Goole School Board,
Hull and East Riding Club, etc. He was also a Postmaster of the
Aire and Calder Lodge of Freemasons, No. 458, and was the W.M. of
that body in 1860. At the time of his death he was the oldest P.M.
and member of the lodge with the exception of Mr A. Spink. He was
passionately attached to every kind of field sport and outdoor exercise
and practised them up to his last illness with all the pleasure
and ardour of youth.
The final scene took place yesterday when the remains were taken
to the cemetery. Shortly after 10-30 a.m. the coffin of polished
oak with brass mountings and with a simple though beautiful brass
cross, on which were inscribed the words
William Everatt Hind
Born 1832
Died 1892,
was borne by Mr J. W. Chapman (late clerk), Mr T. Grant (gardener),
Mr T. Sherburn, Mr S. Ward, Mr A. Darley, and Mr J. Sweeting (employees);
whilst a most beautiful cross, composed of ferns, camellias and
snowdrops, was placed on the coffin.
The mourners were Mrs Hind, Miss Florence Hind, Miss Gertrude Mary
Hind, Masters Frank, William, Herbert and John Hind; Mrs James (sister),
London, Miss Newbold (niece), followed by Drs Blair and Bramwell
(medical attendants), and the carriages of the Misses Wells, Mr
J. Bennett and Mr R. Fosdick.