OBITUARY.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20909, 17 July 1933, Page 2

OBITUARY.

MISS K. M. HAYWARD. Miss Rachel Mary Hayward. one of the best-known and best-loved nurses in Canterbury, died in Christchurch last week. Miss Hayward, who was a daughter of the late Mr G. Hayward, of "Strathfield," Templeton, was born in Birmingham, England, and came to Christchurch when a child. She was educated privately and was trained as a nurse in the Christchurch Hospital, while Miss Ewart was matron. Another sister. Mrs Robert Scott, of Dunedin. who died a few months ago, and who formerly was matron of the Buller District Hospital, in Westport, also trained under Miss Ewart.

For some years. Miss Hayward undertook private nursing, and then was appointed matron of the Rhodes Convalescent Home, Cashmere Hills, a position which she held for 16 years. She retired four years ago and has since lived quietly in Beaiey avenue. She has been in failing health for about 18 months. Miss Hayward was a woman of ability and "sterling worth, gentle and unassuming in manner. a staunch friend, who never failed in times of sickness or sorrow. She is survived by her brother, Mr Ernest Hayward, Barrhill. Rakaia, and one sister. Miss Grace Hayward, of Christchurch. The funeral, which was private, was held on Saturday, and was preceded by a service at St. Luke's Church. Archdeacon F. N. Taylor officiated, and was assisted by the Rev. G. W. Dent and Canon A. H. Norris. The service at graveside was conducted by the Rev. "g! W. Dent. Amongst the many beautiful wreaths were one from Rhodes Convalescent Home, one from the Trained Nurses' Association, and one from Mr C. G. McKellar, and staff.

MRS JEX-BLAKE. Ktr.li* ASSOCUTIO* irLSoam) GISBORNE, July 15. Mrs Fanny Jcx-Blake, one of the pioneer settlers of the district, was found dead in her flat this morning. Death was due to natural causes. FIRST AID CERTIFICATE. FIRST GAINED IN CHRISTCHURCH. That Miss Adelaide Turner gained the first certificate awarded in Christchurch by the St. John Ambulance Association was an interesting fact recalled at the opening ceremony of the association's new building on Friday night Sir R. Hcaton Rhodes, Director of Ambulance and head of the Order of St. John in New Zealand, received a letter from Miss Turner, conveying her congratulations on the completion of the new building, and mentioning that it was now 48 years ago—in 188 a —that she had gained a first aid certificate, the first granted in Christchurch, and her sister had gained the third certificate.

FAREWELL PARTY AT TAI TAPU, Mrs H. E. Peryman, her two sons, Messrs H. S. and E. S. Peryman, and their families were entertained by the Tai Tapu residents at a farewell social held in the Tai Tapu hall. Mr T. O. Morgan, who presided, expressed the regret of the residents at losing such old and highly esteemed friends from the district. He recalled Mrs Peryman (nee Miss Zweibruck* coming to Tai Tapu as headmistress of the school 55 years ago. Mr John Gilmour, representing the Methodist Church, expressed regret at losing such faithful workers. Mr Robert Rainey, jun. (Cashmere Hills), who had been a neighbour and friena for more than 40 years, Mr C. P. Agar, managing director of the Tai Tapu Dairy Company, Mr H. S. S. Kyle, M.P., and Mrs R. McLachlau also spoke in eulogistic terms of Mrs Peryman and the family. Sir R. Heaton Rhodes said that "Peryman" was a household word in Tai Tapu. He remembered Mr H. W. Peryman, who had always given his services willingly to public bodies. He referred also to Mr Lew Peryman, a son who had been killed in action during the Great War. Four generations of Pcrymans had lived at Tai Tapu. Sir Heaton asked Mrs Peryman and her sons to accept from their friends in Tai Tapu tangible tokens of their goodwill. Mrs T. O. Morgan presented Mrs Peryman with a beautiful bouquet of hothouse flowers. Mr H. W. Peryman (Lincoln) and Messrs H. and S. Peryman returned thanks on behalf of their mother. Items were given by Mesdames D. Hamilton, K. Suckling, Misses W. Withell, E. Macartney, Messrs J. McLean, R. Macartney. Mr McLean led community singing, and Miss A. M. Suckling was the accompanist.

EXHIBITION OF PICTURES. By special invitation, art lovers of Christchurch viewed on Saturday night an exhibition of paintings by the late Rhona Haszard. The collection was brought from Egypt by her husband, Mr Leslie Greener, and arranged in the Canterbury Society of Arts Gallery, Durham street. The exhibition was formally opened by Professor James Shelley, who recalled memories of the painter during her student years In Christchurch. Amongst those present were Mr Leslie Greener. Professor Shelley, Professor and Mrs F. Sinclalre, Mr and Mrs Richard Wallwork, Dr. and Mrs O. H. Frankel, Mr and Mrs J. Fitzgerald, Mr and Mrs W. B. Harris, Mrs Claude Sawtell, Mr and Mrs Arthur Sandall. Mr and Mrs Winston Rhodes. Mr and Mrs R. A. Cuthbert, Mr 'and Mrs A. E. Wildey, Mr and Mrs Claude Davies, Mesdames J. McGregor, M. Biggins, G. W. Bradley, R. Malcolm, H. Chittenden, Gourley Gillespie, R. M. Harries, F. O. Weymouth, K. Moore. R. Sinclair. Basil Honour, Lovell-Smith. H. W. E. Crow, A. H. Cook, Darvell Poulton. T. W. Tothill, G. T Allev. H. C. Mansfield, J. S. Comes. E- C. Huie. E. D. Pillion, A. West. D. Doiclgc. Maurice Wright. J. Kent, M. Bradley. Misses Fitzgerald (London), E. Manning. M. M. Stephens, I. M. Copcland. H. McGregor, Marguerite Cotton. Joan Mahar, Ivy Fife, Cora Wilding, Ngaio Marsh, Margaret Anderson, Juiie Scarveil, Constance Andrews, Florence Akins, Mavis Reese, Olive Cooper, Eileen Rose, Young, Milson, M. O. Stoddart, Margaret Sinclair, Caygill <2>, N. Salmond, Mollie Hammann, Winnie White-Parsons, May Wilkinson, Edna White-Parsons, Stella Dougall, Mary Thornton, K. Alley, Lily Scott, U. Bevin, Rose Zeller, Vera R. Pollard, Dorothy F. Roberts, Edna Bruce, Olivia Spencer-Bower. Parson (2), G. K. Guthrie, Leila Denby, Betty Guthrie, E. F. Poison, Joan Drury, T. Kent, Ethel Falrthorne, Messrs F. W. Anderson, Ralph Kaye, Colin LovellSmith, Alfred Cook, L. McCullough, W. A. Baverstock, Archibald F. Nicoll. and A. Fitzgerald.