OBITUARY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21084, 8 February 1934, Page 2

OBITUARY

MRS M. E. DOAK Mrs Mary Eliza Doak. widow of Mr W. G. Doak, died on Monday at her residence, Irwell, after a long illness, at the age of 72 years. A daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Quigley, very early settlers at Doyleston, Mrs Doak had lived in the Ellesmere district the greater part of her life. After her marriage she settled at Irwell, where Mr Doak was a successful farmer for many years. Since Mr Doak's death in 1914 the farming interests have been carried on by Mrs Doak and members of the family. Mrs Doak always took a very active interest in the affairs of the Methodist Church; was a member of the Ladies' Guild, and a generous contributor to church and mission funds. By all with whom she came into contact she was held in high regard because of her sterling I personal qualities. Mrs Doak leaves a family of two daughters, Miss Nellie •Doak (Irwell) and Mrs P. B. Birkett (Leeston) and two sons, Messrs A. J. L. Doak and W. Doak (Irwell). She is also survived by a sister, Mrs W. Bowis (Doyleston) and five brothers, Messrs Andrew and William Quigley (Doyleston), John Quigley (Christchurch), and James and Frank Quigley (Hawarden). Many friends attended the funeral on Tuesday afternoon. The service at the Methodist portion of the Ellesmere Cemetery, Leeston, was conducted by the Rev. F. B. Lawrence and the bearers were Mrs Doak's four brothers, Messrs John, William, James, and Frank Quigley. . Floral tributes were received from the following: Members of the family, Uncle Fred, Aunt Winnie, and cousins, Dorothy, Mr and Mrs John Heslop and family, Mr and Mrs L. B. Coe and family, Mr and Mrs A. Baylis and family; Aunt Sarah and family; Mr and Mrs G. Croat, Irwell Cricket Club. Irwell Ladies' Hockey Club, John, Maggie, and Eva, Jim and Mina, Mr and Mrs J. Coe, Jean and John, Mr I. Mawson and family, Irwell Methodist Church, Mr and Mrs Alex. McLaughlin and family, Winnie and Albert, P. and J. Edmonds, Frank and Amy, Mr and Mrs J. Winchester and family, Mr and Mrs T. A. Stephens and family, Leeston Methodist Circuit Ladies' Guild, Mr and Mrs John Brooks and family, Mr and Mrs Joseph Brooks and family, Frank and Lena, Miriam and Clarence, Mr and Mrs A. Grimwood and family, Mr and Mrs E. Mclntyre, Mr and Mrs W. Leslie, Mr and Mrs H. J. Millar and family, Mr and Mrs W. S. McLaughlin, James and Anne, H. Matson and Co., Ltd. MISS E. ADAMSON By the death of Miss E. Adamson this week, the Young Women's Christian Association has suffered the loss of one of its most devoted workers. She was ill for a very short time. Miss Adamson joined the staff of the Young Women's Christian Association in 1922 as matron of a girls' hostel opened in Kaiapoi to accommodate girls especially those who came to New' Zealand from the Homeland by arrangement with the Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Company. By the request of the directors of this firm, the Young Women's Christian Association undertook the control of this hostel, and was responsible, with the co-operation of a local committee, for its conduct. Later the hostel became unnecessary, as no further immigration took place, and it was closed, but many girls have expressed their appreciation of the influence exercised by the personality of Miss Adamson, who devoted her life to the service of girls.

Later, in 1924, she undertook the management of the Young Women's Christian Association's cafeteria, first in High street and then in Colombo street, and will be well remembered by business girls in the city. For the last three years Miss Adamson had been in charge of the kitchen of the Young Women's Christian Association hostel in Latimer square, ably supporting the matron, Miss Gill. For more than 30 years she was an active member of St. David's Presbyterian Church, where, as leader of the young women's Bible class, she exercised a strong Christian influence. Although no part of her work was done ostentatiously, there are hundreds of young women in Christchurch, and many now scattered throughout New Zealand, who owe much to her influence and encouragement. MRS R. WANDEN IPJIESS ASSOCIATION TILEGBAIt.) BLENHEIM, February 7. The death has occurred of Mrs Richard Wanden, wife of the secretary to the Agricultural and Pastoral Society, the Automobile Association, and other bodies, and a member of the wellknown family of the late Mr Daniel Drapier. She leaves a large family. PLIINKET SOCIETY w o<>lston-I.ixwoor> si bRRANCH Mrs H. R. Smith presided over the monthly meeting of tha WoolstonLinwood sub-branch of the Plunket Society on Tuesday. Others present were Mesdames D. Lingard, J. Harris, F. A. Tooley, F. G. Clark. E. Schute, C. G. Calvert, H. Ayers. J. Harker. J. S. Moore, and A. Douglass. The committee agi-ccd to hold a jumble sale early in March, the proceeds to so to the branch funds. Nursie Fairweather reported that at Woolston 35 adults. 35 bsifcies, and 2 older children in December, and 53 adults, 58 babies, and 7 new cases in January had been given attention. In Linwood for December. 134 adults. 131 babies, and 2 older children had received attention, and there had been 24 visits to homes to old cases and 23 to new cases. In January, 169 adults, 167 babies, and one older child had received attention. Six old cases and nine new '-ases had oeeri visited. WOMEN'S INSTITUTES SI'RINGSTOX SOUTH Mrs J. w. Kime presided at the monthly meeting of the Springston Women's Institute, held in the Springston South Hall. The competition on exhibiting a decorated tin for the pantry was won by Mrs Mounce with Mrs Kime second and Miss Iris Powell third. Musical items were given by Mrs Bailey and Mrs Ellmers. During the social hour three competitions were held. The winners were:—No. 1, Mrs T. J. Kimber. No. 2: Mrs T. J, Kimber. No. 3: Mrs Hewitt. Supper was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Ryan, Garland, Kime. Powell, Kimber, Misses Ryan and Rowell. Miss p! Porter was the pianist for the evening. KAIKOURA

At the monthly meeting of the Kaikoura Women's Institute, Mrs A. B. Clark presided. The winner of the roll call was Mrs J. Murray, Mrs F. Hayward being second. Mrs Workman was the winner of the competition —Old Curios—and Mrs T. Lane second. A memory test of flowers, arranged by Mrs N. Comer, was won by Mrs E. H. Morris, Mrs F. Rutherford

being second. A presentation was made to Mrs W. W. Bedwell, who will leave shortly for Stoke. The president said that all regretted the departure of Mrs Bedwell, who had been a most energetic and earnest worker in the institute, and she wished her, on behalf of all members, an enjoyable life in Stoke. The president presented Mrs Bedwell with an antique brass bowl from the members. Mrs Bedwell thanked the president for her remarks and the members for their gift. Mrs Bedwell. who has been overseas correspondent for the institute read a letter received from the Preshute, Marlborough (England) branch thanking the Kaikoura branch for the Christmas gift of a small box of butter which had been received in wonderful condition, and which was much appreciated. Afternoon tea was provided by the president, vice-presidents, secretary, and treasurer. The sales table was well patronised. The accompanistes were Mrs N. Comer and Miss Monica Mackle. temuka Unfavourable weather necessitated the Temuka Women's Institute holding its monthly meeting in the Parish Hall, instead of the Domain. Miss M. Ferguson presided. A letter from Miss Stops, and two from the Lee Institute, England, were read. The South Canterbury Federation wrote thanking the Temuka group members for assistance at the country dance festival. A report of the half-yearly meeting of the federation was read by Mrs T. E. Shiels. A competition for a Victorian posy resulted: —Mrs J. Rooney ], Miss R. Tarbotton 2. Mrs D. Taylor 3, Mrs Boyes h c. A play, entitled "The Dear Departed." was read by Mesdames Brooks. Mclnnes, Boyes, and Murray, and Misses G. A. Brown and M. liancox. WAITLNA Mrs W. Elder, presided at the monthly meeting of the Waituna Women's Institute. Great interest was taken i» the competitions, which resulted as follows:—Bowl of roses: Mrs M. FrieU candy, Mrs A. Lewis; toffee, Miss G. Mclhvraith; specimen bloom, Mrs H. Jackson (gladioli) 1, Mrs Jones (Californian rose) 2, Mrs W. Clark (dahlia) 3. The market table in aid of the funds did good business. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses for the 1 afternoon, Mesdames D. McDiarmid, A. Lewis, and H. Jackson.

One of the members of the Canterbury Mountaineering Club party which recently made such a successful trip to the Rakaia region, climbing in three days the Snow Dome, Mount Whitcombe, Erewhon Peak, Malcolm Peak, and Mount Nicholson, was Mr J. F. Hayes, one of the club's youngest climbers. Although only 18 years of age, he already has many notable ascents to his credit. He commenced climbing as a boy in the Arthur's Pass district, and made an ascent of Mount Rolleston at the age of 14.