OBITUARY

Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23650, 29 May 1942, Page 2

OBITUARY

MBS M. J. GODBY

On Monday, Mrs Ada Arowhenua Godby, widow of Mr M. J. Godby, died in London in her eighty-second year. Mrs Godby was the only daughter of the late Mr George Rhodes, formerly of -“The Levels,” Timaru. She was born in England, but was brought to New Zealand when an infant. Shortly after her marriage she went to England, and though she returned to the Dominion for a few years, most of her life was spent in England. She* revisited Christchurch several times within recent years. She is survived by two sons— Mr M. H. Godby, of Fendalton, Christchurch, and Mr Robert Godby, of London—and three daughters—Mrs Croft, Mrs Shorrock, and Miss Joan Godby—ail of England.

MRS EDWIN C. BROWNELL

Mrs Edwin C. Brownell, wife of a former general secretary of the Young Men’s Christian Association in Christchurch and later national general secretary of the movement in New Zealand, died ih Washington on March 22. Mr and Mrs Brownell would have celebrated their golden wedding next January. Before coming to Christchurch in 1012 Mr Brownell was 'general secretary of the Y.M.C.A. in Topeka, Kansas. In 1916 he became-chief executive officer to the national council in Wellington and in 1919 was appointed general secretary of the Melbourne Association.

Mr and Mrs Brownell returned to America in 1924 and in recent years had been living in retirement in Washington, where the former had done much honorary work for the Presbyterian Church and the Young Men’s Christian Association. They retained a keen interest in the welfare of New- Zealand and preserved unbroken contact with friends in this Dominion. ...... Writing from Richmond, Virginia, while visiting association friends, Mr Brownell stated that friends had been most kind and there was, a large funeral. One of the church officers accompanied him to his native city .of Troy, New York State, where ,his wife was buried in the beautiful Oakwopd Cemetery in his family lot overlooking the Hudson valley and the Mohawk river. He expected to return to Washington soon after, writing. , FRIENDS OF ST. HELENS ANNUAL MEETING HELD Members of the Friends of St. Helens Society, who last year did much useful work for St, Helens Hospital and for needy mothers and babies in London anfl Glasgow, have decided that this year, besides attending to the needs of the hospital, they will make clothes for babies and small children, and deposit supplies of clothing at depots in different parts of Christchurch, so that, in the case of emergency, they will be easily available to mothers. This plan was outlined by the president, Mrs A. C, Sandston, when she presided at the annual meeting of the society held in Beath’s Tudor room yesterday afternoon. Miss B. Sparkes, matron of St. Helens Hospital, reported that during the year 480,, garments had been supplied byjhe ,spqiejy to the hospital, 420. had been, distributed, and 324 were on hand.. In. addition the society had papers and magazines and these and the bopks distributed, by the society’s library sub-committee had been greatly appreciated. On behalf of the staff and patients, she thanked the society for its unfailing help. The annual report, a synopsis of which was published in “The Press" some days ago, and the statement of accounts, which showed a, substantial, credit ■ balance, were adopted, the Mayoress, Miss E, Couzlns, Mrs W. S. Bean, Miss Mary McLean, and ; Mrs G. H. Watts congratulating the society on the magnitude of its work and the satisfactory state of its finances. .Mrs Bean exhorted members to be vigilant in the future, lest the new St. Helens Hospital, which is planned to be built opposite the Christchurch Hospital, might be built on a less desirable site. Mrs Sandston said that, during the last year, she had had wonderful support from women of all ages, to all of whom she was grateful, and hoped for their .continued help during the coming years. Officers were elected as follows: — Patron, -the Rt. Hon. P. Fraser; vicepatron, Mrs W. S. Bean; president, Mrs -Sandston; vice-presidents, the Mayor and Mayoress, Drs. T. Fletcher Telford, H. Jellett, Douglas Anderson, Alice Moreland, M. H. Watt, and T. L. Paget, Lady Acland, MesdameS D. G. Sullivan. W. F. Kent Johnson, J. Cracroft Wilson, P. Wynn-Williams, president of the Christchurch branch of the National Council of Women, Misses M. Lambie, J. Trotter, M. Enright, A. Buckley, M. E. Jones, H. E. Newman; honorary secretary, Mrs J. Lorimer; honorary treasurer, Mrs A, Rose; assistant secretary and treasurer, Miss H. Nottingham; committee, Dr. Helen Field, Mesdames L. C. L. Averill, H. Wyatt, E. Friedlander, C. T. Hand Newton, H. Webb, A. B. O’Brien, W. Hobbs, A. E. Flower, T. F. Telford, H. S, Feast, R. M. Macfarlane, H. Sturge, H. Walls, A. J. Jones, Misses West-Watson, M. E. Jones, E. Tod, and Nottingham; honorary auditor, Mr P. C, Browne. A short musical programme was given by Mrs Claude Davies and Miss Doreen Udell (songs), and Miss Romola Griffiths (violin solos). Mrs R. S. Storie and Mrs J. C. Cullman were the accompanists, , t 1 ’ INSPECTION BY PRINCESS ELIZABETH (N.Z.P.A.) LONDON, May 27. As Colonel-in-Chief of the Grenadier Guards, Princess Elizabeth made her first inspection of a battalion of the Guards to-day. She wore the regimental badge in her blue peaked cap and as she walked through the lines of soldiers in their battle dress she y/as accompanied by the King. The Queen and Princess Margaret Rose watched the ceremony from the saluting base. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Alison, eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs G H Ussher, Timaru, to Lieutenant Eric Nanson, N.Z.M.C., youngest son of the Rev. G. and Mrs Nanson, Avonside, Christchurch. The engagement is announced ot Winifred May, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Bruce. Ashburton, and Lincoln Lee Butterick, elder son of Mr and Mrs J. Butterick, Wakanui, Ashburton. ’

A BEAUTIFUL' OTTER CONEY FUR COAT FOR 1/-'

Somebody is going to win this first prize in the Pattison Ede Patriotic Art Union, now being conducted by, permission of the Minister for ■ Internal Affairs. All proceeds are to purchase comforts for the Armed Forces., Tickets are 1/- each, and note the splendid prize list: Otter Coney Fur Coat; Beaver' Coney Fur Coat; Briarwood Coney Fur Cape; Two South American Skunk Fur Necklets; N.Z. Opossum Fur Necklet; N.Z.-made real Fur Toy Dog. ... These prizes, which have a total value of £IOO, are now on display in Pattison Ede’s window. , The closing date is July 8, and the numbers will be drawn on July 22.

Buy as maily tickets as you can in the Pattison Ede Patriotic Fur / Art Union. Give yourself a chance to win a prize and give the boys in the Armed Forces much needed comfort*. —3

DANGER OF NEGLECTED COLDS Many people erroneously believe that a cold is best left to takfe Its course. A healthy system will certainly sooner or later throw off a cola, but there is a definite danger. In wartime especially a series of mild epidemics occur, a cold lowers the system and leaves one very likely to contract a very serious complaint, Even a sore throat opens the way to infection. Immediately a cold is contracted one should take the following Common sense precautions. Keep warm, keep the feet dry. and take Baxters Lung Preserver according to directions, until the recovery is complete. ~ Even with a heavy chest cold that has persisted some time, quick relief can be obtained with -“ Baxters. It Is simply marvellous the way Baxters will clear phlegm off the chest. The benefit of every penetrating soothing dose of '‘Baxters", can be distinctly felt “Baxters" tonic action makes this remedy doubly sure. . “Baxters ” is sold everywhere In three sizes. Get better, get "Baxters. —2