OBITUARY

Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23755, 29 September 1942, Page 2

OBITUARY

MRS B. SHIPLEY Mrs Burton Shipley, whose death occurred recently, was one of the earliest settlers in the Greendale district. Born in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, in 1849, she arrived in New Zealand by the Himalaya in 1868 and settled in Courtenay, where she was married. In 1878 her husband took up land in the Greendale district, where she lived until her death. During her long life she enjoyed excellent health and witnessed many changes in the district. She is survived by one son, Mr H. B. Shipley, of Greendale, and three daughters—Mrs M. Morland, of Fendalton, Mrs E. P. Maddison, of Waikuku, and Mrs J.- Ballagh, of Hororata. One son, Mr G. Shipley, of Harewood, and a daughter, Mrs C. G. Jarman. Greendale, predeceased their mother. MRS L. MONSON One of the pioneers of the Ashburton County, Mrs Lucy Monson, died this week at the home of her daughter. Mrs F. G. .Greenslade, Anama. Mrs Monson came to New Zealand from Australia with her parents, Mr and Mrs Nicholas in 1863, On arrival at Lyttelton they walked over the hills to Christchurch, and travelled in a bullock dray to the Alford Estate, where Mr Nicholas was engaged as a shepherd. The bullock driver was Mr Rawle (later of Rawle’s crossing). There were no bridges at that time, and all rivers had to be forded, the Rakaia being very dangerous when in flood. Mrs Monson’s marriage to the late Mr Edward Monson (Winchmore) took place in 1885. They farmed at Winchmore and later at Elgin. After her husband’s death in 1890, Mrs Monson removed tt Allenton. Mrs Monson saw the flood of 1863. She knew Ashburton when the only buildings there were ar accommodation house and stables, and saw the first train pass through the town. She is survived by Mr J. N. Monson and Mrs H. Woodside (Blenheim), Mr R. H. Monson (Timaru). and Mrs F. G. Greenslade (Anama). There are eight grandchildren, and three , great-grand-children. Two of her younger brothers, Messrs A Nicholas (Allenton) and F. Nicholas (Napier) are still living. . , .• The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. W. Harding, of St. Stephen’s Church. The large attendance testified to the respect in which Mrs Monson was held.

W.C.T.U. CONVENTION

The following resolutions were passed at the Canterbury Women’s Christian Temperance Union District Convention held recently:— (1) That this convention strongly protests again the publishing of the names of women and girls who are prosecuted under the Health Act regulations dealing with venereal disease. (2) That this convention reaffirms the Dominion W.C.T.U. resolution, “That more women police wearing uniform or easily visible badges be appointed and that they give special attention to preventive work such as supervision of parks, streets, dance halls, etc., in the evenings.” The convention was presided over by Mrs C. W. Barrell, president of the North Canterbury Women’s Christian Temperance Union, and associated with her was Mrs W. H. Robinson, of Ashburton, president, South Canterbury Women’s Christian Temperance Union. There was a splendid attendance of delegates. Officers elected were;— North Canterbury: President, Mrs C. W. Barrell; vice-president, Mrs F. J. T. Grigg; secretary, Mrs R. Black; treasurer, Mrs J. Atkins, South Canterbury: President, Mrs W. H. Robinson (Ashburton).; :;vice i presiflent,. ..Mrs CaVe (Timaru): secretary, Mrs Butler (Temuka); treasurer, Mrs McEwing (Timaru) . D RAGES "HOME-PLANNING" CENTRE, cr. MANCHESTER and TUAM STS The Home of Quality Furniture Furniture worthy of you and your home—and which you can obtain foi Cash or in the easiest way on oui Friendly Credit Furniture which will give vou lasting satisfaction —3