OBITUARY

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27368, 5 June 1954, Page 2

OBITUARY

MRS A. M. CHISNALL Mrs A. M. Chisnall, who died at Ashburton recently, had a life-long association with the Country Women’s Institute movement. She was a foundation member of the Woodbury Institute, and of the South Canterbury federation executive. While on the Dominion executive for two terms, Mrs Chisnall held office as secretary and treasurer. When living in the Hinds district she became a member of the Mid-Canterbury federation executive and of the Mid-Canterbury co-ordinat-ing committee. Mrs Chisnall was an original member of Associated Country Women of the World, and was nommated to represent New Zealand at the world conference held in Denmark. She was an active member* of the Presbyterian Church, and at the time of her death was president of the Hampstead Church Guild.

MRS F. MCQUILLAN

One of the best-known members of the Woodend community, Mrs F. McQuillan, died recently. She was a foundation member of the local branch of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers and within this organisation held every office. Failing health forced her retirement from the presidency last year. Mrs McQuillan was born in Ohoka and was educated at the Ohoka and

Rangiora Convent Schools. She became a nurse and worked in hospitals in both the North and South Islands until her marriage in 1924. Among her other interests was

croquet, and. she was a foundation member of the Woodend Club. At the time of her death she was secretarytreasurer.

During the war, with her nursing experience, she was an active member of the emergency precaution service. She was also during her years in Woodend a keen worker for the local branch of the Plunket Society; in this organisation she pressed strongly for the building of suitable Plunket rooms and these are planned to be built soon. The Young Mothers’ Club,- a relatively new organisation, was another interest of Mrs McQuillan. She was also a member of the Woodend Beach Gala Committee. Mrs McQuillan is survived by her husband and three sons, Clarence, now living in Christchurch, Ivan (Woodend), and Athol (Rangiora).

BEATH’S NEW SALON Beaths Lingerie and Corsets are now displayed in a new and beautifully appointed salon replete with every modern refinement. Subtle recessed lighting, old Rose velvet drapes, and deep piled French grey carpeting add a harmonious note to the quiet and charming surroundings in which you may now select your underwear. It comes to you in an exquisite collection of new and beautiful garments by such famous makers as “Meridian” and “Smadleys” of England, and “Pesco” of Scotland, as well as New Zealand’s own Canterbury, Laddaloc, Prestige, Maybelle, Adrian, and many others. Berlei. Modaire, Hickory, Le Gant and Donel are amongst the brands of lovely foundation garments available. The Express Elevator stops at the door of the new Lingerie Salon on Beaths Second Floor. —Advt