OBITUARY.

Hutt News, Volume 3, Issue 22, 23 October 1930, Page 7

OBITUARY.

MBS. W. T. STBAN3>:

: Universal regret was expressed when it became known that Mrs. W. T. Strand -had passed away at her late : residence on Saturday afternoon. We feel safe in saying that the late Mrs. Strand had no enemies. Although for some years she did not enjoy the best of health she never shirked a duty and cheerfully gave her services to the many philanthropic movements , with whicih she was connected. As mayoress of this borough, she won the love and esteem of everyone with whom, she came in contact and carried ou£ the dignities of the high office despite her ill health, to the admiration of everyone.. ' '■ . ' ', :.'. ... We extend' our heartfelt sympathy to. Mr. Strand and his family in their great bereavement. AN APPRECIATION. I loved her for her unassuming nature, her cheerfulness of outlook, her charm of manner and above all her fair sense of justice. Suxjh were the characteristics of t>he late Mrs. W. T. Strand who passed to a higher reward on Saturday. -.. She has always.done her*;utmost to help mankind. ir When I 'first met her she was nursing in the Lyceum Hall during the 1 terrible Scourge of 1918 and nearly became a victim herself. Our friendship has never weakened and I feel better for su'eh a friend. During the eight years •Mr. Strand was Mayor, she was ever ready to help in any way she possibly , could end was convener for many Pappy Days which meant being out of-* ten from early morning until late at night for the cause. .-In fact, wherever there was work to be done you. would find her in tie midst working and still smiling. A memibetof the Plunket Society and President. for some time, as a member of the Methodist Choir and Hutt Choral Society, she was a keen lover of music and it was a great pleasure to her to come back after an illness and pick up the, broken threads.. The founder of the^Waimarie Croquet Club and first President, and at the time of her death Vice-Presidentj it is largely due to her efforts that the eluib Bias grown to what it is^ The Strand Shield for which junior members play is a trophy presented by Mrs. Strand. A great lover of the game itself, she played for the pleasure and was always ' a good loser if luck.was against her. Her cheerfulness of outlook even during an illness, was an excellent lesson to anyone who came in contact with her. The same placid sweet nature whether at home or' abroad,, no matter what troubles came along, made her beloved by everyone and s&e will be sadly missed by a large circle, of friends and raem'bers of the community. - FUiNEBAL. The funeral service, both, at the Methodist Church and at the graveside was conducted by Rev. Harold Sharp. The church was more than full with the many friends of the deceased la3y. In a • short address, Mr Sharp said t&at. all who knew Mrs. Strand realised that she had lived a life of service and self abnegation whether in the community or.in the home she always endeavoured1 "to forget herself and to join in the life of others. The large attendance at this service was ample witness that ier lifehad not been lived in vain. A woman of high ideals and Christian devotion, she bore up with brave endurance, when few knew. how. she suffered. She always tried- to do what was expected of her, both in the home and in the community. A9 a member of the Church, said Mr. Sharp, we shall not forget her, for we knew her and we • would like to assure Mr Strand and his family of our deepest sympathy and love.

| Among the many who were present were the Mayor of Lower Hutt, represented by the Town Clerk, (Mr. B. 8. Knox), Mayor of Upper Hutt (Mr. P. Robertson), Mayor and Town Clerk of Petone (Mr. D. McKenzie and Mr. W. Sturman)., the Borough Engineer (Mr. A. Gv Bush) and all the >male members of the Borough Office" Staff; Mr. E.. P/ Bunny (borough solicitor), representaj tives of the !Pire Brigade^ tn&nw of the I borough councillors both past and present, the clerk" and members of the 1 Hutt River Board; Mr. W.' Nash MJEh, 1905-30; 24 years Superintendent.'*

M& W. G. Lodder (Gas Board), Mr. A. I Hobbs (Hutt Valley Power Board), Mr. G. MeNamara^ Mr. D. A. Bwen, Sir. Francis Bell, Mr. V- Riddif ord, Mr A. J. Mr. Vivian Riddif ord, Mr. A. J. Nichol-ls. representing Hutt Valley Horticultural Society, representatives, from various croquet clubs, and a great many members of tne League of Mothers. 'x*ie ehurehes were represented by Archdeacon Hansell, Rev. J. McCaw and Rev. .T. *:. Lopdell. |