MEMORIAL SERVICES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVI, Issue 16793, 22 February 1915, Page 8

MEMORIAL SERVICES.

At vSt Saviour's Church, West Lyttelton, yesterday morning. Bishop Julius conducted a. service to the memory of the late Miss M. E. Hastings, who for nearly thirty years was a most ardent worker in the church and amongst the poor of Lyttelton. There was a large congregation. Bishop Julius took his text from St Mark, 14, 8: •'She hath done what she couldj she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying." The speaker, referring to the late Miss Hastings, said their thoughts were turned to a woman of quiet and simple disposition, who for nearly thirty years had lived in their midst. She had been well known, and although unable to carry many of the heavy responsibilities of life on her shoulders, she liad done what she could. She did not aim at publicity, but nevertheless her good deeds would endure. Irrespective of her disabilities, she attended the service at the church, and the memory of her actions would put to '.shame men who often absented themselves because they were too tired to leave their They had known that if they remained away others would bo present, including Mary Hastings. A spirit, such as that evinced by the deceased lady was worthy of Wing enshrined in the hearts of the people. She was qinot in her sense of duty, and she lived a life which she consecrated to her Master. In conclusion, his Lordship said he looked upon Mary Hastings as the type, of many other women m the world, who by their own sufferings helped others to' bear their burdens. During the service special hymns were sung by the choir. In the Salvation Army Ball, Lyfcteiton, last evening a memorial service was- held as a mark of respect to Seaman William E. Knowles. H.M.S. Nulomel, who was killed in action recently The seating accommodation was fully taxed amongst those present being several relatives of the deceased. The platf orm was decorated with a Union Jack, draped in white. CaptainiMl «e spoke from Genesis, 6 3, My spirit shall not always strive with men- I he preacher said that that day the great nations wore at war when God would W all men to be at peace. « niie they deeply regretted this war, yet he felt parted comrade had died whil« striving for a nation which had every Tel sou to believe that it was eiiriSed in a righteous conflict. Their O SJe had Fought a good fight 5 d g™£ nmghis faithi m God The sympathies of V» were with tho bereaved ones. M

God had promised to be a father to the cliildren and a. husband to the widows. Brother Smith offered up prayer for the relatives. Sisters Smith and Ryder sang " Only remembered by what we have done" and Miss M'Kenzie and Mrs M'Kenzie sang "Beautiful Home and Glory." The audience stood in silence as a mark of respect to the late Seaman Knowles while tho band played " Abide with Me."