THE LATE MRS. COWIE.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143772, 22 April 1912, Page 7

THE LATE MRS. COWIE.

MEMORIAL WINDOW .UNVEILED,

In the presence of a largo congregation, and with impressive ceremony, mere was unveiled in St. Mary's Cathe dral, Parnell, on Wednesday last, a memorial window to the late Mrs. Cowio, wife of the late William Garden Cowie, M.A., D.D., formerly Primate of New Zealand, and Bishop of Auckland.

The window comprises two lights Bft in height. It was designed by Archdeacon Walsh, and manufactured bj Messrs. Clayton and 8011, of London, is a beautiful work of art, representing the Annunciation of thp Blessed Virgin Mary. It depicts the angel Gabriel coming with his message to the Virgin, and saying, “Blessed art thou amongst women.” A second scroll over the Virgin contains the legend, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord.” The figure of the Holy Dove in the act of descending in a ray of light appears in the lunette. A canopy of conventional Gothic with supports entwined with the white rose of purity, overshadows each of the main figures. The design is distinguished while the colouring and treatment are superb. At the foot of the window is the following inscription: “In loving memory of Eliza Jane Cowie. Born October 6, 1835. Died August 18, 1902. Erected by some of her women friends.” After the unveiling of the window by Mrs. J. H. Upton, a special sermon was preached by the Rov. Canon MnoMurray, on the text, “Blessed art thou amongst women” (St, Luke f.. 28) The window was then solemnly dedicated by Bishop Orossloy, who was at tended by his chaplains, the Rov. H. A, Hawkins and the Rev. J. P. Cowie

Feeling references were made to the manifold good qualities of the late Mrs. Cowie, who was regarded as the Primate’s great supporter in the episcopal labours of his diocese, after his arrival in Auckland as successor to Bishop Sclwyn in 1869. A special significance of the memorial was the fact that the late Mrs. Cowie was indefatigable on behalf of the. Homo for fallen women, as well as other good works in Auckland. Truly, was she “Blessed amongst women.”

The window' cost £IOO or thereabouts. Miss G. Rosknigc. of Parnell, has been largely instrumental in the raising of the funds.