Frances Willard.

White Ribbon, Volume 3, Issue 34, 1 April 1898, Page 7

Frances Willard.

MEMORIAL SERVICES. In common with White-ribboners in other parts of the world, memorial services were held on the appointed date, March 20th. THE CHRISTCHURCH UNION engaged the Opera House, and the service was commenced at 8.15 p.m. The platform—which was decorated with the American dag, white flowers, and ribbons—was filled with a large number of representative men and women, and the singing was led by an efficient choir and orchestra. Mrs Cole, President of the Union, presided. Prayer was offered by the Rev \V. Tinsley, and the large concourse of people w’as addressed by Sister Christian, Mr G. J. Smith, M.H.K., Miss McGuinness, and the Rev F. \V. Isitt. THE AUCKLAND UNION held their service at the Tabernacle. There was a large gathering of \Y hi:eribboners, who had tastefully draped me rostrum with emblems suitable for the occasion. The service was conducted by the Rev J. Clark, who said he had had the great pleasure of being Miss Willard’s host during a ten days’ mission in England. Mr Clark took for his text the words, “ For she hath been a succourer of many.” Romans xvi., 2, and dw’elt very admirably upon the life and works of our beloved chieftain. [Reports of services held in other towns have not been forwarded.]