MRS G. W. ANDREWS.

White Ribbon, Volume 32, Issue 371, 18 May 1926, Page 3

MRS G. W. ANDREWS.

Tile Angel of lieath Mae again visit'd Ashburton, and claimed yet anothei ineniber of our Union for service Beyond. Following a long and painful illness, borne bravely and uncomplainingly, Mrs G. W. Andrews passed peacefully away at her residence, Kacecmn.se ltoad, on the morning of Easter Saturday. A member of the Ashburton Union from its inception, Mrs Andrews did valiant work lor God, Home and Humanity while health and strength permitted. In the early days she filled many of the offices uvailaMc to members, especially that of Treasurer and I’resident, with honour and distinction for a number of years. She frequently represented her Ashburton sisters at Dominion and ITovinciai Unions worthily and well. A liorn enthusiast in the cause of Temperance and I'rohi bit ion, Mrs Andrews was an active worker in Bands of Hope. 1.0.C1.T. Lodge, and No-License work, doing what lay in her power to further the cause in our midst, and to remove the pitfalls from the pathway of the weak and erring. Great was her joy in I'JU2 w hen Ashburton carried No-License and abolished the open bar. She inaugurated the “Clothing Box” m connexion with the local Union, for the benefit of those in need, keeping the supply up until No-License came, and the need for such no longer existed. She gave to all a kindly welcome, a genial friendship, and a spiritual uplift. t>f a generous nature, her home was ever open to those needing hospitality. Mrs Andrews was associated with the Methodist Church from infancy, and while strength permitted was a faithful attendant at the services, and a loyal supporter of all its activities, especially in Sunday School work. She has left be. hind her the sweet fragrance of a beautiful Christian character, and the

memory oi a life consecrated to tin- service of the Muster. To flic bcreavi'd we extend our deep sympathy, and pray that in their hour of sorrow they may prove the all-sufficiency of Divine Grace.