OBITUARY.
in great sorrow we report the passing of Mrs Wordsworth. Senr., who has been our Cradle Roll Superintendent since the formation of the W.C.T.U. branch at Te Kopuru. She was a most valued friend, and a great worker, her purse l>eing always open to the need of every good cause. Being si great gardener, her home was beautiful. and many delightful garden parties were held in the grounds. When her health was good she gave some enjoy - able afternoons to mothers, friends, and children of the Cradle Roll. Passion ately fond of children, she was hersflt so young in spirit, that though in hei seventy-eighth year, l am sure w* would have had liei much longer had not a cruel malady stepped in. Sh* was laid to rest at Mt. Wesley, In-sid*
her l»elo\«*d life’s partner, who by four years , -occeased her. The Re\ Jamieson outdated . i tin graveside, while out District iTosident, Mrs Ho tierts, so ably paid tribute to out de parted sister, and read the beautiful burial service of the W.C.T.I
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White Ribbon, Volume 41, Issue 488, 18 May 1936, Page 3
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175OBITUARY. White Ribbon, Volume 41, Issue 488, 18 May 1936, Page 3
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