In Memoriam

White Ribbon, Volume 43, Issue 513, 18 July 1938, Page 6

In Memoriam

MR H. R. FRENCH.

Ihe late Mr. H. R French was a >talv. irt supiKjrter of every cause for God, Home and Humanity and never grudged any personal service in any cause that lacked assistance, or any wrong tiia' needed resistance I he work and leadership of the Temperance forces of Hawke’s Bav naturally fell to him because of his ardent sympathy and his devotion to the ideal of a land freed from the blighting int* 'cnee of the liquor traffic. Respected in life and honoured in death his nature and leadership u.is such that he did not train popularity, the last thing he would have sought. To his family and those who knew him best his passing is an irreparable loss and one which the Temperance cause in New Zealand can ill afford. Hie whole town mourned with us and not only were all shops closed, but the hotels closed their doors as the funeral cortege parsed down the main street.

MF.RCY NF.F.L.

A vote of sympathy was passed in silence with the relatives of our late member, Sister Nfercv Neel, who passed avvav after several weeks’ suffering in hospital. Our sister was a faithful and loyal member, always in her place, and never failing to have the room and ever- thing in order ready foi our meeting. \t the close also, her pleasure was to clear up and leave the room in good order. Tributes to her memory were paid by several members, one of whom said that on every frock wa> found a White Rihlion bow. Her seat was vacant this afternoon, and Merc\ will he much missed hv the members of C entral, who took part in the service around the graveside last Thursday morning.

MRS HUTCHINSON

Mrs Hutchinson, who recently passe » away in Melbourne, was at one titm Vice-President of the Auckland Union and also Superintendent of the Social Hygiene Department. She was at one time President ot ti.« Whangarci Union and did very efficient service and brought new life and interest into the work. TVfnrf coming to N.Z she wa among the foremost women in tfi< W.r.T.l work in Australia holding at one time the office of C nmiotiwcafth Vice-President and was interested in all branches of women’s work After her husband's death -.he returned to Melbourne, but -he paid a vis : t to N 7. later and v is present at the Tuhih Convention in Wellington where sin was honoured and presented with ;• long sendee badge. She took a deep

interest in all t hristiau and missionary work. Our sympathy is extended to Mie bereaved relatives.

MRS DOWLING.

I he Auckland l nion has to record the death of one of our faithful members, Mrs. Dowling, who was called away on Tune 7th after passing through great suffering She held the office of Treasurer for many years and did outstanding service for the l nion. She also was <nr White Ribbon agent, for a time, and her work m that department was very efficient. Tt was with deep sorrow and regret that yve had to accept her resignation which ill-health compelled her to tender. The Home call was a happy release from her suffering. Her life was full of devoted service to God and those around her and she has left a fragrant memory. She passed peacefully av.av into the presence of the Lord yvitn a fiappv smile on her face. Our sympathy goes out to her devoted and sorrowing hus band.

AUCKLAND SCHOOL OF METHODS

A ‘School of Methods” yvas held in the Temperance room in July 4th; there was a good attendance, six leaders of the LTL. were present. At the morning session L.T.L. work and “plans of work for the poll” yvere studied. Mr. L. Fan Ik nor and Mrs. Hugh Kasper were the speakers. At the afternoon session a discussion on plans of yvork was held. Miss L. Read yvas the speaker. The Evangelistic Department was also studied and a prayer meeting followedThe following resolution yvas carried:—“ln view of the fact that alcohol is a narcotic, a deterrent of important bodily functions, a habit-forming drug and a protoplasmic poison, yve urge our members to Miform themselves and to redouble ihcir efforts to secure systematic temperance instruction in schools and colleges so that young people especially rnav realise the effects on the physical, social and economic life of the community.”