IN LOVING MEMORY

White Ribbon, Volume 18, Issue 3, 1 April 1946, Page 10

IN LOVING MEMORY

MRS. C. W. BARRELL. J.P CHRISTCHURCH Christchurch mourns«the loss of j beloved woman in the person of Mp C. W Barrctl, J.P„ late preside! the Christchurch branch of the X*. tional Council of W omen, and of ti. North Canterbury District of th( W.C.T.U. Mrs. Harrell was a valued member of her own Methodist Church Orj liarage Hoard, and in the depression was chairman of the Girls’ Employing Committee. She also acted a* cl a; man of the Elizabeth McCombs M< rial Committee, which raised a fund t • a scholarship at West Christchurcn High School. Our own W.C.T.U. knew her its Dominion vice-president for one year When North Canterbury undertook the visitation of the mental hospital, Mn Harrell went each Sunday, taking with her the results of her Saturday's baking. Her outstanding qualities were lie: logical mind, fairness and sympathy, and her dignity commanded the respect of all. Even those who opposed her temperance views were the first to pay tribute to the qualities mentioned. V one who did not belong to us said “! always felt so proud of her.” A sens* of humour helped her over difficult places.

This tribute will not convey adequately the love and affection the women of Christchurch and other parts of New Zealand felt for their dear friend. How many enjoyed he f hospitality, for she kept “open house.

We thank God for her life and the privilege of knowing her. May we take up the work she has laid dowt with renewed enthusiasm, rememherin. how she carried on to the end in spite of her serious illness. She truly spen’ her life for “Good, Home, and Humanity.”—Sent by Mrs. F. J. T Grigg, Christchurch.

MISS ASHWORTH, NEW PLYMOUTH I It is with deep regret that we report the passing of one of our faithful members, Miss Ashworth, who cam* from Wanganui some years ago. She wa* always an earnest supporter of the temperance cause and did faithful service in early years. She frequently related stories of her mission work with tfte poor and needy. New Plymouth is the poorer for her passing" Sent by Mrs. Barron, Havvera.