In Memoriam

White Ribbon, Volume 18, Issue 6, 1 July 1946, Page 3

In Memoriam

MRS A. M R. MILLS, BLENHEIM UNION After being in ill health for a number of years, one of our very keen members in Blenheim passed away iti March. Mrs. A. M. R. Mills was a very bright and lovable person, and seldom missed an opportunity of speaking for our Temperance cause. She was ever ready to help with her music at any function for the Church or any good cause. As Treasurer of the Marlborough Executive for many years, Mrs. Mills did faithful sen ice, and always had something worth while to offer when any points of interest were being discussed. Mrs. Mills had a host of friends, and her loving personality and keen interest in the Temperance cause will long he remembered by them. (Sent in by Mrs. Girling, Blenheim.) MRS. S. A. TAYLOR, OTAHUHU UNION On Sunday, June 2nd, Mrs. S. A. Taylor passed away at the Green Lane I iospitah Her memorial service, held last Sunday/ was one we shall never forget. I he Rev. Mr. W aite was the minister, and lie spoke on “Separation.” It was not the death of Mrs. Taylor, but the fact of the separation from her that was the most touching thing. The thought was brought out that nothing can separate the soul from God—not even death, for we return to God. The funeral service was also conducted by Mr. Waite, minister of the Methodist Church at Otahuhu, where Mrs. Taylor had been a member for many years. The Church was full to overflowing. Many tributes were paid to the valued and faithful service rendered to the Church, and especially to Missionary work. The Choir and Trust Board had also lost a friend and helper. The W'.C.T.U. service was taken by Mrs. J. W. Long, District President, assisted by Mrs. Mount joy. and all members present placed a white flower on the coffin. Mrs. Taylor has worked in the ranks of the W.C.T.U. for over fifty years, being also Evangelistic Superintendent and District Treasurer for nine years.

Mrs. Taylor did outstanding work during earlier years, after being persuaded to join hy Miss Agnes Hugho (.\lrs. Preston), working for the closing of “The Old Stone Jug” and the “Eden N ine,” six o’clock closing, and for the Agricultural Shows when the W'.C.T.U, prepared lunches. •

Mrs. Taylor had resided at Otahuhu for the past twenty-five years, being Secretary for nineteen years and President for four years. Her work for the men of the Forces during the six years of war brings forth a note of praise. Her knitting was a work of

love: 536 articles, including socks, mit ens, scarves and balaclavas (1,146 skeins of wool being used), was a great record. Her great regret was that she was not able to do more for her Lord and Master. She will he greatly missed from our meetings, hut her fragrant memory and untiring efforts will always he remembered. On the day of the Otahuhu meeting Mrs. Taylor was not able to go from home, so she invited the members to her home, and the meeting was well attended and very happy. She herself was cheered and helped. She was a great example of loyalty to her work. It can be said of her, “She has found a good fight; she has finished the course; henceforth there is laid up for her a crown of life that fadeth not away.” Our deepest sympathy goes out to Mr. Taylor in his great loss and sorrow.