In Memoriam

White Ribbon, Volume 18, Issue 10, 1 November 1946, Page 7

In Memoriam

MRS. KATE DOWNING Dunedin Central Union flit* Dunedin Central Union lost a uliant warrior for our cause when \|rs. Kate Downing was called home tlu 10tli of September. Mrs Downing was an outstanding woman, bra\e and fearless. Right was riglit with her. She never compromised, hut hit the Liquor Trade whenever she had an opportunity, and she sought opportunities. She was opti- | m i>tic as to the ultimate victory over the drink trade. One of her last messages was: “Keep the flag flying.” Slu wrote excellent letters to the |'re>> when we needed to show our colours, and always gave a logical reason tor fighting beverage alcohol She will he greatly missed for her vigilant watch over happenings through drink reported, in the newspapers, for her faithful attendance, and for her cheerful courage. We can ill spare from our ranks a woman of Mrs. Downing’s calibre, and trust that others will join who will carry on the work with the same outspoken and fearless denunciation of drink, and with the faith that God will give the victor) when the women of our land are found faithful. I saw her a few hours before the call came. She asked fot prayer, and said, “Thank you, thank you. .God bless you for ever, and bless our White Ribbon’ sisters. How f love the white ribbon bow. It cheers ntv heart to see it.” ‘ —JESSIE HIETT. MRS. H. GRINSTEAD, JUNIOR Wanganui Central It is with de<?p regret that Wanganui Central has to record the death of Mrs. H. Grinstead, Junior, who passed away recently, after some weeks of suffering in hospital. Our sister was a real live member, and held the offices of Recording Secretary, Superintendent of the Cradle Roll, L.T.L., Rand of Hope, and am tlier duty shc»was asked to undertake W illi marked success she coached the children for the Annual Scientific Temperance Examinations, and on •lift'‘rent occasions her son, Eric, won

the Gold Medal with highest marks. Mrs. Grinstead loved the work connected with the Union, which indeed was really part of her. With an optimistic outlook, she was always cheernil and helpful. As a link between the \lliance, per Grandpa Grinstead, Palmerston North, site kept us up to date, and we dia l miss her at every turn. At our monthly meeting tribute was paid by several members, all of whom deeply deplored her passing, and a silent vote of sympathy with her husband (who was her help-mate in all Temperance activities) and her grownup family of two sons and two daughters was passed. In Church activities she took a prominent part, and was leader of the “Kinders,” where die will he much missed. The funeral, which was conducted by Mr. L. R H. Beaumont, 8.A., of the Church of Christ, was largely attended, and with the many beautiful floral emblems testified to the high esteem m which our good and worthy sister was held. —ANNIE DUX FIELD.

MRS. E. A. FELTON North Brighton Union On August 27th, at Christchurch, a much-loved foundation member of. the North Brighton Union, Mrs. E. A. Felton, passed on to Higher Service. Mrs. Felton was in her Ksth year, and remained to the last an active Temperance worker. During’ the war a knitting circle was held at the home ot Mrs. Compton, one of otir members, under the auspices of our Union. Mrs. Felton always attended eacli week to do her bit towards comforts for North Brighton Servicemen. She was a true Christian and read her Bible eve y day. For years she was a great sufferer, but rarely murmured about it. Near ihe end, site said to a minister, “Tell my friends not to weep for me. I am ready to go.” Mrs. Felton has been aptly called, “A grand old lady.” She will he greatly missed from our Union. -F.. GOLDMAN.