IN LOVING MEMORY

White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 1, 1 February 1948, Page 6

IN LOVING MEMORY

Mr*. Davidson and Mi*» R. Day, Oamaru Union The Oamaru Union lias recently los by death two faithful and value* members, Mrs. Davidson and Miss K Day. Both ladies attended the meet ings while health permitted, and wen ever ready to help in the active worl of the L T nion. Mrs. Davidson assiste* the Social Convener, and was j

pleasant and friendly hostess. Miss R. Day filled many roles successfully; and her bright and readj response to the call for help was mucli appreciated by the office-bearers. Thej have entered into their rest, and left 3 pleasant memory with those who wer< associated with them in Tcmperanc* work.

Mr*. Nicholson. Tauranga Union In the passing ot Mrs. Nicholson, the Tauranga Union has experienced a very real loss Although her connection with this L?nion was only of four years’ duration, she had endeared herself to all members by her keen interest and practical help in the work Frail health made her presence all the more valued because of the effort involved in coming out. Mrs. Nicholson had been a member of the Dannevirke I nion for about twenty years. Born in London, she was brought as a yountf child to New Zealand, marrying Mr. Toni Nicholson of Dannevirke. After his death she took up residence in Tauranga to be near relatives. Her death was very sudden. The interment took place at Dannevirke, when members of that Union attended. Her bright, keen interest in everything will he greatly missed.

Mr*. Phoebe Bradley. Dargaville Union One of our beloved members has passed into the presence of the King of kings. Mrs. Phoebe Bradley, who became a member at the inception of the Dargaville Union in 1922. She has been a faithful and conscientious supporter of the Temperance Cause right through, until declining health and age bade her sit still. She was for eleven years “White Ribl>on” agent. She had been presented with the twenty years’ Service Badge when mei ibers net at her home for the occasion, as she was unable to attend meetings. In her thanks and remarks, she told us of the enriv davs when she canvassed tor subscribers to the “White Ribbon” and delivered temperance literature from door to door. We shall miss her; and we pray that “grace may be given us to follow in her train.” The W.C.T.U. service was conducted at the graveside bv Mrs. Bickers of Te Koptiru. Mr*. Whiteman, Upper Hutt One of the oldest and best-loved members of the Upper Hutt Union passed to Higher Service in her 88thj vear, on December 23rd. Three members attended the interment at St. Tohn’s Churchyard, Trentham, on December 26th, at which a very large number bad gathered to show the ,r

love and respect. Mrs. Whiteman was the first Prudent of a Union formed at Lower Hutt many years ago, which had lapsed, but was reformed later. As a member of this Union Mrs. Whiteman was a great help and encouragement, and will be greatly missed by all members. She was presented with the Long Service Badge in 1936 and continued to be a devoted and honoured member to the last, and was greatly respected and beloved in the whole district.