Within the Veil

White Ribbon, Volume 29, Issue 5, 1 October 1957, Page 7

Within the Veil

Mrs J. S. Holm—Dannevirke Union One of our valued members fur -ianv years. Mrs Holm, passed away recently For twenty years our lister conducted the Bible Class in the Methodist Church, and many young women owe their Christian foundations to her faithful teaching.

For nearly twenty years she was the energetic secretary for the British and Foreign Bible Society, during which time the collections rose from £29 to £3OO. For nine years Mrs Holm Secretary of the W.C.T U. ana was always a most faithful worker. For fifteen years she was Welfare Officer for Women and Children. A widow for 40 years, she unstinting)' and unobtrusively spent her life for others; her crown will not be starless

Mr* E. E. Williams—DtTonport Union In the passing to Higher Service of Mrs Williams on August 24th, the Devonport Union and the Cause of Tern erancc in the District have lot! a loyal and devoted member throughout many years. Coming SO Devonport Union from Auckland, she was our very able !'resident for IS years, and when she retireu four years ago on account of her husband's health she was made a Life Vice President of the Union, in honour of the service she had rendered

Years ago, our Union presented Mrs Williams with the 30 years* Servi t Badgt. I ! the Auckland District Executive she was Corres > ding Secre tary for some >vars and on retiing was appointed Cradle Roll Superintendent, an 1 uas als. D*»n. nion Superintendent at one time Always one of the Lord's faithful followers, she has end* long life here for she was K 6 years of age. Devonport members attended the funeral service at St John's Anglican Church. Northc Mn C. Ceve—Timero Union In the sudden Home Call on August 27th of Mrs Cave, in her 83rd ye?.r, Timaru Union has suffered the loss of ■ valued member who had served as President, and for three years had ben our honoured Patroness. She had been District President for South Canterbury and also had been on the Committee responsible for the building of the Sailors' Rest. Although failing health had prevented attendance at meetings, Mrs Cave was always ready to help in any way sh** could to maintain the honour of the W.C.T U., ar.d younger officers seeking her advice and help felt challenged afresh by her zeai and consecration Hei service was not devoted to our work alone. A prominent worker in the Anglican Church, her fine Christian character endeared her to many. Having been a school teacher she was always interested in educational matters. The funeral service at the house was attended by representatives of our Union, and most sincere sympathy is extended to her son in Dunedin and her daughter. Miss M If. Cave (Timaru). Mis* Christina McKenzie —Dunedin Central Union

Miss Christina McKenzie passed into the presence of her Lord on August 30th, 1957 She me her heart to her Saviour at the age of 14 and lived a consistent Christian life all down the years Hers was a selfless life, always was she thinking of others For many years she taught in Sunday School. For 10 years she was Matron of College

House. PalmerstOfl N >rth. and was gre.it'y res| by the Principal, tearhcrs, staff and pupiN hve years she irti Kfctroa of Feii.Jing Agn cultural High School, where she had a wonderful influence on the pupils Ifisi Mckeii | | member of Dunedr. Central Union since 1939 Sttd was a real battler for temperance, ne\er being afraid to show on which side she stood

- Du.ing the last four months of illness and weakness, she bravely met each day never complaining, and now is life in the Home \ .repared for all ft-ho rd To Mrs j Hictt. who nursed her with devoted love and care and who mourns her \ed sister, is extended the loving sympathy ill our VV.C.T.U members in her deep MITOi