OBITUARY.

Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 222, 18 September 1940, Page 11

OBITUARY.

MRS. ELIZA PILKIWGTON. A member of a well-known Tamaki pioneer family, Mrs. Eliza Pilkington, has died at Papakura, aged 93. Mrs. Pilkington was born on the St. John's College estate, part of which was farmed by her father, and in the early days was acquainted with Bishop Selwyn. She married the late Mr. Edward Pilkington, who had taken up 200 acres of land further east, fronting Point England Road, in 1868. Mr. Pilkington died some 30 years ago. and Mrs. Pilkington remained on the family property until recently, when she moved to live with one of her sons, Mr. C. V. Pilkington, at Papakura. She is survived by five sons and three daughters, and there are numerous grandchildren and several great -grandchildren. The interment is being held to-day in the West Tamaki Presbyterian churchyard. This land was set aside for church purposes by the kite Mr. Pilkington many years ago. CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. South African Club.—A successful social and dance was held in the Overseas League rooms. The club entertained men of the Hauraki Regiment and other soldiers on leave. • . Gloucester-Somerset. — The second annual meeting was held in the club's rooms in the Manchester Unity Hall. The following officers, were elected for the coming year:—President, Mr. Frank Broad (third successive period); vicepresident, Mr. H. Marshall; hon. secretary, Mr. E. J. Hatch; hon. treasurer, Mr. Frank Ward; hon. auditor, Mr. J. W. Henley; committee; Mesdames F. Ward, H. Stacchini, M. Bacon and F. Wooderson, and Messrs. M. Bacon, J. Dowler, R. Everett and M. Hooper. In token of the excellent work done by the secretary, the club voted him a small honorarium, and as a slight return for. the unstinted work which he had done for the society since its inception some three years ago, Mr. Frank Ward was also accorded a special vote of thanks. • • • • Northcote Plunket—Mrs. W. E. Carter presided at the last meeting. The report of the nurse stated that during the month of August there has been 12 visits to homes, 105 visits to the Plunket rooms, and that the transport had been provided by Mesdames H. Taylor, J. Potter, N. Heath and A. Stirling. • • • • Progressive League.—The president, Mrs. W. E. Carter, who presided at the last meeting of the Northcote Progressive League, advised that a large number of books and magazines had ■been received for the Mayoress' War Memorial Library League. Mrs. S. Carter was appointed delegate to the National Council of Women in place of Mrs. J. P. Howden, who has resigned on account of health reasons. The speakers for the afternoon were Mesdames A. Campbell j and J. Hoare. An enjoyable programme was given. The president farewelled Mrs. J. Horan, who is leaving the district. Arrangements were made to hold the collection for the Auckland Orphanages at the end of the month.

New Zealand Housewives' Association. At a meeting of the association, held at the Farmers' board room, Mr. Joseph gave an interesting talk on the subject of milk. Mrs. Bartleet, president, occupied the chair. * • • • Avondale Plunket.—A successful concert, arranged by the Avondale Plunket Committee, was held in St. Jude's Hall. Among the artists contributing to the enjoyment of the evening were Mesdames Pitts, Reid, Wilson, Misses Jlhomas, Amos, McGregor, Daws Walker and Watson, and Messrs. Covle Wilson Duncan, Spence, Livingstone and Master Livingstone. Mrs. Fowler was pianist for the evening. • P. and T. Women.—The monthly dance was held in the LaW,. Clirb rooms, Mrs. H. Clark receiving the guests. Other members of the committee present were: Mesdames S. Lanibie W Crump, A. Young, E. Masefield/ V." Wynn, Gay, Hooton, Pearce and E. Salisbury .. * • :* . • "«' New Women's Club: Speakingon "The Growth of an Ideal in America," Mrs. Hedda Dyson described the wonderful growth of Salt Lake City, showing how faith and determination had transformed a desert into a land of *jrchards, farms and industries, with a show city entertaining 3000 visitors daily. Mrs. W. B. Darlow, president, presided. •.; • • • Overseas League.—The ancient art of spinning is being revived among the women in Auckland; The members of the Women's National Service Movement were entertained by the league at their rooms on Friday afternoon. The main feature was a talk on "Spinning," ■by Miss Mary Wigley, chairman of the National Service Movement, and a practical demonstration was given by Mrs. Shannon, who also displayed some very fine samples of finished spun Wool which is being used to make garments for men in the North Sea Navy. A song, specially written for the spinning circle by Miss Wigley, with music by Mr. H. Kudall, was sung by Mrs. Bellam, the accompanist being Mrs. Humpherv Stewart, .