MEMORIAL TABLET UNVEILED

Hokitika Guardian, 20 May 1930, Page 3

MEMORIAL TABLET UNVEILED

Tiußßrfe vo la it' matron LJaM>. j(jn A memorial tamet to the lut.-mui o. liio lute ' Ai.iUon auu- R*oyd, wi _2 died at Wellington. on January Dm t.;s unveiad ui me Wea.k.nu Mosp ts*. yi.si.o-i d.-.y a-imnukii). Thu ora. .tab.. „ iia.s oo.n piaeod' in die ei Uaiii-c hail ui t-.o i.ij.iii'l'iuion, an was Cj.vrcti by too. union *jao.i priu • m to the' coi om my, wiiicii mo.t [J.ate i; 2 tile presence or Air J. o. lk-Mix ul . UJiaii'iiniji of the Tiestiund Tlu..pitii q Board, AK-ssrs Lvoiidoii, Melumy, Li cook and l) J?, mummers or me Board Matron Strongman and nursing slai j ol the ilospi tai, Dr nouki.is ; 'Medina riapoi inLendeni, Lis Teiciieiinaiin mu ’ 'Hayes, the Mayor of Hokiiina (Mi G. A. Perry), Revcl. J. \V'. Hayward Air W. L. Williams, and several lad- ¥- ’ . ies and gentlemen. ’ ;• Mr Breeze, Chairman .of the - Board, .said the late Matron Lloyd had been j. ’in tli,o employ of the Board for two Ivears, following active service abroad. jHe said the lady had administered flier duties most successfully, 'and in ivicw oi ii'er overtaking illness inost ioourageously. The Board- member-; .met tlie ladv rnouth In' month in’the g * 4 * ‘ discharge of her duties; and always found her keen to advance the interests of the institution. Her services had been most exemplary as far--as the Board was concerned. He- thought she had been a good disciplinarian, 1 blit her work and her presence had graced the institution. Having been 'called' to her long home after patient 1 suffering, he devoutly hoped she slept well. Air Breeze then unveiled the tablet to the memory of one highly ' respected and revered. | Mr G. Davidson said it was an honour to have been associated with the late Matron. She had clone very •faithful service,. and knowing her failing'health he had always admired the- courage with which she 1 went iabon.t her duties. She was devote cl to tier work, and one had very pleasant .memories of her methods in the' disjeharge of the responsible work of tire* institution. j Mr T. \V. Duff said he could hear jlestimony to the good service renderled by the late Matron. She took a high place in' the affections of those vitli whom she came in contact, and he was pleased" to see so many present who knew of the departed lady’s personal work, and the esteem she was held in. Air Robert ATeharry felt he was called on to endorse the remarks W the previous speakers in regard to one wild had greatly endeared herself to all witli whom her duties had brought her. Revd. J. AV. Hayward joined in the appreciation of the memory of the j late Matron Lloyd, of whom lie had a very hi'di opinion. He had been a 'personal patient for a period, and had regarded, with pleasure the cheerful way she- went about her duties, and though she had been strict, -she was essentially' honest an'd well meaning and had discharged her responsible duties witli the strictest honesty; ; Mr D. J. Evans, who apologised ’for the absence of the County Chairman i(Mr B. Ward) said those who had |met Matron Lloyd about the institution or outside had recognised her oil arm of manner, that she was veil Fitted for the post, was evidenced by what had been said that afternoon Kfr Evans felt that on behalf of Ihe ■many country residents who passed through the institution, he could express their appreciation of the devoted 'work "of the late , Matron, and , hi! would feel that the tribute being paid that afternoon was very fitting ' indeed. ! Following the various speeches, 1 ■Matron Strongman and the staff’ entertained the visitors at afternoon tea in the domestic quarters.