IN MEMORIAM.

White Ribbon, Volume 31, Issue 368, 18 February 1926, Page 8

IN MEMORIAM.

MRS (SHORDE BOWMAN. As the dawn appeared in the east on the last day of IH2r>, the ransomed spirit of Mrs t». Bowman (nee Pally Butterick) winged its Might to the silent land. A few days of indisposition, and before anyone realised M, she was called to Higher Service, “in the un known house beyond the veil” leaving a wide circle of relatives and friends, stunned with the tidings. The passing of Mrs Bowman robs our Union of onother valued worker, and her place will he difficult to fill. She was u consistent wearer of our White Rihlion bow. a firm believer in the “rights of women.” and ever on the alert for the uplift of her own sex. and to make smooth the path way for the little girls following on. She realised, as few do, how vital to success is the prohibition of the Liquor Traffic. Never physically robust, she yet accomplished much. One of the most tactful and faithful workers in the Prohibition movement, she toiled on polling day with an energy and enthusiasm unbounded. For several years Mrs Bowman collected a sum of money annually, that the Union might give two prizes for boys and two for girls in the technical c’asses nt the A. and P. Show, and also .it the Winter Show. A devoted wif? and mother, a faithful friend, and an ideal hostess, whose chief thought was for the happiness and welfare of those around her she will l>e sadly missed. Of a very practical nature, she was a! wavs busy planning and helping others.

brightening the lives of all who can in contact with her, with a smile and cheery word. A woman of unusui strength of chantteter, gifted, on»i vm some, she possessed a bright and luipj nature, radiating sunshine wherever sli went. Those who knew her best. lo\« and admired her for her sterling m tegrity. .Mrs Bowman will In* gnntly niianej not only in the (’hutch, the Union, an; the home, but in every good cause, an among a very wide circle of friend* Her religious experience strengthens her love for humanity , and she viai never happier than in l**ing of servie to others. The injunction to “Bear yi one another’s burdens, and so fulfil th law of Christ.” was constantly exeinp tied in the life of our departed sister To the bereaved husband and mother less little son is extended the love an! sympathy of all. including many -ia aching heart, whose privilege it was *i call Mrs Bowman friend. May thmemory of our dear departed sister **v spur us onward to higher, nobler idea', of life in the service of our Lord ard Master.