IN MEMORIAM.

White Ribbon, Volume 32, Issue 376, 18 November 1926, Page 3

IN MEMORIAM.

MRS A. SMITH. Ou Wednesday, September 29th, the Angel of Death again invaded the ranks of the Ashburton W.C.T.U., calling hence a loyal, devoted, and, in former days, a very earnest, active member of our Union Mrs A. Smith. Mrs Smith was the eldest of th** Butterick family, Wakanui, so well known and highly esteemed in conne ‘ion with Temperance an i W.U.T.U. work, and she is the third sister within three years to leave us for higher, nobler service beyond. Kor many years, while health and strength permitted. Mrs Smith did valiant service in connection with the social activities of our Union. Regular md punctual in attendance, a consistent wearer of our W.lt. badge, and optimistic !>> nature she radiated sunshine and brightness wherever she went. Deeds, not words, charactereised her life. Wh n the Dominion Convention met at Gisborne, in 1914, Mrs Smith represented our Union with honour and distinction. and she ever looked upon her experiences of that trip as one of the brightest in her life. Much sorrow* and strain had been her portion, but she bore it all with a patience and heroism that revealed a spirit in close fellowship w-ith the Eternal Father, and a confidence l>orn of faith that Beyond, if not here, Divine Dove and Wisdom will prove that ’’all is well.” During the year, which was so darkly shadowed at its very commencement, friends noted with anxiety how frail our dear sister appeared to be, but it was not until the last month that anyone was aware that the sands of life were almost run With unshaken confidence in her Redeemer, she gladly an 1 triumphantly faced the great crisis, and fell asleep. “Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, From which none ever wake to weep.” To the bereaved ones we extend the deep and heartfelt sympathy of members and friends in their great and irreparable loss. MRS MARTTNDATJ2. On Friday. October 22nd, there passed away, at Dargaville, Mrs Mart indale, an old and very valued worker. She was “White Ribbon” agent for the Hastings Union, and upon the family removing to

Northern Wairoa, she maintained her interest in our paper, and acted as agent for Dargaville Union until her death. She had been ill for a long time, but lately had improved and gained in weight; but a sudden attack of inflammation came on. She went into the Northern Wairoa Hospital, and underwent an operation, from which she never recovered. When a brother died. Mr and Mrs Martimlale adopted the three orphan children, and to these, as well as to Mr Martimlale, we offer our sim crest sympathy in the loss of a loving wife, a true comrade, and a tender mother MRS W. K WATSON A very earnest worker and faithful and capable officer of the W.CT.I . passed home, when Mrs Watson died at the residence of her brother Mr Gabbic, of South bridge. Mrs Watson was President of the Ashburton Union, and later of t’amhridge. She was a gifted leader, and her energy inspired her fellow-memln rs. During the last year she had l>een confined to her bed. She suffered much, and death came as a release from pain and weariness. To her husband and two daughters we extend our cordial sympathy in their great loss. MRS O. H. PLUMMER Mrs Plummer, who has passed oil after a long life of over four-score years, was all that time an ardent Temperance worker. She was one of the pioneer meml>ers of the W.C.T.U., and was ior some time Secretary of the Auckland Union. letter she was “White Ribbon” agent for the Ponsonby Union, until it disbanded. Both Mr and Mrs Plummer took a great interest in Band of Hope work, and the former was for a long period President of the Band of Hope Union. Mrs Plummer was a familiar figure at Convention, until advancing age made travelling difficult. For some time she has not taken any active part in the w*ork. though she used to attend Epsom Branch whenever she was able. Her interest in the work was alw’ays very keen. After a long life of service for God Home, and Humanity, she has entered into her well-earned rest. MRS E. M. F MATHEWSON. On October 27th there passed away, in Dunedin, an earnest member and worker. Mrs Mathewson, who was for

several years "White Ribbon" Agent for the Dunedin Union, and only gave up when failing strength compelled her to do so. Rut her interest in the work was keen almost to the last. We sympathise much with those relatives left to mourn her loss.