In Memoriam

White Ribbon, Volume 19, Issue 2, 1 March 1947, Page 4

In Memoriam

Mrs. Lieut.-Colonel Hoare and Mrs. L. Scott, Grey Lynn Union Two Warriors Gone Home. The ladies of the Grey Lynn Union were very much saddened by their loss when two of their number promoted to glory.” Mrs. Lieut.-Colonel Hoare was laid aside for many months as the result of an accident. Her bright and loving nature will stand as a living witness and will always remain as a memory. Her one thought was: “How are we progressing 3” Though her eyes failed, her spirit was all for the cause of Temperance. Some of the members went to her home during her illness, singing praises and holding prayer sessions which she did enjoy. As a Salvation Army Officer, she had much to tell of her experiences among people who drank. Her whole heart was in the saving of souls for her Master. Our sympathy goes out to all the loved ones left to mourn their loss.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” Mrs. L. Scott was for some years one of our good and faithful members. She lived for her Master though she did not talk a great deal. She loved to sing and play the songs of Zion, having a deep and strong contralto voice. Coming from the Islands a few years ago, she joined up with the Temperance work, and her life was a very hard one, but she stood fast and kept the flag flying right to the end. Our sympathy is w r ith her loved ones. Members attended the funeral services of both their sisters.

Mr*. H MacKinnon, Northcote Union. On February 2nd, Mrs. 11. MacKinnon, our dearly-loved friend and member of our Northcote Union, passed to Higher Service. She had a wonderful personality, and her face shone with the light of one who walked with God. She will be greatly missed by us and also by the Presbyterian Church. “Her children rise up and call her Blessed.” To them we offer our sincere sympathy. A very lovely wreath was sent from our Union. “The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors cometli rest. Sweet is the calm of Paradise the blest: Alleluia!”

M»»* F. Johnson and Mrs. Thackeray. Waipawa Union.

There passed away last year two members of the Waipawa Union. Miss F. Johnson, who had belonged to the Union since shortly after its formation, was Recording Secretary and Treasurer for tvven'y-fivc years. Her grasp of business was always a great help with any business connected with her work. Owing to tailing sight and health, she had ndt been able to attend meetings for several years, but she vva>always interested in the work of the W.C'T.U.

Mrs. Thackeray, who had been a member of the Union for a number of years, also passed on to Higher Service. She was always keenly interested in Temperance work, and a willing worker. She had been organist for the Union for several vears.