MRS. F. J. T. GRIGS, M.A.

White Ribbon, Volume 19, Issue 8, 1 September 1947, Page 7

MRS. F. J. T. GRIGS, M.A.

TV splendid series of articles we have published from the pen of Mrs. y J. T. Grigg, entitled “Great Evanand Temperance,” have made iheir writer’s name familiar to all readers of our p'.gts. It is, therefore, a matter of interest that her approaching departure from Christchurch to Wellington, following on the appointment of Mr. Grigg to Dominion Laboratories, has been the occasion of several gatherings in her honour. A report will be feund elsewhere of one given bv the District Executive, North Canterbury, of which Mrs. Grigg iias been vice-president for the last two years. The Society of University Women, and* the committee of the World’s Day of Prayer, have both held similar gatherings. We quote from the report of the Christchurch branch of the X.CW.’s farewell party the words of Miss Mary McLean, president of the Christchurch branch: “Mrs. (irigg has given unstintingly of her time, energy and ability to build causeways of friendship and understanding between component organisations of the council." Other speakers thanked Mrs. Grigg for the good humour, patience and the spirit of friendship she had shown to all members of the council, and expressed admiration for her fairness and strong Christian principles. In replying, Mrs. Grigg said that she had learned much from the N.C.W. A presentation was made in token of the branch’s deep appreciation of all Mrs. Grigg had done during the four years of her secretaryship. Mrs. Grigg expects to leave for Wellington as soon as land sales decisions arc finalised.