“WITHIN THE VEIL”

White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 3, 1 April 1948, Page 8

“WITHIN THE VEIL”

MISS PRISCILLA ASHBY, ONEHUNGA UNION

Miss Priscilla Ashby, an earnest Christian and energetic W.C.T.U. worker, was called to rest on February 16. Her parents had come from England more than 80 years ago, and her infancy had been spent on their farm at Runciman, where she learned many of the useful lessons of life, besides becoming interested in Christian service and Temperance work. While there she married Mr. Ashby, who died 20 years ago, and during her married life she resided in many parts of the North Island, always assisting in good w’orks and making many friends. About 38 years ago, at Petone, she joined the W.C.T.U., entering fully into the work. Twentythree years ago, having removed to Epsom, she .joined the Onehunga Union, and on the very day of joining was appointed “W.R.” Agent, which position she held successfully until her death. The holding of Home Meetings was much advocated by Mrs. Ashby, and these have been held during the last 16 years, alternately with the monthly meeting of the Union, and, except for one brief period, Mrs. Ashby was always the Superintendent. We shall all miss our dear sister, but it will be said of her, “she hath done what she could.” She has richly earned the “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Our sincere sympathy goes out to all her relatives. Mrs. Ashton, one of our younger members, and the only daughter of Dr. Jeannie Craig, readily consented to take up the two offices laid down by Mrs. Ashby, earning the deep gratitude of the members of the Union.