“WITHIN THE VEIL”

White Ribbon, Volume 21, Issue 4, 1 May 1949, Page 3

“WITHIN THE VEIL”

ASHBURTON SUFFERS TRIPLE LOSS MRS. BEGG, MRS. TULLOCH, MRS. BUCKLER Prepared by Mrs. J. Robinson “To li\e in hearts we leave behind is not to die ” Ashburton mourns the passing of three great stalwarts in the campaign for righteousness: Mrs. E. Begg, Mrs. Jean Tullock, and Mrs. S. J. Buckler. YVe grieve to record the passing from us of Mrs. E. Begg, to be for ever with the Lord whom she loved and served until well past the allotted span. She has done truly yeoman service for the community, unobtrusively, dorcas-like, in the privacy of her home for little children in need. Very active and prominent in the work of the Women’? Division of ti e Farmers’ Federation, she was :, « charge of the Housekeeping Department. Her efficiency in this special work was very outstanding. Each year she gave to the Ashburton Union a substantial donation for the Timaru Sailors’ Rest. Her intense interest in the work of the Wakanui Good Templars never wavered. As the result of her continued influence, and of others in the district, that bright spot, in a retrograde situation, has maintained a proud and unique position, being the only place, save Bendarves, in this No-licence area, to record-a “Dry” vote in the recent Referendum. Mrs. Begg had the misfortune to break her leg some time ago, hut after carrying on by means of the- telephone at her bedside, she was able to he up and alxnut with the aid of her crutches. She steadfastly maintained her interests up till a few weeks prior to receiving the “Home Call." Mrs. Jean Tullock was Treasurer for a great many years, during eleven of which she did not miss a meeting. Though of very advanced years, she was alvva i at her post, carrying out her duties with special efficiency. On occasions she herself made up Union contributions for special funds, to what she felt was a w-orthy amount. As Sabbath Observance Superintendent, she was equally alert, keeping abreast of the needs of the department. SI e also had charge of the produce stall until a few months ago, when she had to relinquish the work so dear to her generous heart. Mrs. S. J. Buckler was also a tower of strengt l as Recording Secretary, and in her work for suffering humanity. Her home was always available for the holding of small meetings during her term of office, and her car was extensively used in furthering our work, particularly that of the Band of Hope. She also had reached an advanced age when a serious accident and consequent poor health compelled her to lay aside ner pen. Of all these splendid women, it can he truly said, “They have done what they could ” for our sin-sick, warweary world. May v/e follow in their footsteps in our devotion to the cause yf God, Home and Humanity.