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WESTBOURNE
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The funeral took place at Westbourne on Saturday of Mrs Julia Moore, aged 71, widow of the late Lt. Qtr. Master Ernest Moore, A.S.C. Mrs Moore, who since the death of her husband 34 years ago, had lived in Westbourne, died on Thursday after being ill for some time' at her home, "Clarendon", Commonside.
For many years she had been associated with the Westboume Free Church as a member and Sunday School Teacher. She had received a diploma for completing 25 years of service in connection with the Sunday School and for many years was the president. Mrs Moore was also President for the last eight years of the local branch of the Sisterhood and Secretary of the Westbourne Branch Little White Ribboners. She leaves two daughters and three sons.
Following a service at the Westbourne Free Church, conducted by the Rev. E. J. Griffiths and assisted by the Rev. M. J. Carter (late Pastor), the interment took place at the Westbourne Cemetery. There was a large representative congregation.
The chief mourners present were: Mr J. Houghton (brother); Mr E. Moore and Mr John Moore (sons); Mr and Mrs J.W.Moore (son and daughter-
Floral tributes were received from the following: from all her children and cousin Julie; Mrs Hellyer; Harold and Glayds Barnes; E. Holden; Mr and Mrs J. F. Lillywhite; Mrs W.H. Allen and family; Mr and Mrs Rogers: Amy Godwin; Miss E. Ely; Mrs Whittaker and daughters; Westbourne Sisterhood; Mr Coasby and family; Paster and all at Queen's Road; N.B.W.T.A.U. District Branch; E. M. Allen and A. Allen; Friends at the Free Church; Sunday School Scholars; A. Hughes and Lily; Mrs Ellis, Grace, Rex and John; the Misses Eadon; Mrs Martin; Jugh, Haze, Rosemary and John; Mr. and Mrs. Manchip and family: Florrie and John, Peter and Chrissie; Raymond, Joyce, Molly and Joan; Mrs. Newland; Mrs Peskett; Rev. and Mrs M.J. Carter; Forestside Sisterhood; Joe and Nell; Nora, Jimmie and Wee Shirley: Emsworth Sisterhood; from a Friend to a Friend; All at Thatched Cottage Church Road.
WESTBOURNE FREE CHURCH NOTES
A memorial service to Mrs. J. Moore was held on Sunday morning, which was conducted by the minister.
During the course of his address, based on the words "I am the Resurrection" the speaker eulogised the life and character of Mrs. Moore.
Historic Note: Little White Ribboners was the children's section of the National British Women's Total Abstinence Union (N.B.W.T.A.U.) a worldwide union. Campaigns were directed against the sale of ‘intoxicating drinks’ to children, abuse of publican’s opening hours, repeal of grocer’s and shopkeeper’s licences to sell alcohol as well as campaigning for the care, treatment and reform of alcoholics (or inebriates as they were known then).
MRS JULIA MOORE -
By Ruth Hooper (GG Grand Daughter on Ada Crouch side of family)