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DEATH OF MRS. H. J. HOLDEN.
Well-known Benefactress.
Mrs. H. J. Holden, who passed away
oa Wednesday afternoon at her resi
dence, Osmond terrace, Norwood, was
taken seriously ill on Monday, and died
from the effects of pneumonia. About
eight years ago she had a stroke, attri
buted to strain during her incessant Red
Cross work. But she subsequently rallied
sufficiently to resume, to some extent,
activities connected with many of her
favourite altruistic schemes. Three
months ago her husband passed away. In
1903, and again in 1912, Mrs. Holdeu
shared Mayoral honours with her hus
band in the Kensington and Norwood Cor
portou, and during those periods was un
tiring in carrying out the duties imposed
by the office of .Mayoress.
Among the prominent works with which
the name of the deceased lady was con
nected. the Red Cross stands out promi
nently. Not only did she organize vari
ous ventures to assist the well-being ot
Australian fighters in the trenches, but
also inaugurated a Red Cross produce
depot, which still continues its splendid
offices in behalf of Keswick and other
centres connected with disabled soldiers.
Button days, also, were a field of opera
tion that was vigorously exploited by her,
and some very successful results mate
rially assisted needy wounded heroes.
Several prominent Red Cross officials iu
Adelaide yesterday paid a warm tribute
to Mrs. Holden's services in behalf of
that society, and spoke of her capability,
unselfishness, and charm of manner. Mrs.
IToiden, prior to the breakdown iu health,
took a practical interest both in the
V.M.C.A. and the Y.W.C.A. Church
work, too, found her a willing advocate,
and the Norwood Baptist Church and, its
attendant Sunday school were personally
served for many years. Flinders Street
Baptist Church also came in for a share
of this devoted work. Many public func
tions were performed, such as the laying
of the foundation stone of the new struc
ture and renovation of the Norwood Town
flail Memorial. Of a bright and cheery
disposition, Mrs. Holden was immensely
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THE LATE MRS. II. J. HOLDEN.
popular, and even years of indifferent
health and the recent crushing sorrow
failed to shake that cheerfulness of spirit.
She considered that one had a duty of
cheerfulness towards the world in general.
When ' word was received of the passing
away of Mrs. Holden, there was especial
evidence of regret at Norwood and College
Town. At the latter suburb Mr. and Mrs.
Holden had resided until 1898, and then
had gone to the Osmond terrace home.
Always a keen lover of children, she aided
many movements in their behalf. The
kindergarten connected yyitli the West
End Mission is an example. -
"Generous to a fault," said one well
known South Australian business mati
yesterday. "Such is niy own experience
of Mrs. Ilolden. Several times I ap
proached her with a request to assist good
causes, and she never refused me. Her's
was a sweet nature, and our shop assis
tants used to say that she was one of the
most delightful customers who came to he
served." Previously to her marriage, Mrs.
Holden was Miss Mary Ann Whewall, of
Adelaide. The surviving members of the
family are:—Messrs. E. W. Holden,
B.Sc., managing director of Holden's
Motor Body Builders, Limited; Mr. W.
A. Holden; and Mesdames L. W. A. Pea
cock (Berri), R. A. Haste (Norwood), and
W. Shaughnessy (Monash). There are
also several grandchildren.
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