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The Spike: or, Victoria College Review, October 1910

In Memoriam

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In Memoriam.

We print opposite a photograph of Mrs. Picken. By her early death a most lovable personality has been removed from our midst. Although resident less than two years in Wellington, Mrs. Picken had attracted to herself a wide circle of friends. Wherever she went, her gracious presence was felt, and she possessed in preeminent degree the gift of drawing forth the best in those around her.

From the first, Mrs. Picken made it plain that the welfare of our College was very dear to her heart. Whether as a member of the Women's Hostel Council, as President of the Ladies Hockey Club, or privately as the wife of one of our Professors, she threw herself generously into every form of useful service open to her. By her counsel, co-operation, and hospitality, she assisted the College societies and strengthened our social life.

In the wider service of the community, Mrs. Picken was ever ready and willing to work in a good cause.

But it was those who were privileged to meet Mrs. Picken in her own home who most fully realized the rare kindliness and true graciousness of her nature. Of many groups of student friends she was the centre, and in all that loomed large in student eyes she took keenest interest. Thus her home came to occupy a unique place amongst us. Though, indeed, the results of its influence will never fully be made manifest, the passage of the years will reveal more and more its wide-reaching effects.

The photograph now published will be to many a lasting memorial of the sweet and gentle friend all too soon withdrawn.

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Mrs. D. K. Picken, M.A.

Mrs. D. K. Picken, M.A.