DEATH OF A LITTLE FOLK
Dear Dot, — On December 23 there passed away one of our members at the Balclutha Public Hospital. Unfortunately I have tried in vain to remember or find out her nom de plume from other friends, and feel it quite unfitting to ask her mother. I have an idea her nom de plume was Loveday Merrydew. However, I am much too uncertain about the matter to state definitely what it might be. Her real name was Lily Henderson, Toshvale, Balclutha. Lily was the only child, aged 16. In 1934 she was dux of the local primary school, and since has been studying at the South Otago High School. I think she was the most brilliant scholar I have ever known. She has never been equalled at schoolwork yet, and teachers (I happen to work at a high school teacher's place) have said she was the most clever pupil that has ever passed through high school. A few weeks ago she was operated upon for appendicitis, but complications set in, and she had suffered painfully, yet bravely. Her passing was very sad indeed for all who knew her, as she had a very sweet nature and was of a sunny disposition. Her funeral was largely attended by friends and schoolmates — schoolmates especially thoughtful. Many sent wreaths and messages, and six acted as pallbearers. Sincere sympathy in shared with her parents.
DAPHNE DE ORE (Balclutha).
[Yes, It was Loveday Merrydew, Daphne de Ore. I am very sorry indeed to learn of her sad death. She was a Little Folk whose letters were always outstanding in the page. Thank you for your information about her, and please accept my sympathy. — DOT.] -Otago Daily Times, 31/1/1938.
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