Mary Harriett Griffith

[1] According to her obituary in the newspaper The Week, "Miss Griffith found a congenial atmosphere in the church work into which she entered with a quiet zeal that characterised all of her life.

[3] During World War I, Miss Griffith worked with the Red Cross Society and other patriotic organisations.

[4] The main entrance doors to the Young Women's Christian Association rooms were officially opened, and dedicated in her memory on 6 May 1931.

Lady Goodwin, who officially unlocked the doors, was met on arrival by the president (Mrs. W. H. Birnes) and the general secretary (Miss Rose Winter).

In unveiling the table above the doors Lady Goodwin paid tribute to the long and unselfish life of Miss Griffith.

Mrs. Barnes expressed the boards desire to pay tribute to Miss Griffith, who had given a great deal of her life to the Young Women's Christian Association.