The passing of Miss Mayersbach (affectionately known as “Auntie Mayersbach”) on September 10th, 1956, at the age of 95, seems to have removed almost the last link binding the C.T.O. of Victorian and Edwardian days to the astonishing changes that followed the 1914-18 War and owards. She will chiefly be remembered for her gift of easy dignity in her contacts with people; and for her quiet steadying humour in moments of stress and strain. Her straight tall figure and fresh complexion gave her special distinction as she moved about the Galleries Supervising in the true sense of that word. It may surprise some to learn that Miss Mayersbach and Miss Cox (who began her service in TS and subsequently became Superintendent Telephones) were the first to deal with the Trunk Service which, in fact, had its cradle in the C.T.O. The precise details of the scene and of the parts played by these two dear ladies are now a little dimmed by the passage of the years, but some at least will remember the mysterious little room screened off from the old “D” Group where the first Trunk Circuits were terminated. Pondering the sadly altered state of the Office we served, perhaps we may, amongst other consoling thoughts, recall with pride and affection the part played by Miss Mayersbach in making Communications history at the turn of the century. B.M. Luffman.
Misses E.C. Mayersbach and G.A.Tanner. To their relatives and friends we offer our sincere sympathy.