be only by his death that one will be able to realise the extent of his usefulness.". The article goes on to say that Penny took a prominent part in all Church and Temperance work and that not only had he been associated with the Church of Christ for the whole of his life but that he "occupied the pulpit not only occasional, but for weeks and months at a time when the Church was without a resident preacher." The author goes on to state that Penny was "connected with local societies far too numerous to mention" and that "his guidance was sought by many and refused by none." Yet another local newspaper said of Penny's passing "The Moorabbin District has lost another of its leading residents." At its Annual meeting in January 1917, the Cheltenham Mechanics Institute showed its sorrow at the loss of its president and long standing member Penny, and a resolution was