The W.C.T.U.

Feilding Star, Volume XIV, Issue 128, 18 April 1893, Page 3

The W.C.T.U.

(Communicatbd) The Feildinp branch of the Womens' Christian Temperance Union met on the 13th inst. in the Angelica!) Church school room, Miss Dnlrymplo in the chair. Preliminary business having been dis posed of, regret was expressed that owing to the absence of the treasurer, Mrs Sorlcy, who was out of town, ex icl returns from the Easter Monday tote could not be stated, but it was understood the takings for the day were not far short of £20, frcm which, however, expenses hnd to be deducted. A general feeling of -gratification was expressed that tbe promoters had succeeded in bringing together so many pleasure seekers and willing assistants, wlio, one and nil, hnd contributed to make the occasion enjoyublv. The subject to be again brought under discussion. A most interesting report of the doings of the recent Convention at Napier wns rend by Mrs Giesen, whose share in the work as delegate from this branch met with warm approval. Mrs Gicsen mentioned as a valuable testimony of the appreciation of the work of the Union, that the clergymen of Napier, Mr Patterson, the Bishop of Wnipu, Dean Howell, «nd others, had been most courteous nod helpful, thus giving a moral support to the members which inspired them with zeal and courage, more especially in the attitude held by the Convention in repard to the drink traffic. Mrs J. C. Thompson moved an amendment, which was seconded »nd carried, to a Inte motion, to the effect that the establishment of a coffee and tea palace in Feilding be abandoned, since the want has, it is believed, bfen supplied by the opening of rooms in Manchester street, where, professedly, all the accommodation required by the public is provided. Mrs Watts then moved a iPSolution : That to meet not onlf the requirements ot the Union, but also those of other temperance bodies and the public, it is desir able that steps be tnken to build a Tcm perance Hall of fair dimension?, with rooms attached or above tbe ball for the private (so to speak) use of the Union, also that one large room might be fitted somewhat after the m inner of tbe Boy.s Instiiute in Welhdgton, for the use if lads of stainless diameter, where of an evening they could congregate for read ing, quiot chat and games, the manage* ment (with limitations) to be in (heir own hands The resolution was well received, aud will at next mrpting be brought up for Further consideration. when now to find ways mid means for the proposed purpose, will also form n subject of discussion. Ii was mentioned that one gentleman had generously spoken of giving a site, and another had offered his services as architect. It was resolved to hold a concert with tea and coffee supper on the evening of Wednesday, the 24th of Msiy, nnd Mrs J. C Thompson was empowered to engage the Foresters' Hall for the purpose.