WINTON DISTRICT NOTES.

Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 28, 7 October 1893, Page 5

WINTON DISTRICT NOTES.

On Tuesday evening the Good Templars held th6ir usual monthly open meeting. In order to promote the interests of temperance the first Tuesday of every month is set apart as an open meeting to which friends or visitors are welcomed. An address bearing on some features in connection with the temperance work is given, and on Tuesday evening we had the pleasure of hearing a lady visitor from Invercargill, the ex-president of the W. C. T. U., who gave us a most interesting as well as a thoroughly instructive address. The lecturer began by giving an account of the visit of Mrs Leavitt, the founder of women’s unions in New Zealand, and though the beginning was small, still it is to that the women owe the privilege they now enjoy. Then am account of the work of these unions was given, and the lecturer ably and graphically sketched the struggles and trials they came through before they got what they had so long striven for—the right to vote, solely in order to protect their homes and children. The next point taken up was the Alcoholic Liquor Control Bill, and the evils in it were lucidly explained. A most cordial vote of thanks was given to the lecturer for her excellent address, and that those present had appreciated it was shown by the number who were enrolled to canvass the district and see that all possible electors were put on the roll. During the evening songs, recitations, and instrumental music were rendered by various sisters and brothers, all of which aided in promoting the harmony of the evening. A very pleasing ceremony in connection with the close of the Winton Choral Society took place on Wednesday evening in 'he school, when Dr Riley, on behalf of the members of the society, presented Mr Wylie with a silver-mounted baton. Mr Wylie, who was quite taken by surprise, in returning thanks, expressed himself as ready to undertake the work again next year. Mr Wylie has con® ducted for three years, and all the members feel that he has spared neither time nor trouble to make the society a success.