MASTERTON W.C.T.U.

Wairarapa Times-Age, 7 February 1941, Page 7

MASTERTON W.C.T.U.

FIRST MEETING OF YEAR At the opening meeting of the Master!.m WC'.TU there was a small attendance of members Miss Tankersley presided. Regret was expressed that a Christmas parcel sent to the Sailors' Rest al Timaru had not been received. It was agreed that individual members assist in the Nursing Services Simp Day on February 28. Indignation was felt regarding a Press report mi supplies of brer for troops ,n Egypt I ! - appearod that quite a large shipment was made at a tune v. heli there was a lack of facilities for foodstuffs. The matter w:l~ referred tlie district executive to be deal! will) at a meeting on February 1! A brief .statement was read as a Temperance Fact by the secretary fr m Viimuniess Astor, regarding a member <;t the House of Commons Liquot and road accidents, m which was quoted the words '•( chief cotv,Uib!<- of l.eU'estiT It i- no! the drunkard who cutises accident., but tlie num who has had a feu drinks, thinks himself a wonderful driver, am! takes untieci cssary risks when his ludgmimt is impaired through alcohM Afternoon tea was served bs the iire-icie.it ;md secrt’iary Miss Tankersley lerrnmated *ha.: