ORGANISER’S REPORT.

White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 234, 18 December 1914, Page 14

ORGANISER’S REPORT.

The next place that called for my attention was Patea. Here 1 was able to organise quite a promising Union having for its officers, Mrs Robbie, President; Mrs Bridgeman, Secretary; Mrs Ireland, Treasurer; Mrs Harrison, W.R. Agent. A systematic visi tation of the town was carried out, several of the newly formed Union assisting. Arrangments were made for Rev R .11. S. Hammond to hold a meeting for ladies in the afternoon of his visit to the town. Three new members being initiated. A visit to Whenakura for the morning service, addressing Presbyterian S.S., when 24 boys and girls signed the pledge ir. the afternoon. Taking service at Methodist Church in evening completed a full Sundays work. After a fewmore days work here then left tor Manaia, calling in at Normanby for their Union meeting. 1 his l nion s proving itself a very useful and strong influence for good in this district, and it was very gratifying to see so many busy women gathered together, especially so at this busy season when every minute is of such value on the farms. It was thought advisable to visit Kapuni. Accordingly on Sunday afternoon addressed a united S.S. gathering, when every boy and girl signed the pledge. Coming bac k to the home of Mrs Ricketts, held a little meeting in the Dining Room, when 3 new members were initiated in W.R. work, and became members of Manaia l ni on. Also a pleasant little time and talk was given to the members of this family. Next day Mrs Ricketts drove me out to make some calls which resulted in securing 12 new members for the Union. It i- hoped that Home Meetings will be held at this place at no distant date. Returned to Manaia to be at ther Annual Meeting. Letters having come from Stratford and Ngaere for 2(>th and 30th and Dec. Ist, it was decided to go for these dates and return again to the field. Arriving at Stratford. I was met by the retiring President Mrs Withy; became the guest of Mrs Reeve. Unfortunately the weather came up very stormy, and wet, during my stay here. I was able to meet with the Union member- and speak with them, at the* close they do-ired me to stay for Sunday and to give them a public meeting in the afternoon, which was done, when one

new member was initiated, and the collection taken up resulted in £i t which was given to relief fund. Karly next morning Mr and Mrs Morrison, who were accompanied by Mrs Kennington, drove for me to go to Ngaere, and on our way made several calls. Arriving there, through much rain, were glad of the home welcome of the indefatigable Secretary, Mrs Jones. In the evening a public meeting was held, when a goodly attendance greeted us and a pleasant and profitable time was spent. Iho newly-elected President of the Union, Mrs Kennington, presided, I his capable, active and earnest old veteran in the cause, whose years vie with the allotted span of life*, still presents as good a fighting front aever, and we sincerely wish for her .t bright, happy and prosperous term of office.

Next afternoon the Union met at the home of Mrs Morrison, ex-presi-dent, where 1 had the privilege of speaking w ith these fine lot of workers. The work in this district entails quite a lot of travel, c hiefly by driving, or cycling, and to many kind friends I am indebted for making it possible to get from one to the other of these various places. My work is not yet finished in this district, and w ill have to wait my next report. K.very moment of the precious time* now left us in which to work is being availed of, and hope by the* time thi- reaches you the great day will have come and gone. Let us hope and trust all will recognise the importance and sac re el responsibility attached to the ballot box. Yours with prayers that God’s will may be done at this time and ever, ALICK L. MOWLEM. My address: No 10, Walters Road, Mt. Eden, Auckland.