News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 234, 18 December 1914, Page 4

News of the Unions.

('l he Kditor cannot promise to insert anything in the next issue that does not reach her by the Bth of the month. Correspondents are requested to write their Reports as concisely as possible, on one side of the paper only. Newspaper cuttings ire unsuitable ) KANGIORA. Annual Meeting bold November 27. The following officers were elected: President, Mr* May; Secretary, Miss Wadey; Treasurer, Mrs 11. laylor; Vice-Presidents, Mrs Darling, Mr* Robinson, and Mrs Mcthcrell. retiring President, Mrs C «»x, was heartily thanked for her splendid work. The Secretary gave an encouraging report; special mention made of the Rot Room, lately opened by the* Borough Council, and of the kindness of the A. and I*. Association in lend ing the Room tree of charge. Our women are to take turn* in minding the Room. The Cradle Roll Supt reported 23 names on the roll. Treasurers report he ld over. V otes of *\m pathy to Mayor and Mayoress in the loss of their daughter, and to Mrs Savers in her illness. Our l nion has donated two first and 10 Consolation Prizes for Temperance Essay* written by pupils of the Borough School. A third first prize was donated by a member. WELLINGTON CENTRAL. Mrs Atkinson presided. Mr* Palk fed in prayer. Mr Miller appealed to the Union for help in making Hags for the Tempeiance Demonstration to be held on Saturda), sth December, and for bis< uit* foi children. A committee was fornud to make the neees sary arrangements, Mi> Farquhar, convener. Mr* Port and Mr* Atkinson reported seeing the Secretary of the Kelburn Trainway Coy. ie' liquor advertisement on tickets. He >aid it was a matter of busiue*s, not morals, ancl exprts*ed ins willing nc*s to have* another advertisement substituted if satisfactory arrangement* could be made with an> other advertisei. K< solved to send .* lette r of sympathy to Mr* Gooder on account of her aucr ; death. PETONE. November 1. Annual Meeting held Mrs Rouse in the chair. Report* of work done during the ye.f were read by Mesdames Corner, M< Pher son, Doneghuc, Carrow, Ashby, and Miss Peach. The election of officers for the ensuing year ie>ultcd 111 the following: President, Mrs Rouse; Vice-Presidents, Miss l\irk, Mesdames McPherson and Corner; Secretary, Mrs Burd, 37, C üba Street, Petone; Treasurer, Mrs Doneghuc; Keporter, Mr** Murgatroyd; Home Meetings, Mrs Ashby; Cradle Roll Supts.,

Mr* Barrow and Miss Peach; “White Ribbon” Agent. Mrs Wilson; Sick Visitors, Mesdames M< Phcrson and Crowthcr; Literature, Mrs James. All I rornised to help on election day. MOSt if KL. Novembe r q. Meeting held in the Prc *bytenan ( iiurch Hall. Attendance good. Mr* Eliot of X.E.V. occupied the < hair. Attei the ordinary business Mr* Don, of Dunedin, gave a very *tirnng address, and appealed to all m the cause* ot No License that every woman should do her part at the coming election. Miss Kirk sang very swcetly “The Cry of the Children.” HAW ERA. September. Mr* Blamire* presided. Mr L. A. Bone addressed the meeting on “No License,” and a special committee was set up in connection with this matter. A motion was earned to rescind .1 previous resolution which was adverse to the Bible in School* Leagir*. A vote of appreciation of the Government’s action in prohibiting liquor on the troopships was passed unanimously. October. Attendance good. Mrs Blamires presided. Business of a formal nature. Decided to conduct the istuU W.( r.l ! ■ : 1 .I'. 11 m A aad 1’ Show. November. Annual Meeting. Mrs Blamires presided. All the officers were re elected. The Annual Report hewed a successful year's work. 61 members on the* roll, and 137 children on Cradle Roll. Attendance at the Monthly Meeting* good. Annual Provincial Convention held in Manaia (an Auxiliary Union) in August, was a great success On Franchise Day collection was take 11 up on behalf of the No License League. The following departments of work had all been successfully carried on during the* year: “Cradle Roll,” “Home and Mothers’ Meetings,” “Literature,” “Press,” “Rest and Refreshment Booths, ’ “Sc lentihc and Temperance Instruc - tion.” I he Balance Sheet for the year wa* satisfactory. Decided to give ali »he taking* at the “Re st Tent” to the Poor Relief Fund. Decided to a'k Sister Nellie to give* a lecture; proceeds for Maori Work. Arrangements made to take e harge of infants on behalf of those* voting. OKAIAWA. Annual Repo;* During the year four meetings were* held two at the residence of Mi> Lees and two at the Mi* ion I bill I he attendance might be nuuh better. Two new members h ive j aned. S 1 tc• r X* ilic* and Sister \V h i it in have be en absent sinc e June. Sublets lo.dt w»th: “The Art of seeing ihe Beautiful in Life.*,” by Sister Whaitiri. “The Ideal Member,” by Mi*s Hicks, and the “The Struggle for Women’s Franchise,” by Mrs Lees. Sister Julia gave an address on for work in New Guinea and Miss Maunder a Report of Gisborne ('onvent ion. Following officers were elect-

ed: President, Miss flick*; VicePre*idents, Mrs J. j oil and Mrs Green ; Sec retary and Lreasurer, Miss Joll; Supt. Cradle Roll, Mrs Blair; Supt. Maori Cradle Roll, Sis. Nellie Hayes; “White Ribbon” Agent, Mrs Green; “White* Ribbon” Reporter, Mrs Betts. OPOTIKI. November 12. Csual meeting held, thirteen ladies present; Mrs Murray presiding. Mrs Holman read a newspaper c utting on Russia* prohibition ; and this Union expressed it* appreciation of Russia * *plendid example m arrificing £iju,aoo,ouo revenue after experiencing good results during a temporary prohibition. Details of our “(»ift Auction” were discussed and ariunged. November 25. A successful “Gift Auction” held 111 St. John’s Hall, in aid of the No License funds. Opened by the Mayoress, and a musical programme rendered. Over £2 5 was realised. Many thanks are due to the Torere Maori Union for their liberal gifts of kits and kumeras, which sold very well. November 20. Meeting held, ten ladies present; Mrs Murray presiding. Decided to hold our annual meeting on December 17th. Details of providing refreshments on Election Dav were disc ussed. Decided to have collection boxes on the tables, and at the door of Hall; proceeds in aid of Belgian Relief Fund. MANAIA. November 6. Monthly Meeting held. Arrangements made for meeting* by the Re v. I* ee. Attendanc e very good*. Hearty welcome extended to Mr* Mowlern. Rev Rowe reported great activity on the part of our opponents, 68 votes having been secured in 4 days. All members were requested to make sure their names were on the* roll, also those of all sympathisers of th** cause. 4 new members were initialed, and a quantity of literature handed round for distribution. Meeting closed with the Benediction. BLUFF. November ft. Annual Meeting held ; Mr* Moody presided. Attendance good. Superintendents’ Reports read showing good work done during the year. Ihe Fieasurer read the Balance Shce t. £2 was donated to our Building Fund, and ics. to the N Z. Organising Fund Reports and Balance Sheet were adopted. Following officers were elected: President, Mr* Moody; Secretary, Mi*s Mitchell; lreasurer. Mrs Barber; Vice Presidents, Mrs E. Walker and Mrs W. Johnston; Band of Hope Superintendent, Mrs Johnston, Assistant, Mrs 1 1 rest; Legal .1 ;i,l Parliamentary Superintendent, Mrs Donaldson”; ‘ White Ribbon” Agent, Mrs Mathe*on. Afternoon tea was dispensed, after which the President gave a paper oil “Ihe Work of Our Union in the Different Countrie*s all over the World. Monthly Band of Hope meet-

mgs brought to a close on October itnri In a successful gathering. 1 he Rev Ready from Invercargill gave an excellent address. Prizes were distributed lor attendance, also to those who brought most new members. In vercargill friends who came and addressed our Hand of Hope meetings heartily thanked. Our Mall was lent to the ladies of Bluff, who were sewing for the equipment of the Expeditionary Force, also for the Belgium Relief Fund. Several large cases were sent from the friends in Bluff. N.K. VALLEY. Sixth Annual Meeting held November 2fith in the Young Men’s Institute; Mrs FI hot presided. Attendance good. Miss Begg, Secretary, read the Annual Report, which showed number of paid up members seventy-five (75), an increase of seventeen (17) for the year. Airs Sanders, Treasurer, presented her report showing income for year to be (»s 4d, and expenditure to be £27 os 4d. Musical items tendered and a stirring address was given by Mrs Don, illustrated by her famous chart. Miss l*eart gave a very touching recitation, ‘‘The C ry of the C hild rcn.” Miss Manson gave greetings from local Rcchabites, and short addresses were given on behalf of the ( hurchcs by Revs H. B. Dray, and J. Carlisle, and Mr T. Arnold. (iUKA MOL 1 H. October 28. Meeting well attended. One new member joining our Onion. Mr James Marion, who has been sent down to the West Coast (by the New Zealand Alliance) to organise gave a most encouraging address, which will be a help to us during the next few weeks. November Annual Meeting held at the Sailois’ Re*-t. Attendance good. 1 he President gave a short address, after whic h the reports of the Secretary and Treasurer were read, both showing good work throughout the year. 13 new members joined. Our Sailor- Rest is still doing its good work under the capable management of Mr and Mrs Lcggoe. Following officers were elected: President, Mrs Gaskin, re-elected; Secretary, Mrs Hayes, re-elected; Treasurer, Mrs Sweetman, re-elected. AUCKLAND. November 11. Meeting held. Mrs J. \Y. Taylor presiding. Vote of sympathy passed (the members standing) with the relations of Mrs Hughes (our late Supt. of Maori Work) her presence and help will be greatly missed by our Union. Reported that the Sale of Gifts was very successful. The Rev Millar gave an inspiring address to temperance workers. Meeting closed in the u-ual way. November 25. About thirty present. Hearty welcome given to our President Mrs Pudncy. Date of Annual Meeting altered to December 16th. Resolv-

cd that the l nion take part in ‘‘Top Line Demonstration” to be held Saturday, Dei ember sth, and -end decorated lorry. Decided to donate £2 to C entral Mission for use of Hall, and ios to the caretaker. Mr Bissett, of the Central Mission, gave an interesting address. Five new members were initialed. KAIKORAI. November 27. Annual Meeting. Attendance fair. Reports of work done were read and adopted. All officers re-elected, excepting ( radio Roll Supt., Mrs Martin now occupying that position. President announced Unit a Temperance Demonstration, unde r our auspices, would be held on December Ist. Reports on Local C anvass Work were given, and vote of thanks to the Rev. Richard Sutherland and officebearers for the* use e>t room. NAPIKR. November i<j. Meeting held in Wil lard Institute, Carlyle Street. Paper read by Mrs Neal cm “How Prohibition was Carried in Several States of America, especially Kciisas.” latter to be sent to the* six schools in Napier asking the* headmasters to have e-ssays written on Tempera me Wall Sheets. W.C.T.U. offering a prize in St. VI., and one in St. V. December 1. Annual Meeting. Mrs Oldham welcomed by meeting after he*r long illness. President urged members to support the temperance candidate. I he following officers were elected: President, Mrs Fossey, Nel son Crescent; Recording See., Mrs Chatworthy; (or. See., Mrs Ingram, C ameron Road; Treasurer, Mrs Dear love, Lincoln Road: Home Meeting, Mrs Ball; Flower Mission and Cradle Roil, Mrs Walker; “White Ribbon” Supt., Mrs Dearlove; Purity, Mrs Oldham. Decided to ask the ministe*rs to hold a prayer meeting on Flection Day, from 2 to 4 p.m. Afternoon tea was provided and two members were in it i it *d. The Secretary read re* ports frem Napier, Waipukurau, Waipawa, Hastings, and Norsewood. The Treasurer submitted Balance Sheet, and Superintendents read their reports. Building Committee stated that the Willard Institute 1- now paid for. and also part of the land. This the result of the efforts of the* W.C.T.U. and friends catering at the Agricultural Show. GISBORNE. Mrs Harrison Lee Cow ie addressed a crowded meeting in the* Seottish Hall. Rev. F. \Y. Chatterton occupied the chair. Mr- Lee Cow ie, as a < iti zen of Invercargill, bore testimony to the good result- of Prohibition there, and state'd it was eight year- since a citizen of that town had been am -ted for drunkennes-. The* -poaker regretted that, ow ing to the la< k e f business ability among our statesmen, we of New Zealand are forced to wait for four years for the traffic to go out, while in America it goe*- out immedi-

at* I\. Mrs Lee-Cow ie concluded by saying site was confident of a steady vote for Prohibition at the* coming election. 'There was a iarge attendance at the Annual Meeting held on November 24th. Reports of Departments were received, al-o me* Secretary’s Annual keport and Treasurer’s Report. Mrs Walker proposed .1 resolution of sympathy with the relatives of Mrs Hughes, .ui old anei valued member of the Union, and one who had given to it »o\al and taithful servie e for many )vv.rs, this was c arried all standing. The election of officers resulted: President, Mrs Graham; Secretary, Mr- Walker; lieasurer, Mrs Goffe; \ ui Prt -nit nt-, Me-damcs East, Cliatterton and Wilke-; Executive, Mesel.mn - Maholm, Oakley, Hoare, McLeod and Mi-- Moriee. Voting was < irried out by ballot. The resignation of Mrs J. Stewart, Supt. of “White Ribbon” Department, was received with regret, and Mrs D. W. Coleman was appointed in her place. ASHBURTON. November 3. Annual Meeting held. Mi- W. K. Watson presiding. The Secre t try read the* Annual Report, whic h wa- adopted. The President referred to the work done by Mrs MowInn, branch unions being formed at Mcthven and Rakaia. Re.id Balance Sht et showed a credit balance of .3- sld. Membership 54, an increase of j for the year. The Winehmore Union report was read shewing a splendid year of keen work. Superintendents of Departments gave in their reports, and a special vote of thank- was accorded Miss Butterick “White Ribbon” Supt.) whose report revealed 72 paid-up subscribers, while the member-hip stood at 54. Decided to nominate the* present N.Z. officers for re-e lection at Dominion Convention. Flection of Officers re-ulted »s I ’ lent Mrs W. K Wat -on; Secretary, Mrs I. H. Deni; Treasurer, Mrs W. T. Fill; Vice-Prcs-id* nt-. Me-damcs Miller, Elliott, McVrthur, Hughes and Fill. Superintendent- of Departments we*r<' appointed a- follow-: “Literature/’ Mrs McEwen; “Social,” Mrs Leadley and Mi-s Wise; “S< ientitic Temperance Instruction.” .Mrs Buchanan; “Rest Tent." Me-d,line- Sage and Sutton; ■' I iva igelistic,” Mrs Elliott; “White Ribbon,” Mi-s Butterick; “Legal and Parliamentary” and “Press,” Miss Trevurza; “Maori,” Miss G. W. Andrew-; “Notable Days,” Mrs Brown; “Hygiene” and “Sabbath Observance,” Mr- W. T. Lill. Ten of the member- pre -ent expresse dthe*ir willingm-- to donate a book each as prize- for cs-ays on “Temper inre,” to be competed for by the* scholars in con no lion w ith the county schools. N CAERE. November 30. Mrs Mowlem gave an interesting address in the* Xgaere Hall. Musical items and readings given by friends. Hearty vote of

thanks was passed to Mrs Mowiem for her address. Monthly Meeting December jst in Mrs Morrison’s residence. Mrs kennington presiding. Reports were read from Miss Mackie, Supt. of Hospita s. Flowers and Magazines had been distributed, and were gratefully received. Superintendents were appointed: Fvangtlistic and Flower Mission, Mrs Morison and Mrs X. Jones; L. 1 .L., Miss Mills and Mrs Lambert; Mothers’ Meetings, Mrs Kills; Maori Work, Miss Saunders. Arrangements tot refreshments at polling booth be left with Mr Morrison. Afternoon tea handed round. Mrs Mowiem gave a stirring address. Friends present front Tanki, Stratford and Kltham. SHKFFIKLD. December 2. Annual Meeting held at Sheffield. 9 members present. Mrs Neutze presiding. Reply received from Hon. Allen re Women leatherSalaries. Mrs Bromley, Lyttelton, asked for Comfort Hags for Sailors at Xmas. 6 members promised a bag each. How to Note p. liters received front the X.Z. Alliance and distributed. Treasurer’s and Secretary’s Reports for the year were then read and adopted. Flection of Officers resulted in Mrs Mcllraith being re-elected President, also Mrs Kennedy re-elected Treasurer. Flection of Set retary left till January meeting. Present Secretary to keep books until next meeting on January Oth, 11> 15. INVERCARGILL. December 1. Annual Meeting held on December i>t. Attendance good. Mrs McKenzie, President, in the chair. Secretary read the Annual Report, which told of a year of active work in many departments, including important legislative resolutions, and the distributing of a most successful scheme of prize giving for temperance essays on the wall sheets in the four public schools (114 essays having been sent in and ,£5 12s Gd spent in prizes). 1 he reports of superintendents of various departments were read, also report of District Convention held in September. The Treasurer’s report was most satisfactory, also those of the Rest and 'Pea Rooms, and a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Hunter jfor auditing the same. Final arrangements were made for the carrying out pf the work of the Rest Room, Tea Rooms, and Fadic- Retiring Rooms Bt the forthcoming A. and P. Show. ■The election of Officers re-ulted as ■ollows: President, Mrs J. McKenzie; Bice-Presidents, Mrs Baird, Mrs Bowie, Mrs Macalistcr, and all Min--3 iters' wives who .ire member-; Treasurer, Mrs Hunter; Secretary, Sister Bloody Bell; Assistant Secretary, MraT. W. Walker. I ONFJICNGA. ■ This Cnion reorganised by Miss Btw.ir and Miss Fvans of the AuckHnd I’nion. The following Officers H re duly elected: Mi 1.0g.m, PlO-1 dent; Mrs Wilding. 1 rcasurer; Mrs

Hall, Mrs Breeze, Mrs Biles, VicePresidents; Mrs Yoc kney, Secretary; Mrs (iiiyan “White Ribbon” Agent; Airs Sutherland, Superintendent of the Cradle Roll. Meetings held fortnightly with an average attendance of 9 members. 14 members on our roll. Meetings held in the different churches, turn about. Decided to assist the Manukau No License League in the forthcoming election. Decided to meet once a month. LYTTELTON. November 4. Annual Meeting held. Reports and Balance Sheet were read and adopted. Officers were elected as follows: President, Mrs Whitby; Secretary, Mrs Bromley; Treasurer, Mrs ( lark ; \ ue-Presicients, Mrs Millar, Mrs SmHh and Mrs Hatchweil; “White Ribbon” Agent, Miss Elsie Clark. Four members of the l nion assisted at Hie iun< heon booth at the A. and P. Show, Christchurch. it was resolved that a letter be sent to Mi W. S. Smith thanking him for the gift cf his book, “Women’s Franchise Movement in New Zealand.” December 2. Decided to hold the meetings in future on first Wednesday in the month, to open the meetings with responsible reading from W. K. hymnal. One of our members undertook to organise united Prayer Meeting for women, to be* held during the War, from 2.30 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. Two members were heartily welcomed to our I’nion; Mrs Mitchell from Kaiapoi, and Mrs Jones from Bluff. Resolved that a letter of sym pathy be sent to Mrs Blackwell and family, of Kaiapoi, in their recent sad bereavement. W OODVILLE. November 24. Annual Meeting held. Attendance good. Several new member- present. President read the- report of the year’s work, and gave some interesting extracts from the “White Ribbon, and other papers. One Honorarv Member spoke on No License and the coming election. The same officers were re-elected for enduing year. Two ladies were initiated as members, and the Temperance doxology sang. At the close, afternoon tea was kindly provided by the President. TIM ARC. Monthly Meeting held at the Sailors’ Rest. Mrs Rule presided. Flection of officers resulted as follows: Mr- Rule*, President; Vice-Presidents, Mesdames Brooker, Trott, Wallace, Fiddle, Howard and Bruce; Treasurer, Mr- Cave; Secretary, Miss Avi son; Cradle Roil, Mrs Valentine, Assistant, Mis- Fvan-; “White Ribbon” Reporter, Mrs Stead; Flower Mission, Mr- Kavanah; Maori W ork, Mrs Hatcher. WARKWORTH. November 26. Annual Meeting held in the Methodist Church. Mr- h. Morrison presided. The following officers were elected for 1915: President, Mrs

Attwood; Vice-presidents, Mesdames Boose and Hamilton; Secretary, Mrs McKinney; Treasurer, Mrs Cox; “White Ribbon” Agent, Mrs S. Morrison; Bac kblocks Superintendents, Mcsdaines Geo. Civil and W. Wilson; Flower Mission Work, Mrs Jones and Mi-- Fyton; Superintendent Cradle Roll, Miss Miliar, assisted by Miss A. F. Morrison; Press Correspondent, Miss A. F. Morrison. One new member was initiated. Mrs F. Morrison gave .1 short address. Afternoon tea handed round, and a competition took place. ASH BCRTOX. December. Special Meeting held. Arrangements made for catering for No License workers on Flection Day. Resolved th.it £2 be donated to the No License Council. 1 he following was passed, all members standing, “The members of this Cnion desire to place on record their deep sorrow at the death of Mrs Hughes, and their appro tation of the noble work performed by her as a member and officer of the N.ZAV.C. T.C. By her zeal and devotion to Temperance, and all works of reform, she has left behind her a bright and inspiring example. To Rev B. 11. and Alts Hughes we extend ’he heartfelt sympathy of the member- of the- Cnion in their sore bereavement.” 1 he Secretary was instructed to forward a copy to Rev 1 lughes. W ANGANCI FAST. November 0. Mrs Andrews o< < u pied the chair. Seven members Ire ent. Leafle ts “To the Women of New Zealand ’ were distributed to number-, who were asked to use them freely before' polling day. The (Vr. Sec. (Mrs Hicks) read a most interesting paper, by Mrs Bendely, entitled, “The Work of the W.C.T.C. Women.” November 27. Mrs Andrew in the c hair. Ow ing to very boisterous weather attendance was < 011-equcntly small. The Annual Meeting postponed to December 11th. Sincere regret was expressed at loosing Mrs Robin-on (nee Mi-- Neilson, M.A.) from our Cnion. We commend our si-ter to Riverton Cnion. Mrs Neilson (Supt. Cradle Roll) read a letter from Mrs Neal, Pahiatua, re the Cradle Roll Department. WELLINGTON DISTRICT. Annual Meeting held on December 3rd. Mrs Evans, M.A., occupied the chair. Secretary read a brief out’ino of the year’s work, which was adopted. The Balance Sheet showed a balance in hand of ,£B, and a mem be;-hip of 10X, 17 new members gainod during the ye ar. The Rev W. Shiror read the Balance Sheet in connection with the building fund, for which he received a hearty vote of thanks, and was unanimously re-elected. Donations have been contributed to the Missionary Fund, N.Z. Alliance Convention Tea, Organising Fund,

and Maori Organiser’s Fund. The l nion have celebrated White Ribbon Day, Franchise Day, and T. F. Taylor .Memorial Day. in connection \uth (mod l liizenship, two of our members are on the School Committee, and a lady a Do was nominated for the Edueatioii board, but her name was with(Uawn before the election. A debate was held on “Should the Franchise be Limited.” 1 wo of our members were delegates to the N.Z. Alliance Convention. Letters were written to the Ministers' Association re Citizen Sunday, and members of the l’nion were allotted districts in connection with checking the roll. Several “Home” meetinghave been held, including one to welcome Lady Holder, President of »he South Australian W.C.T.I 1 •; Sabbath Observance Supt. has been instrumental in getting a number of shops closed on Sundays. The laundries and match factenes have been visited, and flowers and texts given out. Parcels have been sent to the backblocks, and the Alexandra Home and the Home for the Aged Needy have been visited. Deputations reappointing official lady visitors to the* (iaol; in preventing the soldiers in the city getting so much drink; Sunday trading, and the Criminal Amendment Hill; waited on the Hon. Mr tlerdman (Minister of Justi e). Sabbath Observance Literature, 5» o le afle ts on “Appeal to the Men of New Zealand from W.C.T.I ~” icxxi copies of the* (iisborne pamphlet have been distributed, and also 50 marked I'estaments sent to the troops. Notes ot sympathy were passed to the relatives of the late Mrs Hughes, and also to Mrs Keene and Mr> Rose of Blenheim who had both lost loved ones. The officers of the Onion were* all re-elected, but owing to want of time the election of the Supt. of Departments was held over. NELSON. Sale* of Work v>n November 11th. in the Temperance Hall. Miss Atkinson was welcomed back a few days before* the sale, and pleasure expressed to have her amongst us again, muc h better for her stay in Wellington. Net profits of Sale were about £.2(). Attendance good, both afternoon and evening. Programme of vocal and instrumental music and rec Rations in the* evening. The Mayoress, Mrs Lock, in opening the Sale, spoke of the* good work done by the Union, and expressed her entire sympathy with its aims. October 27. (local Citizenship Meeting. An animat.d discussion took place as to whether any artificial re striction' should be imposed upon the employment of married women. The* meeting decided that there* should be no such artificial restrictions, but th.it every woman, whether married or single, should be free to live her own life* in the way that seemed to her best. November 27. Annual Meeting held, jo present, Miss Atkinson presiding. Nrrangements made for the

Public Meeting on the following Tuesday. Secretary read her Annual Report, showing a year of quiet, but steady work. 1 he reports ot Departments were also read. The IT die* Roll Department reported 131 name on the roll. 1 he Good C itizenship ic*ported eleven meeting- held during the year, and the* Literature, including the Library, and Magazines, had been well patronised. The Treasurer’s Report, read by Mrs A. Brown, showed a balance of £24 ijs in hand; ,£l7 10s being in the Bank. T he election of officers resulted as follows: Miss At kmson, President; Mrs Knapp, Secretary; Treasurer, Mrs A. Brown; the Vice Presidents and Superintendents of Departments were also re-appoint-ed. “White Ribbon” Agent Mrs Whitford. December 1. Public Meeting. Attendance good, ( hair occupied In the President. Mrs Crump wrote expressing her disappointment at being unable to be present, and it was resolved to send her a letter eu sympathy from the meeting. Rev Win. Haumber gave an address’ upon the* work of the Union. He said that the ( nion stood for purity of life in all its relationships, and although members had a strong foe to fight in the* liquor traffic, yet victory was certain if they kept their faith in God unshaken, tor lie was ever on the side of the* forces that make for righteousness, lie* concluded by urging members to give their vote both for National Prohibition and for Local Option, and to u-c* their influence* with others to do the same. A song, recitation, and afternoon tea provided. PATEA. Nov. 10. Inaugural meeting held in St. George’s Schoolroom, Mrs Larcombe (Mayoress) presiding. After Mrs Mow lcm (Organiser) had told what the W.C.T.I . stood for and of the far-reaching results of alcohol, slu-a-kecl all who were willing to join the White Ribbon Army to stand. AI most every woman stood. T he election of officers resulted in: Pres., Mis Robbie; Yicc-Pres., Mesdamcs Ireland and Bridgman; Treas., Mrs Ireland; Sec., Mrs Bridgman; “White Ribbon” Agent, Mrs Harrison. A second meeting was held in the Municipal Chambers on Novembei 1 Nth, Mrs Robbie presiding, and after a preliminary meeting, the* Rev. k. S B. Hammond gave a very helpful and inspiring address; and the President, in a few choice sentences, voiced the feelings of the meeting in proposing to our distinguished guest a very hearty vote of thanks. WANGANUI Annual Meeting held. Mr- Upton, Vice-President, presiding. A strong committee was formed to work at the W.C.T.I’. Tent on election day, and all members requested to pray on that day for success. Mrs Herbert Taylor wrote acknowledging letter of condolence sent from this Union. Mrs Walker wrote thanking the Union for

its donation towards the Maori Organising Jund. ihe Secretary, treasure!, and Kvangelistic reports read and adopted, heeling reference was made to the departure of Mrs Smith, our late beloved President, ail joined in wishing her health, peace and prospent) m fur new home. Klection of officers: President, Mrs Blamires; Secretary, Mrs McKenzie; V ice Presidents, Mrs Bassett and Mrs Upton; lreasurcr, Mrs Siddells; Recording Secretary, Miss McAneny; Press Reporter, airs Bott. Superintendents of Depaitnu nts : “White Ribbon,” Mrs \\. (irant; Kvangelistic, Mis J. (irant; Purity, Dr Dunn and Mr> Blythe; Christian Citizenship, Mrs Sydney Butler; Literature, Miss Little; Legal and Parliamentary, Mrs Bassett; Librarian, Miss Biechin; Organists, Mrs Craig and Miss Little. KAIPARA. Nov. 30. 'Lena ra koutou eng a mema onga roopu wahine Maori. Kanui te pai onga main onga roopu ate takiwa o Kaipara. Kci a Tihema ka tu tetehi tea meeting ki Otamatea, hei m.ihi mom mate whare karakia. Ko te Roopu ano kei te whakahiiere itenei ngahau. Kati, ko te tino kiahia inaeanei. e nga hoa, kia kahia tfttou kit. rapu ora nga mo .t titov hara Maori. Ko nga mea e whai whanaupga i waenganui inga tai tamariki <■ haerc ana kite tiaki ita t.atou motu, kia kaha kite moi kia tiakina ratou inga mate. Kia kaua hoki a tatou t.ingata c tahuri kite inuinu. Kate take kia tino kaha ano te tinana, kia k.iua he mea hei whakangoikorc ia ratou, katahi ano ratou e hoki ara mai ano kia ta*ou. Kaua rawu tatou e ngaikore kite inai kite Matua inga ra katoa, kia tiakina ratou, kia arahima ratou a tae noa kite mutunga otenei whawhai. Hai ano tc* kupu atcnci wa. Mate Atua .mo koutou c Manaaki. Maari Woodhead.