REST AND REFRESHMENT BOOTHS.

White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 238, 19 April 1915, Page 30

REST AND REFRESHMENT BOOTHS.

Kaikoura. At the local Show, held last month, this branch of our W.C.T.U. successfully worked a “R< t Tent.” All ► convenient es for motl ed, such as baskets for babies to sleep in, milk and hot water, pins, needle's, cotton, wash-hand stand and requisites. This was the first tent of its kind ever held in Kaikoura, and was

much appreciated by old and young. Many elderly people availed themselves of quiet rest. Kaiapol. In April last the members ran the Refreshment Booth in connection with the' Cycling Club’s Sports. This meant hard work and good management, as it included knife- and fork luncheon, afternoon tea, and soft drink stall. It was a big outlay, but the* income' more than repaved it. Members were again congratulated on the* splendid catering. On Labour Day they were asked to give their services in the same way in connection with huge- patriotic sports, all proceeds to be devoted to Patriotic hunch This they did most gladly. In connection with the W.C.T.U. rooms, a large room is very constantly in demand for socials, meetings and wedding parties. In connection with the latter, the women members provide till the* labour, such a> decorating, arranging, waiting on tables, etc. Palmerston North. Conducted, as usual, their tea rooms at the Spring Show this year, and though not so successful as former years, made considerably more than paid expenses. The reason for receiving less patronage than before was that exclusive tea rooms were run for the' benefit of the' “Allies’ Relief hunch’ and these being very popular, the \\.( .1 A . tent naturally suffe red. With this unusual competition off the field, they hope to achieve in future efforts a larger degree of success. Voluntary help wss given freely, and everything worked smoothly. Rangicra. I he* members of this Union approached the Borough Council. They, in connection with tho A. and P. Association, have opened a Rest Room te:r women and children on market days, and one of the* members is in attendance each week. A good work begun owing to their representations. Stratford. All honour is due to our sisters, who will endeavour to keep their flag flying under most adverse circumstances. As usual, the A. and P. Association gave them permission to have .a Rest 1 cult on the Show grounds < n December 2nd and 3rd. They are debarred from supplying refreshments, which is to be regretted, as the public have grave cause for complaint, especially mothers with children ; also they are refused permission to distribute literature of any description. The Rest Tent is a doubtful privilege, entailing a good deal of work without apparent gain. Tlmaru.

This spring, at the A. and P. Show, held in the last days of October, the Union again tendered for the privilege of a stand that had been obtained at the lust two Shows, but a higher tender from another source was successful. As a financial loss followed last year’> effort, owing to both days of

the Show being wet, the Union did not feel justified in offering a greater sum than in former years, but hope for more encouraging circumstances next year. Napier. For four vears this Union has underlain all the public catering at the Hawke’s Bay Shows. The Show in the Spring is held for two days; in the Autumn for one day. From 10c to 15<> go out from Napier by train, and have to be well organised and to be good workers to cope with the crowds who come for luncheon and tea on people’s day. The Union undertook this work for five years. All the profits go to pay for the \\ illard Institute, which has cost over ,£I2OO, and has now only a mortgage on it of When tin- 1- paid there will be sufficient land on which to build a Hostel, or Home. This scheme has cost the Committee much anxious thought and many hours of work, but now it is hoped the end is in sight, and all will feel repaid for their labours. Invercargill. I bis special work has been inc reasing year by year, and is very highly appreciated bv the public. Several tents were arranged for refreshment rooms at the important A. and P. Summer Show in Invercargill, cater ing for Southland pec pie generally. \ ery complete arrangements vere made, too, for the comfort of mothers and children, also for the elderly folk, and we find this effort is received with great satisfaction, not only on the part of those who enjoy the comforts, hut on the part of the Show Executive Committee. Ashburton. I his year the A. and I*. Assoc iati Committee granted them the use of a room at the grand stand on Show day most willingly, but it was found not as convenient as the marquee had in former years, it being further away from the principal part of the Show, so it was decided to have the old arrangement next Show, to be held in March. Warm water to prepare milk for babies’ bottles. The little ones are taken care of while the mothers see what they wish of the Show. A dressing apartment, with basin, towels, soap, mirror, brush and comb, is provided, and this Rest Tent is free to everyone who wish to make u>e of its conveniences for a rest. Hawera. \- the annual S| 1 Show a Rest Tent was erected for mothers with children, and any ladies who wished tc; rest themselves. It was decided to donate the proceeds from the tent to the Belgian Relief Fund Members of the llawera Union were present at tin Presbyterian Hall on election day to take rh rge of infiqts for women who were voting, refreshments I cing provide 1. Oxford. !\t at and R< fr< shm< 11 Booths have again this year been a great success. For three years now we have had our refreshment booths on the local Sports Ground, and they

arc well patronised by the public. This year all profits go to the Belgian Fund. A rest tent on Show clay is much appreciated by mothers. Cere. —Rest tent cm Show Day cared for tile comfort of mother and baby. Plunket nurse in charge sought to instil the teachings of the Plunket Society. The day was a cold, windy one, and the mothers greatlv appreciated the refuge provided in the ‘ Rest,” but no refreshment booth work was attempted in Gore. Small children were supplied with biscuits and milk, but that was all. OjOiiki has not much to report. They engaged a hall on election day for a rest and refreshment room, and it was well patronised, and proved a < onvenience to many. Palmerston North.— -The public rest room has been under the care of four members of the Union. Though not in a popular part of the town, it is a great convenience to the public. Ihe table is kept supplied with literature from members of the l nion. E. HOWARD, Dom. Supt. for Rest and Refreshment Booth*-