Y’s Reports.

White Ribbon, Volume 23, Issue 268, 18 October 1917, Page 11

Y’s Reports.

PORT CHALMERS. September. This meeting took the form of a debate on the question: “V hich is the more useful member of society the Home Girl o’* the Business Girl.” After discussing the question, a vote was taken, which resulted in a draw. OXFORD. June 4. President in the chair. Vote of thanks passed to the Secretary, Miss Nunn, who has left the district. Miss (Liinsford elected to take the office. Decided to co-operate with L.T.L. in giving a concert in aid of “Little Victims of London Air Raid.” August 6. Special meeting. Concert accounts dealt with ; net proceeds, £22 ys 6d. A donation of 16s 6d voted from our funds, making a total of

£25. A letter read from Auckland V’s in reply to our letter of congratulation. Decided to send a greeting to a newly-formed Branch at Avondale. Miss Gainsford elected delegate to District Convention. August 20. President in the chair. Good attendance. Arrangements for next L.T.L. meeting discussed. Mrs Tritt read a helpful paper entitled, “She Hath Done What she Could,” Four new members enrolled. Pleasant hour spent in games. Supper served. AUCKLAND. Sept. 24. Miss F. Foster presided in the absence of Our President, Mrs G. Garroway, and Miss Hammond gave; bright, helpful talks. Our membership has increased by 23 for this month. Decided to hold a bazaar in the Town Hall in November to rais* funds to send a delegate to Convention next year. Our Union sent two members to be present .it the deputation to the Premier re 6 o’clock closing. Miss Weymouth gave us some of her impressions of Wellington. ARAMOHO. Oct. 1. Mrs Bathgate presided. M iss Powell gave an address on “Purity,” about 40 being present. Vote of thanks passed to Miss Powell for her helpful address. Three new members enrolled. WANGANUI. Sept. 24. Thirty-four present, President in the chair. Decided to visit the Old People’s Horae on the first Saturday in October. W’e were very pleased to have Miss Powell with us, and her address was very much appreciated by all present. Net Monday night Miss Powell will gave an address at Aramoho. Miss Chisholm was elected Missionary Superintendent. Two girls were initiated.