News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 23, Issue 269, 19 November 1917, Page 12

News of the Unions.

(Tile Ea.tor lannot promise to insert anytnng in tne mxt issue tnat does not reacn her by tnc 6th of the month. Correspondents are requested to wr ie their Reports as concisely . s pos>ibie. on one sid. ot th.* pap; r only. Newspaper eatings arc HAMILTON. Oct. 4. Fourteen members pre - sent. Correspondence re (> o’clock closing from the lion. .Mr Massey, Sir |. G. Ward, and Mr \oung, M.P., was read and laid on tin* table. Arrangements for the District Convention in October were made. District Convention held. Delegates were present Horn H unlton, Ngaruawahia, Mon in villc, le Kuili, Cambridge, and Hamilton East. Motions of sympathy were passed for those who have suffered bcicaviincnts nur.UK tne pi sent year. Ihe President’s address was full of interest, and urged e very member to ever keep in mitto tnc 1011-4. it need 01 prayer in connection with our woik. kvports were presented b) all Unions, and each were doing - their bit,” and all desired to press oil. War work absorbs much of our energies both at home and abroad, and the women of our U nion are all helping in a practical way. A paper, entitled “1 he Secret of Effectiveness,’ was read b: Mrs Watson (Cambridge, written b> Mrs Rosevear, who was unavoidably absent. Miss Powell, Dominion Organiser, gave a good address, and ex plained to all fully the Social Hygiene Hill, about to come bcioie Parliament. A discussion ensued, and the following resolutions were carried: —(1) “That this W.C.T.U. Convention of the Hamilton district, including representative* from the Waikato Unions, strongly protests against the compulsory clauses in the Hygiene Bill, and urges the establishment of free e linu > lor tin* treatment of those voluntarily prt sinting themselves.” (2) “That the Government be uigt*d to introduce legislation providing that n>» c rtihc.ite of inarr g< be issued until both parties, male and female, have been no dually examined and declared free from venereal di-ea*c.” A public meeting was held in the evening, Mrs J. M. Jones (President) being in the* chair. After some social items by Mrs Brad y and Miss Gaul ton, the Rev. R. Markie gave an instructive address on “Woman’s Hrl- . fulness,” drawing lessons r ro ,, He life of Deborah. TOKOMARU BAY. lulv 13. Five ne w members. Decid'd to meet quarterly, as members live gre.it dist lie s .ip.irt. Mrs Mead was appointed Recording Secretary, •el \i ss Inty; e Treasurer. President reported many signatures to six o’clock closing petition, also a visit to the Gisborne Union meeting.

Sept. 18. Most gift afternoon lor the mine-sweepers. Attendance large. Afternoon tea dispensed. £2l 10s in donations, 14s from sale of cakes, and £2 10s tor sale of violets from the g rd n of one of out Maori members. Sept. 25. Good attendance, including several members from the Maori Union. £1 voted to the Strength of the Nation Fund. Resolutions o' thankfulness for the success of t» six o’clock closing movement v ~r i. passed. AUCKLAND. Oct. 24. Mrs Cook reported that a* a result of ‘Our Day” £c 5 |- s 5d had bee n hande din to the J ,j n t Committee of the British Red t r oss and St. John’s Ambulance. f jjss Dewar reported £IOO worth of c* , m f or ts had been sent to the mine swr f p,. rs i\f rs Reuben Bailey gave an \nspiring address, and the initiation service dosed the meeting. WELLINGTON DISTRICT. Nov. 1. In connection with the monthly meeting, over which Mrs Evans, M.A., presided, the Rev. A. E. Hunt gave a t nrilling address on Missions, tout ning many subjects which awakened qri.it interest. Decided to scud a letter of thanks and appreciation to Dr. Newman for the w.iv he stood by the women when the Hygiene Bill f vns before the House, not forgetting that also in vears past ru had always been <>ur friend. Vote m< mber whose son ’.vas badly gassed. C REYTOW N. Oct. 30. p resident in the chair. | ’’ >( >d . tten lain ». \ nnual ><>< ial held. Sever.* 1 members from MastertQ’i l nion present. Addresses, recitation, songs, and pianoforte solos were rendered. Annual report read. A very pleasant afternoon was spent,, and tea hander! round. OXFORD. Oct. 24. Sixth anniversary* of l nion. Well filled hall. President gave report of year’s work. Mrs C.. Fritt read a rvport of District Convent tion Mr*. Kippenberger read a paper on “The Optimistic Views.” Musical items and refreshim nts. inHtrd’ing birthday cake, gift of President. Votes of thanks to President and speakers.

INVERCARGIL! CENTRAL. Nov 6. Mrs C. H. Maralister prei»led. Mrs Hunter reported that two cases had been sent forward to the mine sweepers, first one valued at £26, second one /<>s. Altogether £220 has been sent in to the newspapers towards this fund. Decided to run the tea and rest tent at the Summer Show. Mrs Wright and Mrs McKenzie were appointed hospital visitor*. Mrs Macalister reported’ having visited Knox Sunday School and given an address on Temperance* Sunday, the children afterwards being asked to sign the pledge. Vote of

sympathy with those who have losi sons at the Front. Special prayei for the restoration of our President. DUNEDIN. Nov. The subjtM t of cinema lin provesu ot i lered, and a i mittee set up to meet representativefrom the various women's societies. A nitmba of i by the Union to go forward to the ur\*ted meeting. .Mis Let Cowie ami Mrs Napier were ret iv ci as member of the Dunedin Union. Miss M< Carthv then fave a short address on events connected with the campaig a against the C.D. Acts in (ire.it Britain. NELSON. Oct. A four da>s visit from Mrs Lee-Cowie. An “At Horne” at Mrs Field’s to welcome our visitu r and arrange the a I a ' meetings for women were held, an open-air on Saturday evening, and a public meeting in the Theatre on Sunday evening. Meetings well at tended, and gie.it interest takt n. Six new members. Oct. i). (jift afternoon for annual SaU of Work. 1. :gt ittendance, and many gifts. Di net Convention arranged for. Resolved: “That consul* ring the gravity and importance of the subject treated of in the Social Hygiene Bill, now before Parliament, the Nelson Branch of the W C.T.U. asks that the Hill may be defirnd until women’s representative -ocietie have been consulted.” Copies to bsent to the Premier, Hon. (i. W. Russell, and the members for Nelson and Motueka. A resolution was passed asking th»* Citv Council to have the Park gates locked it ni h: for the better protection of ot*- voung p >p’e. Votes of thanks to Mi la Cowie far her untiring work among «t also to our member for Irs efforts i i connection w ith 6 o'clock ( lo- ng. Oct. 17. Annual SaU proreeds, £*■ N.K. VAI.LKV. Oct. 25. Mrs Peart presided. Mrs Napier fat • inten ting address on her work imong soldi) rs in the Old i.and. The address was much enjoyed. WANGANUI EAST. Oct. 20. Mrs Andrew presided. Attendance fair. Report received of Home Mi -r ing on (Ytober 2. Miss Powell addressed the me ting. One new member and one new subscriber to “White Ribbon.” Sewing Guild rejxjrted 5 pairs p\ jamas, 2 pairs mitts, 1 pair sox, and 2 scarves for Red Cross. Mis- Cruickshank gave a fine address, and was heartily thanked for it. Aft< moon tea handed round. WELLINGTON CENTRAL. Oct. ny. Mrs M< Donald presided over a well-attended meeting, and gave a report of Provincial Conven-

tion. 1)1 scus.■>.cin r 1 the hot al Hygiene Bill. Members strongly against legislation win h d tamed women and allo.v d nn n to go free. (»rat fication €X] of the Railway Dei artment to plat e a carriage on trams for the us * of women. Not'*'' of thanks to contributors and help r-. aT the produce stall at Paddv’s Market. Vote of sympathy to Mrs A. R. Atkinson in her prolongetl illness. ONEHUNGA. Oct. 18. thanksgiving for the success of 6 o’clock closing amendment. Secretary reported pX gifts and £1 its in cash for mine-sweepers. Account of District Convention by Secretary. Resolution* sent to Premier re Sot id Ifygii ne Bill. Miss Weymouth gave an account of the V branch deputation to Wellington. Letter of sympathv sent to a member who is ill. WAKAPUAKA. Oct. Six ial afternoon at Mrs Wastney’s residence. Afternoon tea. £1 was gathered to send to Sailors’ Clothing Fund. In August Mr- I). Boon gave a so< ial in aid <f V.M.C.A. Fund, and was ven sucre- ful. RAKAIA. Oct. 11. Letter of sympathy sent to Mrs Breath in h r bereavement. Number of j ; els re< eiv d nd forwarded for mini sweepers. Rev. E. V Blakiaton give \ ry n resting address on “Some excuses . gainst Christianity, and how to meet them.” SOUTH INVERCARGILL. Sept. Mrs Pasley in the chair, over itx> members .1; d friends present. M; « 1 ng vas a i 11 to Mrs Cowie, who was presented with a beautiful autograph album, subscribed by all the membirs. Deep regret was expressed at Mrs Cow it 's departure to Dunedin. Mr Cowie addre.-sed the meeting. Afternoon tea provided. (>■ ' II P sympathy exp res d with out Sccrc tary, who is in hosph 1 as the r» sul of a serious op r t on. "r Hughes gave an address on “Worn 11's Day.” Mrs Gat ett ri pt 1 \ Bluff Union on Fnnchise Day. LEIGH. Oct. 6. Miss C. A. Matheson presided over a fair attendance. Decided th it Mrs f. C. \\ \att 1 pres ent the Union at the Convention. Circular read asking help for “Our Day” to aid wounded soldiers. Arranged to meet and pat k g oils to forward on. One new member. Afternoon tea served. WARKWORTH. July 26. Good attendance, Mrs Southern in the chair. One new member initiated. Deeded that tlv* Initiative and Reft rendum would be beneficial to prohibition. Two hun-

ured copr , td “1; teat and victory to send ios towai s y Lte-Cowie’s Manifesto. Aug. Large .ttendance, Mrs Atiwood a 11.. (in) and numerous warm gar .1 its i ll : d f r minesweepers. A \ )te of sympathy was passed to Mrs W. W ilson in the loss ■ ! »nt Mrs T. H. Wilson was elected delegate to the Provincial Conv ntion. Sent. 27. I * 1 .'ttendan e. Mrs At-t . it. .Arrangements made for United Temper- ' V S |■' ruber to. in Town Hall. Mrs Attwood (President) n-igned wing to her leaving tlie tl strict shortly. Resig. regret TAKAPUNA. Sept. President in chair, 19 present. Enthusiastic meeting. Four i'itiatel; -.even recruits for Cradle Roll. Oct. Mrs Fulljames presided. Note of praise for v ctorv in 6 o’clock closing Helpers volunteer d for W\C.T.U, -t il! for wounded on the Short address bv Mrs Bayes. PAKIRI. Oct. 4. Fight members present, and two vi- t . Der ided that a social evening for tin* honorary members. b held in Dei ember. The collection for the mine-sweepers was £2 Several copies “Defeat or Victory?” and too each of “The Cry of the Mo’hrrs ” “The Worn ids Hour.” and “The Cad to Arms” were distributed. NEW’ BRIGHTON. Sept. 20. Mrs Hall piesided over a large attendance. A good colleri • 1 ived for the mine-sweepers. Oct. 18. Held a gift afternoon for the Red Cro The h II was beautifulU d<n it d 1. Mrs and Miss : I \ mttrl ited adMrs W illiams, of ven ren- - 4• r• i. r * j r >vidfd. A -i ents and task ■ • ke a ' »nd P Show. The r o!h‘ ted for the T adv Liverpool Fund. PON SON BV. \ug. i). \ w* 1 attended meeting. Mi- W y mouth gave .in interesting 1 '.M’s Nimnio’s appeal for help. S'p . iv Decided to give a day to s t it Soldiers Club. Letter re on-cii in ious obi *ctors d’s< ussed. Decided to assist the District Union at the Red Cro.-s stall. Oct. 11. I iank> for 6 o’clock closing. but lion wishes for speedy 1 di bithm I ' 't of D"-tri(t Conv ntion given. M s Pow *ll spoke on the S-u ! lb ne Bill then before the Hous . ( f;s for mine sweepers received.

PAHIATUA. Oct. 15. Special meeting to discuss the Son.ll Hygiene Hill. Mrs Neal presided. Resolutions passed: Ist, Asking the Government to withdraw the Hill, and place the matter of social hygiene before the' women’s societies of the Dominion; 2nd, asking the Government to establish farm colonies, and to inaugurate a course of lectures on social hygiene; 3rd, Kndorsing the opinion of ;he British Royal Commission as to the means to be used to stamp out venereal diseases. Nov. i. Mrs Neal in the chair. Arrangements made for Mrs Crabb’s visit on November 15th. Our M.P., Mr (i. Harold Smith, whin acknowledging the receipt of copies of resolutions, said: ‘I cordially agree with the resolution which endorses the opinion of the British Royal Commission. I feel that sane education of sexual hvgiene and morality is absolutelv essential.” Resolved that we applv for copies of “Social Diseases,” by Dr Platts-Mills. Mrs Bendelv’s letter read and discussed. Our members are strongly in favour of securing the services of a Privincial Organiser for one year. Captain Mrs Huston. S.A., gave an inspiring address. BLUFF. Oct. 16. Willard Hall crowded for final meeting of Band of Hope. Rev. Kowh s presid'd. and gave an address. A fine programme was contributed, nd over fiftv prizes were presented. Hearty vote of thanks to all who had assisted to make the session a success. Nov. 2. Good attendance. Reported that 30 articles and a sum of /*4 ifis had hem sent to mine-sweep-ers. Decided to offer thr-e prizes for essays on temperance wall-sheets. DKVONPORT. Sept. Fair attendance. Miss Powell spoke in a bright, breezy way about our work and how to do it. Three new members. Oc t. Mrs Crunch in the* chair, 16 members present. Mrs Budd gave a thoughtful and helpful talk on joshua, 14th chapter. The keynote of h r address was “ The l nfinished Victory.” HAWERA. Oct. 11. Special meeting. Social H\giene Bill discussed. Follow ing , solution passed and telegraphed to . on. G. W. Russell: —‘The Hawera W.C.T.U. strongly protests against the compulsory examination and detention clauses in the Social Hvgiene BUI.” Oct. 25. Miss Maunder presided. Mrs Bone reported formation of a Young People’s Union. Decided to offer prizes to school children for temperance essays. Letter of sym-

pathy to Mrs Struck in her sad bereavement. Articles read on the evil of State Control. TIMARU. Oct. 30. Mrs Rule presided. Attendance good. Report of Sailors’ Rest received. Two large parcels of goods sent to mine-sweepers. Mrs Liddle and Mrs Brooker hospital visitors for the month. WAIPAWA. Sept. 26. Social in aid of minesweepers. Attendance large. A good musical programme, and refreshments were provided. Rev. C. A. Foston occupied the chair, and spoke of the work and needs of the minesweepers. Articles to the value of £l2 were despatched to Mrs Nimmo. PORT CHALMERS. Oct. 8. Annual meeting. Secretary read report of year’s work, and Treasurer the balance-sheet. Both were adopted. Officers elected: Pres., Mrs Johnson; Sec., Miss Monson; Treas., Mrs Walker. Vote of thanks to Mrs Peryman for help given during the year. ASHBURTON. Oct. 16. Special “gift afternoon” in aid of the British mine-sweepers, combined with a farewell to our President, Mrs W. K. Watson. A ver\ large attendance. Motion of sympathy with Mrs Harle and Mrs I). McKenzie in their recent bereavements. A short programme. Mrs Lill referred I 1!) the splendid work done by Mrs Watson during her term of four years as President of the Union, and on behalf of the members presented her with two dozen stainless knives and a handsome cameo brooch, also a brooch each to Mrs Watson’s little daughters. Eulogistic speeches from representatives of the Branch Unions and others were made, and Mrs Watson responded gratefully to the kind things said and the presentations received! £2 2s in cash and 30 articles of apparel were handed in during the afternoon for the minesweepers. Nov. Mrs G. Millar presided. Good attendance. A vote of sympathy was passed with Mrs Sage and family, also Mrs J. Dailey, in their recent loss. A notice of motion was moved as follows:—“That this Union consider the advisability of meeting twice a month in future, one meeting to transact business, the other educational.” Decided that a letter of thanks and appreciation be sent Mrs Broom for the splendid work done in connection with Band of Hope. The sum of was voted to the Organising Fund, and £1 to the Strength of the Nation Movement. Pastor 1. M. Innes delivered an address on the nerd of efficiency in physical, mental, and spiritual life to-dav, and how to attain the same, and was heartily thanked,

LOWER HUTT. No. 0. Annual meeting. Good attendance. The Secretary gave a report of the year’s work. Several public meetings have been held, one addressed bv Mrs Napier, and *wo by Mrs Lee-Cowie. A Home meeting was arranged for Miss Powell, also a Cradle Roll “At Home” held. The membership of T nion and Cradle Roll have been almost doubled this year. A large parcel of comforts was collected for the mine-sweepers, also parcels sent to lonely soldiers. Ihe Treasurer reported a r iedit balance for the year. All officers re-elected except the Treasurer. Three new members initiated. EDEN. Oct. 17. Miss Wilson in the chair, 13 present. A res .cut,on was passed thanking the Hon. G. W. Russell for the Social Hygiene Bill, and asking him if he could include compulsory examination before marriage of both men and women. A report of the Convention held in Auckland on October 10th was read by Mrs Scanlen. Miss Weymouth gave a report of model L.T.L. meeting held on the evening of October 10th. One member from another Union and one new member received. I of “Defeat or Victory?” di tributed. W AKA PI AKA. Nov. Annual meeting, nine members present, also four from Nelson L T nion. Mrs Wastney presided. After election of officers, Mrs Knapp gave a short address of encouragement, and was followed by Mrs Judson, who distributed pamphlets on “Social Diseases,” asking u> to see that all our members r< ceived them. She also invited all members to attend the coming District Convention to be held in Nelson. S. DUNEDIN. Nov. 1. Public me ting. Musical programme. Mrs Ni> :er gave an interesting address 1 < wo: I- of the B.W.T.A. among soldiers, with special reference to the vorl of a V. branch consisting of 2 v o young business women. SAW YER’S BAY. Nov. Annual meeting. Decided to donate 10s to Maori Fund, 15s for school prizes, 10s to trustees of church where meetings are held. Following officers were elected:- Pres., M r s Allan; Sec., Mrs Booth; Treas.. Mrs Mains. Superintend nts: Cradle Roll, Miss Austin; I'-m- Meetings. Mrs Horn; L.T.I and Band of Mercy, Mrs Prattlev ; “White Ribbon,” Mrs J. Perry. OTAMATF V 1 tuano h** huihuitnnga matrnei roopu wnhine karaitiana Otam.atea iroto ite whare o te tabi onga mem.a o Mereana Pernniko Be 28 onga ra Oketopa ite 11 o’clock ite nta. Nato matou Perehitini na Rutera Karena i

karakia a ka himetia te 23 01 himene anano hoki te inoi. Karautu kawhakapuaretia ciu te whan* take kayoa, tuatahi kooht marama. He mihi a no nate Perehitini kiana mema irunga ite pouritanga kua paano kia ta inei wiki kua pahure .ike nei, na reira iro ai nga huihu tanga menga ripoata hoki. K.iati nui atu te aroha onga hoatuakana kitoratou Phrehitini kua noho nei ano ia ki roto kite pouritanga ite ma tenga o tana tamaiti aroha pono ia Poata Karena (ona tau 10 years). I mate ia 1 roto ite atua itona matua, nanano i homai a nanano itongo kia whakapainga tona ingoa. Kaati enga roopu katoa tenei kua riro mai ia tatou te wikitoria montra hotera kia kapi ite ano karaka ite ahiahi kite iwa karaka ite ata otetahi atu ra. K.iati kia kah t tonu tatou kite mahi inga mahi kua 111 k 11rnai nei ete roopu matua hei mahinga atu ma tatou manga tamariki roopu. heoi kia kaha ano hoki tatou kite ino atu kitotatou matua ite rangikia homai ano he kaha kia. Tatou kite whakahaere tikanga pai mo a tatou tamariki Hoira angaro atu nei koia tent i e mahi nei te roopu nui ite tika mote hoki maiana o wa tatou tamariki kua pai atu. Te kainga hei nohoa ng 1 ma ratou heoi kei te nui te whakap'i o tenei roopu kinga tuakant pakeha e kaha nei ratou kite rapu t’kanga mo tatou a e inoi ana matou te roopu kite matua ite rangi. Kia homai ano he kaha inga roopu katoa kite whakahaere tikanga ate wa etuai ai. Te hui tau ki Timaru whaknmutua ete Perehitini kite himene 78 mete inoi he nea tuku haere kinga mema katoa. PAUL Oct. iG. I tu te mitingi ate roopu karaitiana o l*ahi iGth Oketona. 1 whakapuaretia ete Perehitini; himene 40. Ka whakamihi te P rehitini. k.t« roopu o Port Albert itae mai nei ite matengae to Ata J. Paratene. Kua wehe atu nei ia iwaenganui 1 tene roopu, kua tar atu nei ia k.t'* okiokinga onga wairua ('lake tuatahi) kotona urunga kite mitingi ate roopu Ariki 1 Akarana 17/0 *7- Kon kupu nui iroto o taua mitingi kohe wliakapumau kia takahia te waipiro m<aahi atu mea, he, ekone nei etika kia mahia, tautokona ana enga mema o tenei roopu katoa. Katu ko Hera T. Hemana epatai ana ahau kinga mema ote roopu, e mau ana ranei te whakaaro ote ngakau kite hapai i tenei ta onga? Katu nga mema ka whakaae atu kei te pumau tonu te ngakau, ite timatanga mai taenoa mai ki tenei ra, iru mai hoki te roopu o Port Albert itautoko katoa inei take, ite piri pono hoki kitenei mahi e huaina nei kotc roopu karaitiana ote pono, a ituku takoha hoki ratou mate roopu o Pahi kotahi Pauna (£1) nate roopu raumatua tekau hereni (10s). Katu ko W. Toka. F. hoa ma eaku hoa tii tamariki e whakaae ana toku ngakau kia takahia a tu etatou tenei taniwha ewhakahnehae nei i atatou, hoi tatito kona an enga taitamariki ae me tak’hi

atu, hoi kei te hari nga ngakau ote roopu, no reira Ka wiiakainihi atu nei kite kia koutou, tena koutou enoiio mai na io koutou whure ariki, man runga rawa tatou Katoa e manaki iroto ite w.uruu poae. Nate Hekerttia, Mrs I*. Man.ikau.