AUCKLAND DISTRICT CONVENTION.

White Ribbon, Volume 23, Issue 269, 19 November 1917, Page 2

AUCKLAND DISTRICT CONVENTION.

October 10th. .Mrs Cook presided. Following Branches were represented: Auckland, Ponsonby, Devonport, Birkenhead, Takupun.i, Onehungu, Otahuhu, Henderson, Avondale, Fden, Warkworth, Matakana, Pakuri, Leigh, Avondale Vs, Auckland Vs. Reports were rad and adopted; satisfactory work done throughout the year. After discussion, it was decided to send telegrams to the Prime Min ster and the HOll. G. \Y. Russell protesting against too hurried consideration of the Social Hygiene Bill. The Onion wished to consider the provision in the Hill regarding compulsory examination and detention, hive new Onions had been organis d during the year, also two “Y” branches and one Loyal Temperance Legion. Miss Powell gave an address in the afternoon, valuable hints on the management of a Union, which were much appreciated. A demonstration was given by the Auckland City and Avondale \ Branches, under the leadership of Miss Weymouth. Miss Parkinson’s report of the six o’cloc k closing deputation to Wellington was much enjoyed. Afternoon tea was dispensed. In the evening a inerting was held in St. David’s Hall, Khvber Pass, and the programme was provided by the Loyal Temperance Legion. Dialogues, recitations, and songs were given by the children, who had been trained by Miss Weymouth. Mr I.’e Roy gave a temi>eri nee address.