Y’s Reports.

White Ribbon, Volume 23, Issue 275, 18 May 1918, Page 11

Y’s Reports.

WANGANUI. April 2(). The attendance was small. Mrs R. Smith took the chair. Decided that this year the branch would take up work for the minesweepers. A vote of thanks was passed to Miss Murray, our delegate, at the branch Convention, for her fine report. Four new members were initiated. AUCKLAND. April 2(>. Glad to report a very successful meeting and large attendance. Mies Parkinson presided. The reports of the previous Convention were read to .ill present, and all were filled with interest, and we feel sure that all will agree to “go forward” into the coming year with more enthusiasm and zeal to do all in their power for the uplifting of the Dominion. One new member was initiated. We are hoping to accomplish great things this year, and pray that God may guide us in all we do. ASHBURTON. April 18. Mrs W. T. Gill presided over a good attendance. The President introduced Mrs Napier, who spoke on the work undertaken by the “V” branches generally, and the advantages to be gained by electing their own officers. Miss R. Oakley, delegate to Convention, submitted her report. A varied programme was given, and much enjoyed by those present. The election of officers resulted as follows: —Pres., Sister Jessie: Yice-Pres., Mesdames A. Pollock and \\. H. Robinson; Sec. ( Miss R. Oik ley; Treas., Miss Osbourne. Supper was handed round, and votes of thanks passed to all who had taken part. ARAMOHO. April 12. Owing to the bad weather, only 14 were present. Our L.T.L. was formed by Mrs Duxfield, Superintendent of the Wanganui F.ast L.T.L. Officers were elected in due form by the little ones. The Wanganui W.C.T.U. appointed Mrs Rathgate Superintendent, with a Commit-

tee of “V” members. A paper by Miss Tucker on “Christ’s Touch and Ours,” was very much enjoyed. Miss Currow was elected Vice-President. We are thankful to God that our Sec retary, Miss Christie, has passed safely through the crisis of her trying illness, and also another of our members, who is recovering from sickness. AVONDALE. April 17. A well-attended meeting. Miss Stevens presided. The Convention report was given by the delegate, Miss G. Wright. Mrs Pirrett add'd a few remarks, which were interesting, and appealed to the girls to work well for the future. March 25. A very pleasant evening was spent in hearing the report of our delegate, Miss Murray, about the Convention. Each member was greatly aroused and more eager to help in Temperance work, and we also realised how helpful it was for some member to attend Convention. Decided to visit the Jubilee Home, as the old people th°re appreciated our visits so much last year. Two new members were initiated. ARAMOHO. March 12. Special meeting to discuss organising of an L.T.L. President in the chair. 28 members present. Mrs Duxfield spoke ably on L.T.L. work. Derided to organise a Legion in connection with our Branch. Vote of thanks t> Miss Gilmour for her able and interesting report of Convention.