Y’s Reports.

White Ribbon, Volume 23, Issue 276, 18 June 1918, Page 12

Y’s Reports.

AUCKLAND. May 27. Glad to report a better attendance. Four new members were initiated and welcomed to our Union. During the month several of our girls gave a day at the Soldiers’ Club. Sorry to report that at our meeting we received the resignation Treasurer, which was accepted with regret, and Miss M. T. Anderson, Lake Road, Dcvonport, was elected. In connection with the camp, our Union is sending cakes to Fcatherston this week; about 12 were promised. The “mother” Union has secured a headquarters in Auckland now, and we decided to send a donation of ,£5 for this pur|)ose, and we are looking forward to sharing the use of this room. Our 10 minute temperance talks have started. ASHBURTON. May 27. Sister Jessie presided over a good attendance. Mrs Napier, “Y” Organiser, spoke of the duties devolving ujion the members, and gave those present some helpful advic e on how to make a success of the Y branch. The following Superintendents were appointed:- Social, M’*ss K. Lloyd; “White Ribbon,” Miss 1. Oakley; Press, Miss O. I). Trevurza; Visiting Committee, Miss Hodgson; Room Committee, Misses Collerick and M. Rupley. The President stated that the “star of honour” donated by Mrs Napier to the first one to gain twelve new members, h cl been won by Miss I. Oakley. Mrs Napier warmly congratul it cl the recipient on her success, and offered another “star” to the next one gaining twelve. Ten new members were enroll' d. ARAMOHO. May 12. Report of Cradle Roll given by Miss Bathgate. Miss Curnow and Nurse Hendry were added to Cradle Roll Committ°e. A Flower Mission was started. Decided to invite Mrs Napier to visit our branch. Miss Gilmour spoke of late Convention. One new member enrolled. WANGANUI. May 27. Arrangements for Mrs Napier's visit, possibly in July, were made; also ways of raising funds for the mine-sweepers. The Rev. Jenkins gave a most interesting and helpful address. Two new members were initiated. AVONDALE. May 15. An interesting meeting, President in the chair. Mrs Pirrett gave us ten minutes on the “F.conomy of Temperance,” which was very instructive. The resolutions were discussed. Decided to hold a social evening before our next meeting, and endeavour to enrol new members.