News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 24, Issue 279, 18 September 1918, Page 12

News of the Unions.

(The Editor cannot promise to insert anythng in the next issue that does not reach her by the Bth of the month Correspondents are requested to write their Reports as concisely as possible, on one side of the paper only. Newspaper cuttings are unsuitable.) W AKA PI AKA. luly. At Mrs Wastny:, when only live members were present. Decided that the following resolution he sent to Minister of |ustice: —“The W akapuaka Branch of the Women's Christian Temperance l nion urges that in cases where the police take action with regtrd to persons found on premises suspected of being used for immoral purposes, the men as well .is the women found there should he made responsible and punishable. The Union holds that in arresting and punishing the women only, the law encourages a double standard, of morality.” Collecting cards for W.C.T.U. Hutment Fund were distributed. One new subscriber for “White Ribbon.” SOUTH DUNEDIN. July. Report 1 f Conference to ((insider steps to he taken to secure National Prohibition. August. Debate, “Should licensees receive compensation (Efficiency Board's proposal) if Nation.*! Prohibition is carried?” The affirmative was taken by Miss E. McCarthy, and the negative by Miss M. McCarthy. “Good Citizenship" was announced as the subject for September. WANGANUI EAST. Aug. 4. A special meeting was held in the Anglican S< hoot room, when Mrs Penman addressed a good gath (•ring on the coming Prohibition Campaign. The speaker was listened to with great interest*and profit. At the close a number of questions were asked and answered satisfactorily. The officers and Union have been strengthened bv Mrs Peryman's visit. Aug. 2(>. Usual monthly meeting. After correspondence had been dealt w ith, Mr> Dow sett gave a brief report of Stratford Provincial Convention. Mrs Napier, Y. Organiser, also addressed the members, and inspired one and all to go forward in the coming Prohibition Campaign. Petitions for canvassing were given to members. TAURANGA. July 31. Mrs Christian presided; 22 members present. Our request for patriotic shop granted Friday, qth, also Wesley Hall for our concert, all in aid of Mine-sweepers Fund. Two new members initiated. Mrs Chappell was re-elected u|M>n S< bool Committee, and Mrs Bostock was elected.

August _’S. Mrs Christian presid d. 15 members present and one visitor. President gave an able address on medicated wine. During the month we have welcomed four new members, and nine babies for our C radle Roll; also three “\\ hi e Ribbon’ subscribers. Decided to give £2 out of our local Union Funds for Prohibition movement. £j> > raised tor the minesweepers. DUNEDIN. - Auk- b. Held in th" shop lately taken by the Union to lx* used for the display ot posters, etc., during He V ictory Campaign. Mrs lliett in the (hair. Resolutions were passed agreeing with the pro|>osals of the Kducational Institute, and other matters. Mrs Driver then briefly outlined the plans in cc nnection with the work of “Our Shop.” to be known henceforth as “The Women’s Victory Depot,” one beinK that of a weekly prayer meeting, to which members of both sexes ar° cordialb invited. Mrs Chisholm was unanimously elected as Cor. See. September 3 Fair attendance in Victory Cam pa iRn Depot. Resolution re schools for defective children was passed. Mrs Penman gave an in spiring address . Mrs ( hisholm elected Corresponding Secretary. OXFORD. fuly 31. Resolutions ware passed expressing sympathy with Mrs F. Frith in the death of her father, and Mrs Comyns in her husband’s accident. Mrs R. H. Gainsford. senr., was appointed Librarian. Members were reminded of the Convention, and those willing to entertain delegates were asked to give in their names to the Treasurer. Mrs Foot gave a stirring address, dealing with the new phase in the c impaign and the petitions circulated by the Alliance, and urged those present to do all in their power to obtain signatures. The President thanked Mr Foo for his address, and said that the I. k. 1 aylor Memorial Day was surely a fitting occasion for each member to reconsecrate herself to tin* cause for which their great leader had worked so untiringly. CAMBRIDGE. May 7. Four new members enrolled. June 4. Decided to raise fund for mine-sweepers, also to procure a banner. Julv 2. Decided to assist in Petition Campaign. Decided to send 15 s for sailors’ teas. August 6. Decided to hold home meetings in aid of Mine-sweepers’ Fund. Mr Peritt gave an address, and was thanked. CHRISTCHURCH. August 7. T. K. Taylor Day celebrated. M:ss Henderson spoke on Prohibition Conference, and appealed for workers for Campaign

August 14. Attendance good. Rev. J. Paterson addressed the meeting on the necessity for complete organisation. Mrs Blythe appointed Delegate to Provincial Convention. Deluded to hold sale .ind street collection in aid of Mine-sweepers’ Fund. August 28. Cr.uUe Roll meeting. Decided to help Campaign Commit tee in shop in High Street. Mrs M< Kee gave an instructive address, to the mothers. Decided to, postpone date of mine-sweepers’ collection till November 22nd. Members please note change of date. NELSON. August 6. Special meeting to welcome Mrs Peryman, who s.iok** on our present campaign. Public meeting on August 8, when Mrs Peryman le< tured on “The Highest Form, of Patriotism.” Rev. E. Patchett presided. Mrs Peryman also paid succesful visits to the Unions at Ric hmond, Wakefield, and W’akapuuka. Addressed the V Branch, and united meeting of Bible Classes on Sunday afternoon. Spoke at two Home Meetings, and occupied the pulpit at the M. thodist Church on Sunday evening. August it/ Motueka visited. i*iis Peryman gave an wddress, and a Branch was formed, with nine l members. Two good Citizenship meetings have been held. August 13. M s Don conducted devotions. Mrs Peryman gave an address on “Frances Willard.’’ Mrs Don followed on similar lines, and both were heartily thanked. The same evening a meeting was held to inaugurate campaign, and powerful addresses given by Mrs Don and Rev. Hinton. AUCKLAND DISTRICT. August 14. Vote of thanks for gift of piano. Mrs Moody welcomed, and gave interesting address. Mrs Napier and Mrs Moody entertained by Executive. August 28. Pay up Social. Splendid programme. Mrs Foitune, of Canada, gave an account of Prohibition Campaign in their Dominion. August 30. Public meeting addressed by Mrs Helen Barton. Mrs Cairo way presented Mrs Barton with a bunch of violets and daffodils. September 2. Mrs Fortune, of Canada, presid'd, and Mrs Barton gave an address on “Patriotism of Women.” INVERCARGILL DISTRICT. September 3. Attendance good. Miss Waterman reported re L.T.L. soc ial. Mine-sweepers Fund over £(*), and many knitted garments sent in. Street canvassing for signatures to petition; over 470 obtained. Reported 140 members of V Branch, and gratitude expressed for good work. One new member. Vote of sympathy with Mrs Cowie in her illness. HAWF.RA. August 23. Special meeting. An instructive address by Mrs Don. N.Z. President. Vote of sympathy in her illness passed with Mrs Lee-Cowie,

HAMILTON. September 4. 12 present. Decided to make an effort for Mine sweepers’ Fund. Received .1 letter re placing Ten Comamndments in .ill schools. Resolved to ask for temperance wallsheets to he placed in public schools. One new member. LOWER HI TT. June 4. An addi *ss by R'v. Marshall, and recitation ,iy Mr lVarse. July 12. Mrs ( lark appointed Superintendent tor mine sweepers. Afternoon tea given by Mrs Knight. August (>■ An mgements made for Petition Campaign. August 2/. An address by Miss Myers on “1 he* Influence of Home and Social Education on Child Welfare.” MARTON. July. Well attended. Addressed by MISS Powell August. Good meeting. Addressed by Mrs Crabb. All in readiness to start with Petition for National Prohibition. TAIII APE. July. Good attendance. Mrs McDonald presided. First meeting and programm • of work arranged. August 13. Secretary read reports of addresses by C.madia visitors. TAOROA. June 21. Inaugural meeting addressed by Miss Powell Eleven ladies donned the White Ribbon, and officers were elected. July 11. Met .it residence of President. Decided to hold a sale of work and concert to rai'tc funds for the Union. I.KIGII. August 3. Very fair attendance. Vice-President in th'* chair. Five visitors present. One new member initiated. Papers read referring to the coming “Great Offensive* ”; objective: Total Prohibition of the Liquor Traffic in New Zealand. Correspondence read fiom Minister of lustice in reply to resolution forwarded. P.VAL BUSH. July 10. .At Mis Bonthorn’s residence; 10 present. Decided to assist Miss Weymouth, also to canvass with Petitions. Resolved to forward a protest to Acting Premier with regard to granting of Taneatua license. NORTH EAST VALLEY. July 22. Social to welcome Mrs Bell from Canada. Mrs lliett conveyed greetings, and Mrs Bell respond'd. Afternoon tea and musical programme. Three new members. Resolved: “That a deputation wait upon the Minister for Education to urge upon him the ne< cssitv for providing a special school in Dunedin for sub normal, defective, and very dull or backward children, in which special facilities will be provided for their physical, mental and moral development. It is suggested that su< h a school should

be under State control, and should consist of a residential as well as a day school. We recommend that the staff shall include at least one specially trained in the teaching of defective children, and one with nursing qualifications. ’’ RAKAIA. August 22. Sailors’ Day. £i) ijs (>d to !>■' divided between Mine-sweepers’ and N./. Sailors' Rest Funds, and parcels for mine-sweepers. Reply received from Hon. T. M. Wilford. Six ladies appointed to canvass with petitions. TIMA KU. August 2ft. Mrs Liddell presided. Members are busy canvassing with Petition, and collecting for Hutment Fund. Ouie* months reported at Sailors’ Rest. Hospital Visitors appointed. HENDERSON. August 21. Mrs Gilberd presided. Fair attendance. Campaign discussed, and notes compared as to work accomplished. Treasurer reported that £2 o had been collected for the Re d Jersey Fund. Resignation (*f the “White Ribbon’’ Agent was received, and another appointed. WANGANUI. August 2. Silent vote of sympathy with member in loss of son. Arrangements made for street canvassing with Petition. Tetter of thanks from Lord Reresford . -r help to mine-sweepers. Report of No License Convention read bv delegate. Resolved to hold gift afternoon for mine-sweepers. WINTON. August 28. Inaugural meeting. Addressed by Miss Waterman. Union formed, and officers elected: President, Mrs Graham Gow; Vice President. Mrs T. McWilliams; Secretary, Mrs Young; Treasurer, Mrs J. Wilson. Decided to arrange young women’s meeting and L.T.1.. demonstration. Vote of thanks to Miss Water man. GISBORNE. July 10. Mrs Goffe (President) in chair; 20 present. The Hutment scheme and the forthcoming Petition canvass were also discussed. Agreed to send a letter to Hon. Wilford on subject of prosecution of both re the Kel burn raid. August 27. Social afternoon to bid farewell to Mrs Home, who is leaving New Zealand. Small presentation made, speeches and recitation followed. \ppc.d for mine-‘■weepers discussed, and a suitable day appointed for a street collection. One new member joined. NEW PLYMOUTH. August 22. Capital address by Mrs Don. Arrangements made to canvass with Petition, also to collect for Hutment Fund, and Mine-sweepers. Correspondence rev ived and dealt with.

PETONE. August 0. Good attendance. Depu. tation from No License League. Sewing Guild started in connection with Cradle Roll. August 21. Soc ial to celebrate 85th birthday of Mrs Rowse, Life President, Mayor and Mayoress present and many visitors. District President in the chair. Musical programme. Spec* lies by Mayor and local clergy, and reply by Mrs Rowse. ASHBURTON. September 3. Good attendance. Rev. J. Belshaw gave an inspiring address and Mr Heyward spoke on present campaign. Votes of sympathy with bereaved and sick memb°rs. Canvassers appointed for Petition work. WAIPAWA. July 23. Mrs McLean presided. Miss Johnson appointed Superinten dent of Backblocks and Railway W ork. Resolutions re educational matters, and copies sent to Acting-Premier, and Minister of Education. Afternoon tea handed round. July 9 and August 13. —Prayer meetings held in Methodist Church. August 7. Annual effort for minesweepers. Splendid concert programme and addresses by K'*vs. ( . Foston and F. W. Robertson. Proceeds amounted to /’SO. WELLINGTON CENTRAL. August 16. Committee appointed to take charge Y.M.C.A. Triangle Cake Room on September 25. Mrs McDonald and Mrs Evans appointed delegates to Provincial Convention. Mrs Don gave a very interesting and instructive address. SOUTH INVERCARGILL. August 13. Mis Paslcy presided. R* port received from sic k visitors. Mrs Fairbairn reported re her visit to Bluff Union. Arrangements made for canvassing with Petitions.