News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 24, Issue 283, 18 January 1919, Page 14

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 tneir Reports as concisely as possible, on one side of the paper only Newspaper cuttings are unsuitable.) CHRISTCHURCH. I)ec. 18. Annual meeting. Mrs T. E. Taylor presided Annual report showed 242 members, and stated that much work had been done in getting signatures to the petition. The following officers were elected: — Sec., Mrs R. Day; R*v. Sec., Miss Bishop; Treas., Mrs Paterson; Assistant Trens., Miss Gordon; VicePres., Mesdames Blyth, Wicks, Paterson, Misses Henderson and Roberts. Election of President was deferred. Reports from auxiliary Union were read. A resolution was passed expressing aporeciatiop of those members of Parliament who supported the Bill to provide full electoral rights to women, regretting that others failed to keep promises made in connection with the Bill during the recent session. A vote of sympathy was passed with all members who had lost friends during the recent epidemic.

WELLINGTON CENTRAL Dec. 20. Annual meeting, Mrs A. R Atkinson presiding. Annual re ports and balance-sheet read and adopted. Officers elected: Pres., Mrs A. R. Atkinson; Rec. Sec., Mrs Clark; Cor. Sec. and Press Reporter, Miss Helyer; Treas., Mrs Helyer; Hygiene, Mrs McDonald; Literature, Mrs Caughley; Work Among Seamen, Mrs Nun mo; Home Meetings, Mrs S. Evans; L.T.L., Mrs Stevenson; ( radle Roll, Mrs Remington; “White Ribbon,” Mrs Port. Several letters were read bv Mrs Nimmo from sailors who had received warm clothing from the stocks sent home by the W C.T.I ~ and all s|x»ke in most grateful terms of the gifts received

RAKAIA. Dec. Mrs Boag presided. Wire sent to Premier asking for hotel bars to be closed during peace celebrations. Dec. it). Annual meeting, Mrs Lill (District President) oresiding. Officers elected: Pres., Mrs Boag; Sec, Mrs Hopwood; Treas., Mrs Koss. Reports read and adopted. WAIHI. Dec. 12. T aor attendance, owing to influenza. of sympathy passed to relatives of late Mrs Roberts, an honorary member of our 1 nion. Officers all re-elected. Resolved to early next 'ear on account of Prohibition poll Resolved to increase our membership, and endeavour to arouse interest in our work.

WANGANUI CENTRAL l)tc. 13. Annual meeting \ otes of sympathy with Mesdames Manures and Redpath, who had lost sons through the recent epidemic; also to those who had lost sons through th* war. Mrs Mott was thanked for her services as letter-writer. Report read and adopted. Officers elected: Pres., Mrs 1 Smith; Vice-Pres., Mesdames Upton and Emmett; Cor. Sec., Mrs Bott; Rec. Sec., Mrs McKenzie; Treas., Mrs Siddells; Evangelistic and Literature, Mrs Mara, senr.; Legal and Parliamentary, Mrs H. Smith ; Hospital and Sick Visitor, Mrs Dunstall; Pianistes, Mesdames Macalister and Emmett.

HAWERA. Dec. 19. Annual meeting. Miss Maunder presiding. Officers elected: Pres., Mrs J. S. Young; Vice-Pres., Mesdames Bone, Gray, Dixon, Liversedge, and Miss Maunder; Cor. Sec., Mrs White; Rec. Sec., Miss Bischoff; Treas, Mrs Best; W.R. Supt., Mrs R. Tait; Supt. Y.P, Branch, Mrs Bone; Maori Work, Mrs T. I ait; Cradle Roll, Mrs Bischoff; Scientific Temperance Instruction, Mrs Best; L.T.L., Mrs Curtis; Literature, Mrs Tonks. Decided to ask the Salvation Army to co-operate with our Union in taking charge of the Rest Tent at the Show-, which is to be held in February.

NELSON. Dec. 10 Mrs Watson presided. The annual report and balance-sheet were read by the Secretary and Treasurer, and reports given of the departments for Literature, Good Citizenship, Cradle Roll, L.T.L., and Back Blocks, also of the W.R. An interesting address, given by the Rev. E. Patchett, briefly irviewing the position as regards '.he Prohibition Campaign. Report of Mine sweepers’ Fund showed £23 10s given in cash, and goods to the value of £l2. Voted for the Organising Fund for the Maori Fund / v Flection of offi< ers *x>stponed till February. The following resolution was passed:—We members of the W.C.T.U. would express our deep thankfulness at the prospect of the restorat»on of peace; and we trust that such satisfactory terms may be arrived at as shall tend to render that peace permanent. Also resolved that the Nelson civic authorities be congratulated noon the way the recent epidemic had been dealt with. AUCKLAND. Owing to the terrible epidemic which has been raging in our city our meetings have all been suspended. On December 11th our Executive Meeting was held, and votes of sympathy were oassed to a number of our members who have suffered bereavement during this sad time. Telegrams were read from the Premier, Sir J. G. W’ard and Sir F. Bell in reply to telegrams of protest sent re the action juf the Legislative Council refusing to make women eligible for Parliament.

too circulars were typed aud sent p 1 members urging them to appeal to] mothers, sisters and wives of sol ] diers to influence them to vote Pro ] hibition at the poll. £7 2s was do-1 nated by the Church of Christ in aid| of ■Mae iwecpers Grey Lynn Iniot reported £7 3s (>d for mine-sweeper* ] and Hutment Funds. The following resolution was passed: “The m< n bers of the Auckland and District■ W C T.U’l protest .Ig.ll nvt ti Russell’s strictures on the Mayor and] Councillors. They consider that the j fault lies undoubtedly with the Min ister of Public Health as quarantine ; station should lave been prepared] three weeks before the arrival of Niagara.” A letter of appreciation of 1 the Mayor’s action with regard to the ] epidemic was sent to the Mavoi. The! report of the nnne-sweepers work ■ showed a large number of woollen \ comforts forwarded to Mrs Nirnnm j and a good sum of money to b° sentj later. Decided to hold the annual! meeting in February. DANNEVIRKE. Oct. v>. Annual meeting, Mrs* V’enables (District President) in thei chair. Officers elected: Pres., Mr<] Richards; Vice-Pres., Mrs Knight and] Mrs Nicholson; Cor. Sec.. Mrs Wise.! man; R**c. Sec., Mrs McPnre; Treas.,] Miss Burdett; Evangelist Supt., McPherson Afternoon tea His-1 liensed. WELLINGTON DISTRICT. The annual meeting was held id Constable Street Rooms, on Thursday,! December n>th, when Mm lloulda] presided, Mrs Keene (Secretary) pre.l sented the report, and Mrs Boxalll (Treasurer) the balance-sheet, which! gave evidence of a very satisfactory I year’s work. Re*)orts were read from the Auxiliary Branches, and the foi l lowing departments: Evangelistic,] Press, Railway Boxes, Good Citizen I ship, Home Meetings Notable Days,] L.T.L., Sabbath Observance, and] Flower Misison. Mrs Mowlem, Superintends of “Y” Hranc h, proposed a sc heme for starting a Girls’ Hostel, which gave rise to an interesting discussion. The scheme had the hearty support of the Union The Rev. W Shirer presented the rc.’XHt and bal-ance-sheet of the Building Fund, of which he is Hon. Treasurer. This was adopted, and Mr Shirer . was unanimously re-elected to the position The memberchi*) is now one hundr-d and thirty-four, and nine honorarv members. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mr« Houlder: Rer. See., Mrs Webb; Cor. Sec., Mrs Evans, M.A.; Treasure r, Mrs Boxill: Press Reporter and W.R. Supt., Mrs Webb. ASHBURTON. Dec. 17. Annual meeting, Mrs Lill presiding. Votes of sympathy were passed with four families represented in the Union suffering bereave ■ni The R Sm ifi iry n

a report of the year’s work, and the sincere thanks of the Union were accorded to all who had helped to make the year so successful. Treasurer reported a membership of log; £\\2 6d donated to “W.R.” Hutment T und; and a credit balance of £l4 14s sd. “White Ribbon” Superintendent reported iog subscribers, an Increase of 18. A case of woollen goods and £2O were sent to minesweepers : £\ donated to Maori I* unit. J] he Hand of Hope reported an average attendance of 62, and great interest taken in the work. Decided to fnake 30 Christmas puddings requested for River-bed residents. Departmental reports were most gratifying. Officers elected: Pres., Mrs W. T. i ill; Cor. Sec., Mrs G. Bowman; Roc. Se-., Miss Trevurza; Treas., Mrs IV. J. Br>wn.