News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 25, Issue 289, 18 July 1919, Page 12

News of the Unions.

i 1.. Editor cannot promise to insert anythng in the next issue that does not reach her by the Bth of the month Correspondent* are rrquested to write their Keports as concisely .is possible, on one »id of the paper only. Newspaper • utl iiks are unsuitable.) MANAIA. June. Mrs J. J. Patterson presided, 18 members present. Arrangements were made to send a delegate to the District Convention Three new members joined, and one new subscriber was gained for the “White Ribbon.” Mrs Patterson read several interesting items, and Mrs Scott gave a fine account of the work of the Normanby Cnion. RAKAIA. June. 12 Pav-up social, happily combining business and pleasure. Mrs Hoag presided ever a fair attendance. Treasurer reported credit balance of iSs 3d. A committee was set up to interview the No-License League with a view to arranging meetings in the surrounding districts. Musical items were rendered. ACCKLAM) DISTRICT. May j<S. Mrs Reuben Hailey presided. Reports of Convention and an interesting discussion. Delegates appointed to No-License Convention. June ii. Mrs Cook presided. Vote of sympathy to the Henderson Branch on the death of their President, Mrs Gilberd. Mrs Napier spoke a few words of farewell. Mrs Linda Hazard, a doctor from Canada, -who knew Miss Willard personally, spoke a eulogy of her work, and also spoke of the part women should take in the world. Two new members were In itiated. |une 13. Special meeting to say farewell to Mrs Napier. Sirs Cook presided, and presented Mrs Napier with a book as a small token of our appreciation of her splendid work. Mrs Napier replied, and told of her work in this Dominion. II \W ERA. June 26. Mrs I. S. Young presided. Mrs Hone addressed the meeting, explaining the plans of work in the Taranaki district for the Prohibition Campaign. Mrs J. S. Young, Mrs R. Tait. and Miss Maunder elected delegates to the Provincial Convention at Wanganui Last. ASHHCRTON. Ma\ 13. A moderate attend.\|i< e. Decided to meet in future* on the second Tuesday at Yictoiia Hall. MiW. 11. Robinson submitted an excellent report of Convention, and received •' heart) vote of thanks. Unanimously decided to invite Mis Penman t speak on Julv 17th. June. Unfavourable weather mai red the attendance. Vote of sytn

pathy with Mrs Frampton in the death of her mother. Letter of thanks sene to Mrs Holland, late Corresponding Secretary. Under Good Citizenship Department improvement had been carried out at the- Railway Station, as suggested, and at the Co-op. waitingroom. Acting on the* suggestion of Convention, Mrs J. Thompson was appointed to tne*t the trains and ex tend a cordial welcome to the Knglish brides. One new member was cn rolled, and a cup of tea handed round. GISBORNE. lune 24. The President presided over a fair attendance. Mrs Sheppard wrote asking the Union to consider the question of affiliating with the Women’s National Council. After an interesting discussion, it was decided to do so. Mesdames Reynolds and Last were appointed our delegates to the Council. Mrs Walker gave an address on her work in connection with the Maoris. A collection was taken lip for the Maori Fund. LEIGH. June. In the absence of the President, Mrs Rennie presided. A reading. followed by an interesting discussion, was given treating on the salaries of women teachers, compared to that of men teachers of the same grade and cqualli expensive training Discussion on the Social Question and the need for women jxdire. Afternoon tea and the W.C.T.U. Doxology closed the meeting. TURAKIXA. The monthly meeting was held on ugh, weather stormy; small attend anee. Mrs Thurston wrote resigning the post of Secretary; received with regret. Constitution read and adopt ed. Miss Powell appointed Supenn tendent Cradle Roll work. NELSON. lune 10. Mrs Watson presiding. Resolved to ask Miss Henderson for information re Nurse Chappell’s tout among the Unions. Report of TownPlanning Confeicnce given by Mrs Hill. Resolved; “That thi> meeting of the W.C.T.U. notes with pleasure that the Nelson City Council is consul ering the erection of swimming baths, rest-rooms and conveniences for women. It wishes to assure the Council that it will be willing to do what it can to support the proposal, and trusts that the Council will be able to arrange for tepid baths with provision for lighting when desired.” June 24. Spot ia I meeting. farewell to Mrs Judson, who i- leaving for India. Mrs Watson presided, and in n happy little speech, asked Mrs Judson to accept a travelling hag as a slight token of the love and esteem of her friends in the Union. Mesdames Hill, Field, Brown, Moves, Knapp, Wat.-on, and Rev. Patchett all spoke of the good work faithfully performed by Mrs ludson, and wished her a pleasant vovage. a happy time in India, and a >afc and speedy return. Mrs Judson suit ably replied.

TIMARU. ]u!i j. Adjourned meeting. Re. port of Sailors’ Rest showed 52 visitors making 120 visits. Several socials had been given to the men, and votes of thanks were parsed to members of the “N " Union and Trinity Presbyterian Bible Class for entertaining the* men Mrs Peri'man s letter urging for help in 1 ircula’mg the “White Ribbon” wav read, and nu mbers asked to do all they c< u!d in this direction. Resignation of Cradle Roll Superintendent received with regret, and a small token of esteem was presented to Mrs Grant, who i' leaving for Christchurch. Tea wa> handed round, and musical items were given. HENDERSON. lune up Mrs Attivood presided over a large attendance. A vote of sympathy was passed with the relatives of our late President, Mrs Gilberd. Our thanks .ire due to Mrs Garroway, who gave u- a tine account of the Con vention. One new member. Afternoon tea handed round. WANGANUI DISTRICT. June 13. Mrs Smith presided. Attendanee good. A silent vote of sympathy was parsed with the family of the I at t* Mrs Ro«*e. A letter of sym path)* sent t<. our Secretary, who is si< k. Miss Weymouth gave a short address. Farewell said to Mrs Em niett, who is leaving for England. Delegates appointed to Provincial Con vention. Two new members initiated. TAURANGA. lune. Mrs Christian presided. So tial to hid farewell to Mrs Kamsai, who is h aving for Whangarei, and Mrs IVtehell, who goes to Masterton. Pas tor 'Weston and Rev. kendon gave short addresses. One new member. BLUFF. May. Resolution passed and sent to Minister of Railways protesting against drunken men being allowed to travel on trains between Bluff and In vercargill, and requesting a special carriage for the use of women and children. July. Resolution passed and telegraphed to Sir James Allen petitioning that all liquor bars in Bluff be closed during Peace Celebrations, so that the* disgusting scenes witnessed on previous occasions of rejoicing may not I*' repeated. Resolution passed and sent to Minister of Railways protesting against the 1 Railway Depart - mer.t carrying wine, beer, and spirit, and refusing to carry fat stock for freezing works, and also timber and building material. OXFORD. July 2. Weather wet, attendance poor. Mr' Gainsforcl presided, and .it her request we sang the Doxology for the Peace Treaty signed and for the. U.S.A. “Gone- Dry.” Resolution expressing appreciation of the devoted service to our cause of the late Mrs T. Gundry, and expressing sympathy with the bereaved husband and child-

rm. The “White Ribbon Superintendent re|>orted that there were now c,> subscribers in Oxford. Derided to forward £\ to the Maori Fund. Regret expressed at the removal of Rev. 1). Rankin, and appreciation of his ever ready help, and wishing him and Mrs Rankin success and happiness in their new home. Regret expressed at the approaching deparure of Miss Palziel. WELLINGTON CENTRAL. May. Meeting welcomed several delegates returning from Convention, among them being Mrs Don and Mrs bee -Cowic. Mrs Atkinson presided, and Mrs L'ppett, our delegate, read .in interesting 'report of C onvention, and w.is heartily thanked for it. June. Mrs McDonald presided. „nd gave a report of the Town-Plan niiig Conference.* SAWYER’S BAY. Jul> y. Poorly attended. I he day of meeting is charged to the sct <ind Wednesday for the present. A letter was read from Mrs Pcryman, asking us to help get new subscribers for the ‘‘White Ribbon.” Another lettter was received from Miss Henderson requesting us t.» send circulars to the churches asking for the support of their members. Mrs Wallis was appointed Secretary. PALMERSTON NORTH. July 4. Mrs Crabb presided. Derided to hold White Ribbon Day on July iSth, and to combine Peace Da\ with it. During Show week the l nion provided light refreshments in the Cuba Street Church ; the proceeds are for the Children's. Home, which we hope to.be able to report more fulK- in the near future. TAKAPUNA. July }. President 111 the chair, 12 present. One initiation. Cradle Roll Superintendent, reported five new numbers. Nurse Chappell to be invited to speak on 17th. Mrs Catlow asked to welcome “war brides. Papers by Mrs Lee-Cow ie on ‘‘Reconstruction’' distributed. Needlework tor Sister Esther's poor given out. RICHMOND (NELSON). June it. Mrs Sutton presided. A tair attendance of mem bets and friends met to bid Godspeed to Mrs Judson. Pleasant social and farewell address Mrs Field gave an interesting account of C onvention. WAKEFIELD. June. Mesdames Field and White gave an account of Convention. A suggestion that we get non-members of the Cnion to take the “White Ribbon” is being acted upon, and our agent has secured several subset ibers. whom we hope to gain as members of the l hiion. NEW BRIGHTON. Mav iv Mrs Hall presided over a good attendance. Miss I*ishop gave a fine report of Convention. A vote of

thanks accorded Miss Bishop. A letter of thanks to be sent to Nurse ('happell, our proxy, for papers -ent about Convention.

lune ig. Mrs Don o|H»ncd the meeting, and gave a splendid addrev. on la-t Prohibition election. Votes of s \input h\ accorded to Rev. J. Patterson, Mrs Nicholas, and Miss Tait in ’he loss of their mothers. FEILDING. June 17. Mrs Barton (President) in the chair. A very successful afternon social was held in St. Paul's Hall to commemorate White Ribbon Day. There was a good attendance. Rev. T. Miller, M.A. (Presbyterian) and Captain Inglis, of Salvation Army, gave tine addresses. Musical items were given. Afternoon tea was handed round. The collection, amounting to £2, was in aid of Maori work. luly j. Inclement weather, very small attendance. Mrs Miller piesided. Decided to defer several m tiers of interest till a later meeting. l)l : NEDIN. lib 1. Mrs Hiett presided. Dr(idod to send a letter of sympathy to Mrs Peart, President of the N.E. Valiev Branch. Decided to approach Invercargill re holding a Provincial Convention in September. Copies of Convention resolution, asking churches to assist in organising temperance soeie’ies, were sent to the ministers of the city and suburbs. Mrs Lee-Cow ie gave an interesting address on the campaign. EDEN DALE (SOUTHLAND). June 5. A social afternoon. The banner won by the Edendale Branch for the greatest proportionate increase of membership was presented by Mrs Lillicrap, of Invercargill. The Cnion gainej an increase of 140 per cent. Mrs Lillicrap gave an account of Convention, and was heartily thanked bv Mrs Pringle. A social cup «•* tea followed, and the members ex-ire-sed pleasure .tnd surprise at winning the banner, and unanimously resolved to redouble their efforts during this ye ar. NORTH-EAST VALLEY. lime 2b. In accordance with the resolution of Executive, the meeting was an evening one to enable*, members engaged through the day to bo present. The attendance was good. In the absence of the President. Mrs l*erv man presided, and gave an address. Feeling reference made to the death of Mr Peart, and a vote of sympathy with Mrs Peart and family was passed; also to Mrs Sinclair, an old member, whose husband had been called Home. INVERCARGILL. tulv .* Decided to hold a District Convention before the noil. With deep regret v e said farewell to our President. Mts Macalister, who is leaving for the North. Mrs F. Lillicran appointed to fill her place. Mrs Baird

reported that eight pri/es had been given to Technical College students for essavs in the recent competition*'. Mrs Garrett read a very tine paper on ‘Women of Yesterday, To-day, and To-morrow.” Decided to read this paper at the District Convent ion. One new member. WELLINGTON DISTRICT. An exceedingly interesting meeting was held on June 10th in connection with ‘White Ribbon Day,” when Mrs Wr gbt presided. Mrs Evan**, M.A., sketched the history of the “White Ribbon” paper front IXOS to the present year giving a comprehensive account of the subscribers, editors, pi inters, liabilities, etc., for which she received n hearty vote of thanks. Mrs H. Smith sang “Nearer My God to Thee,” and a collet;ion was taken up for the Muo.i Fund. |u!y j. The monthly meeting was held ill Constable Street Rooms, when Mrs W right presided. Mrs F. vans, Cor. Sec., read a pamphlet from Miss Henderson asking for a copy to be sent to all ministers in town and .idjoining country districts. A paper on “Motherhood*’ was then read by Mrs Evans, which was appreciated by all present. It was decided to ho id T E. Tavlor Day on August 7th, w .ien ail present promised to make it successful as far as numbers went. MASTERTOX. July 1. In the absence of tlu* President, Mrs Rutter presided over a fair attendance. Routine business and a discussion on Temperance. AUCKLAND DISTRICT. June 25. Pay-up Social. Large attendance of members. An interesting programme was provided, and aftc noon tea dispensed. Nurse Chappell gave an interesting talk on the impon ance of home teaching on the question of Purity. TAKAPUNA. lune 5. Mrs Kulljames gave a tine report of Convention, and gave us the slogan for the year: “Pray On, March On Carry On.” She was heartily thanked. Rev. T. Woolloxall asked the Union to look after the war brides, and help them to feel less lonely, iwo were rendered, and afternoon tea handed round. DEVONPORT. June 12. Mrs Cook presided ove a fair attendance. Secretary t< report to “White Ribbon. Decided to ask two ladies to give us a report of Convention at our next meeting. Mrs Cook gave an interesting talk on the last election. Decided to start draw ing room meetings. Afternoon tea was dispensed. PAHI. Dune 14. 1QI<). ltu te huihui ate* roopu Karaitiana o Pahi ite 14 o Hunc. I w hakapuaretia ete matou kaumatau etc Tatana Hemanx Kite himene X 5 ite mutunga ote Karakia. Katu te Perehitini a Heretina P. Montana ka

whakamihi. Kite roopu ten,, koutou e oku hoa aroha c noho nei i roto i te noho anga atahua. Ko te take i penei ai te roa o to tatou huihui he pouri nooku moaku tamariki kuapoto kite mate 1 wehe atu nei tatou i roto ito tatou. Roopu note ne ra katae n he marama tanga. Kia hau ka karangatia kou'ou kia huihui tatou haere mai ite ngakau tumake kinga mahi pai ote rangimarie. Kia mau kite kakahu iwhaka kakahuria kia tatou eto tatou hoa e npekamarena tooku hiahiakia hinga tatou ki tenei nomoanßi atahua. Kia pono kia kaha kite rapuite huarahi o te marmatanga. Kaati aku kupu nehe take ta koutoumctu kite ko rero whakaaetia ana i inun katu a nata llarana. Aku take konga moni o te peeki kia tukua ki waenganui ia tatou whakaaetia ana ka tukua te moni ios 3d. I muri ka kohia te moni ete roopu £2 16s moni awhina. 7* hui ka’oa nga moM ns 3d. Kia oro tatou katoa. Nate Keretia Mi Paikca.