Y’s Reports.

White Ribbon, Volume 25, Issue 289, 18 July 1919, Page 15

Y’s Reports.

INVERCARGILL. April 2. A good attendance. Do bate on “Does the girl of tin* period 'kpend too much time on dressr’* was very interesting, nearly all the girls taking part. Miss Seed, our delegate, gave an interesting report of Convention, and was heartily thanked. She also reported that she had purchased a dozen copies of ( omen* ion number of the “White Rihlxm," and distributed them in the hope of getting new members, and had donated ins to the Dominion Fund on behalf of tin--1 'nion. NELSON. President in the chair. Finished reading Convention report. A blight. Itappv meeting. ALCKLAND June 30. Attendance very pc Part of the report of Convention was lead by our delegates. Mrs Cook. President of the Mothers’ I’nion, was present, and spoke a few words to which were very helpful and very interesting. AR AM OHO. |une 17. A very enjoyable social yyas given by the Y's to their returned soldier fijends. Attendance of over 150, both khaki and the white bow being very much in evidence. The decorations yvere chrysanthemums and autumn leaves, flags and evergreens <l* corated with tiny white bows of ribbon. Miss Campbell was in t'■ chair, and welcomed the returned men and visitors In a neat speech. Mis Bathgate returned thanks for so many men spared to come hack to their homeland. A special feature y\as six living tableaux: (1) Before and After Marriage. (2) Ruth and Naomi, (3) Angel’* Lullaby. (4) Peace ;nd W ar. <5; Ills Only Pair, (6) New Zealand and B.itannia. A programme of songs arid recitations was very mut h enjoyed, and a missing word conipeti tion. Mrs Bathgate was presented

yvitlya beautifully bound volume of Wordsworth as a token of love and esVem troir. the Y’s to their loved /leader. Mrs Bathgate feelingly re- / plied. A dainty supper was provided, and 13 of those present responded to the appeal for new members. Votes of thanks were giwn to all who had assisted, special mention being made of Mr Davis, who had so successfully arranged the tableaux.