News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 25, Issue 291, 18 September 1919, Page 13

News of the Unions.

11 he Editor cannot promise to insert anythng in the next issue that does not reach her by tne Mb of the month Correspondents are requested to write their Kepoiis as concisely as possible, on one side of the paper only. Newspaper cuttings are unsuitable.) AIASTEKTON. Sept. 2. Mi> Devonport presided over .1 good attendance of members. Correspondence and routine business were transacted. KAI I.Wv.A lA. Aug. 14. A good attendance, Mis Russell presiding. Reported that members were assisting with a weekly Hand of Hope, which is proving inte rating and helpful. The President gave .1 forcible address, nn<J made an earnest appeal for all to be up ar a doing for the coming poll. Several new subscribers secured for “White Ribbon:** DUNEDIN DISTRICT. Sept. 2 • Mrs lliett presided. lie ••nowy weather thinned the attendance. Sympathetic reference made to the passing of Airs Benlell, a very o’d member of the Union. Letters were sent to Mrs Don and Mrs Cowie expressing sympathy in then illness Resolved to write the Minister of Jus tire asking the (iovernment to raise the age of young persons dealt with in the luvenile Courts to 18 years. The following resolution, passed by the Women’s Citizen Association, was f 11Il\ discussed anil endorsed by the Union: “That ihe Shops and Act be amended a> speedily as possible. that it be extended to embrace fill s'ops and offices wherein wome.i ;nd gills arc employed, so that they may no longer be in danger of working under insanitary and unhealthy conditions." Miss ll.tchei gave an address on the wrung women s move meat. Collection of £\ to go to Maori Fund. CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT. Aug. 13. Mrs Taylor presided. Decided to postpone the Provimial Convention until the railway servi< e improves. Arrangements made to hold a S ile to raise funds to buy jugs and basins for the luncheon rooms. Aug 27. T. K. Taylor Day. MDs Henderson presided over a very good attendance. Rev-. Williams gave a most interesting address on State Con trol and Purchase. He paid a loving tribute to our departed leader. Decided to form a band of singers to help at public meetings in connection Hath thy campaign. Votes of svnipathy in the death of Mrs He Lr* (our, a very old member ;iikj b grent worker; also n' vote of sympathy " ith Mrs I). Whvte in the sad passing of hi r husband.

OXFORD. July 2<). President in the chan. Resolution of sympathy with Mrs J. Haxu r and Ali>s Regret ex pressed at the departure of Miss Dohrmann. ..id Col spied u.in wished her. Alts R. (Choice appointed Cvangelistic Supeiiiitendent. Mrs Aia all read a lepoii ot Convention, arrd was thanked t<»r same. It being T. K. Taylor Day, the President re. d an extra< t from the “White Riblxrn on his life. Decided to donate jL$ to the Campaign Fund. Decided to offer prizes for temperance essays. A resolution was passed and forwarded to the Minister of Railways pro testing against the carrying of alcoholi< liquor >, while so many neces saiios are denied carriage. Aug. 27. Resolution of sympathy with Miss Dal/iel. Derided to assist in serving luncheon to the men of II.M S. New Zealand. The President congratulated the members whose bovs had l>< en to the Front on thiii >afe 1 etuin. F.leven members °f the Cnion had sent nineteen bovs. Mrs Ki| p< nberger congratulated upon her appointment a> Provinj ial Secretary. WANGANUI FAST. . Aug. -1 /. Mis Duxfield occupied the chair. Agned to hold a social evening lor lu»noiar\ members and it turned soldi* r friends at the end of .September. Literature was distributed, and afternoon tea was kindly provided by Mesdames Melvin and Alt Leod. PET ONE. Aug. Miss Hughes gave a most interesting addiess on Provincial Convention, pas'poned owing to lailway restrictions. Aug. 20. A large and representa live gathering to celebrate the Nfjth birthday of Nils Row so, our life VicePresident. The Mayor, accompanied b\ the Mayoress, presided. Ad-dres'-e, were given by the Mayor, Revs. Stralev (Anglican), Blair (Meth- dist), Alts Moody, and the President. A letter of apology from Mi Marshall (Church of Christ). A oral and instrumental items Were rendered. A is* Rowse very feelingly sang “Motlur Machree. Mrs McPherson pcisented Mrs Rowse with floral tributes on behalf of the I nion. Mrs Row e thanked all for their kindness. N API HR There was a good attendance, in* finding a number ot visitors at the n.onihiv meet in r« f the Napier Branch. .%n interesting address on the life and work of the late Mr T. K. Taylor was delivered by the Rev. I\ R. Richards, who dealt with the political, social, Christian character of the sublect of his remarks. The address was much appreciated, and the speaker was accorded a vote of thanks. It was announced that a presentation was bring forwarded to Mrs Chapman, a keen worker of the Union, who has !t*ft for the North Auckland district. It resolved to send a letter of

condolence W) Mr 1. Shanm n «».i tin 1 loss ot his wite. One new membei was elected. A tasty alt* moon tea w.is piovided. AUCKLAND. Aug. Ij. Votes of sympathy p. sse! to Mesd.ones Wallis. (»ouk, Hard Jew , and \ igifr in the loss of relatives. I he resignations of Mrs Pirnti and Mi Davies were ret ived with regret, and Doth we.e thankid f*»i p..st set vires. Mrs Dowling was appointed “Whitj Ribbon” Supt., and M's II Brown “V” Supt. Nearly sympathy was expressed with Mrs Taylor, our Recording Secretary, who met with a voiced at her marvellous escape from death. An excellent paper was read on Maori Missions by Miss McGlashan. Mrs Jamieson, Maori S"peiintendent, gave a report of the \ear's work in her department, and a col left i n was taken up for the woik. \ - lo and remits n<>n were given SAWYER’S BAY. Aug. Mis Allen presided. A let ter was read from Airs ( o.\ie asking the Union to get in touch with solciers wives. A letter of farewell was sent to Mis Bankshaw, who is leaving the district. A letter re Distiict Convention was received from the Dunedin Secretary. Sept. In the absence of the President. Airs Penman presided. The meeting was small, and it was decided to bold a social evening to gather .ill workers and allot the districts and make arrangements for canvassing. (>ne new member. HAMILTON. Aug. An “At Horne" in the Methodist Hall. Mrs Marion presided over a large attendance of iadies. A daintv afternoon t«*a was partaken (f, and musi< a I snd items were rendered. The President *ave . n earnest address, and appealed for new members, also for a closer social unity in correction with ;he betterment and uplifting of the > mn.unity. BLENHEIM. Aug. 5. Mrs Jackson presided over a fair attendance. Decided to forwaid to the ministers of the district resolute n passed at Annual Convcntic n re forming a Tempera-m e Society fo„* women in the churches. Sept. 2. Mr* Litchfield presided. Decided to invite Mrs Wheeler to visit Blenheim. TIM ARC. Aug. 27. Mrs Rule in the chair. Reports from Sailors’ Rest showed a quiet month, no overseas boats be iny in. Dfrided to donate f : Ito the experts-s of Mi s F.nrnshaw in form inp- th*' A’oung PcopV’s .Guild. Pro vin< ial Convention and Mis Duxfield’s visit postponed owing to railway' restrictions. Miss Henderson wrote asking? assistance for Mrs Wheeler in her t<»ur of the Dominion. Decided

to give all possible assistance. Mrs King appointed Cradle Roll Superintendent. Letter ol sympathy sent to our Dominion President in her illness. NORTH-EAST VALLEY. Aug. 28. Mrs Pe irt presided, and opened the meeting. Mr Randerson gave a very instructive address on “State Purchase,” with the object of helping the workers with answers to some of the questions they may be met with in canvassing. GREY MOUTH. July 29. Mrs Gaskin presided. Resolved 10 carry out Miss Henderson’s request re appeal to nnnisteis of the district. Received Mrs Peryman’s letter re additional subscribers to “White Ribbon.” Mr* Parkinson appointed Treasurer, and Sister Moodv Bell Superintendent for Notable Days. Letters of sympathy to Mrs Taylor and the Gunn family, also American sisters in the lamented death of Mrs Lent Stevenson. Mesdames Blair and Jack Williams thanked for collecting towards fui. ture for Sailors’ Rest Aug. 12. T. E. l av lor Day. Sister Moody Bell presided. Address by Rev. T. J. Wallace. Paper by Mrs Cole. Musical programme, and afternoon tea, with a collection. Aug. 26. Mrs Parkinson appointed Superintendent for Back Blocks. Decided to ask that Mrs Wheeler visit the Coast. Very satisfactory repoit given by Mrs Cole of her work in tho district. ASHBURTON. Aug. Mrs Lill presided over a good attendance. Vote of sympathy to Mr> Oakley. Miss Henderson wrote that owing to railway restrictions, both Convention and Mrs Duxficld’s visit had been post|)oned. Miss Earnshaw spoke of the work being done among the young for the coming poll. Canvassers for street work appointed, and a cup of tea handed round. RAKAIA. Aug. A good attendance. A committee was appointed to organise the Service of Song “Never Despair," to be user’ in the coming campaign. Mr Raine gave an address. Mrs Ross, our Treasurer, who is leaving for Takaka, was presented by the Rakaia friends with a bed-spread and pillowshams as a token of appreciation of her services. WELLINGTON CENTRAL. Aug. 15. Mrs McDonald presided. Apologies received from Mrs A. R. Atkinson and Mrs Clark. Mrs Evans and Mr s McDonald appointed delegates to- Provincial Convention, which, owing to the difficulty of railwav transit, is to be held in October. Mrs Lee-Cowie’s pamphlet on “Reconstruction” was read, and copies dis-

tributed. Mr Savage. Organiser for Wellington Central, addressed the meeting, and appealed foi helpers. NEW BRIGHTON. July. Mrs Hall presided; attend ance good. Dccidid to meet every second Thursday for special prayer for success at the coming poll. Owing to railway restrictions, the Convention was postponed. T hree new members. MANAIA. Aug. Mrs J. J- Paterson presided, 30 present. Five new members initiated, and eight subscribers gain id for “White Ribbon.” Report of Wanganui Convention was read. It was reported that during Peace c lebrations the I nion provided a rest room and afternoon tea free for some hundreds of women and children. Addresses by Mrs Odell upon her work in East London and by Rev. Hinton appealing to the women to start work ai once for the poll. Votes of thanks to the speakers. Aug. 26. Home meeting, presided over by Mrs Aitkcn. Eight present. LEIGH. July 31. Mrs Wyatt presided over a moderate attendance. A reading was given on “Some Thoughts on Our Shortcomings,” and a discussion followed upon the young woman whose only ambition is to get married and be mistress of a nice home. Committee appointed to arrange a W.C.T.U. concert, Mrs Gozar to bo ac ting Secretary. Afternoon tea was kindly provided by Mrs Matheson. HAWERA. Aug. 28. Mrs J. S. Young presided. Reported that our I nion had raised .£26 11s for the Girls’ Hostel. The resignation of Mrs Best as Treasurer was accepted with regret, end a vote of sympathy in her illness was passed. Miss Maunder to act as Treasurer. WANGANUI. Aug. 8. Mrs Smith presided; attendance very good. Decided to change the day of meeting to the first Thursday. The meeting took the form of a social afternoon. Musical items and a rccita f ion were given, and afternoon tea handed round. HENDERSON. Aug. 20. Fair attendance. Miss Drncan presided. Miss Gilbcrd read extracts from “Vanguard” concerning soldiers’ votes. Decided to form a “Y” branch, Miss Gilberd to be Organiser and Superintendent. AUCKLAND DISTRICT. Aug. 27. Mrs Cook presided. Great pleasure was expressed at Mrs Snow, of Waihi, being with us, and she conducted devotional exercises. Letter of svmpathv sent to Mrs Taylor and Mrs Dealing in their sickness. Letter sent to Rev. Knowles Kempton

expressing regret at his departure for Dunedin, and appreciation of his work as honorary member of our Union. Miss Juniper, Organiser of Dornesti, Science for the Board of Education, gave an interesting address on the science of foods and their preparation An interesting discussion was followed by a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker.