AUCKLAND DISTRICT UNION WELCOMES MRS WHEELER.

White Ribbon, Volume 25, Issue 294, 18 December 1919, Page 9

AUCKLAND DISTRICT UNION WELCOMES MRS WHEELER.

\ special meeting was held in the Y.W.C.A. Hall OTI Tuesday afternoon, December 2nd, to welcome Mrs Wheeler. Mrs Cook presided. S«>l<>s were rendered by Miss Rimmer and Mrs King. Mrs Cook, in a few wellchosen words, welcomed Mrs Wheeler on behalf of the District and Branch Unions. Mrs Wheeler was presented with a beautiful bouquet of roses. Before starting her address, Mrs W heeler gave one of her < harming recitals. She then gave an address, showing how the W.C.T.C. of America had led the way to Prohibi tion, and the way they h id interested and organised other women’s societi* s and clubs to help in the great movement. Mrs Wheeler said how splendidly the W.C.T.C. women had worked for the soldiers during the war. A very successful Garden Party was held under the auspices of the Auckland District W.C.T.C. on Saturday afternoon, November 20, at the beautiful grounds of Mr Mootc, Esplanade Road, Mt. Eden (kindly given for the occasion.) There was a large number present of members and friends. The Technical School Band was in attendance, and enlivened the proceedings with cheerful strains of music. Mrs Cook welcomed and introduced Mrs Eva Wheeler, the gifted lecturer and elocutionist, from Los Angeles. Mrs Wheeler was received with warm applause, and charmed the company with her spicy address and humorous recital. Mrs If. M. Smeeton gave \ most telling address, and urged those present to help in the great campaign. Two solos were rendered by Miss Rimmer and a violin solo by a young pupil of Mrs H Brown (Superintendent), and the “Y” Branch ran a sweet stall; there was also a cake and flower stall, and ice cream. Afternoon tea was dispensed. Mrs Cook thanked Mr and Mrs Moore for their kindness in giving so willingly their grounds for the harden Party. The' Band and all helpers were heartily thanked.