News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 31, Issue 368, 18 February 1926, Page 12

News of the Unions.

PLEA SKI NOTE! 1 Kvery Union should reporl ? Reports must be short. *». Must bo in by Bth of month 4 Don’t report what you are noing *o do. r ». Don't send newspaper reports of your meetings. TIMARU. Tuesday, Feb. 2nd. First meeting; *alr attendance. Mrs Trott In chair. Letter read from Mrs Norrle who is still indisposed. Sympathy and good wishes for her speedy recovery expressed. A silent vote of sympathy passed with relatives of Mrs Rapsey, an old and valued member. Hearty congratulations to he sent to Hon. F. .1. Uolleston. A new mm her initiated. A welcome extended to a member from Scotland, anti good wishes and Journeying mercies to a member going to the Homeland. Hospital and home sick member visiting reported on. Decided not to hold C.j rden Party, but to raise ncesati.y money by voluntary contributions. Delegates appointed for Convention: —Mrs Tmtt, President, pro. tern.. Mesd allies Seward, SincLair and Nelson. Work at the Rest going on very satisfactorily. Ten shillings was received from a man who had received a kindness three years ago. Knitted scarves were received from Mrs Moorhouse ami Airs Sinclair, and 42 Sailors’ bags from Trinity Presbyterian Church Busy Bees. M ANA I A. February 9th. The ManaJa Union, reorganising after tin* interval left without meetings during the busy harvest season, held an Executive meeting before the usual monthly gathering. Mrs D. K. Scott, the District President, took the chair at both; tin* attend nee was small. The proceedings, under he experienced leadership, were mainly d.reded towards establishing a good working basis for the coining year. Mrs Scott stressed the need for active sympathy in local affairs, spec tall > educational, both among children and adolescents. Decided to enquire what help the W.C.T.U. could give to the Young People's Club, also to make special enquiries as to what Temperance teaching was given in the local schools Resolved that next month’s meeting should Is* double the attendance. The Treasurer reported four subscriptions and one donation received. There was also an offer for a prize for essays, either from school children or tin* Young People’s Club. PETONK. Feh. 2nd. First meeting of the year; Mrs Cole, the President, in the chain Resolved tlint a wire be sent to the "Minister for Justice,” that Mr Haw ken. late “Controller General of Prisons” he put on the ‘'Prison Board.” Mrs Woolford is to he “Librarian” an<l Mrs Barrow’s name is added to the number of Vice-Presidents. A letter Is to be written to Mrs I’dy expressing regrets for her continued illness A letter was read asking for support for the “All Nations' Bazaar." to be held in Ixmdon. Mi's Murgatroyd to be delegate to Convention. Mrs Cole read an extract from paper about tin* creche, at the Dunedin Exhibition, which IS Mill by the ladles of tile \\\<\T 1 Tws new members from Korn Kono were welcomed. INVERCARGILL SOUTH. Fel>. 9th. First meeting of this year. Fatr attendance, presided over by the newlvelected President (Mrs Garrett). A Standing Committee of seven members was appointed to supervise througliout tin* coming vear all matters in connection with the tea and rest rooms that are run at the Summer Show, and at this Juncture, the District

President (Mrs Falrbaini) intimated that the National Council of Women had written raqnatlil bar to — ly them with Information regarding the working on Show I Hay of thorn* respective department*. A combined Union Picnle is arranged for February 20th, in The Rose Qerdena. j\ Membership Campaign was inaugurated. accompanied by a substantial Rift. Three new rnemlKTs enrolled and heartily welcomed. TOTAItA VALLEY Ys. I toe. A Rood attendance of memlwrs; President In the chair. This was the I'rxt meeting of our second > ear. Officers are t.'e same as last year, with some additional and few minor changes. Decided to send a deleRate to Convention. appointment to be made at next meetinß- Supper was served, and a social half-hour (pent. PONSONBY. Jan. 2f»th. President, Mrs Lee-Cowie occupied the chair, 35 members present. Business; Election of Officers as follows. President. Mrs Lee-Cow le; Treasurer. Mrs Kasper; Uec. Sec., Miss Bend, Con See., Mrs Oliver; Evanßeliet, Miss Braithwalth. Appointments of Superintendents of different departments held over till next meetinß. Arrangements for Jumble Sale in aid of the Ys were made; received 2 new members. Feb. 4th. President, Mrs (V)Wie in tile chair; fair attendance. Business appointments of Superintendents' for various branches of work, appointinß of Delerate to Annual Convention. Report of Jumble Sale, held in Mrs Cowie’s Hall, East Street, proceeds over £l7. One new member. Afternoon tea wns served; meetinß closed with Benediction. OXFORD. Jan. 26tli. President in the chair. A resolution was passed expressing sympathy w ith Miss I hdxiel in her t>ereavament; sympathy was also express* *1 with Mesdames D. Clark, Jamieson and Fenwick, in their illness. Mr A. Baxter waited on the meetiiiß to ask help for Gala Days. Decided that the Union should undertake the ’i, ana Re ment of the rerresliments, and canvass the district for provisions. Mesdames Hawke and < Vilnyus were appointed to represent the Union at the public meetinß in connection with the (Jala. Decided not to have a printed .Syllabus this year, but each meetinß to decide on the subject for the iie‘i month. Frances Willard Day would be celebrated in February, the arrangements be in r left in the hands of the Superintendent of Notable Davs. I >urinK the afternoon. Mrs Cooper contributed a vocal solo which was much appreciated. The White Ribbon Superintendent would be pleased to receive iin> outstandinß subs for White Ribbon, as Convention is< in March; would like to Ret *is many as possible before tben. HAWERA. Jan. First meetiny of the year; many members still away. Mrs Exle\ presidinß. Mrs G. Tail actinß as Secretary duriiiß Miss Kell Vs absence. Several members expressed regret at Mrs Reid’s resignation of VicePresident, she liavinß done Rood work for the cause of temperance last year. Mrs Tait appointed in her place. Mrs C. Rowe appointed Sick Visitor, also Mrs Cardwell as Organist. Decided to change the meeting day from the last Thursday to the last Friday, as being more convenient to most members. Next meeting being “Willard Day,” would take the form of a Garden Part' at the residence of Mis Cot lev, Glover Road. Mrs C. Curtis appointed Delegate to (’onvention. DUNEDIN CENTRAL. Feb 2nd. Treasurer's report and balance sheet were adopted, Mrs Don and others congratulating Mrs Macartney on the very sound position of the Union, which without any special money-raising effort, and after entertaining the Dominion Convention, lias. In an election year, a credit balance of £55 15s. 6d. The Creche Committee reported having received 1133 infants during the 11 week-' til** building hits been ill pee Decided to nominate Mrs T E. Taylor, Mrs Evans. Miss Henderson, and Mrs Bendely, as New Zealand Officers. Delegates to Convention appointed arc Mrs Alexander, Mrs Douglas. Miss Powell and Miss A. Webb. Mesdames

Dick, Don, Hutton and Miss Powell » #N elected Vice-Presidents, and Superintendent were appointed to various departments hen over from the annual meeting. Mrs Dug 4 and Mrs Dick were appointed a Specie, Committee to visit sick members of ti* Union. A.BHBURTON. Feb. 2nd. Our first meeting for nj( "Frances Willard” Day was honours: Votes of sympathy were passed with Mr 0. How man, and the Butterick family, Mrs H Page ami family, and Mr and Mrs F. (’amphell in their recent l>ereavements. Ala with all thos- concerned in the devastatim tires i.ikt week. A very cordial welcome wt* extended to Mrs Lee, of the Rakala Union With the object of supplementing tto funds of the Union, it was decided to ar ranfte for a Cake and Produce Stall, ot February 26th. The present New Zealanc Officers were nominated for re-election, witt the exception of the Presidency, and Mr* T E. Taylor, was nominated to All that i>os. tlon. Miss Wilkie and Mrs Olasaey w«> elected to Convention. lK*cid« that a letter of thanks and appreciation br -. lit Mrs Don, in recognition of the spU services rendeivd the W.C.T.U. during thr l»ast 12 ytxtrs as Dominion President. Mr A. E. Moore reported having sent a parcr containing 100 garments to Willard Home Mrs AdJ. Huston, Wanganui, gave an inspiring address on ‘‘Gather up the Frag meats that nothing be lost;'* receiving t hearty vote of thanks. A collection wu taken up in aid of the World’s Mlssionan Union. KAETIHI. Feh. sth. Fair attendance of member* the President (Mrs Sandford) in the chair The President read rules of constitution as new members are to be initiated nett meeting. Decided the next meeting to t&kr the form of a ‘‘Frances Willard" day. Mr' Captain Smith, gave a bright and helpful address, with a word of encouragement to the workers, as this was the first meeting of the year, from the text. “Cast thy brwu on the waters, and it shall return after many days.” that though the disappoint nients of lost year were hitter still to per severe, as righteousness would prevail. IV President thanked the speaker for her ail dress Afternoon tea was served. WELLINGTON SOUTH. Feb. 4th. A very successful meeting, to < eiehrute the Opening of the new s« istin work. The room was full, several visitor from other Unions being present. A letter was read asking that delegates he sent fror the Union to a Conference on Empire Migra lion, to he held on Tuesday, February 16th Mrs Wright, Mrs Webb and Mrs Evans. chosen as delegates, and Miss Kirk wa> thanked heartily for the efforts she ha. made to ensure the representation of womtt on the Immigration Board. Reference *a* made to the Willard Home in Palmerston North, for which gifts of clothes were itskei to he brought to a meeting in u fortnight* tune; to a Garden Party to be held shortly for the* purpose of raising funds for sending ■ eegHte* to the Ainitmi (Vnivent’o i: soil to* Street 1 *a> for Sailors’, for which Mrs Nun®* asked help, on Friday, February 26t!u Sister Bessie then delivered a thrilling address on State Purchase and Control ns practiced i# Carlisle. She referred to meeting Lad) Astor, who, speaking of the famous Bi prohibiting the sale of intoxicants to tho* under 18, declared it was not her bill, hut that of tlie women she represented; she wa* hut tin- small shell sent forward hv then and they were the real force behind her At the conclusion of the address, which all too short, two vocal solos were pleasing l ' contributed by one of those present. KAIAPOI. Jan. 27th, The 36th Anniversary of Union Fair attendance of members ami a guests. Report of Huihling Superintendent and Band of H«"i* fei jviar ’’ erf received and confirmed. The Band of Hoi* h nance she*-! showed a «oo<l surp'O* Dominion Officer}) wen* nominated as the' stand, with the exception of Mrs Taylor h’ the President. Mrs White was electe I Kdegate to Convention. The refreshment Committee for next meeting, Mrs Keetlearnt Mrs Warren, fl voted to the Dunedin Creche; a donation of 6/- received. Letter’ 1

of sympathy were to be sent to Mr Hassell, jjr Barrett, Miss Joyce, Mrs Laishley, and ijr# Glblin. The company was then emerged with music and recitations. A vote of thanks was passed to the performers, . a ,l carried with acclamation. WHANGAREI. l»c, Held a Cradle Itoil Picnic in the pounds of the Y.W.C.A. About 60 mothers jui babies present; a short Devotional Bervtcc was led by the President, and the taiile Roll Hyperintendent. A pleasant afternoon was jpent. Games and lollies Indulge*! in by the wee folks; one of mr members (Mrs Mann) donated a tin of allies. Afternoon tea was enjoyed. Several new members gained, and the proceeds of i Varied Stall; f 3 towards laical Funds. FAIRLIE. Dec. Good attendance. Annual meeting; »fU;r minutes annua! reports were read ami adopted. Our membership is 37, and uieetngs held regularly. New Officers elected: — President, Mrs A. Chisholm, Treasurer, Mas \ Hammond; Secretary. Mrs C. H. Holland; W.R. Agent, Miss Burt. Decided to hold our next meeting on the 3rd Wednesday in March. Afternoon tea by Mrs Pickering. GREYTOWN. Jan 26 th. First meeting of year. Miss Cates m chair. Miss Oates spoke a few »»rds re our dear Sister, Mrs Whincop, who raase.l away since our last meeting, of her <terluiK qualities, and whose life work was such an example to others. Accounts passed or iiayinent. Mrs. Anker proposed to open L.T.L., 3rd Tuesday, next month and have it at Greytown Park. Members to help re afternoon tea, etc. Mrs Anker was elected Negate to Convention. Mrs llaigh and Mrs V. Allan, visitors for next 2 months. NEW PLYMOUTH. Jan. 27th. Mrs X. Jones presided. Fair attendance, tirst meeting of the year. An blvieory Board was constituted for the Sailors' Rest,” consisting of seven prominent citizens of the town. A very commendable report was presented by Mrs Hutchins, visitor to the Public Hospital. Thirty-four weekly visits were paid during the year. Fruit flowers and sweets wen* taken to the patients, and much appreciated > them. Miss Taunt was appointed to Conley letters of sympathy to members and i friends in time of sickness or sorrow I*ecided that a welcome i>« extended to Miss brew, M.A., upon her return from abroad — that it be held on our 'France* Willard” ley, and that she be asked to give address. WANGANUI CENTRAL. Jan. First meeting for the year opened y a short New Year's address from the President, Mrs Goodey. Reported that two of the Officers w ere absent through sic kness, t vote of sympathy was passed to Mrs Writ* in her illness. Decided to send a delegate to the Convention. Interesting orrespondence was read from Mix Is-e owie. Balance sheet for the year 1925 was •s'l, showing a balance of four |M*unds *ht shillings. Decided to have a Street Stall at the end of the month, to help the Union's finances. CHRISTCHURCH. Jan. 27th. Annual meeting; Mrs T. E. Taylor presided over a good attendance, betided to take charge of the afternoon tea tent at Hospital Fete on Saturday, February ith. The Secretary reported that Mr Fletcher had promised the use of his wardens for a Garden Party on the 20th of February. Miss Lovell-Smith presented tin* balance sheet which was adopted. A hearty v °te of thanks and appreciation was given the Retiring Treasurer, who has been obliged to give up the position through stress of business. The election of Officers. Mrs Taylor, in a few beautiful words, re--B,gned the position of President after nine pars service; needless to say, this caused 'leeji regret, which to a certain extent was mitigated by the unanimous vote of the ' nion in electing Miss Henderson as its President A nomination ballot, resulted in the election of Mrs R. Day, Oor. Bec.. Miss Bishop, R©c. Sec., and Mrs Richards, Trea *urer; Ways and Means Committee, Miss 'k>rdon, Meed am es Price, Rowntree, Buckand Atkin*.

WAVEKLKY. Feb. 2nd. Firnt meeting' for 192*>; 7 present with Mrs Burrow presiding. The main business was election of Officers, results as follows President. Mrs. Marrow; \ ice-Presi-dents, Mrs I)a I more, Mrs Morrison, Mrs T. Dans; Secretary, Mrs T. Wall; Tre;tsurei Mrs. It Johnston; rtupt. (iirl’s t'luh. Miss Emslie; I’oniinittee Mills' ('lull, Mrs Barrow, Mrs Browning; White Rihlton Agent, Miss M. Johnston; Madge Superintendent, Mrs NichoMs; (’nolle Roll Superintendent. Miss Grantham; Recording Secretary. Mrs T. Mavis. Regret was expresses! at the dwindling of members, and the now year was started with the resolution that each and all would try to get more interest taken in the work. Treasurer reported in odd enedlt balance; Secretary Rest Room, Hi. Miss Muir's resignation as Secretary of Rest Room was received with deep regret, and a vote of thanks passed for the splendid work done l»y that lady. Mrs Edwin Wall gave an address, and by her cheery words and her faith, gave the little band of workers fresh heart for the New Year's work. LOWER II ITT. .latu 27tIt. 12 members present; our President In the chair. Cradle Roll afternoon arranged for February lltli, to he hold a* Mrs. Frethey's residence. liccidcd to ask Mi s. Per> man, if it would Ik* possible to speak at that meeting. A donation of 11 whs voted for the Willard Home. Reported that our L.T.L. has now 20 member* A discussion took place on the “All Nations’ Haniar," to he held in London, and It whs thought advisable to see what headquarters were doing before making any arrangements. Letters oi sympathy were to be sent to Mr Mitchell on tile loss of his wife, who was one of our members, and one who t«mk a great interest in all Christian work. Also to Mrs f’lark, another of our members, on tile death of tier husband, who had been ver> ill for some time. Mrs Houtlcy also, who lias a son-in-law seriously ill. \ letter from Mrs Johnson Wright was read, asking if we were in favour of tlie next Convention being held in Wellington, to which we replied, we are willing to fall in witli the other Pnions on the question. Decided to have a money-box at the door for voluntary collections, at our meetings, also shortly to nuike an effort to raise funds for tin* coming year to carry on with. NGAEKE. Feh. 4th. First meeting for 192<i. Mrs Gilllve* - (President) presided; seven members mid one visitor present. As Pnion cannot «»*nd Delegate to Convention, Secretary to write for proxy. Message of goodwill and literature from Mrs Lec-Cowte was read at meet ing. Dec. 12th. Cradle Roll Picnic. Cradle Roll Picnic held in Ngaere School grounds. There were tliirtv-six children .and fifteen adults present. After luncheon, games and sports were Indulged in, and then a lolly and nut scramble provided for the children. Afternoon tea handed round.