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DUNEDIN. Feh. Bth. First meeting 1926; attendance small. President in chair, and Miss A. Webb acting as Superintendent for Mrs Macartney. Reported that miniature New Zealand Ensign had been forwarded to Headquarters Evanston. US A. to represent New Zealand on the Flag Stand. A number of members had rendered excellent service at the Exhibition Creche, which is under W.C.T.U. management. Two new members were Initiated. Feb. 22nd. Eight members present, anil President, Miss Gwyni in chair. Decided to hold meetings monthly until Exhibition is over. The Syllabus was discussed. Miss D. Ritchie was appointed delegate to Convention. NEW BRIGHTON. Feh. 12th. The opening meeting of the \ear was a most successful social, when there was am excellent rally of members, ami the President. Mrs F. Mitchell, was in

the < hair. A short time was devoted to business, and the rest of the evening to games, etc. Supper brought a most enjoyable evening to a close. AUCKLAND. Mar. Itlu Willard Day; Miss (-. M. UrLay, President, presided; attendance fair. The President read a paper on the Life and Work of Frances E. Willard. The Notable Days Committee provided the rest of the programme which included extracts from Miss Willard’s memoirs by Miss Pyle, and an appreciation by Lady Henry Somerset was read by the Secretary; also a solo and two recitations. Miss Laxton was appointed a representative to the Bible Class Council. Miss Read appointed Superintendent. One new member joined.