News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 32, Issue 370, 18 April 1926, Page 15

News of the Unions.

PLEASE NOTE! 1. Every Union should report. 2. Reports must be short. 3. Must be in by Bth of month. Don't report what you are going to do. 5. Don’t send newspaper reports of your meetings. BLENHEIM. Man 2nd. Mrs R. MeCallum presided; fair attendance. Mrs J. Stewart rend a very interest In* and instructive paper In “Character Bui Id Wig.” which was discussed hy those present. / ,>r. 6th. A well-attended meeting was held; Mrs MeCallum presiding. Mrs Goslin, IH legate to < ’onvention, gave her report which was concise, yet full of Interest and inxtru tlon, which proved that our Delegate ha<l been a keen listener, ar.d was inspired by the work done at Convention. RAWENE. Mar. 21th. Mrs Bowden as usual proved an excellent hostess, the ladies thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Our Literature Superintendent had sent along by request, various pamphlets on purity and good morals. These were handed out to be duly read, and later dealt with. Mrs Johnson jcav,- us further readings on life of Francis Willard. Decided that each member make a <! «*cial effort to create interest in Union and bring at least one fritnd to next meeting One new member sent in subscription, hut not present owing to distance. Question raised its to advisability of formhig new Branch at Waimamaku, or combining all with Rawene. NOAERE. Mar. 4th. President presided; seven present. Letter of sympathy to be sent to Mrs Mi Shoe, on the death of her sister. Becretar to send greetings to Convention in Christchurch. Much discussion took place re <>ur proposed Band of Hope., Apr. Ist. President in chair, six members prt Decided to hold a social afternoon shortly In aid of the New Plymouth Sailors rest. Regret was expressed at the loss of one of our members (Mrs Taylor) who has re ll >ved to Stratford. NAPIER. Feb. 18th. Frances Willard Day connieinormted by holding a Garden Party at the Botanical Gardens. Quite a good mu ter, and a fine address on the Life of Fiin.s Willard read by Mrs Macalister. Our IVlegate, appointed finally for (’onvention, was Mrs Leaak who also was appointed Purity Superintendent. letters of appreciation sent to Mrs Freeman for her term of office; also to Mr Oldham, for kindly Her vices rendered. A donation to be sent frmii members .towards the Napier Womens Rest. Collection taken for World's Missum#ry Fund.

Mar. 3rd. Business In connection with ''onvention. Greeting sent. Isaiah 41:10 Arrangements made for sending parcel of warm clothing to children at Willard Home, Palmerston North.

Apr. 7th. Hearty welcome and congratulations to Mrs lyeask on her return from Itomirdon Convention; she having receives! a star of honour for 40 years faithful ser' n-»* in our Union. Her report as Delegate from Conventom was both helpful and full of encouragement . A letter of thanks ; unl acknowledgment received from Willard Home. Decided a wreath from our Union V placed on the Soldiers' Memorial on Anzoc hay; also a “Bring and Buy” afternoon; la* arranged for May 6th, to assist tnc Q'Ttuislng Fund.

MATAURA. Mar. 18th. Mrs Landels presided at opening meeting for 1926; fair attendance of members. In the course of the President’s address, reference was made to a two-issue ballot paper, and all members were urged to stand by it, and not to be discouraged, for right is might and must prevail. Other members spoke words of encouragement for which our President thanked them. A recitation was given by Mrs Park, which was well received. Mis J. Ban-lay was appointed Assistant to White Ribbon Agent. W ARK WORTH. Feb. 25th The chief subject for discussion was the Plunket Nurse work. Mrs Hamilton read a considerable amount of correspondence concerning this. Mrs Green proposed writing to the Health Department to find out whether the Department took any steps to prevent girls smoking, and whether any literature on the subject is published by the Department. Mar. 25th. The Plunket Nurse work was discussed further, and it was decided to cr.ll a Public Meeting to c onsider how we could support a Plunket Nurse In Warkworth. Each member is requested to bring a saleable gift to the April meeting, to raise funds for the District Committee. NEW BRIGHTON. Mar. 18th. Attendance good; Mrs J. Bellamy presided. Miss B M. Harband gave ten minutes talk on Scientific and Medical Temperance Instruction, very Interesting and helpful. Mrs Good. Cradle Roll Superintendent. reported that arrangements were well in hand foi a phnic for Cradle Roll. Mrs F. T. Read. Evangelistic Superintendent, iH leaving the district, .and on behalf of the members. Mrs H. Hall presented her with a toilet set as a tok«-n of appreciation for the work she has done for the TJnlor. Mrs R. Campbell was presented with a handbag. Items by Mesdames Weavers and Campbell and Miss Nelson. One new member. TIMARU. Mar. 30th. Annual Pay Up social; good attendance. Apology for absence from Mrs Norrie. Greetings from New Plymouth. Trc;isurer lmd busy half-hour. Report of Convention given by Delegates. Decided to send letter of appreciation to Mrs Don ami of congratulation to Mrs Taylor. From special collection donations were allotted to District Union. New Plymouth Sailors’ Rest, and tV 11 lard Home for children. Hospital report received. Mr Woodward reperted six overseas ships called at Timui.ru during Man-h. 112 visitors paying about 300 visits. Two Sunday Teas and services were held, the teas being badly attended, but a good number of men coming In the evening. Musical items and a dainty supper. TEMUKA. Mar. 12th. Opening meeting of the year; fair attendance, a set night. to start L.T.L. on the 16th April, Miss Myrtle Lawry as Sui*»rintcndent. R» solved to get a speaker for May meeting. Reading by the President on ‘ Meditation” and its need In the Christian Life. “Mulachi 3rd chapter and 16th verse.” LOWER HITT. Mar. 24th. 12 members present; letters of apology from four members. Is-tter of appreciation to be sent to Mrs Thomas for her Interest and work while she has b«*en with us. Mrs Ballantyre read us some extracts from a hook, entitled Man, Women, and Isihcur. A flight discussion on the e'fort to start a T .hie In Schools lay brunch to work If possible, with the existing league. Our nftemoop effort held on the 11th. was rather disappointing, as only a few members turned up, though notices were sent to all. The effort realised four pounds. Afternoon tea was served. KAIAPOI. Fen. 24th. President, Mrs Vickery, in the chair. The resignation of Mrs Moreland was received with regret, and Mrs Blackwell elected Corresponding Secret ary. Vote of thanss to the Council for the grant of £3O towards our new’ Rest Room, which we are proposing to build in the centre of the town, also to Mrs Vickery who gave us a very

interesting paper on the life of Fiances Willard. Mar. 31st. President in the chjLlr; fair attendance. The Crudle Roll afternoon on March 2nd took the form of a Garden Party, held at Mrs Moreland’s residence, at which 40 mothers were present with their little ones. Mrs Roberts gave a very Interesting address on ‘‘The influence of early impressions on the child mind.” There were also some musical items, after which afternoon tea was dispensed. The tenders closed on March sth for our new Building in High Street. The tender of Mr Marriot for £7OO was accepted, including £3O for extras. Wo propose to build a hall large enough for our own and Hand of Hope meetings, and also to use it as a rest room. During the month, we joined with our Baptist friends to bid farewell to Mrs Moreland, who is leaving for Auckland district.

OA MARTI. Mar. Bth. President, Mrs Clark In the chair; fair attendance. Decided to send u letter of appreciation to Mrs I>on, retiring Dominion President. Miss Ironside w’rn appointed delegate to Annual Convention. A vote of sympathy was passed to Mrs Jackson and Miss Frater l;i their recent bereavement. A short time was spent in prayer. Mrs McKenzie read th > message from Guy Hayler, President Woi'd Prohibition Federation, w’hich was ve r > helpful. Extracts were read from a sermon by the Rev. W. McLean, and these w’ere much appreciated. Members expressed the opinion that the publication of these sermons wero a channel of blessing and spiritual uplift to the community. WAIMATE. March 10th. A suggestion was made that those members who were able to he present at the meetings should visit thoeo who we’.* prevented by any cause from being present, and thus let them share In the work being carried on. Mrs Vlgers expressed gratlude for a note of remembrance when 111. Mrs Simpson voiced the gratitude of Hospital patients for visits, flowers and literature. and is wiling to carry on as v'sltor. Mias McCarthy spoke about an effort being made to raise funds for the “No Licence Party,” and suggested a Concert to be held later In the year If possible. In ie unavoidable absenco of Mrs Kipjamberger, ;irs Clark read her paper on the ‘‘lnfluence of good Women.” A hearty vote of thanks was pused to Mrs. Kippenberger for her most interesting paper. Mrs Roy proposed that we should ask Mrs Low' Timaru, to speak on Peace Day. Aftemoo v tea served. EDEN. Man-h 17th. Special Afternoon for Mothers. Mrs. Fenton presiding over a gathering of twenty five. Sympathy was expressed for Mi*. Ramsay in her Illness Mrs Fenton and Mrs Cartwright were appointed delegates to the Alliance Area Conference. Musicai items were contributed by Miss Bertram and Miss hmiax, also a recitation by Mrs Clark Senior, all being much appreciated by the audience. Afternoon tea was served, after which Major Annie Gordon, Probation Officer for the Salvation Ar.ny, and a keen lover of humanity, gave a stirring account of her varied experiences along the lines of her vork, emphasizing the fact that W.C.T.U. members might do good work by waging war against the "appalling class of hooks she found being read by young girls of to-day”—"Wine drinking. Cigarette smoking among women and girls, which to her mind, was so degnrdlng,” and “unhappy marriages,” making spe tal comment that this year began with 56 Divorce Cases and many a night her own pillow was wet by tears shed over some ra** left to her to do llie best she could to settle. Major Gordon impressed upon member* to wear their White Rihhon how, v 1 ich she considered the prettiest badge ever nuida; she loved it, for to her there wan always the gentle w’cmanly influenre of purity behind it. One lady re-joined the Union. MAUNOATUROTO. Mar. 4th; First n eeting of this year. Mrs J. H imes took the chair; only seven members present. Mrs L. E Cullen's resignation as Secretary was received with much regret, Mrs W. Wallace Is now Secretary and Treasurer c »mblted. Mrs J.

Hamos asked to write and thank Mia* Wright for all she has done for us while President of our Union. CHEVK »T. Mar. 6tli. FI rat meeting In the year; Mr* FVrguson presiding over a fair attendance. It was thought probable that meeting days would have to be altered owing to the iteration of the business half-holiday. Mrs Ferguson was appointed Delegate to Attend Convention in Christchurch. One new member enrolled President read extracts from White Itibbon. Afternoon ten was partaken of. BIRKENHEAD Mar. 18th. A well-attended Drawingroom meeting was held at Miss Dorters residence; Mrs Jory presided. Good addresses were given by Miss Garter and Mrs McArthur. Mias Carter spoke about the band of women, who, heart-broken at the terrible results of drink, met together to pray, and were the means of starting the Women's Christian Temperance Union. She told us what Prohibition lias done for America. Mrs McArthur inspired us with her talk on our past successes and future hope. Drink and its ravages are as bad as they can »>e, yet we have done some good; children are not to lie served with drink. The Sunday closing and the six o'clock closing also show progress—the said Petitions are to be sent to Parliament for the closing of hotels on Saturday afternoons and public holidays. Mrs Jory said cur gr«*t endeavour must be to win the young. Mrs H. Chapel Ie gave two goes 1 recitations. A pleasant afternoon was concluded by singing the Temperance Doxology. PKTONK. Mar 2nd Mrs Cole, President In the chair. Derided to have a give and buy mcefnlg in April. A vote of sympathy was Imi used for Mrs Chalmers, who recently lost her mother.

Mar. 17th. A very enjoyable social afternoon was given to the Indies of the W.C.T.U. by Mrs Plater, of Koro Koro. Two little girls sang sweetly, and the Rev. Mr I-oan gave an Interesting talk Mrs Cole tharked Mr for the work he did during the recent election, and a vote of thanks was carried by a hearty clap. A dainty afternoon ten was served and much appreciated by all present Miss Avlson, who will soon he on her way to Australia for a holiday, was wished "Bon Voyage." A hearty vote of thanks was given to Mrs Plater, HENDERSON. Mar. 17th. Mrs Platt in the chair. I>ecided to help District Executive In some practical way with the tea and farewell to Mrs Lee-Cow ie, on April 29th, in Auckland. Decided we offer four prizes for b#ft temperance essay for boys and girls in Standard VI. nt Henderson School. We then talked of doing something more than our Is. 6d. per member towards the Organizing Fund, and to begin, we are to take collection at each meeting. Id. is all we will »»xk for. Next month we hoj>e to have a visit aril report of Convention from the Secretary f, f Epsom Branch. RICHMOND. NELSON. Feb. 16th. Miss Tarrant presided. Garden Party reported, amount raised £(■ 18s 7Jd. Not sufficient funds to send Delegate to Convention. After discussion upon ways and means of raising funds, decided to try trading with 2/6 a member for six months. Mar. 16th. Miss Tarrant, President, in chair; fair attendance. Mrs Price gave a very interesting and helpful paper on "Good Citizenship,” the easence of which Is unselftshess Mrs Oropp led prayer for Convention member* and work. ONEHITNOA. Feb. 18th. Mrs Stacy presided; fair attendance. The proposed syllabus for the coming year was adopted. Mrs Dodds and Mrs Smith v ere appointed convenors of social committee. Mrs Glllo»a and Mrs Hay along with Executive to he In charge of Bring and Buy sale in May. Mrs Glllon and Mrs Fordyce, Junior, appointed Collectors for tea, which District Exe< utive are holding In April.

Mar. Ith. Mrs Stacey presided over large attendance. Greetings sent to Convention. Mrs Wo Bley and Mrs Mushet, Delegates to New Zealand Alliance meeting on 20th March. Mrs Blckle, Cradle Roll Superintendent. then took charge of meeting. After very good short programme, afternoon tea was served, then the floor was cleared for races for some of the elder Cradle Roll members, who thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Each child was given & bag of sweets. Three new members Joined. UICCARTON. Mar. 2f>th. Bring and Buy afternoon held, raised £3. Five-minute talk given on the effects of alcohol on the power of Judgment. Fierige repeated after devotions. Letter from prismier received. One or two members still write to scattered members. Report of Convention read. All new ideas and resolutions particularly stressed by the President. Further discussion on "Plans of Work” outlined in the report to be taken at our earliest opportunity. A donation of one guinea was given to buy prizes for the winners in the recent Band of Hope Essay Competition on "What 1 have learned from the Baud of Hope.” OTAIIUHU. Apr. Ist. Mrs Handerside gave a short report of a special Convention, held m Auckland, of the New Zealand Alliance; also Mrs \V. Taylor gave ft report of Convention. which was hebl in Christchurch, March 10th. Mrs Greenwood, our President, took the chair. TE KUITI. Mar. 11th. Mrs Egdar presided; good nttendan< •• for first meeting of New Year. Decided to purchase silver key for opening of mcw Rest Room by Mayor, on 13t)i March. The Union donated furniture, etc., to Borough Council, hut decided to pay for cleaning the rooms. Greetings were sent to Conference*. Prohibit ic*n Rally to he held on April 12th, and meeting of Band of Hope <m April 9th. STRATFORD. Mar. 19th. The chair was taken by VicePresident. Mrs McAllum. The usual monthly report was read by the Secretary. It being a wet day the attendance was small. Meeting closed with Benediction. M A N AIA. Mr. 9th. Mrs Bemiett took the chair in the President's absence at Convention. Attendance was fnir under somewhat difficult cir cumstances, and a collection for the Frances Willard Mission Work wan taken up; imniey voted for the use of the Secretary and correspondence discussed. CARTERTON. Apr. 7th. Attendance small, owing to the holidays, but al! were enthusiastic. Reham 1-hooks of Convention; tt was decided to order some for members. Letters were read thanking the Union for letters expressing sympathy to different o*nes. Mrs Wilton, our Delegate, said 'hat there were 42 new 1 delegates, who had been to Convention for the first time, which was a big Hi crease. The Public reception which was given was very Interesting and was a warm welcome by many citizens including the Mayor of Christchurch. The W.C.T.U. Creche at the Dunedin Exhibition is a great success, the trvothers and babies getting much hem fit from it. It is pleasing to note that the Union has Increased gr«*atlv In membership everywhere which should be very encouraging. Mrs Wilton kep* us Interested in her report of Convention, and was accorded a hearty vote of Ltanks. Hostesses, Mrs Tankersiey and Me Cotter. PIOTON. Mar. 9th. Mothers’ afternoon; Mrs Rrewer in the chair; fair attendance. Canon Quintrell gave a very fine and comprehensive address on the training of the child mind from earliest Infancy. Afternoon tea was served, and Mrs Bateup rendered an appr .priate solo which was much appreciated. N E. VALLEY. Apr. A most interesting report of the Convention was given by the Delegate. Mrs Banders. Mrs Benfell Delegate for Auckland was present, and spoke of the work of the Convention, and also of the praise

the Union's worthy Treasurer received from members of the Convention. Mesdamea Peart and Eliott were nominated for the School Committee. Superintendents of departments were all re-elected. PONBONBY. Apr. Ist. Mrs Lee-Cow ie presided over a good attendance of members, and a ftne gain ring of Mothers and children, the o<ciosion being a Cradle Roll afternoon. Mri Turley ami Mrs Paterson, sang solos. The President, having Indignantly remarked at having a letter sent to her asking her to participate in an Art Union in aid of a Jockey Club, it was moved and seonsnled that a protest be made by a letter from Mrs Lee-Cowie to the Art Union authorities A game was got up to amuse the children, afternoon tea was served, and each child received a present. One new member was received. RAETIHI. Apr. Bth. The President, Mrs Sand ford, 'n the chair; good attendance. Rev. 0. Gibson delivered an interesting address on the subect of Temperance in all things which was listened to with groat Interest. Afternoon tea was dispensed. At the L.T.L., held a social evening, 50 children present A presentation was made to Mrs Ayrton, l it. Secretary of W.C.T.U., and warm thanks given for her untiring work and regret at her departure. ONEHUNGA. Apr. Bth. Mrs Stacey occupied the chair. Nomination for School Committees were as follows:—Two for Royal Oak, one for Onehunga, and possibly one for Te Papupa Final arrangements were made for Brin* and Ruy sale. Agreed to semi letter of appreciation to Onehungn Borough Council, commending them for refusing to allow Sunday games m the Park. Mrs Fulljiune* gave a most interesting account of the work among the Maoris, and of the Natives at Nuie. Afternoon tea was served at the close of the meeting. WAITARA. Feb. 19th. First meet Wig of the year. Mrs Clayton presided; fair attendance. Moved that letter of thanks he sent to Managers Knox Church, for use cf Church for our meetings. There transferred n inhere were welcomed Into our Branch. Sympathy was sent to Mrs Loverldge in her illness. One new* member for White Ribbon. Mnr 19th. 12 members present; Mrs Clayton in the chair. After the business was transacted, the President, in her remarks, stressed the importance of every member to try n*nd gain at least one member em h during the year. OREYTOWN. Msr. 30th. Vice-President, Mrs p, McKenzie In chair. A Cake Stall, held February, In aid of funds realised f 5 4.« A letter of thanks was read from Willard Home for parcel of clothing and money. Resolved to open an account in P.O. SavWigß Bank for IWiion Funds Mrs J. Allan gave an address on the value of prayer, which was much appreciated. HAMILTON. Apr. Ist. A farewell to Mrs Ready, who is leaving the district to settle in Auckland. Mrs Jones presided over the devotional part of the meeting, there v/os a good attendance of members and friends. Mrs Craig in a happy little speech presented to Mrs Ready n bouquet of Autumn tinted flowers, tied with streamers to match, after which a dainty afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Jones and Davy. Mrs Craig sang a solo “Fairly Caught.” A very pleasant afternoon was brought to a close with the Temperance Doxology. WANGANUI CENTRAL Apr. Bth. Mrs Goodie presided, attendance small, Mrs Irwin gave a very helpful talk on Easter Thoughts. The Delegate. Mrs Ikivies. gave her report of the doings at Convention. There were a good many thing* that will be brought up again, arising out of the report. Mrs Upton also told us many Interesting things; next month we are to have Mrs Rath gate’s report. We seem to be In clover Just now.