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HASTINGS. Peb. 9th. The opening social of the above Branch was held in the M.Y M. I. Hall; each i>«TMou brought inaKaxlnes or book* which were afterward* forwarded to \ M.C.A. Hut on Kakdalo Railway. The was most enjoyahly spent in new Kuines, etc., and Mr A. Currie played a violin solo, being encored. One new male member wan Kained dunnx the evening. After h dainty supper the h.sikiuk of Auld l.anK Syne brought a very pleasant evening? to a close. Mar. 9th. Miss E. Beale presiding, iti Young Men's Hall. Two new members initiated during the meeting. Decided that our meeings be held monthly (the 2nd Thursday) instead of fortnightly. A “Pay Up” Social is to be held on May 13th. Misses C. List and M Beale being appointed I'onvenors for same A paper was read dui ing the evening, while the others present unwed articles for the Childrens' Oridiaiutge Xmas Box. The following are the officers;— President, Miss E. Beale; Treasurer, Miss E. K<d>son; Correspomling Secretary, Miss K. North (Brunswick Road, Hastings); Minute Si< retary, Miss M. Beale. AUCKLAND. Apr. Ist. Miss C. M. McLay, Pre.ddemt, presided; 43 present. The President gave an interesting talk on “Impressions of Convention.'' She gave a vivid sketch of tin* personnel of the Convention. and a brief a< count of the world-wide nature of the Union, which ought to bo of great benefit to out members, in that they have been brought Into a deeper knowledge and understanding of the type of leaders we have, and should lie an incentive to greater service on behalf of such a noble organisation. Thereafter, Mrs I/ee-Cowie gave a very helpful Temperance talk with blackboard illustrations. Several solos and recitations were rendered. S'\ new members joined. DUNEDIN Y’s. Mar. 22nd. The President presided over a meeting of seventeen members. Mrs B«*nfell. of Auckland, ww welcomed. iVridod that meetings should be held fortnightly at the close of the Exhibition. A letter of congratulation was sent to Mrs Hiett, on h.r election to he Vice-Presidency for the Ik>ir.inion. Mrs Macartney’s prize for largest number of members wen last year, was presented to Miss Gwyn. Two new members were initiated. A happy social hour was then spent in profitable intercourse. Supper whs served, and meeting closed with benediction