SPECIALS.

White Ribbon, Volume 32, Issue 373, 18 July 1926, Page 4

SPECIALS.

K AIAI ‘OI —R KST Itoo MS. Many members of the Kaiapoi Branch of the W.C.T.U. and their friends assembled on Thursday afternoon, June 17th, cm the occasion of the* opening of the' new Rest Room erected by the local Union, at I.JO p.m. The door was opened by Mrs T. K. Taylor, Dominion President, who was presented with a bouquet of autumn flowers and leaves by Miss Elsie Warren, and with a silver key by Mrs Vickery, the local President, on behalf of the builders.

Following this, a Dedication Service was held in the hall, Mrs W. J. Wililams leading the devotions. Mrs T. E. Taylor gave a short address, congratulating the Union on reaching its objective, and hoped the hall would be a centre from which the truths and facts of Temperance l would be spread to the women of the tow r n and district. Miss Henderson also congratulated the Union on the work that had been done, and trusted that the new' hall would be a further incentive? to w r ork for the motto of the Union: “For God. and Home and Humanity.” Mrs Bernard, the first President of

the Kaiapoi Branch, said how pleased she was that the hall was an accomplished fact; thanked the members who had worked, and also the Council for the gift of 4!JO per year towards the upkeep of the hall. After the service, Mrs Vickery introduced the Mayoress (Mrs Macintosh) who was presented on rising with a bouquet by Brenda Slade. In a few well-chosen words, the Mayoress opened the Sale of Work, the proceeds of which are to go to the fund for furnishing and seating for the hall and Women's Rest Room. PLEASANT POINT. The members met at Mrs Halstead's home to say farewell to Mrs Falconer and Mrs \. Miller, who are leaving, the former for Wellington and the latter for Tiinaru. Members were photographed on the verandah steps, then Mrs Smith and Miss May Smith gave recitations, and Miss Bishop sang. Miss Bishop spoke of the work of Mrs Falconer as VicePresident, and Mrs Miller as Secretary, regretted their departure, and wished them God speed in their new spheres of work. Mrs Falconer was presented with a travelling case and Mrs Miller w r ith u lovely china howl from the members. Both ladies suitably replied, and all joined in singing “For they are excellent ladies.” Afternoon tea served. Mrs Smith thanked Mrs and Miss Halstead for their kindly hospitality. O AMARU. WORDS OF WISDOM FROM OUR DOMINION VICE-PRESIDENT.

The President, in a few words of welcome, introduced Mrs Heitt, N'*w /♦•aland Vice-President, who gave an address on “The Church in relation to W.C.T.U.,” in which was emphasised the fact that the fight against drink is the Christian’s work, every White Ribboner counts, and no Christian woman may stand hack and say: Let the temperance reformers do this, I have my Church w'ork. When Frances Willard commenced this great work, to whom did she go? To the Churches of the land. The Church women stepped into line, and from that time it has been a Christian organisation. Let us do our Church work, but let us not leave this undone. Mrs Clarke proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Hiett for her very helpful and inspiring address, and the motion was carried by acclamation.