Y REPORTS.

White Ribbon, Volume 32, Issue 374, 18 August 1926, Page 17

Y REPORTS.

• •AM HRIIKJK July 27th. Inaugural meeting. Miss Me I, ay presided ami Rave h graphic account «>f th** origin of the W.C.T.11, th«*n a talk on the objects an«l workings of the “Y” section. Decided to form a Union, and ten members were enrolled a r .id elected their officer.*. August 2nd.—Miss McLay was again present with several Hamilton friends including the District rresident, who gave us some advice and a talk nr.i drink and gambling Miss McLay spoke about the‘ Wines of the Bible.” and gave the invitation to new members. Five young people were enrolled. We believe there is a bright future before our Union. HASTINGS. August. Miss Beale presided, good attendance; opened with a hearty “Community sing” followed by a "Mock Court” conducted by the male members caused great amuse meat. Supper was served by Miss List. An opportunity was given to say farewell to Mr .1 Lint, and old and enthusiastic meiiil*er. who is on transfer to Blenheim, cloned a very happy evening. (Blenheim Y’s will greet Mr I.lst (Ed. W.R.) HAMILTON EAST The first meeting of this Branch was held on the 31st July, and took the form of a

"Favourite Hymn” eveniug. A number of members wrote very interesting papers, ami favourite hymns were sung. Miss C. M. M«Lay, Organiser, gave an address on "Wines of the Bible,” which proved very helpful to us. Our President, Miss C. Day. presented Miss McLay with a bouquet of violets. 13 new members were radiated. After tile meeting, supper was served. INVERCARGILL. July. The meeting wan opened by the President, Miss Ihiwson, and the Scripture Leading was given by Mrs James, Superintendent. Mrs <'hallis was then introduced. Mid gave a most instructive address on First Aid, ami a hearty vote of thanks given to her. T» TAKA VALLEY. June. 31 present; President in the chair, and welcomed Mrs Boag and friends from Pleasant Point. Mrs Boag, District President. gave a most interesting address on W.C.T.I'. work, ami made us le<S quite part of the great organisation. Items were given by Misses Battersby and Bishop. Mrs Smith, Rev. Mr Falconer, and Messrs Heaton and Halnioml. Supper was served. July. At the residency of Mrs Smith, Hazel hum. Over thirty piesent After business was finished, an enjoyable time was spent with a “Question Bo*. Many and varied were the questions asked, and the answers given. Alter supper, a game or two finished up a very bright and tmcouraglng gathering. Three new members joined up. NEW BRIGHTON. July lb Well attended; Mrs F. Mitchell presided. Decided to send a letter of congratulations to tile newly-formed Y. Branch at Raoglora. A very fine address by Mrs W. J. Williams was much appreciated by tlie young people; a hearty voto of thanks was accorded the siwaker. hour new members were initiated. NORTH BRIGHTON. As a result of a resolution passed by the North Brighton Union at Its July meeting, a promising “Y." Branch with twenty-eight members has been formed hi North Brighton. Mrs la-aver, Vice-President of the Adult Union, and her daughter Irene, proved charming hostesses at a social evening, where about thirty young |>eople were fcivited to meet die officers of the North Brighton Union, and the President of the Brighton Union The laughter and chatter, the guybanter and fun of the young folk, proved a lmppv introduction to an evening big with future possibilities foi service in the W lute Ribbon Army. Miss Beatrice Barba ml emplaned the meaning of a “Y.” Branch, described Its activities, and stressed its value to the youth of the iHinitnlon as an educative factor in preparing them to take their place aa future citizens and I rohibitiou voters. Mrs Hall spoke of the P*rt the young people could take in aNo More tit Campaign. When an appeal was made to join the proposed Branch, every bov and and girl present rose with a wonderful show of spontaneity, and some one began to sing “Praia** God from whom all blessinga flow. Tin* Initiation service followed, the pledges were signed, and another twenty eight white bows proclaimed tlielr silent challenge to the drink traffic, as they gleamed conspicuously white on th** dark coats of the boys, and mi the gaily coloured frocks of the gills. Then the new branch settled down to business, and elected Mrs Karnes, the mother or three small girls, their president, Miss Isabel Thompson. Secretary, and Mr. Gus. Moraine, a High School boy, treasurer.