News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 32, Issue 379, 18 February 1927, Page 9

News of the Unions.

BRANCH REPORTS. Please take note: 1. Reports should reach Editor by Bth of each month. 2. They should be short. Don't report routine business. Do report all new plans and efforts. 3. Use pen and ink. and write only on one side of the paper. HAWEIiA. •tun. 28. First meeting of the year; Mrs Kxley presided over a fair attendance. All Present repeated the pledge. A Committee " ils formed with the object of gaining more subscribers for the White Ribbon, though our Agent, Mrs Spavin, has done good work in gaining new subscribers taking ofTice. She will be glad to have a little help from members. A Garden Party is to be held on February 17th, at the residence of Mrs Corry, Glover Road, when Francis Willard Day will be observed; each member is asked to bring a friend. Two new members were enrolled. All hopefully looking forward to another year s work. (Thanks for forming Committee.) —(Ed. W.R.) HAMILTON EAST Deo. Annual meeting; fair attendance of members. After devotions, the Secretary gave report of District Convention held at Morrinsville. The following officers were elected:—Pres., Mrs R. Morgan; Vice-Pres.. Mesdames Meachem and Watkins; Sec., Mrs R. Meare; Trcas., Mrs G. Jack; W.R. Agent. Mrs W Dey; C.R. Supt.. Mrs L. E. Hiett. The meeting recorded their appreciation of the faithful service of the Retiring President i Mrs Watkins) who has filled the position for six years. WANC}ANUI CENTRAL. Feb. 3. Mrs Goody presided, ten present. A letter was read from our “Editor.” dealing with the “White Ribbon,” and hov. to increase its circulation. Mrs Warwick, our Treasurer, presented the annual report Arranged that our next meeting should be a social, and that we have a sale of cakes and produce, in aid of Union funds. Mrs Mr Ivin ion was appointed Convenor of the Tea Room and Sale. INGLEWOOD. We look bark over a year of quiet activity each one feels we have personally gained ground; learned lesions that will help us in tile future 1 k*c. l. Pay-I'p Social and Election of Officers Rest attendance for the year. Mn Lcmgbotton iro|sjse*l a vote of thanks to our OfYicers; they have been faithful to their duties President, Mrs .1 n. Simpson; Seeretar.v, Miss Johnson, and Treasurer, Mrs Rurgess, were re-elected; Mrs Arthur, Evangelistic: Mrs Longbottori, Vice-Presi-dent; Miss M. Simpson, W.R. Agent; and Mrs Rond. Sunday School Superintendent and Recording Secretary. A very slice programme including a pianoforte solo, and vocal solos. Rev Royd. An exce’lent report from our President. A dainty afternoon tee was served. Another member c«nrolled, and our Treasurer rei eived most of our members’ subs. Thus c ame an end of our 192*? work. Our Sunday School World's Temperance Sundny was observed. Our speaker was Mrs Philips, District President. Mrs Phillips rathrr enjoyed our special verse and chorus sung by the children at the end of the well-known Temperance Song id Rnnkey’s Hymn Book. So I pass it on. that others may Me * *->" Hold the Temperance Runiner high. On to Victory Grand. License and the Trade defie! Hail to the Temperance Rami. Chorus; Dare to Vote No-Llcense, Dare to stand alone; Dare to have that nurpose Arm. Dare to make It known.

Sunday, December 19th, was our Prize-givAig. This year each child received a very nicely bound copy of the New Testament with very good pictures, in all, 27 New Testaments were presented. Two Attendance Prises and one Special to Ernest Peters lor his Essay on “Our Violet Day.” TEMPLETON. Nov. 23. Well-attended meeting. Our President, Mrs Simpson, presided. Annual re|Kjrts read by Secretary and Treasurer, showing good work done. Mi's T. E. Taylor then presided. Officers elected:—President. Mrs Clark; Secretary, Miss Clinton; VicePresidents, Mesdames Brown, Masuler, and ( linton; Hon. Vice-President, Mrs Simpson, Treasurer, Mrs A. Junes. Loving thanks and many good wishes for their future welfare was accorded to Mrs Simpson. President, and Mrs Williams, Secretary, who have moved to Christchurch. £l was passed to buy fruit for inmates of Paparua Prison for Xmas ••beer, also voluntary donations of cake, etc. Mrs Taylor then addressed the meeting. One new member gained. A hearty vote of thanks was aerorded to Mrs Taylor. Afternoon tea was served. Jan. 25. Mrs (Mark presided over a fait attendance. Pledge repeated. Correspondence read. After business was finished, meeting closed with benediction. Afternoon tea was served. Next meeting to b< held in Library. TAKA PUNA. Dec. 2. President, Mrs Morgan Richards, in the chair. The Retiring President (Mrs Penning, who lias held office for the last six years) was presented with two very nice books. Mrs Mcßae spoke a few words about the coming Convention. There was a good attendance, and afternoon tea was served. Feb. 3 '’’lie Cradle Roll Picnic was held during the afternoon in Kitchener Park. Tin-re was a good muster of children and their parents, ami as it was a fine day, everjone had a good time. Mrs Morgan Richards addressed the children, nnd then proposed a hearty three cheers for Mrs Winstone, the Crudle Roll Superintendent, who gives a good deal of time to the work, and who arranged that afternoon's entertainment. 3he announced that we had 153 children on the roll. Afternoon tea was served, and sweets and biscuits given to children. RAI VALLEY. January 28th, in the Carluke Church. ten members being present. Mrs Leov, on behaf of those present, welcomed the VicePresident. Mrs Woodward, who is just recovering from a long illness. Decided to accept the services of the Dominion Organiser, the time to be ariu'.iged later. Mrs Leov read a report on the work for the year of the different Unions in the district. A report on the District Nurse piopna *, showed that the scheme was well on the way to completion, and *t was derided, subject to the approval of tile Nur.rs' Committer,'to invite the mothers of the district to afternoon tea, at the conclus'on of the Rain* Show, which is being l eld on February 17th. PONSONBV Jan. 20. Mrs Huyr presided ovei a good attendnme The Misses Pyle who have just returned from a trip to Honolulu nnd America, were welcomed hack by the Presi desit. Mrs Kasper, who has been on a trip to Great Britain and the Continent, and to whom the members were presenting a WOT (’. brooch set with pearls, unfortunately could not he present. I decided to have a Coffee Supper with musieal programme on February 17th, at 7.3 d, <p place of afternoon meeting, to raise funds for a Banner. Miss McLay. Organiser, gave us a short address on the progress of Temperaie e in Sc otland. Afternoon tea was served. February 3. Mrs Hayr presided ov«-r a good attendance. Mrs Kasper was welcomed home, and she arc! Miss T Payne gave an Interesting account of their experiences while away. Mrs. Kasper having had the honour to be present at the National Executive Convention held nt Oxford, England. Miss T. Pyle and her sister were delegates from Honolulu to the Los Angeles Convention. So they have had wonderful and interesting experiences Mrs. Wakelln elected Evangelical Superintendent. Afternoon tea was

CARTERTON. Feb. 2. First meeting of 1927. Mrs. K. H. Every presided over a fair attendance. A letter was read from Mrs. Perynmn. givng helpful suggestions for the New Year. Our Paper the “White Ribbon,, was discussed and to make it more widely known, the L'nion have derided to have three extra copies sent each month, and Mrs Peppered was appointed to sell them, so hoping to gain more membership. A letter from Mrs Evans concerning Convention. Mrs. Ktsnu-r-------ly was appointed Delegate to Convention. At District Executive, Lower Hutt, Mrs. Raine will represent this Union. We were pleased to have one new member and one transferred form another Union. Mrs. Every then spoke on “The Life of Frames Willard." It was listened to with the greatest of interest, and enjoyed by all. The speaker was thanked for her talk. Afternoon tea was dispensed. KAIAPOI. Jan. 26. Opening meeting. Mrs Barnard in the chair. Mrs. White read tlie opening address of the President at the conference at Geneva which was listened to with interest by the members. I Voided to ask Miss liarband to act a* Proxy for our Union at the convention nt Auckland. The meeting closed with the benediction. •» January . Meeting opened with devotions. A fair attendance. President in the chair. Flowers are being taken to tlie Public* Hospital. General monthly routine business was gone through after which the Delegate was chosen for the Convention. Meeting closed with benediction. RICHMOND. Jan. 18. Eight members present. Mrs Cropp, Treasurer, re ul balance sheet showing balance of £8 9». 9Jd. Mrs Crabtree appointed Delegate to Convention. Resolved that Babies’ Day be held in Baptist Church grounds, on Thursday, January 27th. Arrangement for same being made. Jan. 27. Babies’ I Jay was beautifully fine and w eli-attended. A well laden stall of produce was well patronised , and afternoon tea was enjoyed by all. Short speeches were given by the President, who also welcomed visitors, and by Mrs It. Patti, Cradle Roll Superintendent and Pastor Every of Baptist Church. A programme of recltat.ons and songs was given by L.T.L. members and was greatly appreciated. Proceeds amc,unted to over £4, thus swelling out balance and enabling us to proceed with the year's work. Afternoon tea closed bv sing ing of the IWixology HASTINGS. Jan. 31. About fifty mothers and c hildren gathered on the lawn, at the President’s home, at the Gnrden Party tendered by the Cradle Roll Department. Games and competition provided etitei tainment for all, while afternoon tea. fruit and mo drinks '• ere much appreciated. Mrs Paul welcomed the guests, and in n com iso little- speech outlined the work of the W.C.T IT. and its departments, stating that the Cradle Roll members locally numbered 50, which they hoped scksi to increase to twice that Four new members were added to the roll. ASHBURTON. Feb 1. First meeting for 1927. Mrs Robinson presiding over a good attendance of members. A letter of sympathy was directed to he sent to Mrs S. 8 Chapman and family In their recent bereavement and sickness Correspondence whs received and dealt with, including New Year suggestions from the W.R. Editor re making the ; prr a more effective factor in educational v ork. Mrs C. Roseveure, Willow by. delivered an interesting address on “Work Among Orphana" The speaker took as the basis of her remarks, “Inasmuch ns ye have dune it unto the least of these my litt'e ones, ye have clone it unto Me." Two new members were enrolled Mrs W. H. Robinson nnd Mrs J. Moore were unanimously elected Delegates to Dominion Convention. In honouring “Frances Willard” Day, the President referred to the life and work our noble Founder, nnd the Missionaries who carry forward the work of the Organisation in foreign lands. A collection wau taken up n supiKirt of their work. A warm welcome

was extended to Mrs W. T. LIU (Ex-Pres.) ami pleasure expressed at her return to a measure of health and strength. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs A. Amos, for the splendid work done by her as Treasurer during the past year. The Area Organiser for the New Zealand Alliance was present, and zpoke on what had been done during the past year in connection with the Band of Hope Movement, and outlined plans for future work. \\ ith a vote of thanks to the speaker, the meeting closed with the Bene liction. LEIGH. Jan. A very enjoyable meeting at Mrs Griggs residence; fair attendance. Mrs Grigg kindly dispensed afternoon tea. Officers elected are:-*-Mrs Grigg, President; Mrs Goxar, Secretary and Treasurer; Mrs I>. A. Matheson, Vice-President; Mrs J. C. Wyatt, “W.R." Agent; Miss Itowena .Matheson, C radle Roll Supt.; Mrs J. Torkington, Itejsirter. A branch of the L.T.L. has recently been organised in Leigh, with a membership of about twenty, and the members thereof spend many enjoyable evenings. Jan. 13. A combined Picnic of the Cradle Roll and L.T.L. was held on Mr Gozar's Peach, where a most delightful day was spent. Over ninety people assembled, and the function was a wonderful success. There were prizes given for races and various sports. The promoters worked really hard, and deserve all praise for their efforts. Luncheon and tea were spread out on a grassy spot, and all did full justice to the sumptuous fare provided. After tea, the Rev Grigg gave a speech and distributed the prizes. Mr Mdligan also spoke, praising the organisations that were training the boys ami girls to be good citizens. WELLINGTON. Feb. 3. First meeting of the year, Mrs Mowlem presided. The election of Superintendents' resulted as follows: —Vice- Presidents Mesdames Evans, M.A., Chisholm, ami wives of ministers’ in the district; Evangelistic, Mrs Murray; Press, Mrs Evans; Cnad’e Roll, Mrs I/ogan; Flower Mission. Miss E. Roxall; Peace and Arbitration, Mrs Evans; Hospital Visitor, Mrs Free; "White Ribbon,** Mrs Brierly; Scattered Members, Mrs Chisholm; Raiway Boxes, Mrs Hrierly. A preliminary notice was received re the District Executive, to lie held at 1/ower Hutt next week, so that this Union may be represented by delegates. A recitation was given by Mrs Keene, and pongs were rendered by Mesdaines Bott ami Patience, Miss E. Webb (A.T.G.L.) acting as accompanist. As this Union was registered under the provisions of the Unclassified Societies’ Registration Act 1896, by the name of the Wellington Christian Temperance Union of Wellington (registered), In future the word South will not he added, as it would alter the registration. COLL TNG WOOD. A branch of the W.C.T.U. was formed by Miss Rurls in October last, with a membership of 30, including 3 honorary members. Following are the Officers elected: —President. Mrs Jamieson; Vice-Presidents, Mrs Ribbon Agent, Mrs Schurr. Meetings held Treasurer, Miss Elsie J. Walker; White Ribbon Agent, Mrs Schutt. Meetings held for present In Presbyterian Church Hall, last Friday in month. November meeting, very stormy weather, attendance poor. Jnnuary meeting attendance still poor; decided that owing to District being so wide, we would hold next month's meeting at Rockville, thus hoping to secure a greater attendance, and put our Union on a better footing PALMERSTON NORTH. Feb. 4. F'rst meeting of the year; Mrs Young presided over a good attendance. Mrs Chittenden was elected delegate to District Executive at Lower Hutt. Mrs Ferguson and Mrs Doreen were chosen delegates for the Tkmiinian Convention. The Temperance fact for the month was as follows:—I/ondom Punch has decided not to accept any more liquor advertisements when their present contracts have run out. BLENHEIM. Feb. 1. Meeting held in Presbyterian Hall. Nine members present, and Mrs W. Grigg presided in the absence of the President A

motion of sympathy passed to Mrs Smith ini the serious illness of her daughter. Mrs J. C. Wilson appointed delegate to Convintlon Garden Party arranged for 23rd February, at the residence of Mrs Girling, in aid of Dalon Funds. Letter received from Mrs Perymnn re White Ribbon, urging members to make the paper known to others Splendid paper on Anti-Gamblkig by Mrs LIU was read, and several points and questions discussed. Helpful meeting closed with Benediction. DUNEDIN CENTRAL. Feb. 1. Good, ttendance. Mrs Lee-Cowle gave a very Interesting tai’c about the success of No-License in Severn I towns in Seotlaud. Churches, Clubs, and Charity Institution* had money to improve their buildings which before was spent on drjnk. l<n Honolulu, where she spent 4 months (this Island of Hawaii belongs to the U.8.A., nnd Inis been dry for seven years) only one drunken man was seen, and he was a Maori who had fallen on hard times. Houses near the water-front which, were ileus of iniquity before Prohibition were tunned into Mission Houses. Thirty-five thousand new W.C.T.U. members have been added to our ranks sin *e America went dry. Congratulations are extended to Miss Rum man and Sister Nora, both members of our Union, who have been elected Justices of the Pence, also Mrs Leach, Secretary of the League of Nations. Regret expressed that Miss Nieol, White Ribbon Agt nt, has resigned. Mrs Blakely was elected with Miss K Thompson, a V. member, as assistant. Two visitors from Australia were wc 1 •• rued, and two new members initiated. A letter was read from Miss Anna Gordon CHRISTCHURCH. Feb. 9. The first general meeting. Miss Henderson presiding ovei a very good attendance. Mrs Wicks read several Medical Temperance facts. Miss Henderson extended words of congratulation to Mrs T. E. Taylor on being appointed Justice of the Peace, and stated that live women had been appointed in Christchurch, three being members of the W.C.T.U. Mrs McCombs and Mrs Herbert also received words of congratulation. Miss Gordon was welcomed back to the Union after her absence for some months in Wellington. The balance sheet was read by Mrs Richards, the. Treasurer, and proved very satisfactory, showing a credit balance of £45 lf.s. Mrs Suckling was apiwimted delegate to Convention. Miss Blackwell was weromed back to her old position as Suiwrintendeet of Good Citizenship, and was also appointed Rible-in-Schools Superintendent. Miss Blackwell reported that she had seen Miss Dawes, Secretary to the Fresh Air Schools league; some literature had been given and more is to be sent for distribution by the members to whlen the interest in the Schools The Secretary was asked to write a letter of sympathy to Mrs Stewart, who is nt present suffering from a serious Illness in Christchurch Public Hospital. Mrs Richards was thanked for stenciling the new curtains, and other members for cleaning the rooms and furniture. OXFORD. Jan. 19. First meeting of the year; President in the chair. Resolutions were passed expressing sympathy with Mesdames F. Tritt and I>. Morris in their bereavements; also with Miss Solman whose house was recently destroyed by fire. Reference was made to the passing awav of Lady Truby King, who so ably seconded Sir Truby In his efforts for the we fare of New Zealand babies. Election of Officers resulted In the present Officers retaining their positions, with the addition of Miss Waterman as Assistant Superintendent of Home Meetings Miss Campbell was apixiinted Superintendent of Flower Missions in place of Mrs Jamieson, who is leaving the district. Regret was exexpressed at losing Mr and Mrs Jamieson, ns both hnd always been ready to do what they could to help on the work. Decided to organise Home Meetings, from time to time. In the outlytoig parts of the district. MASTERTON. Feb. 3. First meeting of the vear nnd very good attendance. Mesdames J. Cocker nnd 8 Smith appointed to represent *he Union at the District Executive Meeting. Miss Jackson appointed Union’s delegate to Dominion Convention nt Auckland. LookOut Committee appointed to assist TV.R. Agent in special effort to increase circulation

of “White Ribbon.’’ Decided to hold a “Shop Day” first Wednesday in April. Afternoon tea served by Mrs Mdver, ami items given by Miss Jackson and Mrs 8. Smith. R * ETTHI. Feb. 9. Mrs ndford presiding. Mrs 1 *u.\field, the District President, ga\e a very helpful and interesting address oil the work of the W.C.T.U., {.treeing the various departments of work which the Union might take up; she also asked the support of this branch towards the forwarding of a Monster Petition to Parliament, urging the granting of a two-issue billot paper. Mrs Duxfleld also stated the need of National Headquarters, and the members promised support. After Miss Levy had sung a solo, Mrs Keuche read a poem of Flora Kllckman’s. which touched many hearts. Mrs Fred Pedersen proposed a vote of thanks to the speaker for her very able address. A dahity afternoon tea was served, after which the meeting dosed. INYFRi’UJOILL SOUTH. Feb. S. After nine years of suc'cssive and valuable service, end nil absence of 2 years, Mrs Pasley was re-elected and welcomed to tin* Presidential chair, nnd presided over a good attendance. The new Syllabus was submitted nnd approved. The Treasurer, Nurse Griffiths, presented the bnlance sheet nnd received a hearty vote of thanks, as also did those who worked nt the Tea and Rost Rooms on Show D**, Mrs Fairtiaim receiving ! pedal mention for carrying out the lion’s share of the work. Announced that a public meeting is to be called in February, in Knox Hall, to consider the holding of a Carnival to augment the Building Fund of the new Temperance Hall. Nurse Griffiths as delegate to Convention. Lave of absence was granted Miss MacCallum, Ttec. Secretary, and her sister for nine months, to enable them to take \ trip to the Homeland. Mrs ik we to a< t is Rec. Secretary, and Mrs McKinnon, Evangelical Superintendent. It was Frances Willard Day, nnd Mrs Pasley give an effective sketch on the life and work of the great Temperance Founder, vividly showing that self-sacrifice was the dominant not** in that m*hle woman’s career. WAIMATE. Good attendance at opening meeting for year 1927 Mrs Roy 1n the chair. Corres?*ondence received from Mrs Perymnn. re White Ribbon. It is hoped that the methods suggested for using our organ to further the work, and extend the Influence of the W.C.T.U. may be adopted by our branch as interest deepens* Mrs Klppenl>erger elected delegate to Convention. Mrs Harrison, Ixiwer High Street, appointed Treasurer. Mrs Altv. Waltuna, as Assistant Collector. Mrs Kippenherger’s motion that a remit hearing on the question of supplying female shop-ass'slants with seats be forwarded to Convention was seconded by Mr« R. R Hurst and carried. The League of Nations’ literature was handed over to (lie Secret: rv for distribution, who p* r.ted out that tin* W.C T.T T . !*n its preamble of Constitution, supported the ideal total disarmament. Mrs Simpson, who acted also as Organist, then read an admirable paper written by Miss Powell, hearing on the alms and Ideals of the W.C.T.U. Refreshments served. ♦Why net adopt the methods, nnd thus deepen the Interest.—(Ed. W.R.)