DISTRICT EXECUTIVES.

White Ribbon, Volume 33, Issue 382, 18 May 1927, Page 5

DISTRICT EXECUTIVES.

NORTII OA NTERJUTRY. April 2vth, at 10.30 am., in W.C.T.U. Rooms, Manchester Street Mrs T. E. Taylor (President) presided over representatives fiom Christ church, Lyttelton. New Brighton. North Brighton, South Brighton, Oxford, Sefton, Rangiora. Kaiapot, Sydenham. Spreydon, Rici art on, Springfcton, Lincoln, Styx, Belfast, and New Brighton Y’s. A letter was read from the Secretary of the ’XJpen-Air Schools’ League,* asking that a delegate be appointed to represent thfe Union on the league’s (Committee. Miss Blackwell appointed. A vote of sympathy was passed with Mrs Sirret. late President of the Sydenham Union, on her recent sad bereavement; also a vote of appreciation on her past interest in the Union's work. The report of the IXmiinion Convention was read by .Miss Harband, in the unavoidable absence of Miss LovellSmith. It showed that steady progre-ss had I teen made, and a number of new Branches formed. Plans of work were discussed and decided upon. Twelve Y delegates had attended, and the Convention h d proved a great impetus and inspiration to all. The principal business to come before the Executive after the report was getting the petition forms allotted. Miss Henderson explained the object and working of it, and impressed upon all the importance of getting as many signatures as possible, and the l»est way to work the country and outlying districts. All the Unions represented took a number of forms and others will lie sent. Tlie President spoke at some length on the great number of unflnancial members, and emphasised the great need of getting in members’ fees as early in the year as possible. A numt>er of suggestions were made, which ought, if carried out. increase the membership at next Convention