SPECIAL REPORTS

White Ribbon, Volume 18, Issue 1, 1 February 1946, Page 7

SPECIAL REPORTS

WANGANUI EAST CRADLE ROLL PARTY

()n Novembei 24th, Wanganui I held a < radh R II party, I epidemic of measles, *h< attends small, hut those who came had a time. Items by the children una followed h\ a treasure hunt in tie- grounds \s each one found a wire tin bu) nis for the was provided for the mother; and sott drink tor the child' I imes were played indoors, tlie mothers takpleasure "t the children. Sweets were finally dispensed ami the afternoon came to a

REMUERA L.T.L. AND CRADLE ROLL CHRISTMAS PARTY

I >u I December Ist a happy hand « t mothers and children attended the Christmas party held in the Rem Methodist School Hall, for the L.T.I and the Cradle Roll The children conducted a Model Meeting, Tn Marshall pr'l'hc guests of honour were \hv i'n sidenl ; Mr- Prus sing, Dominion Superintendent ol I f I. ; Mrs Williams, I fistrict Superintendent of Little White Ribbon anil Mi— Appleby, ' Organiser. Mrs Lob nted the children of the lera L.T.I, who irofl ccrtinfor the Temperance Examination with a booh each, given by the Mother Union, and t! Mrs Williams enrolled tin. ■ • en, and the Little White Ribboi Con M Service. Ml guests and Remuera Officers were presented with bouquets The children rendered a • items.

The Christmas tree « n stripped of the lovely | ich child receiving one and a bag of sweets Mrs Kasper, the leader, was presented with Rowers and a silver butter dish he the children. \ vote ol thanks to all helpers was passed.

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT

Women's Day of Prayer

The last Women's I >a\ of Prayer for 1945 was held in St Andrew's Hall. Blenheim, on Friday, November 30th - oris of hourly duration were held, beginning at 10 ind weie ted by the following speakers: Mesdames \\ 1 Girling, W. B Wilson, P. Stephens and 1 Dunbar The attendance was good, th. singing bright, and main beautiful thoughts were expressed by the leaders rray< i a wide \ariet\ of Subjects, the si k and troubled being specially rememlx m the war stricken lands It i. intend ontinue these very helpful days of prayer next vi

BLENHEIM: TEMPERANCE EXAMINATIONS

The presentation or certificates gained in the Temperance Examinehons took place at the home of Mrs E Leslie, who trained the children A

happy time was spent with games, music, etc Afternoon tea \\a- served, aftei which the presentation took place Mrs I i tulated the . • mi; ■ >n their succesi she hoped they would enter n< when the time came round

Th ning places in the "I' !im were Intermediate Grade, Mar • Blick t class certific Ethel Merrifield 53, thir.l i tasi Sail) Bate 27. Junior Grade Barbara Blick 70. >nd class certificate ; (.wen Gardner third class certificate.

Preparatory Grade: Gwenda Blick, ''4. first class certificate (third pla I dominion totals), wh< al prize awarded by the superin tendent to the gainer of the highest place among local entrants. Bev< •ic, 91 marks, also gained ■ first class certificate ami came fifth in the 1 dominion totals

NELSON: FLORAL AFTERNOON ( in I December kh, lira T< n uner pi i sided > I attendance at a

"Floral Afternoon." Th< \ el) display of flowers; competitions I won as under: Vase ol flowers, Mrs K Ward. Ist; Mis- |> Knapp, 2nd. Shoulder ipray, Mrs Blencoe, l>t; Miss Holdaway, 2nd Two interesting competitions were held, after whicl was served Mesdanu and Wats..ii entertained witl and Mrs Walker with amusing recits tions learned 50 years ago These s were thanked and presented with flowi Volunteers were asked for to meel >nal workers during the holiday! \ new member was initiated At th< i 4 the meeting flowei - were taken to sick members, and those unable to attend meetings. The : ii. i. .n closed with a hymn and the !'t nediction.