SPECIAL REPORTS

White Ribbon, Volume 18, Issue 9, 1 October 1946, Page 8

SPECIAL REPORTS

NORTHLANP DISTRICT CONVENTION

Tlic Northland District Convention wa* held at Dargaville in the I’resbyterian Stimlay School Room on August 25th. There were delegates front \\ hangarei, Maungakararnca, I'ukehtiia, Te Ko|»oni and Maungaturoto. Mrs. Roberts, District President, presided over the three sessions, and witli Mrs. Green, the Dargaville President, welcomed the delegates. Mrs. Robc r ts took Devotions, and

ave a heart-searching address on the “Talents." A resolution was passed urging Parliament to include Temperance teaching in schools; also asking that a copy of the law which prohibits loys and girls front selling raffle tickets he brought to the attention of the teachers. Complaint was made at the alleged distribution of raisins and sultanas to wine makers, while homemakers are kept in short supply. \ strong protest was made against the continued rationing of sugar while so much is being wasted on alcoholic d.mk manufacture. These were all sent to the Dominion Superintendent of Legal and Parliamentary affairs. Mrs. Roberts was again elected as District President and much appreciation was expressed for her sixteen years of work in this position. Dargaville Union provided luncheon for th* delegates, and Te ko|>oru served afternoon tea. The L ! nion reports were very encouraging, great interest being shown in our work. Mrs. Rmghthridge sang a solo, and Mr. Pace, representing the X.Z Alliance, ga\c some very interesting facts about Invercargill and America. An evening meeting was well attended, the young people from Te Koporu giving some pleading items. The Mayor presided. The Ministers of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Salvation Army Churches attended, this being much appreciated. Mr. Pace was the guest speaker He told

• f attending the sittings of the Royal Commission and spoke with authority on Temperance affairs. Questions asked at tlie close were answered by the speaker.

TEMPERANCE YOUTH RALLY TAURANGA 1 emperance Sunday

On a day of torrential rain which never once ceased, cpiite a good afternoon Ral’v was held in the Tauranga Methodist Church on Sunday, September Ist, Temperance Sunday. The Rev. A. A. Hensley conducted the ser\u*\ Mrs. Christian introducing the speaker, Mrs. Thompson, of Opotiki. In inspiring words, Mrs. Thompson fold of work done in her ovvt district, urging ihe claims of Temperance as a Christian duty on each person present. Her racy, happy manner secured her a most attentive hearing and the success of her appeal was evident when seventeen young people came forward to sign the Pledge at the close of the address VI then adjourned to tea

which was laid in the I lab. members of the Union having prepared this. After a bounteous repast, Mr. Archer, of the Sunday School Union, showed the splendid film, "It’s the Brain that Counts." the guests sitting at the tables. “ \ Family Affair" was also shown. Other good “shorts" occupied the time till almost service time. At the evening service, a very fine Temperance sermon was preached hv Mr. Hensley, Mr Archer reading the lessons \t the close of the service, the “still," “Beneficent Reprobate" was shown. Literature was distributed Had the weather been kinder, the attendance would have been very much larger, hut the day’s results were so # well worth while that all were very glad that the effort had been made. Generous donations more than covered the fairly heavy expenses involved.

WOMEN S MONTHLY DAY OF PRAYER Blenheim

The Blenheim Monthly Day of Braver was held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Friday, \ugust 20th. Sessions were conducted by the following ladies; Mcsdamcs Bvthell, Bickford, Kearse and Crow. Special prayers on behalf of converts made during the recent Lionel Fletcher Mission, also Thanksgiving for blessings received and strength renewed by Christians who attended the meetings, and for those who rededicated their lives. Prayers for the Rev. and Mrs. L. Fletcher. Several requests for prayer were received, and answers to prayer were recounted. Testimonies to the power of the Holy Spirit’s work in individual lives were given. Helpful messages were given by the leaders. Mrs. I’> thcH's address being outstanding. Hymns suitable for the subjects were chosen by the leaders. Mrs. A. E. Blick sang a solo very feelingly in the afternoon. Mrs. Leslie was organist.

NORTH BRIGHTON North Brighton has held a special afternoon which was very interesting. At the close of the business session on August 2(hh, a “Bring and Buy'* was held. \ wonderful display of work was on show, including fancy work, rugs, pictures and knitting. Pauline Daniels sang solos; and a very happy time was spent by all present, several visitors being among the number. I hree of the very active members, Mcsdamcs Mcllwraith, Goldman and Compton were unable to attend because of sickness, and letters of sympathy were sent. The “grand little lady” of the Union, Mrs. Felton, the oldest member, passed away recently at the age of eighty-four, and Mrs Aston, another member, had lost her husband very suddenly. Wreaths and letters were sent from the Union.

TEMPERANCE FACTS (liven at Remuera. August 26th, bv Mrs ! aird “The word ‘toxic' alwavs

implies |»oisun, so a man who i> mto v . cated is poisoned. Scientists tell that alcohol, which is the product of fermentation, is a deadly |»oison () llr Saviour came to give health and | llt and liberty, so we know He did nomake the drink of death at Cana." Given at Kohi-St. Heliers, August 15th: “Alcohol paralyses the nerves which control the heart, and allows it to beat too rapidly, thus becoming wakened and overworked.”—Dr. \\ V Chappie. Given at Takapuna by Mrs. Roper "One of the first questions asked b< doctors for insurance companies is ‘Arc you a teetotaller?’”