Bulletin of Union News

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

Bulletin of Union News

district executive MEETINGS Auckland, September 2: Mrs. Mount joy Dt** in t l’i**Mknt, in the chair. Good attendance. J", \ M. McLay led Devotion*. Temiwrance \| r *. Anstice. National Council of VN md Maori Girl*’ hostel re|>orts (imn , M, -ilani«' Mount joy and Look respectively. | <'irr front Mr'. Klla llook giving particulai* i \\ ( ; |<t Convention read. Successful Jninhk . , n Aanil. All arrangements lot \miu»l District Convention finalised. Miss i,».k ui-rtid the loss to Grey laiiii of two incoifier'- called to Higher Service during the Remits lor Convent* i. *h cussed. Wellington District: The Wed. gt n l>i*trict I’vfiiti'r was held <»n August >’th at John>,oivilk Presbyterian Church Hall. Rei*re*enutm gathering although the wtathcr was .I.Tiny. Devotions led by Miss kirk. I'saint k frail. She >|ioke on the apathy tjiat can f rrr|> into unions by failing to attend. Likened neetniK to an army. Generals could dn noth* ■,j. will ut their men. (ifficei s ot our l nious imd * up| >or t of every member. Ik lore absent- ,>||| >, Ives, lie sure it is a reason we could nor t<> God. Roll call answered by a test ciindr hum tors to the Li(|in»r I raftic. Welling - Clin .ition Hoard cinisidenng I emis i .nice rdveat >ii m upper classes. I bee red by tin foi • S4rd move at Masterton, who have ndlected .uni cl C*4 for Fighting Fund to oe use*l during coniintr Flection. Sounds as tliongh imm intend keeping then district ' Great |ifr|>4ratioiis are afoot, too, lor Di*tiic| t oilMillion to lie held there in October. Glad to rr|Kirt thiongh the fine work of Mrs. Reed, oui IhstrH't Secretary, that Petone has tevived. May th. Union grow rapidly. Interested to lt*r« that an address is to be given on tL*'th Sept* mhrr at St. Aiulrtrw * hurch ny the Krv. Mr. Iturlev, topic being “The Challenge of th* Drink Traffic to the Churches.’ D.s* ,ii..i.,i - on N.( .W, remits. Liteirt ’re being «idrl\ used bv W elliugton ( eiitia. I ui« n. delegate at tweeting took away a S'oo.l . Gave preliminary thought to Head,i art* i .nid postal voting lor Annua! t niven* i,..ii. II .inks to entertaining Union for ho*pi.dii\, Luther’s Hymn and Crusade l’s«*hn bromrht an interesting hxecutlve to a close.

Marlborough, IMh August: lb* rju.ii terly point I hxecutlve meeting was held in Wesley Class Room. Ten members were present and Mrs. \. | iHkrhill was in the chair and conducted Ihe <>|ietiiiig I tevotions. A resolution r\|>rr"iiig sV mpathy with Mrs. J. Milieu and iaiini f I’lrtoii, and Mrs. Reuben Watson and latuil late of Reiiwicktown, ill the loss of husband and father. Sympathy also expressed tn Mi-. I , sin- hi the loss of her father. la-tti rs uf d.er .eiit to Mrs. J Stewart and Mrs. F. C. Wilson. It was decided to hold the bi-irict Convention on the 24th September in the Methodist Hall, and to invite Mrs. Mackie. "f Chn- ichurcli, to be the guest s|>eaker. N was observed in the usual way, Mis. R im taking the Prayer. It was resolved i" "al* application to the Marlborough Agriculttii.il and Pastoral Association for permtl* >kmi t" conduct a Sales Stall at tin Show, 4ikl .i iangenieuts in connection with same writ made. The President rejiorted on some "f th. biisineks conducted at the Dominion Officers' meeting, and various |*hases of the work were fully discussed. Ill*' meeting coir li’UKtl after an adjournment lor lunch aud Hrmiuated at 2.30 p.m. in the tlsual way.

South Canterbury t May meeting held at the s 4il-.i Kcst. I muni. Mrs. Den sent, the new IV*-sn|, vsns welcomed, and alv» Miss Pearl I "'l' v, our new Secretary. 1 he attendance was i;, *| # M rs . Dense in led Devotions. Nitir tc|ies of th« “American Ix-tter" were recei”-d fnnii Mis. Grigg. It was agreed to send some »•» th> Ministers’ Association* and local unions. W "i •! received from North Canterbury re ~ie 4 *•» *- 11 1ion. asking if dates were suitable. Re* t" -1 f Dominion Convention given by Mrs. Mil'' r (Imwald). August 13th: Only a fair at* tend. me* owing to sickness. Mrs. I )e Use ill pre* sided and led IVvotions. A letter <>f sympathy 1 Is sent to Miss Kyfe in the death of her v 1 '! e r. M 1 s s K. Andrews, Educational Officer, to l* asked to visit the District. Decided not to scud a delegate to the Alhatice Conference.

Ashburton reported interesting meeting when Mrs. \\<*idwaid (Sailors’ Rest) and Miss Stephens travelled there and gave a talk on the work of the “Rest." It was left in the hands of the President to ap|>oiut a delegate to Convention. I iniaru re|»>rted that they hoi>ed to hire a Temperance film in the near futui e.

UNION REPORTS AUCKLAND DISTRICT Mo *nt Eden invited Women's organisation*, of four Churches to then meeting oil Septemhri 3rd. Iwo solos l>y Mrs. Lauder, and vety hue address by Mr. A. t. Ik,w, N.Z. Alliance organiser, on “The Franchise and its Re sensibilities. Miss A. M. McLay presided. (ollection 13/7, kohi-St. Heliers met August Imli at Mrs. Kasper's home. Mrs. l arr taking Devotions. Reir.uera, August 2(»th: Decided to g.vt <J towaids Dominion Convention exjieuses, and Al loi the Maori Girls' Hostel. Mis. Kas|>er pre* sided ami Mis. Land gave the leni|ierance Fact, “Internationa! Day' observed. A read* mg, “Taxation and the Lupior Laws m America'’ given. A good .itn ndatiic is re("lded lot Otahuhu’s meeting held August l.vth, when the business coiiMeeted with Poll work, th* a|*|N>iutiug ot representatives for work with the Alliance, and Dominion ( (invention was discussed. Mrs. Ward presided. Ponaonby met oil August Dili, Mr*. Jollier presiding, and Mrs. (Klmrii Wading Devotion . Mrs. Mckeu/ie, from Spieydon I’uion, gave greetings, urging members to “keep the banner flying,*' aud thanked the President for the opf«>ituui'y of spvakmg. Convention arrange incuts made. I'eiiiperauce Fact given by Miss Kuuciinaii. Discussion on Drink |irobkm in oui midst.

Tak.vpuna bad niilv a lair attemlam* al (lie August meeting. Mrs. Winston presided in place of Mrs. Morgan-Richards, who was ill. Devotions, Miss Cullen, (hie new member. At the September meeting, the President was in the chair. Miss Cullen again leading Devotions. IVm |a-ranee Fact, Mrs. Roper. Collection for Food paiccl for IJritam at each meeting. Auckland In ion met S<ptembei 10th, Mrs. I>>ug (irrsidiug, and welcoming the Guest s|K-aker, Kiisign Newtou, whose address is ie|>ofted elsewhere. Onehunga did then usual routine business at tin “Pay up N<ial" on August Btb. Heautiful

were sung Fy Mrs. Day; and e:» August JJikL held a combined evening meeting, inviting all women's organisations. Solos were sung by Mcsdames Day and Clark, and Miss Fisher, Mrs. Hatton contributing recitations. (Ad* dresses re|K>rted elsewhere.)

SOUTH AUCKLAND DISTRICT llair.! ,, on meeting wa* In Id on •In* hi ( Ihuisday. Attendance gmal. Mis. Gatm.in presiding, lemperince Fact ami Pledge takin. Mrs. Bradley appointed delegate foi District Con veil tain. RetH;r' on new “Y” branch given by President. Six Maori girls had signed the Pledge. See “S|»rcial Re|»orts.'’ Tauranga met Nplemlnr 3rd. (cmn! attend a nee. Hand of Hop*', Youth Rally, Womens Representative Committee, and foimatum of N.C.W . all icisirted on. Guest sjwaker, Mrs. Thompson, OfHitiki. Decided Decemb»*i “bring and Buy" for “Caiavan Fuiid.” Mcsdames York and lliilmei Convention delegates.

Cambridge iiittling well attended by members and friends on August 22nd. A Saial Horn followed ilie ii'iial routine of business and the address. Mrs. Stan Hall, pianist, Mrs. C. Mackeu/u, vocalist with hei own hatp acconi paiiiniejits, and Mr*, l arr. vocalist and steel guitar soloist, contributed items. Mrs. hmis* ley elected delegate *o District Convention. Guest s|ieaker, Mrs. Stephenson Craig. Thames meeting held September 4th, w;iveiy successful Cradle Roll afternoon, .yttciided by seventy mothers anJ children. Siftgs and recitations by girls and boys aud an address hy Lieut. Hodge of the Salvation Army, mad* a tine afternoon's entertainment, completed by a sumptuous afternoon tea. Sevcial abstinence pledges signed. Te Awamutu held their annual meeting August I>lh, previous officers all being rc- , kcted. Convention arrangements well m baud. Fencourt’s September meeting wa* presided over by Miss P. Rickaid in the absence of th*

President, Miss R. Clark leading Devotions which were concluded with a moment’s silent prayer. Temperance Fact, Mrs. Ficsst. Inter* • sting discU'Sion on the re|K>rt of the Royal C omini-vion. Solo by Mis* (>. Claik. “Hung and Huy." benediction. TARANAKI DISTRICT. Ne v Plymouth reports a good buxine** merlin*. foi August. Sir*, brown presiding and Mr*. Wells giving the Temperance Fact. Repot t* on Executive meeting and Alliance meeting given. I hank*, expressed to Miss Appleby for her vi*,u* to New Plymouth and othei District IViious. S-.imeii’* Rest Mart a-rar.ged. At tin Hawera meeting *>u August 7th. Mi*. I'hayer, President. to*>k the chair and kd Ik v*>ttoils. Several Irnijwiance Fact* given, aud a rejsut on the District F.xecutive meeting given by the delegates. Tea hostesses, Mesdames Page and burton.

WANGANUI DISTRICT Ml*. I Mix ti eld presided at the September Mrs. Gill leading Devotion. Mr*. wa* tea hovtess, and Mrs. Mercer bail charge *vf the “bring and buy." Feeling refercue* iii.nli n the death of Mrs. Griiislead, win* wa* always a relialde, active worker. Ikcukd t. send 42 to Headquarters Fund and the s.«im to N.Z. Fund; to Frances Willard Day | ntiil. (0/-, other allocation* being made also. Ke|x>rt on Kxeculive meeting. Regular meetings of Alliance announced for 3rd Monday evenings. Mrs. Duxticld announced that she Mould not be able to stand lor presidency of local unio/i again. M*s. Mercer urged that each m* tuber pledge herself to win another total abstainer each year. MANAWATU DISTRICT At the September meeting of Palmerston North Mi*. Shearman led Devotions. Reported that two parcel* had been sent to British Unions during the month and soaps, jelly packets, sea-meal, cu*taid powder, etc. asked for, for next meeting.

HAWKE'S BAY DISTRICT Hastim;* Inly meeting well attended. Mrs. Hickmott presided and Mr*. Thorp kd Devotions. Scientific Fact given by Mrs. Murtagh. Pledge reaffirmed. Article on “Memorial Day'' read bv President. The August meeting Wil s also well attended. Mi** Jackson of Mast, i ton welcomed aud brought greeting*. Ikv oft* *tis led by President, who referred to . pnwell and Lang. Mis. H. K. Grainger reiKirted on Alliance annual meeting at which *li. had attended a* delegate from the I’liiMi. Hedge re affirmed Guest sjieaker, R*-v. R. 11 err, . lea h<>ste**. Mrs. Warren and heljier*. Damn virkr ha* krjd Memorial Day, “W .R.’’ liax. Mothers’ Day, and Frances Willard Day. I he banner won last }* ar is prominently displayed at meetings. Two new members gained, am’ five new subscnl>ers to the “W.R. band ii„, K |s well attended. Cradle Roll has been successfully inaugurated. Mrs. Tooniers* News letter much appreciated. (»o<xl work going on f,„ the Poll. Visit paid to the Salvation Army l*»r a Temperance Day. Mrs. McLean told her Life Story. Mi** Thompson welcomed.

WELLINGTON DISTRICT lower Hutt’s meeting lor August 2H(.1 was piesoled over bv Mrs. S|*eucer, and Mr*. Swilt !»*(| Devotions, (jin-st s|ieaker wa* the Rev. Mr. Ckmeiit. lea hostesses, Mesdames Buck and bailey. NELSON DISTRICT Nelson h« Id it* Annual "Pav-up” SiCial "ii August 13th. I' Mrs. loomer’s ab**nce, Mist ( ml,, pie«itl«'d. Ikvotion* led by tbe Rev. Mt. shapeot*. Rci«'it* given on Mental Hospital visit (Mi.-. N'eal), and members were asked to ih> all possible to make known the des|>erate need of more Staff, aud on the supplying oi fr«*« wtreshments foi the men of the "White- ■ and ba\ ’’ during its short visit to Nelvm (Mr*. C. J. Kidsoti). Cradle Roll cards distributed among membeis, who were a*ked to try to enrol as many as |»stible. Mrs. V. R.iw r gave two lecuation*: Executive members served tea. “Caravan Fund” donation of fl/l/- agreed ujkjh.

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT Springlauds met August 20th at the home <>f Mi*. Gascoigne. jkvotions led by Mrs. la-lie. (iieeting* sent to Mrs. J. W. Doggett, sick hi hospital. Good response to Roll Call hi variety of \ rises. Mrs. J. Fylea appointed

drlrg.»tr *o District Couvcntiuti. I’aprr by Mrs. Lw-Cowit on tin "Wines of the Scriptures,” read by {'resident. Vote of thanks to Mrs. Gascwignr. Blenheim It ad a kikwl attendance at their September inerting, I)e\otiutii led by Mrs. Adjutant K« ar>e. and readings ware given by Mrs. Milgrew. R-port on "U. and G.” meeting given by the convener, Mrs. (iirling. Franchise Day observed with readings from **\V.K.” Letter of sy mpatliy to sick member, Mr>. Loom*. NORTH CANTKRBURY DISTRICT Christchurch met August lltli, Miss Headerson presiding. Members gave Temperance I .u ts front niaga/mes, and extract* were read by President. Linwood August meeting was |smrly attended on very wet da>. Mis. Mackie presiding. An appeal made on behalf of the "Friends of St. Helen’s," and for li Ipers in Street Collection for ihe purchase of a home at Sunnier as a holiday home for mental patients; this to be tailed "The Hilda Harrell Rest Cottage." Papanui meeting. August .'lst, had a good attendance presided over h\ Mrs. I illtnati. I levutmns, Mrs. Klliott. I enipiranee tact, Mrs. Hampton. Pledge and Roll Call. Kej»ort on Mental Hospital visiting, Mrs. Hawker. S»|o by Mrs. G. Taylor. Sprrytlon had fair .attendance, August 13th. Mrs. Foster, Tieasurer, and a valued young member, who is leaving the district, was presented with a coat spray and a bow of stiver. Street collection volunteered for on Orphanage Day. Rejxuts on visiting of sick members and Mental Hospital given. Ptizes to In* offered for Teinj»eraiicr Kssays in schools of the district, and posters in schools to be replaced. One new member initiated. Reefton met August Uth, Mrs. Thompson presiding. Ke|*»rt of N.C.NY. given. Short helpful talk on "Team Work,” bv President. < Hu* new "W.K." subscriber.

Woolston, August Uth, had a k«skl attendance. Mrs. Pedler, Vice-President, in the chair. Mrs. Tomlinson led Devotions. Three new members on transier welcomed. Temperance Fact given. A Temperance Board erected. Major Watkins gave a solo to her own guitar accompaniment. "Bring and Buy.” New Brighton met September sth. Mrs. Edmond piesided and gave Temperance Fact. Mrs. Goodland led Devotions. Pledge. All -tood hi sympathy with bereaved member*. Mr* Mackie thanked for interesting paper given on Franchise Day. Sydenham had a Swial Afternoon on Septenihrr sth, Mrs. J. Filer presiding. Eighteen members, one visitor and members of Church Guilds present. Devotions led by Mrs. Davies. Pledge re-affirmed and Teni|>erance Fact given. Items contributed by Mrs. Gee (elocutionary) and Mesdames Webb and Prewett (vocal solo*). Competition conducted by Mrs. Weatherhead. Community singing of favourite livmns. * 9

At North Brighton’s meeting on July 6th, Roll Call was answered w-ith Scripture verse. Memorial Day observed with suitable hymns and talk by Mrs. Noonan, President, on "Ptoneeis of the Union.” Reports of Executive Prayer meeting, and Mental Hospital visiting were given. At the August meeting there were 16 adults and three children present for a "j>|»ecial” afternoon.

SOUTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT Timaru Union met August 25th, Mrs. DcnM in presiding and Mr>«. Prattley leading Devotions. Mrs. R«>ss, a valuable member for many years, was farewelled, members shaking in most eulogistic terms. Letters of sympathy sent to Miss Fyfe, and Mrs. Cave, in her indi s posit ion. Reports were given on the Alliance annual meeting bv Mrs. Howe, and visits paid to Ashburton and Roseweil Institute on liehalf of the Seamen's Rest. Generous donations for the "Rest" were received at both meetings. Wit to Highfield P.W.M.U. planned for October. OTAGO DISTRICT South Dunedin, August 22nd, was presided over hy Mr*. Rippin. Mrs. Smith led Devotions. £4/17/- reported as result of July sale. A remit f<*r District Convention protesting again -t the continued rationing of grain and sugar while h» much is being wasted in brewing. Tea hostess, Mi*s Fanny Biuce. Kaikorai met August 27th. Mrs. Orr led Devotions and gave a hel|>ful talk. Roll Call answered bv Scripture texts beginning with "R.”

Lawrence met September sth, Miss Feiguton presiding. Sickness among members caused

small attendance. Motion ol sympathy to President in double bereavement.

Mis. Winn presided at the September meeting at Oamaru, and led Devotion Delegations from othei Women's organisations were welcomed. After an addtrss by the *Rev. Mr. Stewart, for which thanks were accorded, a mutual programme was enjoyed, and aupfier was served. Port Chalmers, Augu.-t 21st. Meeting held at the home of Mis. Edwards. 12 members present. Ik-vofious ltd by Mrs. Taylor. After minutes had been read, rurtesj»ondciice and business was dealt with. We were pleased to welcome Mrs. Donaldson, Otago President, who miiiattd two members, Mrs. Edwards and Miss WTliianiso' , after which Mrs. Donaldson addressed the meeting. Mrs. Ia) lor extended a vote of thanks to Mrs. Donaldson and the meeting closed with the Benediction by Rev. Chambers. Afternoon tea. SOUTHLAND DISTRICT South Invercargill held their meeting August Uth, Mrs. Holmes presiding and Mrs. Richards leading Devotions. Guest speaker, Rev. R. Thornby. Prayer by Mrs. Rowlands closed the meeting. Winton held then met ting on August 20th. Stieial Evening to taise funds decided uj>oii. la-ttns of appreciation for pieces of birthday cake sent from birthday party. Guest speaker, Mrs. Duncan.