Bulletin of Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 18, Issue 10, 1 November 1946, Page 9

Bulletin of Union News

NORTHLAND DISTRICT Dargaville had a sniaU attendance on September 10th. Mrs. Green presided. Ajkjlu»u, received troiu many. 'Temperance Tact given. Discussion, following on literature distribution. Dargaville’s report last month inadvertently put under Warkworth.—Editor. AUCKLAND DISTRICT Executive Meeting.—October 7th. I'e District President, Mrs. F. W. Mount joy presided. Miss J. Campbell led Devotions. Mrs. J. W. Long was apixunted District Superintendent ot Maori work, and Sister Jessie of "V” work. A good report of the Hostel work for the 21 ittuth was given by Mrs. Long, who stated that the Hostel was full at present. A letter was to be sent to Mr. Alluin thanking him for the stand he had taken in upholding the law forbidding the showing of tilins on Sundays. Further suggestions with regard to Dominion Convention plans were discussed. Mi'dames Mountjoy and Joiner were aplointed lo lepresent the W.C.T.U. at a meeting called by the Mayoress to consider a proposed Memorial to the late Miss Ellen Melville. A letter was received from the Methodist District Youth Council re our request to have .Scientific Tenqierancc included in the Syllabus for all Youth Camps. The letter stated that this mater was now in the hands ot the Camp Committee, and would not be overlooked. -ROSE A. JOINER. Auckland, October Bth; Mrs. Long presided. Devotions led by Mis. Warring. Messages from sick and aged members. Teiniieraucc 1 act, Mrs. Swan. Reports of District Executive .uid N.C.W. were received, discussion following. Mrs. Long gave interesting details of Ma ii Hostel. Mesdaints Warring and Massam r« polled on District Convention very fully. Gi. nits passed for Dominion Headquarters, 1) minion Convention exjtenscs, Women Pensioners’ Christmas 'Tea, and Maori Girls’ Hostel.

Onehunga, September 12th: Interesting address by Mr. Lojxlell, ex-superintendent ot pi ice. C»ue new member initiated. Titirangi, September 17th: At Mrs. McFarlaiu s home, “Dutidonald." Very good attendant!, Miss C. M. McLay presiding. Mrs. Hictt, C.R. superintendent, was presented with tin Dominion Rainier for 1945. Major A. T. Dow gave an interesting address on “The 1 inchise and its Responsibilities,” referring to his work with the N.Z. Alliance. Solo by Mrs. Campbell greatly enjoyed. Kohi-St. Heliers, September 19th: At the h in of Mrs. Lediard. Mrs. Farr led Devoti'.iis. Address by the Rev. S. W. Webber, for which a warm vote of thanks was accorded him. Thanks also to Mrs. Lediard.

Takapuna: October meeting fairly well atti '.led, Mrs. Morgan-Richards presiding. Devoir Miss Culler, followed by prayer, Mrs, Fm it. Mrs. l’etcliell gave a tine rejnirt of the District Convention, and voiced the v nion Of all members in strong objection to the opening of lw>tcl bars m the evening, also tin serving of liquor in restaurants. Collection fm towels for the Maori Hostel. Temperance Fact, Mrs. Win stone. Mrs. Trussing gave details of food parcel sent to a branch in England on our behalf. Pledge. Benediction. Afternoon tea.

VVarkworth, October lUtb: Good attendance; M-.era. visitors. Maori Day observed by "Pjing-and-lluy” and special collection fo: Maori Hostel. Time spent in making arrangen nts for Alliance Organiser. Special aftern >n tea. Mesdames H. Torkington and R. M re, Convention delegates to Auckland Convention gave reports, both stressing the grea need to interest youth and young married 1 * 'pie in Temperance work, and the keynote of Convention, “More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.”

SOUTH AUCKLAND DISTRICT Executive Meeting. Held at le Awamutu Dior to District Convention. Five Unions represented, Mrs. Christian presiding. Opening with prayer, the meeting discussed the needs of the district in regard to the visit of Miss Appleby, Dominion Organiser. It \vas

agreed that Unions which had suffered from the w-ar years in various ways and had uot recovered their strength should be visited if arrangements could jtfssibly be made. Otorohauga and Taumarunui were felt to be in need of help. Miss Kiik'k work dumig her stay in the district had been very helpful. It was agreed that Convention be recommended to contribute £5 to Dominion Fund*. It was also to be a recommendation to Convention that the South Auckland District should be divided into a Day of Plenty and a Waikato area. Arrangements regarding Convention were finalised, and Mrs. Gatman closed with prayer. Hamilton, October 3rd: Mrs. G#man presided Mrs. Clark leading Devotions. Mrs. Hurt lejtortfcd on the District Convention. The reading of Isaiah 62, v. 10 by a delegate had struck an impressive note. All business had been of |H'>gressive nature and of high spiritual value. Members stood in silence in memory of a In-loved member who had passed during the week. Benediction. Taumarunui, September Jotli: Good attendance of members and friends, Mrs. Coulson presiding. Devotions and Temjterance Fact. Speaker, Miss Kirk, Dominion President. A member gained. Good res|>otise to an ap|>eal for funds for literature. Benediction and a happy half-hour ot chat with Miss Knk. Thames, October 2nd: Devotions conducted by President, M*>. Paul, and Roll Call of text- and quotations on “Service.” Report ot District Convention lead by delegate. Accounts passed for payment. Benediction. Tauranga, October Ist: Good attendance, Mrs. Christian presiding. Devotions led by Miss Daphne Maunder. Re|>orts ihi Band ot Hope, N.C.W., District Convention (Mrs. Maunder), and Financial Statement. Maun Day observed by sjK-cial prayer. ”Brmg-aud-it uy” for Maori Fund. lwo new members initiated.

Te Awanuilu* District Convention held on ordinary meeting day, members all assisting m | providing morning and afternoon tea and luncheon. Flowers presented to all District Officers and the Guest of Honour, the Dominion President, Miss ki»k, whose address was inspiring. Delightful solos by Mrs. Wade and elocutionary items by Mrs. Hull.

TARANAKI DISTRICT Hawera Union celebrated “Franchise Day” at their last meeting, taking up collection for N.Z. Fund. Mrs. Page, Acting President in chair, and took Devotions. Mrs. Page made feeling reference to the death of Mrs. Bone, and to her good works, esjiecially in the leml>erance cause. Members stood in silent sympathy with the fajmly. Mrs. Page led in prayer and Mrs. Tozer sang “Abide With Me.” Mrs. Bone was a foundation member of the Union, and Mr. Bone was an honorary member. Several Tenqierance Facts given. Secretary to send letters of sympathy to three sick and sorrowing members. Tea hostesses, MesdTinies Page and Burton. Major Woolford, the Guest speaker, closed the meeting with prayer and Benediction. His address was on Roto Roa Island, and the A*my Home for inebriates. WANGANUI DISTRICT Wanganui Central, October 3rd: Mrs. Goodey presided, and Mrs. Duxheld led Devotiotis. Tea hostesses, Miss Wadsworth and Mrs. Duxheld. Ten present. Letters of sympathy to be sent to members absent through sickness, their own or their husband's. Mrs. Clarke welcomed on her recovery. Carefully prepared financial re]«rt presented. “White Ribbons," “V anguards” and religious papers to be sent to Mr. Tate lor Bay of Plenty Maori work. Pig bundles of good magazines sent to Y.W. and Y.M.C.A.'s Much-appreciated clothing sent to COR SO. Letter from Alliance re questions to Parliamentary candidates read and discussed. Ke|iorts from Dominion Officers and three N.C.W. remits were discussed. The latter were received but felt to be beyond the technical knowledge of numbers. Remits for District C< iveiition were discussed.

HAWKE’S BAY DISTRICT Executive Meeting, September 11th: Ajxjlogics from Gisborne representative, because ol travel restrictions, and from Mrs. Smales, of Waipukurau, because of illness. Delegates irom Dannevirke, Waipawa, Hastings and Napier in attendance. Meeting just about to commence when the District Secretary, Miss Ennor, was called away on account of the passing away of her

brother in Auckland. Members expressed sympathy with the bereaved. Sympathy was also extended to the family of Mrs. Macabster, a dearly beloved pioneer member, and to Mrs. McDonald, of Wairoa, in the death of a son. Kejvoits from Unions *how varied evidence of renewed life and continued interest, and it was felt that m many cases the devastating rri»ort of the Licensing Commission had acted as a stimulant to the careless and apathetic. Plans for the forthcoming Show in October were again discussed. A Marquee and Stand have been secured, and newly-formed Alliance Branches are to be approached for help and co-operation in the setting up of a worth-while Temperance display. Suggestions tor attempting to put new life into Unions were considered and practical steps decided upon. Annual meeting arrangements were discussed and certain features agreed ui*ou. Mrs. Calcott, of Dannevirke, closed the meeting with prayer. Napier Union hostessed visiting delegates for lunchcm and afternoon tea. Napier Union, September 17th: Mrs. Lewis presided over fair attendance. Devotions, Mrs. Oldham. Arrangements made for Blind Folks’ Parties, and Huhurere Girls’ School. Arranged to assist weaker branches to be visited by contribution to District Funds. Mrs. Lewis impressed the need to be equipfx-d with Temperance Tacts and to make them known. Band of Hope commenced with eighteen members on the roll. Ihe afternoon took the form of “Information,” several members giving extracts from the “YV.R.” and “Vanguard.” Prayer in ck>*ing.

MANAWATU DISTRICT Feilding, October 2nd: Mrs. Sjience in the chair. Mrs. Kendall led Devotions from Ist Psalm. Prayer, Mrs. Cummin. Keftort from Dominion Headquarters was read. C.R. Social plans made. Vote of appreciation to our President for her splendid work for the “O. and G.” appeal. Collection taken up for Maori Fund. A delegate apl>ointed for District Convention. Closing prayer by Mrs. Tremaine. Palmerston North, October meeting: Devotions, .Mrs. J. \Y. Buchanan, also solo. Recitations, M iss R. Edwards, who also gave report of work among seamen. Parcels brought for the New Plymouth “Rest,” and some food brought for parcels for Britain, these to be sent away by Mrs. Coles.

WELLINGTON DISTRICT Lower Hutt, September 25th: The Annual S>cial and Reunion of members. The following took part: Mesdames Clarke and Crawford sang solos, and Mrs. Buck gave a very interesting leading from Anne Hepple. A competition was won by Mrs. Bayley. Hostesses were Mesdames Aldersley and Slinn. Ben .'diction. Brooklyn, September 24th: Mrs. Billings, Vice-President, in the chair. Devotions, Mrs. Greenwood. Pledge. Miss Appleby cordially welcomed, also Miss Strong, Central Branch, and all members. Temperance Fact, Mrs. Dudley. District Executive rejtort, Miss Cracknel!. Memorial Day, tribute to deceased members was observed with a Service of Memory. Miss Appleby gave a most interesting and educative address, a vote of thanks being carried by acclamation. Mrs. Gillmgs conveyed greetings from Mesdames Kasjier and Prussing, Auckland, the latter being a past member and for a time secretary of this branch, during her residence in Wellington. Sigil Prayer and Benediction. BAptist ladies were tea hostesses, serving a very dainty afternoon tea. • NELSON DISTRICT Nelson, September 10th: Mrs. Tooiner presided over a good attendance of members and friends. Mrs. Grigg, President North Canterbury District, was welcomed as Guest speaker, and gave a very interesting talk on the beginnings of T< nqietatice Reform. Mrs. Gr gg spoke of the fearlessness of Temperance leaders in the pa-t, stressing the need for fearless workers to carry* on the present-day fight. Mrs. Grigg was warmly thanked for her address, and presented with a bouquet. Benediction. *

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT Springlands, l 7 Ui Septembei : At home of President. IV. members and two visitors. Deep sympathy with Mr. W. J. Neal in the loss of h»s young wife, and Cradle Roll mother. Message from Mrs. Doggett. Members retried distributiou of literature. Roll Call well

responded to. Special piece from ‘‘W.R." read re Franchise, and the subject "What Have New Zealand Women Gaiued by the Franchise?” was discussed by several members. A sales table provided timely assistance to the funds. NORTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT Riccarton, September 12th: Good attendance. Devotions led b> President. Three invitations to attend otlitr meetings received. Three letters of sympathy sent, and flowers to a sick member. Clothes, a hot-water bottle, and tatting cotton had been taken to patieuts *iu the Mental Hospital. Extract for “W.R.” Day read from "W.R.” by President. Royal Commission findings discussed. Recitations given by Mrs. Collin*. Members brought in their pyramid cards, and £ 15/5/3 so far has been handed in. Hostesses, Mesdames Gundy and Wain.* President thanked Mrs. Collins, and closed the meeting with prayer. Reefton, September 10th: At the home of Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. Thompson presided over a good attendance of members. Franchise Day observed, Mrs. Absolom reading "The Franchise,” from the "W.R.” Collection for N.Z. Fund. Tea hostesses, Mesdames Ihompson and ilaundn. Mrs. Waddell cl< *cd the meeting with the* Benediction. Christchurch, September 11th: Mi** C. Henderson presided. Mr*. It. James elected .as delegate to District Convention. To celebrate Franchise Day, Mrs. Horwood, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Taylor, gave an address on the meaning of the word "franchise”; also comments on the title of our Union. September 25th: Miss Henderscn pie>ided and gave an address on >ome of the findings of the Royal Commission on Licensing. Sydenham, Octohet 3rd: Onr President, Mrs. J. Filer, in the chair, fourteen member* beitu: present. Devotions conducted by Jilrs. Davies. Pledge re-affirmed and a Temjieraiice Fact given. Invitation received from Opawa Branch to attend their meeting on the 22nd October. The letter from Mis* Knk with regard to the proposed r ent|>craiice Caravan was read. District Executive re|iort was given by Mrs. Filer, and members were invited to take part in a Church Parade to be held at Addington Methodist Church on 13th October. Mesdames Davies, Thorne, Filer and Drewett reported interestingly on the District Convention. Temperance P*say : The Secretary refuted having interviewed the new Headmaster oi Sydenham School, and received his consent to allow pupils of Standard Four to answer a series of questions on the Temperance Teaching during the year. First and Second prices will Ik- awarded respectively to boys and girls. One new member was initiated. SOUTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT Waimate: August meeting well attended, President leading Devotions. Pledge. Mrs. Ashton, Hospital visitor for month. Four papers given by members of the Executive on "Home Nursing,” "Youth,” "Women of Note.” and "Equal Kights.” All ladie* accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Temperance Doxology. September 11th: Good attendance. Devotion* led by President. Temperance Fact, Mrs. Johns. Member* stood in silence a* a mark of respect to our late member, Mrs. George Dash, who was one oi our foundation members and did a wonderful work for our cause. Sincere svnipathy with Mr. Dash in hi* *ad to*'. Mrs. Captain Staik, of the Salvation Army, sjmke on Maori work, showing the great need of work among the Native race* A collection for the Maori Fund was taken up, and Mrs. Stark thanked for het talk. Meeting closed with prayes. OTAGO DISTRICT South Dunedin, 4th Thursday : Mrs. Rippin presided, and Mis. Smith led Devotions. President read "Our Duty to God and Our Neighbour” from tb-j Church Catechism. Mrs. Dow. late of Waimate Union, gave brief talk on methods of wcuk, giving prominence to work among children. District Convention held the previous day at Port Chalmers, several metnbei s attending. Mrs. Rippit. ie|K»rted fully, criticising action of members who left before closing of Convention. For a “Dry" assembly, it was a very cold, "wc-t” day. Port Chalmers, Sei leniber 18th : At the home of Mrs. Sinillic; V present. In absence of Mrs.

Chambers, Rev. Chamber.* acted a* *ecretary. Congratulated on birth of sou. Usual business quickly dispensed with and preparation made lor District Convention on September 25th. Delegates appointed—Mr*. Taylor (President), Mrs. Mirains (Treasurer), Mrs. Smillie (troni Branch). Catering arranged and members accepted responsibilities. 'Thanks to hostess. SOUTHLAND DISTRICT Lawrence, October 3rd: lair attendance. Mi** Ferguson, Piesident, m the chair. Feeling reference made to the death of Mrs. Sander*, of Dunedin. Letter from Mrs. Toomer read. Re|**rte4 that nine children sat Temperance Examination. President read an article entitled "Building a Wall tor the Home Front.”