Bulletin of Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 19, Issue 1, 1 February 1947, Page 9

Bulletin of Union News

I AUCKLAND DISTRICT I LucuUvt Meeting: Christina* Party. I'hr I aU> | Christmas Party of the Auckland DisI Executive w * s held in Pitt Street MethoI 'Lt Church Parlour on December 2nd, when I \i . F. VV. Mountjoy, District President, was I i the chair and welcomed large number <»f retry Union Mac rtpcctnttd. An rxcellcnt programme of musical and elocutwnary items was presented by several ladies, ik ol the girls from the Maori Hostel contributing an item. Dunn*? the afternoon Mrs. Mountjoy gave a address and Mrs. J. W. Long voiced •he thank of the meeting to the artists who id helled to make the afternoon so enjoyable. The following resolution was passed by the mretuiK "That this meeting of the Auckland .hstnet Executive of the W.C'.T.U. strongly rntests against the granting of public school grounds for s|>orts on Sundays by the Edt'SX tion Board. Ponsonby, Nov. 27; Annual meeting, Mrs. I,uer. President, in the chair. Eleven memwrs present Devotions, Sister Jessie, lent* l*raw Pact, Miss Kuncitnau. Literature foi iijtnbution given out. Annual re|»>rt given b) Secretary, who was complimented on its aimpilati n by President and members. Very nteresttng re|xn i given by Sister Jessie on the Maori work being done in connection with hostels, this being felt to be of great importance to all Unions Aid members. Departmental reports given by Superintendents, who nre thanked for the year's work. Resolution re the protest against the use of School ground- for Sunday sport sent to Executive. Sster Jessie presided over the election of •dicers. all being re-elected, with one alteration, that thr secretary act as treasurer in the absence of Mrs. Christopher. All were thmked for their work, the Secretary voicing the thanks of aJJ to Mis. Joiner, President, »h" wished all the compliments of the season. ITedgt repeated and Benediction. Kohi St. Heliers, Nov. 21: Meeting at the Dome «>i Mrs. Lewi* Lady. Devotions, Mrs. Farr, hvangelical Su;»erintendent. who, with per, Pre»ide&t, spoki i ll ior prayer, especially in planning work for iie coining year. 1 rmpeiatice Fact. Annual report given by Secretary, Mr>. Biddle. Elected officers for ensuing year wer» Presi dent (acting), Mrs. Kasper; Vice-Presidents, Mrs. Machm and Mrs. Eady; Secretary, Mrs.

rtiddlr. Irea-urrr, Mrs. Phillip*. Supermini dents also ap|»mted. Vote of thanks passed to Mrs. Eady. A new member from Hamilton

l ■ »n welcomed. Epsom Green Lane, Nov. 21: Fifteen mem hers present, Mrs. Kccersall presiding. Last meeting for the year—an informal happy time '< ten wship. Mrs. Kccersall nave an inspiring talk on “Women of the Bible. * Meeting dosed with hymu, “God Be With Non, and I'rayer.

Titirangi, Nov. IV: Meeting held ai "Duuimald,’ home of Mrs. McFarlane. Miss C 'f MtLay presided. Thir.een members present, temperance Fact read. Sympathy with Mrs. WTiitburn expressed, a past Secretary, in the leath her husband. Union represented at Mineral and flowers sent. Annual meeting. Ijfctrs elected: President, Miss l. M. HcLa' Secretary, Mrs. Parrish; Treasurer, Wi*s Broady. Tea and Benediction. Rtmu-ra, Nov. 25: Annual meeting. Mrs. H. K..'|>er presided. Good attendance. !wo Mew members initiated. Mrs. Ka-per led 1 devotions. Election of officers resulted thus:— Act in, President, Mrs. Kasper; Secretary, Miss ,/rr; Treasurer, Mrs. Laird; Cone- ! • v Srcrrtary, Mrs. G. Robinson. 'tijir^in 1 indents retorted on their work, and ■err reelected. Thanks to all officers and 'uienntendrnts were expressed for their work Wark-smtb, Dec. 12: Closing meeting for the 'ear. Very fair attendance. Mrs. Baker ap l-Miit. I delegate for Dominion Convention. v|on ve ., ( h\ Mesdame- Rowe and Nelson, ■cciUn n by Mrs. M<*>re. Miss I ayk>r, mis'ionary from India, gave an address telling '•f th- changes C hrist brings to Hindu women. H»p| \ >rar of inspiration and service brought to a close with afternoon tea. Omknnn, Nov. 14: Annual meeting. Devobotis, r-utme business, and arrangements n ‘ad ior workers and catering for booths election day. Temfierancc Pact. Re;s-rts

from su|>ciintendcuts and officers read and appreciated. Gratification on hearing that a newly-formed “Youth Travel Club" for young men and women announces that liquor will not be allowed. All officers re-elected. SOUTH AUCKLAND DISTRICT Hamilton: Annual re|*>rt presented by Mrs. Burt. Superintendents all rejxirted. Congratu latious to two Hamilton scholars who had secured good marks tn the Temperance F.xams, and books to be presented. All officers reelected. and most of the suiieriutendcnts, one notable exception being Mrs. Davey, who had been Treasurer for twenty-live years, whose place was filled by Mrs. Pickles. >qxual tribute |>atd to* Mrs. Davey. Devotions conducted by Miss May, a Japanese internee from Shanghai, who alter reading Psalm 34, ielated one of her outstanding expenences of deliverance. Xmas greetings and flower* to be sent to sick members. President thanked all workers. Benediction. Tauranga, Dec. 3: l losing Social, Mrs. Christian presiding. Mi -s Kirk, Dominion President, led Devotions, making reference to Poll result, and encouraging the downcast. R«|H>rts oil Band of Ho|h- closing meeting, N.C.W . also, aud an address h\ Miss I Musical items and coni|»etitio.i* and a "Bring and Buy" stall for the “Caravan Fund.’

TARANAKI DISTRICT Flawera: Annual meeting. Mrs. K. 1 haver presiding. Financial statement and annual te|x»rts presented. Election of officers resulted: President, Mrs. R. Thayer; Vice-Presidents, Major VVoolford, Mesdames Gould aud Page; Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. Barnm; Sup<rlutendents also elected. "Bring and Buy lot local funds. New Plymouth: Annual meetiug, wdl at tended, Mrs. Brown in the chair. Devotions and Tem|»erance Pact. Annual lejwrt and Sea men's Rest reports read. Officers elected were;— President. Mrs. E. Stewart; Secretary, Mrs. Oliver; Corresponding Srcretai y. Mis. Wood; Treasurer, Mrs. Norwood- I hanks t tea hostesses and artistes. Benediction. Eltham re|w>rt a good annual meeting, with good year's work refuted. Six new i' inters secured at Cradle R -11 party and much ur .’est shown in this department.

WANGANUI DISTRICT Wanganui East: Annual meeting h'wed good work done for the year. Id s- I) iv itrlected President; Miss Jarvis, Trra*u:«i; Mrs. Robb. Corresponding Secretar> ; M's. ( . James, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Og.er. K. and L.T.L. Superintendent Wanganui Central: Nine pre-cut, Mr-. Dux held presiding. Devotion*, Mrs. Go.*ffy. Sympathy and sorrow expressed concerning the death of Mrs. Hcatley. for many yexis a leading member. Agreed that with decreasing attendances, all line;, not strictly Teni|*eranca be cut out. a falling-eff in departmental work In-iiig revealed in reports, resulting fr-tn ill-ne-s. Good financial statement. Officers elected were: President, Mrs. Duxhcld; Sec letary. Mr*. Ogg; Treasurer, Mrs. Goodey; Superintendents also appointed.

MANAWATU DISTRICT Palmerston North. Annual meeting. December. Annual re|>orts presented. Previous officers re-elected. Mrs. Carter, who is going to make her home in Auckland, was pre-ented with a suitcase and a bouquet; Mrs. (oles. president, expressing her deep appreciation of her devoted service over a number of years. A sjiecial "Bring and Buy.” arranged to raise the Union's quota of £l2/10/- towards the Alliance advertising fund, resulted with donations, hi thr raising of the required amount. Feilding: Annual meeting. Drcem’oer 4th. Mrs. S|>ence presided. Devotions led b> Mrs. Kendall. Officers’ and Superintendents' te|»orts showed progress. The Gold Medal had been won by a Band of Hope member hi the I ein* Iterance examinations, Mis* Ruth Fade, Mrs. Spence, alter sixteen years of inspiring and laithful service a- President, declined noin.nation. her place hem* taken in this office by Mrs. Tremain. Mrs. Taylor s|>oke on Mr-. S|ience’s splendid work during those years, and Mrs. Spence thanked all those who had worked with her for their co-o|*iauou. Mis. Spence closed with prayer. HAWKE’S BAY DISTRICT

Hastings, Nov. 28: Annual meeting. Rcrx/ts received with keen ii terrst, a tine it .old of work being presented. Mis. ‘I. Hickmotl, President tor many years, declined ;e-:i mitna-

tion on account of ill-health, out accepted the |x>sition of Vice-President. Ihe officers elected were: —President, Mrs. 11. M. Snutn; Se it tary, Mrs. A. J. Pitt; Treasurer, Mi*, ii. Grainger. Sujwrintendents also a|>poiuted. WELLINGTON DISTRICT Wellington Central, Nov. 24: Annual meet mg. Mrs. Webb presided in the absent e through illness ol the President, Mrs. Mred. Devotions led by Mrs. l-tael. Special prayer* ior sick members, and for our Poll ami oth M r work. Treasurer’s report. Iwo parcels it. he sent to FJnglaud. FJach member undertook to write to, or visit a sick member, athtlic reference made to the passing of Mrs. Hutfam. lor many years a sup|torter ol our cause. Birthday grretuigs and |>osie» presented. Re|iort of Mastertou Convention given. Delegate to Convention, Mrs. Heed. All (>thcers leelected. Su|»rrintendeiit’s ic|K»r:.,, ami ieap|x>intmeiits to be dealt with at the l ••biliary meeting. Mrs. Moult warmly maii<\cJ f«<r serving t-a throughout the year. Beiicuictioii.

Miss Keys gast two delightful piano sc Jus. Lower Hutt: Mrs. S|»encer presided and Mt». .swift led Devotions. Secretary’s rejxirt sh. v»J gixxl work done during the year. £ ; iKnated to Hutt Temj*eranee League, £1 to the Alliance, and 10/- to the Church Trustees. Ml otiicri s re elected. Benediction.

NELSON DISTRICT Nelson, Nov. 12: Annual Meeting. Mrs. loomer presided over lair attendance. All otticers and su|>erintendents re-elected. Kel*irts showed a busy year ami satistactory balance sheet. Message of thanks sent to the K. v. .Mr. Blampied for his work among childicn on Wednesday afternoons. Mrs. Ranking gave an interesting talk, showing how fear can affect health, but that . God’s healing |iower is ever at work. Temperance Fact. Benediction. December: See "Sjiecial re|mrt-.' NORTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT Riccarton: Special meeting, Octobei 24th, held at the home ol Mrs. Griffiths, President. Twenty present. President led Devotions. Two members re|K>rted having visited Ojawa Union ami had attended a ( liurcli parade. Mrs. Toonier's letter read Donation I com Mrs. C'has. Bell, »>! Wellington, for i ,K. funds received. Mesdanu s Gundy ami Hams re-

ported interestingly on the recent District Convention, and received the thanks ol tmmeeting. Mrs. Griffiths thanked fer the use of her home. Bundles of literature given oat for distribution. A five-minute paper written by Mis. Ancell on Gambling was read by Mrs. Gundy. Meeting closed with hymn and prayer. Aov. 14: Annual meeting. Gocxl attendance. Mts. Harris led Devotions. Donations received for la-per and Union funds. Several letters ot thanks and appieciatiou to be -.cut out. A short "Scrvici of Memories” held mi memory ol White Kiblxm Sisters who had passed away. Secretary's and Treasurer’* re;x>rts read and adopted. (»<>od work shown lor the year. The hnal “pyramid'' effort hauled in a total of £PVIB/J. Chocolate ami donations lor Mental Hospital Christmas cheer handed in. Mrs. Clarke, President off Brytidwr presided over the election of oitive-s, all previous ones being returned. Thank- to the officers ami to Mrs. Clarke were expressed by tinpresident, who also thanked members for their attendance and cooieration dunng the year. Literature handed * for distribution. "God Be With You” -ling, tni» being the last meeting for the year. Linwood: Annual meeting held recently. All officers re-elected. Annual re|*»rts showed satisfactory work lor the year. Gtxrd balance after paying all dues. North Brighton, Nov. 19: Annual meeting presided over by Mrs. Noonan. Five Band of Hojie members had gained certificates in the Temperance Fixams. Annual re|*>rt showed good work done, the Secretary being complimented on its comprehens ve nature. Sujier intemleuts' ic|>orts also very good. Band of flope had held twelve meetings and had 21 new pledged members. Mrs Noonan appointed delegate f<*t Convention. Mr-. ( larke, Distriv President, took the chair for the election of officers. All previous ones re-elected. Greetings from District Executive brought by Mrs. 1 New Brighton, Dec. 5: Mrs. Flown presided. Devotions taken by Salvation Army Lieut Pledge re affirmed. Temperance Fact given. Uxxi annual rejxirts given by Secretary and Sutienntetidentk. Annual donations to be sent

to World’* Mi*v.ouary, Maori, “While Ribbon" Day funds, and to Women'* Reformatory. •Mis. Clarke, District President, took the «.i.air for the election of officers, tbc result beniK: President, Mrs. K. Edmond; Secretary, Mr*. (i. Kills; Treasurer, Mrs. H. luns. Mrs. Mower, retiring President, s|toke of the plea-

sure she had had .n our work during her live years of office.

Christchurch, Nov. lj: Miss Henderson presided. Members promised to help with \.M.( .A. street collection. Mrs. Lennon repotted on Shirley• Richmond’s afternoon social, and Miss Gordon on the Lmwood garden party. President read extracts from World temperance News. Nov. 27: Miss Henderson iu the chair. I hanks received *oi donation to C hristchurch Area Council. Further donation sent to the Alliance, also to our N.Z. Fund tor Publicity. Invitation received for Fresh Air Home Christmas Party. I’sual Donation sent. Our President read extracts from the “Vanguard.” Papanui: Annual meeting, November k). Thirteen members and two visitors present. Devotion* b) Mr* Matootak Roll Call, a text of Scripture. Pledge. Temj«erance Fact by Mrs. llampton. A rnu.il rr|>ort showed a satisfactory years’ service in several departments. Mis. Griffiths pre-i<J<*d for the election of officers, all of whom were re-elected. Superintendents also ap|>oi!itrd. Thanks expressed to lira Griffiths. Vote* of thanks f> the Piet* and to the Hon. Auditor, Mis* 1. Orchard. Wooiston, Nov. 21: Good attendance. Mrs. Ramsay presided. Devotions led by Airs. Spier. Officers elected as follows:- President, Mis. Ramsay; Secretary, Mrs. Toml.nson; Superintendents also appointed. Good rejiorts •■i Mat's work given. Mrs. Ramsay thanked all member* for the work of the year. Mrs. Illack, District President, gave a veiy interesting address. Benediction. Sydenham, Dec. 5: Annual meeting, Mrs. J. I tier presiding over an attendance of eleven members. Devotions led by Mrs. Davies. Pledge re-affirmed and Tem|>erance Tact given. Mrs. Atkins, District Treasurer, presided i*vrr the election of officers which resulted as iollows: President, Mrs. J. Filer; Secretary, .Mrs. W. K. Drewett; Treasurer, Mrs. C. D. s >ri\eis; C.R., Mrs. Garlick; “W.R./ Mrs. Julius, Csual re|*>rts presented. Closed with “All Round the World" and prayer by Mrs. Cook son.

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT District executive. Nov. 21' President i • tin chair and six members k -rxont. During th« Devotional j>enud, members offered prayers for success at the Licensing Poll. Rejorts nresented <>t the Stall conducted at the A. it P. Show and accounts passed for payment. Ja-tters of thanks directed to four men who \cry kindly erected and dismantled stall. The President reported on the arrangement made with Marlborough “Express" for printing an insert to I* published and delivered with the pa|«er, which has a circulation of 4,fiUU. The action of the President in making this last effor* m connection with Poll work was confirmed. Mrs. Cnderlull rejiortrd on the Officer s’ meeting and various matters were discussed. A notion of sympathy was passed with Mrs. McFadden in the sudden death of tier husband. A new member welcomed.

Springlands. Nov. 19: Annual meeting held in Methodist Schoolroom, eight members and two visitors present and welcomed by Mr*. Underhill. Three ajxdogies owing to illhealth. Greetings to be sent to these members. Rebuts were given by the Superintendents, all of which showed faithful and consistent work throughout the year. The Treasurer presented a very satisfactory balance sheet with credit balance. Helpful quotations were given in response to the Roll Call. Arrangements made to combine with Blenheim N Socil m |lm i nt December meetings. President expressed appreciation of o operation and fellowship enjoyed throughout the year and gave brief taik. Officers and Sujieriutendents re-elected. On behalf of memIxt-, Mrs. Gascoigne thanked the President lot her interest and activity in the Branch.

SOUTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT Temuka, Nov. 27: Annual meeting, Mrs. H. GroCJtt presiding over a good attendance. Member* stood m silence i l memory of the late Mrs. R. D. Gibb, who was a foundation member. Secretary’s report was the subject nt congratulation by several members. Thanks extended to Mr, and Mr*. Grocolt lor the

u»e of their home for the preparation of literattne for posting to every’ house in Temuka. Treasurer'- and Sui*rintendent*’ report* read and adopted. Officer* elected were a* Pillows.—President, Mrs. Wm. Hewson; VicePresident*, Mesdame* R- Flintoff, H. Grocott and J. H. Woolford; Secretary, Mrs. J. M«>llidax ; Treasurerf re-elected), Mrs. \V. Brewer; Superintendents also ap|»ointed. Tea hostesses, Mesdames Brewer and Woolford. Very helpful address given by Mrs. W. H. Davey. Teni|xrrance I Myology and prayer by Mrs. Flintoff.

Ashburton, Dec. .1: Annual meeting. Mrs. Browning presided and led Devotions. Condolence letters to be sent to Mrs. Church and Miss Jenninson m the loss of a sister. A new member was initiated. Annual and financial re|mrts given, good work being recorded. The Secretary had written 110 letters. Sui*rintendet ts’ ie]>orts also received. Thanks to all w .ike |. Tlu- election '<i officers icsulttd as follows;- (’resident, Sister Mildred (Miss E. M. West); Vice-Presidents, Mesdames Adjutant >11111)1, Robinson, Browning and L. F. Lion; Recording Secretary, Mrs. G. Holmes; Corre*|onding Secretary, Mrs. Harwood; I reasu er, Mrs. Tulloch; Sujierintendents and pianistr also api>ointrd. Temi>erance Fact given. Enjoyable meeting closed with prayer by Mr*. Browning, ami the Doxology.

OTAGO DISTRICT Dunedin South: Annual meeting. Good attenoance, Mrs. Rippin presiding. Devotions led by Mrs. Williamson. President gave detail' of recent election distribution of literature. Mrs. Rippin proposed as a remit fur Dominion Convention, “That all officers be allowed to attend meeting* of District Flxecu-

five.” Carried. Mrs. Dow read reply to let:-, of sympathy sent to Mr. Georges Dash 0 n rh f drath <>f his wife. Officer* elected as follows ~ President, Mrs. Rippin; Vice-President, yp~ Williamson; Treasurer, Mrs. Graham; S«-., tary, Mrs. Dow. North East Valley. Annual meeting, officr-. elected were:- President, Mrs. Green (Acti:, President during Mrs. Green’s illnt's, Mr heart); Secretary, Miss Gibbs; Treasure Mrs. Johnstone. Annual report showed i satisfactory amount of work done during tkr year. Two staunch members lost throws death during the year, including Mrs. Sander, who was for many years Treasurer, and Mr Gibson, a long-standing Vicr-Prtsidn< Among matters discussed, the increasng nunibei of divorces was mentioned, and th. following statement by Judge Sharboro *». read: “Divorce is the nation's most alarming social question; and drinking is the most in portant factor. 75 |*er cent, of the divorceare due to this."

SOUTHLAND DISTRICT South Inveroargill: A “Pioneer Rally’’ he in the Temperance Hall, November 12, with Mrs. Holmes, President, in the chair. Dem tions led by Mrs. Richards, Su|ierititendent. Agreed to vote for the return of all Dominion ofticers. Speaker was the Re* Mr. Harford, his subject being “Pioneers am Their Ckfistiaa Duty." Winton, Nov. 19: Annual meeting. Presidmt rejxirted on District Convention. Annual repon read and adopted. Treasurer’s rejxirt read and adoption to follow later. All officers re elected. Duets rendered by Misses Joyce a:w Daphne Mclntosh. Benediction and supper.