Bulletin of Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 19, Issue 4, 1 May 1947, Page 9

Bulletin of Union News

AUCKLAND DISTRICT. executive Meeting, March 31: Mrs. Mount* , lV presiding and Mrs. Hooj»er leading Devons. The President rejiorted ‘Lat Mrs. Kd'i'Ct's health was much improved, and \] r .. I’etchell rejiorted that all those elected • j tiie Licensing Committee at Takapuna were temperance men. All stood iu silence, lU memory of Mrs. Peryman. news of whose death had just been received. L* tter of sym* -atliy to be sent to the Rev. Clifford Welch w jj„' inducted the Convention Communion xrvice, in the sudden death of Mrs. Welch. Mrs. Mountjoy presented Mrs. W llliams with a book in token of gratitude for her work in collection with hospitality for Convention delegates. “Mother’s Day” gathering arranged. President rejiorted that a number of memb ts had received “Long Service” badges at C vention.

Remutra, March 24: Mrs. Hugh kasjier ; resided. Attendance fair. Devotions led by Mrs. G. Robinson, Pledge and Temperance Fact. Kij»orts of Dominion Convention given b> Mesdauies Robinson, (Jane, and Miss Tozer. Thanks given by President for these rejiorts. Epsom Green Lane: Opening meeting for 1947, March 20, held at the Maori Girls’ Hostel. Memberm first attended the funeral of their beloved sister in Christ, Mrs. Geison, at the Green Lane Congregational Church. Mrs. Gcimjii passed away suddenly while helping to nurse a very sick friend. We thank God for every remembrance of her. Mrs. Long, ably assisted by Mollie, acted as hostess at the Hostel. Convention rejxirt given and a most p*oiitable afternoon was sjient. A “Love Gilt tj Mrs. Long of £2 was made, for the jiurchase oi son.e useful article for the Hostel. Henderson, March 19: Mrs. Chadwick pre-

sded. Convention rejiort given. interesting talk by Miss Appleby on "The Ups and Downs of Organising.’ Discussion on the gambling

question. Ponsonby, March 20: Mrs. Joiner presided and led Devotions. Temperance Pact, Miss Kuncmian. Letter from Mrs. Lee-Cow ie received by President, gave news oi her, and the Mi.-ses Pyle’s continued good health. Rev. H. C. Matthews, of St. John’s Methodist Churci , spoke on "A Life of Service.” Pledge and benediction.

Kohi-St. Heliers, March 20: Pair attendance, Mrs. Kus|>er ('residing. Temperance Pact. Vote ol symjvathy with Mrs. Lediard in the death i her husband. £1 received from Wesley Methodist children towards 'l'emperance education. Arrangements made for farewell to Mrs. Parr.

Mount Lden, April 1: Mrs. J. D. Smith ore

-ided in the absence of the President. Mrs. •M 'Uiit ;■ > give rejiort of Dominion Convention. Suggestions for making meetings interesting made by members.

Onehunga, March 13: Annual Cradle Roil Party, beautiful weather. Arrangements b> Miss ( aughley, C.R. Sujjeriiitendeut. March 27: See "Sj>ecial Re|iorts.” Takapuna, Ajiril meeting: Pair attendance, Mrs. Morgan-Richards presiding. Devotions, Miss t ullen. Temjierance Pact, Mr*. Winstone. Mrs. Petchell gave vivid account of *be work of the Licensing Committee, and as ah our men were elected, there was great rejoicing. Decided to invite all these new members of the Committee with their wives a >. K iul Afternoon, with the workers also. Mrs. .V irgan-Richards was present J with the Lug Service” badge. She also rejiorted on Ulf lust day of Convention. Sales Table did *dl. benediction.

SOUTH AUCKLAND DISTRICT Tauranga, April 1: Good attendance. Devo‘"ms, Mrs. Hensley. All stood in silence m memory of Mrs. Peryman, and Mrs. Hickey, muthvr . i one of the members. Excellent reJ*rt of Dominion Convention given by Mrs. Hunt, delegate. Mesdauies Walker (Nelson L nicHi), and Allely (Northcote Union) welcomed. N.C.W. rejiort given. Temperance 1 and Pledge. Plowers to be seni to a M ck member and to a bride recently arrived. •^rraiig t uents for Silver Jubilee and District (.onventi 'ii discussed, “bring and buy” for ***l iuuds. Hanulton, April 1: See “Sj»ecial Rejiort.”

HAWKE’S BAY DISTRICT. Dannevirke, March 11. Mrs. Paviour-Smith jiresided m the absence of the President, and took Devotions. A Palmerston North visitor welcomed. Letter received from District Secretary telling of Miss C. McLay’s proj»osed visit. Agreed that the Temperance Pact should be sent to the local uewsjiajier for publication. Prayer iu closing.

WELLINGTON DISTRICT. Wellington Central, March 19: Mrs. Israel in the chair in the absence of Mrs. Sired on holiday. Attendance fair. Illness of several members rejiorted and letters to be sent. Mrs. Morris rejiorted on District Convention. A fund was jilatiued for Dominion Convention to be held here in 1948. Letters oi thanks for jiarcels sent to England received. Members urged to j>ay membershiji fees and “W.R.” subscnjitious as early in the year as jxissible to simplify the work of Dominion Othccrs. Convention reixirt given by Mrs. Reed, lea hostess, Mrs. Hoult. btuediction. tion. Lower Hutt, March 25: Mrs. Sjiencer j»resided over small attendance, borne sick and some holidaying. Prayer of thanksgiving for the life and work of Mrs. Peryman. Convention rejiort given by Mrs. Reed, District Secretary. Hearty thanks for excellent rej»ort. benediction. Johnsonville: Cradle Roll party held at the home of Mrs. Davis on March 22, nine mothers and thirteen children attending. Happy afternoon sjient with games and esjiecially the good things provided, band of Hoyic and Ihble Class members assisted Mrs. Davis in the entertaining oi the childreu.

NELSON DISTRICT. Nelson, February 11: Mrs. 'loonier |iresided. Good attendance. Rev. R. A. blamjued led Devotions. SjJeaker, Mrs. Sherratt, ou “Lite of Elizabeth Fry.” Pajier also read by President from “N.Z. Motor World," eutitled “booze at tne Wheel.” benedictioti.

March 11: Miss Cooke presided in the absence of the President at Dominion Convention. P'ive members at Convention, so only fair attendance. Major brunton led Devotions. Members stood in silence in anemory of Mrs. Gubb, who was in charge of Cradle Roll for a long tune, and Mr. J. H. Walker, the husband of our one-time District President. Tenij>erance Pact. Mrs. Pocklington, of Dunedin, entertained with a humorous recitation, and Major brunton gave a delightful talk on Edinburgh, singing one verse of the "Covenanters’ Hymn" as a conclusion. Tea hostesses, Mesdames Andrews, Lununis and Snodgrass. Meeting closed with the "Sigil.”

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT. Springlands, March 18: Mrs. Underhill jiresided, fair attendance. Several absent through illness. The devotional study was from Ejustle General oi Peter, chajiter 1, the Ciinstian’s Hope. Very helpful verses given in response *.o the roll call. Regret voiced at the loss of their home by tire to Mr. and Mrs. Twidle. The banner for L.W.R. was presented by the President to Mrs. E. Leslie. Superintendent. The President gave a talk on some of the highlights of the Dominion Convention as exj»erienced by herself. The members listened with interest and thanked the sj>eaker. Blenheim, April 1: Good attendance of members and visitors. One new member initiated. Mrs. A. T. Milgrew and Mrs. Adjutant Kearse led Devotions. Very comprehensive rtjiort of Dominion Convention given by Mrs. P. Stephens, who received thanks. Tea and benediction.

NORTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT. Riccarton, March 13: 2L. present. Mr*. Griitiths presided. Mrs. Haris led Devotions. Pledge and Tcmjierance Pact. Concert to be given on April 19 at Women’s Reformatory. Articles for use in the Therapy Department at the Templeton Farm asked for. £4 raised for the “O. and G.” appeal. Decided to send a further £2 to Headquarters P'utid, and a food jiarcel to Britain. Mrs. Griffiths gave interesting talk on her recent trip to Perth, Australia. Vote of thanks passed. Hymn and benediction. Linwood, March 25: Mrs. Mackie presided. Members stood in silence in memory of our late sister, Mrs. Perymau, for many years

Editor of the “W.R.” Mrs. Mackie, in the absence of the Convention delegate, Mrs. Fuller, spoke on her rejiort, which was very comprehensive. Mrs. beilby and Mrs. H igh Graham, our bajitist and Presbyterian ministers wives were icceived as members. Help for Obstetrical Hosj'ital and Tenijikrton Farm given. Good rejiorts given in connection with the band of Hope picnic, and Mental llosjiital visiting.

Reefton, March 11: Remits received from Grey mouth N.C.W. discussed. Mrs. Thompson Junr. read the story of billy bray, from "The White Ribbon.” Closing j>rayer by Mrs. Thompson.

North Brighton, March 18: Mrs. Noonan j>resided and Mrs. Mcllwaith led Devotions. 8 present. A new member initiated, band of Hope rejiort showed two meetings held, and C.R. rejiorted 4 new members. Arrangements for 21st birthday jiarty. Press Rejiortcr, Mrs. Mcllwraith, and “W.R.” Agent, Mrs. Goldman aiqioiuted.

Lyttelton-Heathcote, March 25: Good attendance. Mrs. 1 redens wick presided and spoke on “Missions.' Mrs. Webb reiorted a very successful “C.R.” jiarty, 25 children having attended with their jiarents. Donation of £1 received from Mrs. Anderson for jiarty exjicnses. Mrs, burned ajijKimted Treasurer. Mrs. Webb having resigned in favour ol "C.R.” work.

Christchurch, March 12' Miss Henderson jiresided. Discussion on “What Doctors Pay About Alcohol.”

March 26: Miss Henderson presided. Convention rejiort given by Miss Lovell-Simth, also Women’s Rally lejjort. President told oi the Aims and Objects of the meeting of the International Alliance of Women held this year in Switzerland, at which twenty -one delegates attended. Peace resolutions passed. Sydenham, Aj.ril 3: Mrs. J. Filer jiresided over eight members a-.d three visitors. Pledge and I emjieratice Pact Comprehensive and interesting report of Dominion Convention given by Mrs. Clark, District President. Hearty vote of thanks. One of our visitors initiated as a member by Mrs. Clark. New Brighton, April 3: Mrs. Edmond presided and Mrs. Flower led Devotions. Pledge re-aftirtred and Temperance Pact given. Invitations to Union birthday Socials reveivcd. A new member initiated by Mrs. Edmond. Mrs. Ellis, our Secretary received her "Thirty Year.,’ Service” badge, after which Mrs. Hall told us that it was thirty -two years since she had initiated her daughter, Mrs. Ellis, and Miss Ada Hall as members, and they had been faithful workers in the cause ever since. Mrs. Flower, Convention delegate, j-re-sented an interesting rejiort, for which she was thanked. £l/10/- jiromised for N.Z. Fund.

Spreydon: Meeting j>resided over by Mrs. Ancell, Mrs. Gemmell leading Devotions. As this took the form of a Cradle Roll jiarty, no business was dealt with. Warm welcome given to all. Gaines, ice creams, j>aj»er hats and soft drinks all heljied to jilease the children. Songs by Mrs. I). Mackenzie and recitations hv Mrs. Woodcock entertained the adults. Miss Cook, a returned missionary from China, told of many miraculous escajies fron bombs and lmjirisonment during the Jaj>auese occuj>atiou. Thanks tea, and benediction.

Riccarton, April 10: Mrs. Griffiths jiresided. Pledge re-afiirmed and sjileudid Tem|ierance Pact given. Three jiarcels sent to the Theraj*y Department at Templeton Farm; £2 more handed in for the “O. and G.” ajijieal, making a total of £6. An 11 lb. food |iarcel sent to Britain. Invitations to Union birthday parties received. Mental Hospital .’•••port good. Mrs. Clark, District President, gave intensely interesting rejiort of Dominion Convention. Thanks and closing jiaryer.

SOUTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT. Titnaru, March 25. Mrs. Hnldgate jiresided. Mrs. Wiles led Devotions. Discussion held on “Need for Women Police.” Remits j>assed for N.C.W. Conference. Benediction. Waimale, March 12 and April: both well attended, Mrs. Duckett j*residing, Pledge being re-affirmed and Tertfjierance Fact given at both. The Rev. Mr. McNeur spoke at the March meeting, on “Fireside Chats,” which was most inspiring; and Miss Tooley rejxirted

on Dominion Convention very fully at April meeting, both s|*eakers being he* rt '- thtnanked. Mr. George Dash wa* inented on having secured the Hand of H'.< Hanner for Waimate, he being the PresidentOTAGO DISTRICT. Oamaru, March 10: Mrs. Winn presided " u a good meeting. Mrs. Rawson led Devoti* Three new names added to list. Collect • appointed for l’lunket Stre*t Day. Vote • sympathy with Miss Rose in her illness, m’ R. and Mrs. May son farewelled, and thar. > expressed for their help in Temperance in Oamaru, a shoulder spray being g> c " Mrs. May son. Two members sang a Benediction.