Special Reports

White Ribbon, Volume 19, Issue 4, 1 May 1947, Page 2

Special Reports

CARDEN PARTY, NELSON UNION A most successful Garden Party held at Stoke, at the home of the President, Mrs. H. N. Toomer, to raise funds for Convention expenses. The produce stall, in charge of Mrs. C. Knapp, and Mrs. Martin, and the jumble stall, staffed by Mrs. Black and Mrs. Snodgrass, made good contributions to the funds. Afternoon tea and ice cream were served on the lawn; and later an adjournment was made to the house where Mrs. Toomer displayed some Japanese curios; giving an interesting talk about each. MARLBOROUGH WOMENS DAY OF PRAYER The W omen’s Monthly Day of Prayer was held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Blenheim, <4l March 27th. Sessions began at 10 a.m. and all were attended; the following ladies being the Leaders: Mrs. Bytlicl. who was assi>tcd by Miss loan Bythel and Mrs. Milgrcw, and during the afternoon, Mesdames Kearse and Picktord. Interesting subjects were chosen, and helpful addresses given. Suitable hymns w ere sung; and many took part in prayer. It was announced that in future these days of prayer will be held on last Thursdays instead of Fridays as previously.

CRADLE ROLL PARTY Hawera Union On March 25th, the Hawera Union entertained mothers of the Cradle Roll chidren at King Edward Park, when visitors were welcomed by the Superintendent, Mrs. H. Bu’ton. Members provided afternoon tea. ice cream and soft drinks for the children, who also ran races and received Ixxiks and party caps. The opportunity was taken by Mrs. Thayer, acting-president, of presenting “Long Service” badges to Mrs. Young, .10 years, and Mrs. Burrell, 20 years, both of whom were congratulated and wished long life and good health.

FA R EW ELL GAT H ERI N( i, HAMILTON UNION On Tuesday, April Ist, a specially arranged gathering was held in the Methodist Hall, London Street, Hamilton, for the puri>ose of bidding farewell to Mrs. Gatman, who has been President for several years of the Hamilton Union. The attendance was very large, among those present being the District Secretary, Mrs. Lewis, of Cambridge, and the members of the Council of Christian Women, who linked up with the Union for that day for the social puri>ose of paying their tribute to Mrs. Gatman, who was also their President. Mrs. Gatman presided over the gathering, and read Psalm 27. with emphasis on verse 5, “He shall set me upon a rock.” Mrs. Gatman gave this as her parting message, and urged all present

to press on in the cause of saving th ( people from the Drink Traffic, knowing that with Jesus Christ our Foundation and All-sufficiency, we must triumph. Mrs. E. J. Dave>' was congratulated on her Golden W edding, celebrated in February, and Mrs. Ben Jones for a like celebration in March. Both of these ladies are old and valued members of our Union. Mrs. Davey, who for many years held the josition of District Treasurer wa> unanimously elected VicePresident. Mrs. Moore vva> unanimoa ly requested to fill the vacant (>osiiion of President, but asked for time to consider the request. During a special interlude, Mrs. Stephenson Craig paid tribute to Mrs. Gatman’s valued leadership as President, and thanked her sincerely for her great service. Mrs. Lewis also si>oke in similar vein, and Mrs. Gatman was a'-kol to accept several gifts and also tloral offerings. Mrs. Lbbett, representing the Council of Christian Women, also conveyed -to Mrs. (iatman appreciation of her spiritual leadeship to this body. , Afternoon tea and friendly chat followed, after which the meeting v\a> closed with the Benediction. Mrs. (iatman is leaving the district owing to the retirement of her husband, the Rev. W. (iatman, from* the Methodist Ministry. Their home will he in Auckland for the present.

HOME MEETING, ONEHUNGA Onehunga Union held a Home meeting at the home of Mrs. Leadley, on March 27th. The programme included solos by Miss Winnie Sibbin, a recitation by Mrs. Hatton, a competition and a talk by Mrs. Mount joy, who also read a pei>er, this being followed by reminiscences by members present. Alter this, all took part in mentioning one thing for which she gave grateful thanks to God. Conversation and afternoon tea concluded this profitable meeting at the Methodist parsonage.