DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS ORGANISING DEPARTMENT

White Ribbon, Volume 19, Issue 9, 1 October 1947, Page 2

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS ORGANISING DEPARTMENT

Having heard that the Maungaturoto Union was possibly going into recess, 1 paid a visit there. The members were feeling somewhat discouraged. but it seemed a pity to have to go into recess.

From the minute book I traced the history of the Union for a period of over twelve years. It is a noble record. Beginning, lam told, with four members, I read of 19, 16, and 14 being present at meetings, and this well-kept minute book records very creditable work in C.R., L.T.L., “Y’s” and “W.R.” subscribers, numbering just now 17 members, with as many as 23 at one time on the books. The President’s personal papers and notebooks reveal methodical care and interest in the work. What a tragedy to lose a Union, however small, with such a record behind it!

We held a meeting, five members being present and two visitors, and talked the matter ovqr. We tried to get a wider outlook of the work throughout the Dominion, and the work in other lands; and our responsibility as a link in the chain encircling the Globe. We spoke of the witness of the W.C.T.U. wherever it exists, and the necessity to keep the Hag flying. The brewers have accomplished the task they set for themselves several years ago, of creating drinkers amongst the youth of the nations. Surely there are sufficient Christian women in every community who are wdling to try to save the youth of the nation from this soul and bodydestroying traffic. “Can we souls are lighted With wisdo.n from on high, Can wt to men benighted,

The Lamp of Life deny?” It was decided that each member try to win one new member to help build up our Union. Mrs. Cook, a former president, consented to take office again, and carry on! So, instead of going into recess, a Union has taken a new lease of life, and w'e hope it will go forward.

A. McLAY, Dominion Organiser. METHODS DEPARTMENT “School of Method*” conducted by Mi»* Appleby On Monday morning, September Bth, a small number of ladies attended the School, over which Miss Appleby, in Mrs. Kasper’s absence, presided. In the Devotional period all present gave favourite texts, this being followed by prayer. Mrs. Williams gave an interesting address on “Public Speak- — 99 ing. Suggested Programme for Meeting* Book Review: Fifteen-minute talk giving most outstanding incidents culled from a good book.

Round the World New*. First Aid. Miss Appleby read the duties of officers President, Secretary and Treasurer; also Superintendents. In the knowledge that only half of the work done is reported, the suggestion was made that an “Active Service Reporter” be found and a note taken by her of w'ork done during the month. This would, perhaps, make reporting easier at the end of the year. Californian papers were handed round, showing photographs of Mrs. Lee Cowie and her helpers—a Band of Crusaders. At one session, whilst conducting a service in a cocktail bar, photographers foT the movies were present, and it was estimated that this film would be seen by 90,000,000 people. Noontide Hour was remembered by Hymn and Prayer. Brief talks on the work of two departments were given, these being Evangelistic and Work Among Seamen. Prayer and Benediction brought a very helpful meeting to a close.

EDUCATIONAL BUREAU AND NOTABLE DAYS

It often happens that a Union secretary or president is at a loss for suitable material for a meeting. It is not so well known as it should be that our

‘Educational Bureau” is there to supply just such a need as this. A letter to Mrs. A. L. Lewis, 64 Clare Street, Cambridge, will bring you what you require. All the subjects suggested as fitting for the various “Notable Days” we observe are covered by the papers, pamphlets, etc., contained in the Bureau. Frequent additions are made so that information is kept up-to-date. An addition shortly to be made, for instance, is the article- appearing in this issue under Mrs. Hiett’s name, “A Tribute to Mrs. Peryman,” which will probably be in request for "Memorial Day.” A list of the contents of the Bureau is appended.

1947 Frances Willard. Horne Meetings. Maori Day. A Romance of Missionary Enterprise (C McLav) Dialogue for “W R.” Day (Miss Edmed and Mrs. Jolly). Mrs. McCombs. Mr. T. E. Taylor. Mrs. T. E Taylor Memorial Day. Pioneer Women. Franchise Day. Rev. F. Isitt. Progress. Medicated Wines. A New Year’s Message to Women (Florence Barclay, 1913). Etc.