Bulletin of Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 19, Issue 10, 1 November 1947, Page 10

Bulletin of Union News

NORTHLAND DISTRICT Dargaville, Aug. 12: Mrs. Green presided in Mrs. Jolly's absence, and led Devotions, shaking on the character ol Deborah. Temperance Fact. Donmnou Corresi*mding Secretary’s letter was read and discussed. Sept. 9: Mrs. Jolly presided, Mrs. Green leading Devotions, and speaking on the character of Naomi. Business discussed—District Convention, Community Centre, Trust Control, and Licensing La as. Letters and telegrams sent to Prime Minister and local members oi Parliament, and replies received. N.C.VV. report given by Mrs. Moorhead, the main point of interst being an addrc'S on COKSO given by Mrs. Richards. A. AUCKLAND DISTRICT Kcfcd-St. Heliera, Sept. 18: Meeting luUl at the huhie ol Mrs. Pearson (see special Kcports). \ OnehuEga: “Pay-up” Social. Mrs. Mountjoy repotted on the annual meeting ol the N*Z. Affiance. District Convention arrangeincuts rmde, Mesdames Ashton and Cullen being ajfcomtcd as delegates, for the hrst time (Isifh young members). Readings from last “VSER.,” “Why I Hate she Liquor 1 rathe,” I and Mrs. Mackie's letter from AinencaJ Nominations for Dominion Olhcers One u<*w member -nitiated. Onehunga, Sept. 11: Good attendance in spite of heavy rain. Varied programme, much business being done. Reports on work done, and preparations lor the District Convention were dealt with. Many experiences of successful Temperance work were mentioned, Miss Grigg telling of seeing, during her recent visit to Melbourne, a drinking fountain which had been erected by the W.C.T.U. Septeinl>er 25: Home meeting at the residence of Mrs. Ashton. Choruses, Scripture reading, prayers and Temperance readings. Recitations by Miss Campbell and Mrs. Perrett, and a competition which was won by Mesdames Breeze and Ashton, a description of a Storm in South Africa by Mrs. Stacey, and a debate between Mrs. Ashby and Miss Campbell, “Should a baby be allowed to suck its thumb?” which was decided in favour of the affirmative (Miss Campbell), made a very interesting afternoon's programme.

SOUTH AUCKLAND Executive Meeting, Sept. 18: Held prior to ot*ening of District Convention. Mrs. Christian presided. Seven Unions represented. Devotions led by President. Miss McLay's organising work discussed. Sister Nicholls and delegates from Te Kuiti spoke on their special needs, and assistance was given by information supplied. Te Kuiti Maori Union: August meeting held at the Pa. Twelve present. Sister Nicholls led Devotions. The hospital visitor, Mrs. McNaught, reported on the progress of patients visited. The C.K. Superintendent, Mrs. P. Turner, reported 40 babies on thi roll. Five members to attend the Cpnvention at Tauranga. A resolution for the adherence to the Pact (liquor), aud its efficient enforcement in the King Country was forwarded to Headquarters. Financial membership of 40 reported. MANAWATU DISTRICT Pa!*nerston North, Sept. 2: Devotions, Mrs. Eckersley. Long Service Badge presented to Miss Claridge lor twenty years’ service. In reply to a letter asking that postage or. parcels to Britain might be reduced, Mr. O. Wilson wrote that parcels could be sent free of cost through the Red Cross. They would go to the Food Allocation Centre, London, and be allocated among the most necessitous cases. In reply to the protests sent to the M.P. lor the district, a letter expressing disagreement with the view* of the Union was received from Mr. Ormond Wilson, his reasons being given, and an offer to meet the Union and discuss matters at a later date was accepted. Parcels were brought for New' Plymouth Seamen’s Rest. The Superintendent, Miss R. Edwards, gave a study on the hy an, “Nearer, My God, To Thee,’’ referring to the fact that it was composed while the writer waj nursing her consumptive sister, the last verse being penned on her own death-bed, after having contracted the disease herself.

Levin, September 12: Good attendance. Mrs. Keiincrley presiding. Devotions led by Capt. Williams. Band ot Hope report. New Land at Weraroa. Scientific Fact. Agreed alter discussion to join* the U.N.O. Mesdames K ugs and .Vloxhani being api»ointed delegates. Mrs. Kings also appointed delegate tor District Convention. Letters ot cheer and greeting to be sent to sick members. bister Madeline Holland, Methodist Deaconess from Katana Pa, welcomed, and gave a very interesting aud eulightheuing account of her work among the Maori residents. A beautitul posy given to the si>eakcr with thanks for address. Tea hostesses, Mesdames Plaster and Storey. Benediction.

October 10: Mrs. Kcnnerley presiding. Special welcome to Mrs. L P. Lane, President W hangarei Union, and greetings sent to her Union. Devotions led by Captain W llliams. Pledge. Report on the United Nations Association meeting given by Mrs. Moxham. Convention retort by Mis. Kings. 1 hanks showed by word and acclamation. Letter ot sympathy and box of flowers to be sent to M: .» Bowen, in hospital as result oi acciden*. Hostesses Mesdames Henskie and Rose, thanked lor nice cup of tea. Beuedicttou. WELLINGTON DISTRUT Brooklyn: Meeting held at the home of the President. Choruses, Pledge aud Devotions. Syuijathy sent to sick members. Donations received lrom Baptist and Methodist Churches towards cost of having the Tcnij*rance Text Books placed in the schools. Ihree protests sent to the Hon. Mr. Mason re liquor in restaurants, and the granting of ultra-liberal licenses. Mrs. Jordan appointed delegate to District Convention. Sigil prayer anil Benediction. Questions and answers compiled by President proved both interesting and instructive. Sept. 30: Meeting held at the home of Mrs. GiUuigs, J.P. Mrs. Brewer presided. 13 present in spite of bad weather. Devotions, Mrs. Greenwood. Scientific Fact, Mrs. Gillings. Maori Day observed by very interesting account ot work among the Maori 8 ny Miss C. McLay was read lrom the ‘ White Ribbon” by Mrs. Pearse. Mrs. Brewer read the Pact made between th»* Government aud the Maoris of the King Country. Delegates to District Convention apjiointed. bigil Prayer and Benediction. Pleasant social chat, over tea provided by Mrs. Gillings.

NELSON DISTRICT Nelson (Apologies for delay in publishing), Aug. 12: Mrs. Toomer presided over fair attendance. Letter of thanks to Miss Lammas, who is resigning on account of ill-health. Letter from, Rev. J. Chambers re formation ol a ”Y” branch. Executive to explore all possibilities. A copy of “May SV e Introduce Ourselves?” to be sent to every Union member with the object of increasing membership. A Temperance Fact to be publ.shed in the “Evening Mail” each week. Mrs. Rankin, Health and Nutrition Superintendent, gave a stimulating talk on “Health, Wealth and Happiness,” reading from Psalm 131. 1 entrance Fact and Pledge. Tea Hostesses, Mesdames Burt and C. Knapp. Benediction, Miss Cook.

NORTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT Ly ttelton-Heathcote, Aug. 29: Very good attendance. Mrs. Tredennick in the chair. Mrs. K. J. T. Gngg gave an inspiring address on the history ol the W.C.T.U. A protest was sent to the Prime Minister. SOUTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT Timaru, Sept. 3: Mrs. Densem presided at meeting held at HigFiheld as guests of the P.WtM.U. Devotions led by Mrs. Prattley. Miss Stevenson briefly outlined ihe growth of the bailors’ Rest in the last sixty vears. Mrs. Densem spoke of the aims and objects of the W.C.T.U. The protests suggested by the Donuuion President were forwarded to the Prime Minister. Mrs. Wilkinson sang a solo. OTAGO DISTRICT Oamaru, Sept. 28: Good weather and a gocj attendance for spring afternoon. Lovely flowers. Mrs. Hiett, Dominion Vice-President, guest speaker, aud presented Long Service Badges to Mrs. Tiffany and Miss Toser, for .30 years’, and the following ladies for twenty years’ service: .Mesdames Clark, Westgrove, Weston, Snelleur, Martyn, Hall, Simpson, Jackson, and Miss R. Day (sent to her in

hospital). In the President's absence, Miss Cowan presided. Several solos followed Mrs. Biett's address, and tea brought a happy meeting to a close. Port Chalmers, Aug. 20: Good attendance of members. Rev. H. O. Bowman, 8.A., guest sjieaker, gave an interesting address on the jiosition of the Presbyterian Church with regard to Temperance. Capt. Gould of the Salvation Army rendered a solo.