Bulletin of Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 5, 1 June 1948, Page 9

Bulletin of Union News

NORTHLAND DISTRICT Dargaville, March 9: Mr*. Jolly presided, Mrs. Lawrence leading Devotion*. r-mper-ance 1-act. Letter from CORSO. Decided to help by holding a sewing afternoon. Decided to hold a Sales Table at each meeting. Plans for Social for .Maori Fund and for Cradle Roll Party. April 13: Cradle Roll Party and meeting. Mrs. Jolly presided at meeting in the Chuich. Devotions, Mrs. Lawrence. Garment foi CORSO displayed. Mrs, Jolly and Miss Filmed attended Fukehuia’a "Bring and Buy* to help funds. Mrs. Moorhead chosen as Delegate to Community Centre for another year. Special address to mother* and children bv our new District President, Mrs. Green. Adjourned to S.S. rooms, where children had a party, and "Bring and Buy" did brisk trading, £l/15/- being taken. May 11: Mrs. Jolly presiding and taking Devotions in the absence of Mrs. Lawrence. Kvi>ort on Social Evening when £-4/0/6 wa> >*nt to the Maori Girls’ Hostel, Auckland, and COR SO garments were displayed, Temperance examination circulars to br distributed. Convention rejn.rt condensed from re|»ort forwarded by Mrs. Long read, and a short "Peace" talk given by Miss Edn'.ed. AUCKLAND DISTRICT District Executive Meeting, May 3: Hie District President, Mrs. F. W. .Mountjoy, piekided over a good attendance, and the Devotions were led by Mrs. Joiner. Mrs. Mountjoy exte ded a most cordial welcome to Miss Grey, a -isitor from England, who is a member ol the 8.W.T.A., and she sjioke on some of the aspects of temperance work there and told of the difficulties with which they are laced there. Final arrangements were made for the "Mother's Day" gathering to be held in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall. Arrangements were also made for the Annual Day of Prayet for Peace on Mom.-,, .day 31. Several local Unions retorted having made their appeals for CORSO, for the- children of China. Mrs. E. V. Singleton, President of the new I>-lormed Wellsford Union wa- u«! coined to the meeting by the President. Mr-. Singleton stated that the membership of that Union was now 26. Mrs. Long gave a most encouraging re|*crt ol the work being done at the Maori Hostel, also reporting on the monthly meeting of the N.C.W. Poneonbv, March 18: The President, Mrs. R. A. Joiner presided and welcomed the members after the holiday recess. In the absence of the Secretary, Mrs. Christopher, Miss E. Appleby acted, and also gave the Temperance Fact. Mrs. Joiner gave a very interesting and comprehensive rej*ort of the Dominion Convention. Mis* Appleby'- -abject, tor Devotion- vv.t - "Power for Plodding " White Ribbons” were distributed and meeting closed with prayer. April 15: Mrs. Christopher welcomed altei her holidav bv Mrs. Joiner, and led Devotions, her theme'being "Courage." Temperance Fact. Miss M. Runciman. Speaker, Miss Appleby, her subject being "Paul’s devfition, -ufTeiingar.d sacrifice." Prayer and Benediction. Remuera. March 22: Mrs. Laird presided in the absence of the President, over a very fair attendance. Temperance J act given and Pledge repeated. Mrs. Laird led Devotions, members leading in prayer. Mrs. Drury of Canada -j>oke on her visits to many land-, showing the menace of the drink tra..ic to natives, brought by thr white man. April 26: Mrs. H. Ka-per presiding. MisGane gave Temperance Fact. Devotions taken by Mesdames Kasjer and Robinson. A new member transferred from Hawera l nion wawelcomed. Agreed to -end note-paper to Germany, where there is none at all. MiKasper reported most interestingly on the Dominion Convention, and was thanked. Henderson. April 21: Mrs. Chadwick pre--wled and led Devotions. District Executive report given bv Secretary. S|*aker, Mrs. H. Kasper, T.P., who rei*orted most interestingly on the World Convention. One new member welcomed. ... , r WelUford. March 31: ,Devotions led by Mr-. G. Thompson. Warkworth members present. Guest speaker. Mrs. Hugh Kasper, who gave an excellent account of the World Convention in the U.S.A., and also initiated three new

members. Farewell and presentation to Mrs. Thompson. “Bring and Buy" stall held. Splendid meeting enjoyed by all. April: Large attendance. Mrs. Singleton, who presided at both meetings, led Devotions. Prayer by Mr-. Browne. Welcome extended to Mrs. Fordyce, wife of the ncwly-ap|>oiiited Methodist minister. Decided to supply “Y.P.' Supplements to the Sunday Schools of the district. Mesdames A. Powell and J. E. Thompson appointed C.R. Superintendents in the branch, Mrs. Fordyce to read Devotions. "Bring and Buy" stall to supplement funds each mouth. Benediction. Takapuna: May meeting well attended, Mrs. Morgan-Richards presiding We were pleased to welcome Mrs. Cullen back to Devotions in her usual interesting manner. As “Mother’s Day" was so near, Mrs. Gdinour gave a talk on mothers, beginning with Mary the Mother of Jesus, and leading lip to the duty ol mother.- in trgard to temi>erauce teaching. Mrs. Wallace gave the Temjierance Fact and undertook the duties of "W .R." Agent for the present. A discussion on the possible extension of the hours of sale of liquor followed, and all agreed to protest if this were proposed. Pledge repeated and Benediction. Auckland, April 13: Mrs. Long presided. Devotions were led by Mrs. Baker, late President of the Warkworth Union, recently transferred to Auckland Union. She gave a helpful talk on Faith. The CORSO ap[*al for the Children of China was read, and a collection was received to-go towards a spinning wheel. Mrs. Seal gave a very good Temjierance Fact, and was later appointed a- Delegate to the N.C.W. District Executive Rei*ort given. Mrs. Long gave a most graphic and comprehensive report of Dominion Convention. One member received by transfer. May 11: Mrs. Long presided over a very good attendance notwithstanding inclement weather. Letter of congratulation -etit to a member who recently reached her 95th birthday, and on that occasion went by an from Auckland to the Great Barrier, her old home, to celebrate this great event. Several member* -pike very highly of the Mother's Day meeting held in the Town Hall Concert Chamber. Mrs. Lung told of her pleasant Mother's Day experience when different groups of the girls at the Hostel presented her with gifts expressing love and apreciation. Mrs. Reid, s|>eaker lor the afternoon, gave a most helpful talk on the wonderful dealing- of God in our lives. Her mes-age was most comforting in the stormy days of the present time. Onehunga, March 11: Mrs. Stacy in the chair in the absence of President at Dominion Convention. Resolutions of sympathy to relative- of Mrs. Ashby, recently deceased. General busine-s arranged. Desire expressed for more prominence to be given to Temjierance instruction mi the Churches. Dr. J. Craig, after 20 month- in Australia, strike on her ex]teriences while away and of visits to various Unions, giving much advice concerning our meetings, increasing attendances, and instructing the younger women in the W.C.T.U. aims and objects. April 8: Usual business. Discussion on CORSO ap|ieal resulted in the decision to have a sjiecial collection to pay for a spinning wheel. Various other departments of work considered. Concise, comprehensive and interesting re|»ort of Dominion Convention given by Mrs. Mountjoy, followed by discussion. SOUTH AUCKLAND DISTRICT District Executive Meeting, Cambridge, May 6: Miss A. McLav, District President, in the chair. Devotions led bv Miss C. McLav. live Unions represented. Miss C. McLav, <>rgani-er, rejorted on the work in various parts of the district. Hamilton Union was -ufferiug through sickne-s and other difficulties, and it was hoj«d to secure the services of Mrs. Reed of Wellington for a jienod. Work hi thr Te Kuiti area was going on very well, a -j>ecial Youth Meeting having been arranged to take place during the mouth. Miss McLav hojied to be able to spend some time in the neiglibouilirxxL Arrangement- for District Convention were made. A social appeal on behalf of Headquarters was to be furthered by the u-e of Donation Card- in Unions, which would be forwarded. Mrs. Christian reported on the Dominion Convention, and some matters were discus-cd. Mrs. Clark. District Treasurer, gave a financial statement which -howed a good balance in hand.. Afternoon tea was served by the Cambridge ladies. Mrs. Christian closed the meeting with prayer. A special

mcs'.agr ol love and cheer was sent to Mrs. Mepheuson Craig, Vice-President ol the district in her trying illness. TARANAKI DISTRICT New Plymouth: At the March meeting an excellent re|iort «.n Dominion Convention was given by the President, Mrs. Stewart, a vote <>t thanks tiemg accorded by acclamation. Cradle Roll ,»arty and plan" lor CORSO assistance were discussed. A collection lor ail overseas parcel was taken up, and a Sales 1 able was opciated by Mrs. Wells. April 28: Visitors and one new member welcomed. Donations ol money and goods brought lor CORSO. Meeting addressed by the Rev. Mr. Allen, who gave a Tenijterance Pact. A remit on the wastage ol tood in the production of alcoholic liquor is to go forward again. Encouraging rejiort on the Seamen's Rest was given. Letter ol ajipreciation Iroin Dr. Gilbey for a pare'- sen', a liandkerchiei causing great delight t » .t - old lady of ‘*4. Mrs. Oliver apuoiuied N.C.W. Delegate. Meeting opened and closed with prayer. WANGANUI DISTRICT Wanganui Central, April I: Mrs. Duxfield in ihe chair. Mrs. Ogg led Devotions. A social lejtort on Convention was given by Miss Christie. May 6: Mrs. Wilson presided and led Devotions; 11 present. A talk on “Peace” was given by Pastor I*. D. Gnfhth. HAWKE’S BAY DISTRICT Napier, April: Meeting held in the evening so as to include young (icople who are “Y” n embers. Five new members were enrolled. Ihe guest sj*eaker was Mrs. Brough, who had lived loi many years m India as a missionary. Her address was very moving, as she told ol the evil of strong drink among Indian people. Flic Misses Burgess rendered two beautiful duets. After the closing Devotion* >up|*r was served, which brought a good meeting to a close. WELLINGTON DISTRICT Wellington Central, March meeting: Mi-, turner presided in absence of Mrs. Sired, and gave tine report of Convention. Deep regret expressed on the death of Mrs. Clark, one of the oldest member*, all standing in silence. Mrs. Reed rep rted having visited the Maori Pa at Poruua when a number of children were put on the Cradle Roll, the women showing much interest. A large parcel of beautifully knitted bed-socks was handed in; these to be given by Mrs. Cullen to the Ladies’ Hospital Auxiliary. .Members promised to knit wiKjilen caps tor the old men. Sales Table under Mrs. Davidson did good business. Two new members received and warmly welcomed. Sympathy expressed with Mrs Bond, who is in hospital. Birthday pjsie* presented by Mrs. James. Tea hostess, Mrs. Morris. Benediction. Brooklyn, April 27: Mrs. Brewer in the chaif. Loving sympathy expressed to Mesdame* Pearson and Bogren, who are both in hospital. Mrs. Pickering also absent for health reasons. Trmjierance F'act, Mrs. Gillmgt. Mrs. Sawden Delegate to District Executive held in Johusonvtlle. Mrs. Brewer gave her impressions of the Dominion Convention, many favourable, but *he legretted that there were so few outsiders piesent, and also the absence of the “Y.’s.” Hit remits were discussed. Some were passed and some deleted. Sigil Prayer and Benediction. NELSON DISTRICT Nelson, March meeting: In the absence of the President, Mrs. Sherratt, at Convention, Mrs, Walker presided. Mrs. Rankin. Health and Nutrition Sui>enntendent, took Devotions, and gave a talk on the part fear plays in our lives. Next meeting a Gift Afternoon for CORSO. Tea hostesses, Mcsdames Lummis and ■modgrass. •April It meeting: The President, Mrs. Sherratt in the chair. Good attendance. Mrs. Doel gave a good rejiort of Convention. Members donated a number of gifts for the work of CORSO in China and subscribed enough money to buy a spinning wheel. Decided to hold the first Youth Meeting on April 15. Hymn and Prayer. May 11: Good attendance presided over by Mrs. Sherratt. First 15 minutes given to Devotions when prayers were offered for world peace. Plans made for future meetings. Birthday ponies presented by Mrs. Lummis. Tea hostess* s were Mesdames Westley and Buchana n.

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT Blenheim, April and May meeting*; Mrs. Forbes presided at both, good numbers attending. Mrs. Kirkham led iievotions in April, her subject being “Thou art,” from Psalm IP*, and Mrs. \Y. T. Girling m May, s|icaking on “Prayer.” Mrs. Watson reported on the Dominion Convention at both meetings. Letter of welcome to Captain and Mrs. Christian, newly-apiwinted S.A. officers, and Mrs. Christian welcomed in jicrsou at the May meeting. CORSO appeal remembered with donation* and gifts. “Bring and Buy” stall well patronised. Arrangements made to visit Springlauds Union. Springlanda, March 16: Attendance fair. Devotions, Mrs. Gascoigne. Roll call and helpful rcsiK>nses given. Contributions received lor parcel to CORSO. President gave briet resume of Doniiniou Convention. Closed early to attend welcome to Miss Howard, Minister ol Health. April 20: A message of assurance and comfort contained in Devotions led by Mrs. hi. T. Hegglun. Vote of sympathy carried to Mrs. Underhill in the death of her mother, and with Mrs. Rousscll and family in the death with Mrs. Roussel and family iti the death of Mr. Roussell. Fine responses given to Roll Call. Mrs. K. Watson of Blenheim Union and Delegate to Convention, was welcomed, and she gave an interesting and helpful rejio-t, especially dealing with messages contained in the various addresses. Alsp presented ;he Cradle Roll Banner, won by the Superintendent, Mrs. E. Leslie. Mrs. Watson was accorded a vote of thanks. NORTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT Christchurch, April 14: Donations and gifts received to be despatched to China through CORSO. l'emperance extracts read by I’iesideut from women’s missionary pai«r in Ottawa, showing slow and hard tight. April 28: Gifts of turned goods received lor Great Britain. Visitor, Mrs. Hardi ig ol Auckland welcomed. Mrs. Neuuc rejiortcd on Nofth Brighton Union’s Social. Miss Reuder>on (presiding at both meetings) read extracts from the “World Bulletin News” re remits passed at Convention. The film “It’s the Brain that Counts” is being shown in secondary and technical schools. Mis* Henderson presided at both meetings. May 6: Usual “Peace” meeting held. Sydenham, April 1: Mrs. J. tiler, President, in the chair. Devotions led by Mrs. Davies. Temperance Fact given. During the mouth a very enjoyable Home Meeting was held at the residence of our President, there being an excellent attendance to enjov musical item* and conijietitions. Proceeds tor funds £3/5/-. A comprehensive and interesting rei*>rt on Dominion Convention was given by .Mrs. Smith of the Kiccarton Union, who was one of the Delegates. Numerous gifts ot soap, writing pa|»er, etc., were donated by members in resj»v>nse to the appeal made by the N.Z. CORSO. May 6: Usual “Peace” Meeting held. Wellpiepartd and interesting address given by Mrs. Pryor, on “How we look at things.” invitations received from Linwood and Christchurch Unions. Mrs. Filer presided. NORTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT Riccarton, April 8: G*xl attcndanc.- of members and visitors, Mrs. Griffiths presiding. Devotions led by Mrs. Harris. Pledge and Temperance Fact. Decided to contribute £1 l«*r year to Secretary's salary when the a|>|*ointment is made. A debate on gambling is also to be arranged. Letters of sympathy to be sent. Literature distributed. Invitation to North Brighton’s Birthday received. Agreed to send 30/- to Executive Funds. Financial statement given showing collection £l/3/-, copjier trail 4/3. Afternoon tea Miss Murray gave a most enlightening and educative talk on mission life in Egypt during two wars. A vote of thanks accorded. Benediction. OTAGO DISTRICT Port Chalmers, April 21: Good attendance of members. Welcome expended to six members of the Otago District Executive. After u*tial business Mrs. Hiett addressed the meeting, giving an interesting account of the Dominion Convention. Mrs. Mirams expressed thanks on behalf of those present. Lawrence, May 4: Fair attendance. Miss Ferguson presided and led Devotions. Report of Dominion Convention read. Arrangements made for combined meeting to try to gain new members. Thanks to Miss Farquhar and Mrs. Hiett for report. Pledge, Hymn, and Benediction.

SOUTHLAND DISTRICT Winton, Ap’il 20: Special meeting held in honour of Mr*. Wilson. A “Twenty Year*’ Service” badge was presented to her. Song» contributed by M?*dames Smaer and Irwin. One new member enrolled.