Bulletin of Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 7, 1 August 1948, Page 9

Bulletin of Union News

NORTHLAND DISTRICT Wellsford. May 25: Mrs. .Fordycc Presided in the absence of the President, and also tool. Devotions. -Mrs. Moore, President of the Warkworth Union, presented a very interesting rejiort of the Dominion Convention. lune 22: Very good attendance presided over bv Mrs. Singleton. Devotions led by Mrs. Fordyce. Pledge and Temperance t act. Hejort on the newly organised Cradle Hull liepartment showed that 26 names were on the Roll during the month. "Y.l*. Supplements have been distributed to three Sunday Schools. Splendid collection of vegetables brought for the Maori Girls’ Hostel m Auckland. Decided to organise a combined Temperance Social evening, with a s|>eaker from the V/. Alliance. “>Vhite Ribbon” Day observed and collection takeu. Two new subscribers. AUCKLAND DISTRICT Executive Meeting, July 5: Mrs. K W. Mountjoy, District President, in the chair. Good attendance. Devotions led by Miss Grigg. Mrs. Mountjoy elected a- representative of the district for the N.Z. Alliance Annual Conference. Seveial invitations ieceived from local Unions to their Anniversary celebrations. Reports received from representative to the Empire Cancer (ampaign Society’s meeting and from the Ellen Melville and Pioneer W omen’s Memorial (ominittee and Mrs. Mountjoy reported on the function organised by the Salvation Army for the members of the N.C.W. to visit the Arm> s various Homes and Institutions in Auckland, which she and other W'.C.T.U. members had attended. Mrs. Mountjoy also reported on the monthly meeting of the N.C.W. Preliminarv atrang-iinents made for Annual District Convention to be held in September. Kohi-St. Heliers, June 17: Meeting held at the home of Mrs. Lediard. Mrs. Pearson, Evangelistic Suj»erintciident, sp-oke on Loye from John 4. As a Temperance Tact Mrs. Lediard read Mrs. Kasper’s article in the ”VV.R.'’ Mrs. Read conducted the meeting. "White Ribbon Day” was observed. A pleasant discussion on smoking and drinking among the young people took place. Mrs. Lediard was thanked for the use of her home. Warkworth, July 9: Mrs. R. Moore presided over a fair attendance. Roll call answered bv thought on "Hope. Tennicraiice Fact and "thought for the month” given. Mrs. Ilartle read a paper on "Sabbath Observance.” Much thought-provoking discussion followed. members determining to give example, precept and thought to the command "Remember the Sabbath Day." Remuera, June 28: Mrs. Kaspei presided ami led Devotions, which included the singing ot some choruses. Pledge and Temjieiance Tact. "White Ribbon Day” observed by members reading extracts from various back number-,. 10/- voted for "W.R. Day” fund. Benediction. Ponsonby, May 20: The President, Mrs. R. A. Joiner presided. Devotions being led by Mrs. Christopher, who spoke on "The Potter am! the Clay/’ Temperance Fact given by .•(is* Runciman. Mrs. Major Mahafhe (S.A.) ga\« an address on “Keys,” first reading a poem called “The Keys of Tomorrow" and following on about other keys. Pledge and Benediction. June 17: President in the chaii, Mrs. Christopher leading Devotion- on •"The Woman of Samaria. Mrs. Kas|>er as sj»eaker was accorded a very warm welcome, giving an account of her travels last year, for which she was accorded warm thank-. Pledge and Benediction. £l/17/6 raised for Children of China through medium of CORSO. SOUTH AUCKLAND DISTRICT T&uranga, July 6: Excellent attendance. Devotions led by Mrs. Bensley, subject being the comfort and assurance that come from belief in the certainty of the fulfilment of Christ’promises. Reports on Band of Hope. National Council of Women, and Pan-Pacific Association meetings. Report on Dominion Officers'

meeting given by President. Names handed in ior scheme ot Mutual Help for Women. Good "Bring and Buy.” Two new members initiated. Waihi, July 8:. Very good attendance oi members and visitors. Mrs. 11. ( lark presided and led Devotions. The sjieaker was Mrs. Christian, District Vice-President, and she gave an outline of work in progress in the Dominion, rei»orting on a recently-held Officers’ Meeting (Dominion). Much interest being taken mi Band of Hope recently started and well attended. Enjoyable duet sang. Afternoon tea and ck>smg Prayer. Te Kuiti Maori Union, July 9: Meeting held at the Maori Pa, eight being present. Letter of ajiology for absence and resignation from the secretaryship received from the Secretary, illness in the family causing this .step. Sister Nickolls agreed to act as Secretary for the meeting. Discussion on ’eadquarters donation, £1 forwarded to Dominion Treasurer. Febcourt, July 1: Miss Rickard, President, in the chair. Miss O. Clark led Devotions. Clothes handed in for a parcel for CORSO. litis of fat also brought to send to a Temperance Union in England. President reported ,ii i \ijit paid to Ward 18 of the Waikato Hospital by hertelf and Mrs. Clark, where they distributed biscuits to the patients. Tenijierance Fact, Benediction and afternoon tea. TARANAKI DISTRICT New Plymouth, "White Ribbon Day": Mrs. Tuffery led Devotions. Miss McLeod welcomed back. Terrible cost of Liquor Traffic shown in Temperance Fact. Mrs. Stewart sj»oke on "Home and Family" week. Our part in this to lie “Posters” and these were displayed. President V letter m "W.R. read and Mrs. Black rendered solos. Good competition held on the letters of the words "White Ribbon.” A splendid padded suit made by Mrs. Wood for a Chinese child was exhibited. Members reminded of Seamen’s Rest Mart in August and asked to make articles for sale. Benediction. WANGANUI DISTRICT Wanganui East, June 10: A very successful social afternoon was held, about 60 members and friends being present. New members were secured and a very profitable programme was well received. A stall under the guidance ol Mrs. Walker and Miss Jarvis brought in about £9/5/- toward-, the funds. Mrs. Day presided and afternoon tea was served. Wanganui Central, June 3: Mrs. Wilson took the chair and led Devotions. A motion of sympathy was passed for Mrs. Duxhcld, our President, at the passing of her sister Mrs. Gill. Nine members present. A welcome was given to Miss Wad-worth after her long absence. Miss Kendal spoke on the "White Ribbon.” July 1: Mrs. Dux held led Devotions and took the chair. Nine members present. Rev. Martin spoke on remembrance of several men who were fighters against the liquor traffic. HAWKE’S BAY DISTRICT Dannevirke, June meeting: Splendid attendance in spite of wintry condition-. President iti the chair. Tenqierance examinations dealt with, also poster and essay competitions. Reference made to an article in “The Outlook" on /.ie subject, “Is Gambling Excessive?” Apj»eal made for literature lor the Seamen's Rest at Nt w Plymouth. A letter of commendation to be sent to the Borough Council for their action in making additions to the by-laws relative to drinking in the domains. The Rev. Mr. Dickctis gave an address for which he was heartily thanked, lea hostesses .Mesdame- Wallace and Middleton and Miss Thomnson. Good offering for "White Ribbon” furnls taken up. MANAWATU DISTRICT Feilding, July 7: Mrs. Tremaine presided. Mrs. Tavlor led Devotions and spoke on the "Bonds of Fellowship.” Three visitors from the Palmerston North Union warmly welcomed. They took oyer the meeting anj entertained with recitation- and talks. Thanks were extended to them. A letter of thanks

received from Miss C. M. McLay for "Y.P. Supplements” sent to her for her work amongst the Maoris. Railway station box kept well supplied with our literature, “bring and Buy ' did g'»'d tiade. Attendance pci Collection lor Seamen’s Rest at« New Plymouth realised £T/l/b. Mrs. Stewart closed the rieet* mg with prayer. Levin, April 21: President in the chair. Mrs. King led Devotions. Pledge and 1 einpciuiicc Pact and Hand of Ho]>e rejiort. Mrs. Muir* head, Leader. Letters oi greeting sent to several sick friends and members. Mrs. burn* ham read Dominion Secretary's report. Decided to have Sales Table at each meeting. Good re.'jjonse for gifts of produce to be sent to Maori G*rls* llostel. Tea hostesses Mesdauies Hale, Austin, Henshie and Miss Patching. May I'*: Mrs. Storey presided. Devotions led by Mesdauies Poston and Kennerlty. Pledge and Roll Call. Temperance Pact. Lettei oi thanks trom Mrs. Long for produce sent to Plostel. Article on Peace Day read by Mrs. Burnham. Adjutant Major gave* most interesting talk on work conducted m hotels in several areas in which he has worked. Notes o| thanks. lea hostesses Mesdaires Henshie and Plashcr. Prayer and Benediction by Adjutant Major. WELLINGTON DISTRICT Wellington District Executive: The Well - liigtoti District Executive was held on June 24 in the Lower Hutt Methodist Parlour. Only one Union tailed to send a delegate. The District President gave a stirring devotional address. Mrs. Spencer extended a warm welcome to all delegates. She paid a tribute to the late Mr*. Tyler oi Carterton, mentioning her great love lor the W.C.T.U. The District President asked all to rise a* a token of our resj*ect. Letters of sympathy to be sent to those in' sorrow and to our beloved sick. Peace Day came up for discussion and an attempt is to be made to hold a luge Peace Meeting, the date and month yet to be decided. The treasurer gave the financial statement. Mrs. Watt spoke with much appreciation of the Youth Work in Belmont and suggested that a donation of £1 be granted towards exjtenses. All were agreed upon this, and later it was projHjsed that the Brooklyn ‘‘Y.’s" should have the same amount. To show our appreciation for services rendered by our District Secretary, Mrs. Reed, during Dominion Convention we took up a collection and presented it to her as a love gift. She suitably replied, and a posy of flowers was given to her by Mrs. Freeman. Noontide ob-erved. Mrs. Sired read the N'.C.W. Remits and discussion followed on them. Mrs. Grtgg sj»oke on the ‘‘White Ribbon," emphasi-iug the s|>ecial article on Nationalisation of the Drink Trade by Cecil Heath, B.A. She brought a few spare copies for sale. Masterton brought a brief account of what Pas been done in their Union since Dominion Convention. Mrs. Spencer told of Mrs. Emery’s interest in commencing the Youth Work in Te Kuiti, and we were delighted to hear from Mrs. Grigg that a Band of H* has been lormed. All were glad to knew that Petone Union, recently re-formed, shoo s signs cf holding on. The weather was kind, adding to the pleasure of a happy and useful day. The Benediction concluded the inerting. Brooklyn, June 29; Mrs. Pearson was hostess at the meeting held in her home. 13 present. Devotion- led by Mrs. Greenwood. Usual business. Essay and Poster Competition ann'mncements to be sent to all Sunday Schools and also to the Day School. Team elected to ht’p in CORSO packing on Juiy 14. Members arc knitting cuffs for CORSO. Temperance Fact by Mrs. Gillmg.- resd from “NVhite Ribbon.” Members in turn spoke for two minutes on "Why I joined the W.C.T.U.” Collection taken for "W.R." Mrs. Pearson did good business at the Sales Table. Sigil Prayer and Benediction. Wellington Central, June 15: "White Ribbon Day." Mrs. Sired pres.ded over a good attendance. Devotions led Py Mrs. Andrew. Several sick members written to. Mrs. McDonald, a visitor, spoke of her early associations with Wellington Central. Mrs. Morris appointed delegate to District Executive at Hutt. Mrs. Grigg gave interesting talk on early days of the "White Ribbon." Benediction pronounced by President.

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT Blenheim, July 6: Mrs. N. Forbes presided. 18 present, including two visitors. 1U apologies. Mr*. W. B. Wil.-ui led Devotions, reading Psalm 145. K<<tf call, a verse ol Scripture. The sj>eahe. was the Rev. K. Gregory, Vicar of Wairau Valley Parochial District, his subject being taken from Gal. 5, verses 22 and 23, and emphasising the importance of "joy." Mr. Grigory spoke on food conditions in Britain, which he leit three months ago. Appreciation voiced by several" members, and a vote of thanks passed to acclamation. Mrs. W ilson closed meeting with Prayer. NORTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT Christchurch, June 9: Miss C. Henderson presided, and to celebrate our Peace Day gave instructive talk with helpful suggestions to show us what our attitude was to Prevention ot War, and the establishment of International Peace Courts. Kej>ort oil New Brighton Social. iemi>eraiice Essay and Poster Coin]>etition i*o>ters taken and deli\ered at schools and Sunday Schools. June 23: To celebrate ‘‘W.R. Day” members read extracts from our pai*r, and Miss Henderson, who presided, gave an interesting talk from the Editor's article on the 50 years of the "W.R.,” holding in her hand a hfth year copy. £3/3/- sent to "W.R." Fund. Report on successful Social given by Rtccarton Union. Gifts received for "Food for Britain.” A new member welcomed and initiated.' Reefton, June 9: Mrs. Thompson, President, led the meeting. Mr. Trim, Methodist Minister. attended the meeting with a questionnaire from the Methodist Temperance Couuexioiial Committee, 1948. An interesting afternoon w.»s spent in answering the questions. Collection for ‘‘W.R. Day" Fund. Meeting closed with Prayer. Spreydon: Mrs. Aiicall, President, chaired the meeting and gave a five-minute paper on Gambling, which opened up some discussion on the -übject. Patients of the Mental Hospital expressed appreciation of gifts provided. District icport presented and correspondence received: Financial position tirm. Invitations to sister Unions’ Birthday celebrations recer ed and accepted. Benediction. Riccarton, June 29: Good attendance at thc home of the President. Mrs. Griffiths led Devotions. Visitors welcomed. Three letters of sympathy to be sent out. "White Ribbon,” Treasurer’s .and Executive rej>orts given. Remit on delaying of emigration landing provision of housing discussed, also of beer. Mental Hospital report good. lwo articles on Gambling read by the President. Vote of thanks to President for her hospitality. Benediction. July 8: 21 present. Devotions led by Miss Hughes. Executive re;iort received. Three members offered hospitality for District Convention. Request kr heli»ers for CORSO collection. Four mo. *.hs’ supply of ‘ Beacon’’ had been purchased by Pre-ident for distribution amongst Methodist Sunday School children. Essay and P ;»er Comjietition discussed. "Memorial Day’ observed by a talk on "Pioneer W’timen ’ by Mrs. Newth, for which she was warmly thanked. "All Round the World” and Benediction. Sydenham, July 1: Mrs. Filer presided over attendance of 10. Devotions led by Mrs. Davies. Very comprehensive address from President of District, Mrs. E. R. Clark, on harmful physical, moral and spiritual effects of alcohol, interesting discussion on figures recently published showing drink bill for 1947 to work out at £9/1/11 per head of the population (£16,208,343). Attention given to press correspondence on the fact of liquor being supplied to youths of 15 years of age and upwards after sports gatherings. i OTAGO DISTRICT Port Chalmers, June 16: Fair attendance of members. "White Ribbon Day” observed by each member present reading ati article, which helped to make up our own edition of a "White Ribbon.” Collection for "W.R.” Fund amounted u 4/-.

SOUTHLAND DISTRICT Mrs. Mackie in Southland: Mrs. E. M. Mackie visited Southland during June, speud. *ng a week in Gore and a week m Invercargill. A meeting with the District Executive opened activities in Invercargill, followed next day by a combined meeting of Unions, to w'hich members of other women’s organisations were iu%ited. Four new members joined at thts meetmg. Next day Bluff was visited, when Methodists and Presbyterians combined at the latter’s Guild Meeting with the members of the W.C.T.U., 30 women listening to MrMackie’s address. Mrs. Mackie was inter viewed by a representative of the Press and given a good write-up in the morning paper. She was also invited by the Superintendent of the Borstal to visit that institution, and was taken throughout the departments there. Her visit South ;heered and enthused the Branches here and gave members fresh heart to go on with the work of the Union. Winton, May 18: "Bring and Buy" sale held for Union Funds iu the S.S. Hall. A fair attendance of members sj>ent a plea-ant afternoon. June 22: Members met at the residence ot “* rs - ilhams to do honour to Miss Jean Bromley on the occasion of her approaching marriage. Ihe President presented a gift t" Miss Bromley. Mesdames r.astlake and Smart sang and a com|>etition was won by Mr* Haigh.