Bulletin of Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 11, 1 December 1948, Page 9

Bulletin of Union News

NORTHLAND DISTRICT Te Koporu, September 16: Mrs. Bicker* i»rcsided and led Ticvotious. Tcmperautc Essay Competition iu connection with the local school to be held, members donating pn*e». Sick members visited. Mrs. Sired ol Wellington gave the address. AUCKLAND DISTRICT Executive Meeting, November 1: District President, Mis. F. W. Mouutjoy, m the chair, Devotions being led by Mrs. Eccersall. A vote ol sympathy passed with Mrs. L. Dickinson in the death ol her sister, Mrs. E. Chadwick, who was the President ol the Henderson Union. The following resolution was sent from the meeting »u the Prime Minister (Acting), Mr. Walter Nash’*'l lie Auckland Distnct Executive ot the W.C.T.U., representing 660 members, wish to register a strong protest against the term ‘British’ U*ng dropped trem the British Commonwealth ot Nations.” There were 25 members and one visitor present. Mrs. Eccersall reported on the meeting ol the Bible-in-Schools Committee, ihe treasurer, Mrs. E. brassing, reported that quite a number of Unions had responded to the appeal lor small donations lor a presentation to the yueeu aid Princess Margaret during their visit to New Zealand next year. Some Unions had also sent donations lor tin Empire Lancer Campaign. Decided to hold a jumble bale early iu the New Year to raise lunds lor painting the outside of the Maori Girls’ Hostel, benediction. Auckland: Annual and last meeting for the year. Mrs. Long presided. Good attendance. "Reports on Dominion Officers meeting. Union Annual, Financial and Departmental Work were all read, and much good work was recorded for D4B. Appreciation was expressed. A resolution: "This meeting of the Auckland branch of the W.C.T.U. unanimously protest* against the suggested omittiug ot the term ‘British’ irom the Commonwealth. The name has stood in time past for freedom and justice to all nations.” This was to be scut, and a copy to the Mayor. Officers elected were President, Mrs. Long; Vice-Presidents, Me>danies Holmes, Warring, Massam, Doug la - and Seal; Corresponding becretary, Mis* Dewar; Recording becretary, Mrs. W Dotill; Treasure*, Mrs. Swan, buperintendents also appointed. Loving tribute paid to Mrs. Long for her work in the Union and at the Maori Girls’ Hostel. Wellsford, October 11: Special Social Evening. Large attendance ol young men and women. Programme of games, competitions, and items thoroughly enjoyed. Collection to defray expenses of hall litre, resulted in 42/lU/for Union funds. Excellent supper served by inembeis. Mrs. Singleton thanked all for successful funcion. October 26: Usual meeting presided over b\ by Mrs. Fordyce. who led Devotions. Pledge realhrmed and Temperance Fact given. Maori Day observed. Collection for Maori work, also donation of vegetables, lemons and money for the Maori Girls’ Hostel, benediction. Punsonby, October 21: The President, Mr*. R. Joiner, prended, and Devotions were led by Mrs. 11. Christopher. Temperance 1 act, Miss Funciman. The speaker wa* the Rev. Harris W'hitheld of St. John’s Church, and he gave a most interesting :alk on "A Chaplain s Exiieriences in the Army," also telling what had happened to him in Dunedin when he challenged the hotel-keepers on after-hours tlading. At the close of the talk, quite a nice little discussion took place which was very protitable to all present. Onehunga, October 14: Maori Day. Good attendance for interesting meeting. Much busiuess. Report of Temperance gathering held on a recent Sunday evening at Ponsonby. Mrs. Mountjoy reported on District Executive. All possible supjiort to be given to Cancer Research Campaign. Agreed to unite with other women’s organisations in the presenting of a gift to Her Majesty and Princess Margaret. October 24: Home meeting held at the residence of Mrs. Fordyce in lovely weather, under the presidency of Mrs. Archer, Home Meeting Superintendent. A pleasing and profitable gathering, though net well attended. Pleasing programme presented, iur-hidtng a pajier on “Women’s Influence, all being well received. Kohi-St. Heliers, October 28: Meeting held

at the home of Mrs. H. Kasper. Good attendance. Meeting took the lorm of a Floral Day. ihe Floral Mission was explained, beautitul poems and readings were given by the members. The competition for the best-arranged vase was won by Mrs. Ernest Eady, also the Spray. Some ol the flowers were suit to the sick. Mrs. Gresham was appointed to represent the Kohi W.C.T.U. at the Kchi League of Mothers "At Home.” Vote of thanks passed to Mrs. Kasper and all who took part. Warltv> orth, October 3: Mrs. R. Moore presided over a good attendance of members and visitors. Devotions, Fact, and Thought for the Month given by Mrs. Sanderson. Roll Call, "A hymn verse which has helped me.” Mrs. W. Phillips then gave a soul-searching talk on the sordid lives of some Maoris ni the heart of the city of Auckland. She also stressed Mrs. Long’s great need of help in the Hostel. Solo by Miss Peggy Chessum. Mrs. Moore gave an account of the Auckland Distnct Convention. bring-and-buy in aid of the Maori Girls’ Hostel. November 11: Annual meeting. Mrs. Moore presided over lair attendance. Roll Call on “Service.” All Superintendents reported on their work. Officers all re-elected. Various departments discussed—Cradle Roll, etc. —concluded a happy year. Remuera, October 18: Mrs. Kasper presiding and leading Devotions, Sister Grace leading in prayer. Temperance F'act, Miss Gane. Floral aiternoon, each member reading an extract about a garden, best spray comjietition won by Miss bond. Interesting talk given by Sister Grace, benediction. SOUTH AUCKLAND DISTRICT Tauranga: Annual Meeting. November 2, Mrs. Christian presiding over very good attendance. Mrs. Gill, a member from Dannevirke, welcomed. Opening Devotions led by Mrs. llensley, Ircm John, ch. 21. After ordinary busiuess was done, the annual rejiort was read by Mrs. York, Secretary; Mrs. Maunder giving the Financial report. Departmental report* were giv.n by Superintendents, and a large amount of work was shown to have been done m all. 1 he election of officer* resulted: President, Mrs. Christian; Secretary, Mrs. York; Ireasurer, Mrs. Maunder; VicePresidents, Mesdames Hensley, bryan, Home, bulnicr and Williamson. Sujiermtendents also appointed. A new member initiated. Donation of 1 1C/10/- approved for Headquarters Mortgage reduction tttnd. Cradle Roll party arranged. Flowers presented by President to past officer* and to the President by Mrs. Maunder. 1 hanks for work of the year expressed. Benediction. Hamilton, November 4: In the absence of the Acting President, Mrs. Bradley took the chair. New Officers, Mrs. lltiick (Secretary) and Mrs. Hood (ireasurer) warmly welcomed and assured of help from members. Miss A. M. McLay, District President, received a cordial welcome and took the Devotions, also giving an address on the work of the “Christian Citizenship” Department. The members were very interested, and the sjieaker was thanked for all the iuformation she gave on the Departmental work of the Union. Annual meeting arranged for, Misses A. and C. McLay both honing to attend and give needed help, Bring-ana-Huy Stall to help for delegate’s expenses for Dominion Convention. WANGANUI DISTRICT Wanganui Central, October ?: Mrs. Wilson was in the chair and led Devotions, and Miss Wadsworth led in prayer. A social afternoon was held. Items were given by Miss larvte, recitation; Miss Kendall, song; Mrs. Jarvis, piano solo, and Mrs. Ogg, piano solo; recitation and song by Mrs. Payne. The programme was much enjoyed. 25 present. There was a bring-and-Buy Stall. November 4: Mrs. Duxfield was in the chair. Mrs. Wilson led the Devotions. Business meeting. Sister Jean from Raetihi was a visitor and also gave a little talk. Ten were present. HAWKE’S BAY DISTRICT Napier, October: Evening meeting with the voung members. Devotions l«i bv Beth Knnor. All members responded Ito the Roll Call with a Temperance Fact. JFood parcels were brought to be sent to Britain for Christmas. Helpful and profitable meeting dosed with prayer by Mrs. Lewis, President. WELLINGTON DISTRICT Brooklyn, October 26: Departmental reports discussed in preparation for District Execu-

tive. Good work shown in all. Letters Lou, Mrs. Long and Miss McLay were listened to with great interest. All Officers re-elected. Mrs. Brewer occupied the chair, Mrs. Robertson being hostess. Ngil Prayer and Benediction. Masterton, October 7: Miss Jackson presided over a good attendance. Mrs. Brigadier Perry led Devotion*. Mrs. Jackson appointed Delegate to District Convention. Temperance Pact. Mrs. H. P. Harrison spoke oil the work of the Crippled Children Society, which comes under our Motto: “For God, Home and Humanity. ' Several questions were asked, and Mrs. Harrison was thanked. MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT Executive Meeting, October 21: Good attendance. President welcomed Mrs. \Y. 11. Wilson as Vice-President, Mrs. R. Watson as W.R. Sui>erinteiident, and Mrs. E. A. Blick as Evangelistic Suj>eriiiteiideiit. Acknowledgments of letters oi commendation were received trom the Principal, Marlborough College, Mr. H. A. H. Insuil, Rev. lather Price, and Mr. G. Dash, and from relatives and friends of the late Miss E. Andrews for sympathy extended. It was decided to send a letter of greeting to Miss Kirk, Dominion President. The President reported on Picton Union, six members having visited it for the annual meeting at which there were several visitors. Miss Tarrant was appointed Dominion Convention delegate. Arrangements for Springlands and Blenheim Unions to hold a combined Christmas Social. Plans of work for 1949 discussed. Decided to approach leaders of Girls’ and Boys’ Life Brigades re Temi*crance Instruction. Picnic lunch enjoyed and the meeting concluded at 3 p.m. Springer'**. October 19: Pay-up Day. Theme of opening Devotion*, “Let yeur uuuc. President welcomed Mrs. L. Rodgerson. Very hue verses given m response to Roll Call. Annual donations to N.Z. Funds, Cradle Roll and Church Trustees were passed for payment. An instructive Outz re Cocktails was taken from .“White Ribbon’’ and discussed. A Sales Table realised a satisfactory sum. Mrs. read some appropriate versos and Mesdames McDougall and Underhill contributed musical items. Blenheim, November 2; Annual meeting. Mrs. N. Forbes presided. A minute's silence observed in memory of Mrs. Goslin, 90 years of age, who had been a valued member of the Union. Devotions led by Mrs. W. J. Girling. Hymn. “For all the saints,’’ readings from St. John, and “Come ye apart.’’ Letters to go to sick members, and sympathy to a bereaved member. Reports received from secretary and “White Ribbon’’ agent. The following Officers were all re-elected: President, Mrs. N. Forbes; Vice-Presidents, Mesdames W. J. Girling, L. Rodgerson, A. H. White, and YV. B. Wilson; Recording Secretary, Mrs. R. Watson; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. P. Stephens; Treasurer, Mrs. C. Webster; Press Reporter, Mrs. P. Stephens. Benediction pronounced by Mrs. YN'. B. YY'ilson. Picton, October 12: Annual meeting. Twenty present, including some members from Blenheim. Mrs. Millen presided and opened the meeting with hymn and Scripture reading. Mrs. Tennent led in prayer. Mrs. Milieu warmly welcomed the visitors and invited Mrs. Underhill to take the chair. The Officers were all re-elected. Mrs. Rodgerson read a paper on “Peace’ by Mr. Priestley. Sales Table realised £2/17/6. Hymn and Benediction closed a very inspiring meeting. NORTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT Riccarton, October 14: Mrs. Griffiths presided and led opening Devotions. Vote of sympathy to a bereaved member. President reported ou District Convention, and was accorded a vote of thanks. Members asked to take press clippings re the Royal Commission to be discussed at a future meeting. Donation of £2 voted to Caravan Fund. Secretary retorted on a “Y” meeting she had attended and urged members to attend these meetings when i»ossible. Various reports given. Collec tion. 9/6; copper trail (hospital), 5/9; sale of goods, 5/8. Mrs. Inwood gave an inspiring talk on the “World Council of Churches,’’ which is doing noble work. Vote of thanks to speaker and Benediction. November 9: Mrs. Griffiths presided over attendance of 26, and led Devotions. Several invitations to social functions of sister organisations. Annual reports, Secretary’s and Treasurer’s, read. Departmental reports also read. Copies of the pamphlet, “Alcoholic Parties,” purchased for distribution among

Bible Class members. Mrs. Clarke, District Presidei t, chaired the meeting fur the election of Officers, all beiug re-elected except th< Secretary, who declined nomination; Mrs. Sutherland being elected to the position. Mrs. Clarke congratulated the Umou on the year s work, and the President thanked Mrs. 1 tarkc and the members for their help and cooperation during the year. Closing Jiymn, “God be with you.’’ Reefton, October 5: Mrs. Thompson presided, also leading in Devotions, the power ot love and discipline being the subject oi her message. The Rev. Mr. Trim, Methodist Minister, gave a talk on the Tecperauce work, giwng a word of encouragement to each member. In farewelhng Mr. Trim from Reefton, Mrs. Thompson thanked him for his interest in the Union. Mr. Trim closed the meeting with prayer. New Brighton, November 4: Mrs. Edmond presided. Devotions being led by Mrs. Goadland. Pledge and Temperance Fact. Nominations for Dominion Officers decided upon. Members agreed to sell Health Stamps in vestibule ot Post Office during November. Three members to act as collectors in the combined Y.M. and Y.YY'.C.A. appeal. Members brought along a good variety of soaps for Home parcels, to be sent to Miss Dorothy Staunton. Ditty-bags also received for Sailois’ Rest paicel for Timaru. Lyttelton-Hcs.hcote: Mrs. Tredennick pre sided. 13 present. Mrs. Stokes ol Ltnwood Union gave a very interesting and comprehensive report of the District Convention re ceutly hclq in Christchurch, l’lahs made for Cradle Roll party. Sydenham, October 4: Cradle Roll party. Welcome given by President to members and visitors ' r - - c!.c cntldrcn present. Mr* uistrict Cradle Roll Superintendent, briefly addressed the gathering, making a strong appeal for efforts to add names to the C.R. Temperance Fact given byMrs. YYoodward.

Christchurch, October 13: Thanks for sympathy received from Mis. Power, sister of .Vli6s Elsie Andrews, and her friend. Mis,* Kirton; also from the Rev. Mr. Horwood for sympathy in Mrs. Horwood’s illness (daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Taylor). Letter of sympathy to Miss Gordon in her illness. Good Temperance articles in “Outlook” mentioned and extracts read showing effects of prohibition in Madras. October 27th: Miss Henderson presided ?.t both meetings. Maori Day observed by interesting talk on Maori life and customs by President, with extracts from article in “White Ribbon." Interesting and inspiring letter from Miss McLay read, describing three strenuous days in the Te Kuiti district. Spreydon: Mrs. Ancell chaired the meeting. Temperance Fact. Mrs. Paul Murray. .Ylesdame* Ancell and YYoodcock appointed Mental Hospital visitors. District Convention report &iven by Mrs. E. Bowden, special mention eing made of the outstanding address given by Mrs. Mackie, which was an account of her visit to America and the YYorld Convention, being a revelation of the strong position held bv our movement all over the world. Mrs. Harman, speaking on Peace, suggested that a Minister for Peace should be appointed by Parliament. Sympathy expressed with sick members and messages sent. SOUTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT TinwaJd. Meetings usually held in the Presbyterian Hall, but the A>ctober oue took place at the residence of Mrs. Jennings, when the President, Mrs. Millar, presided over a good attendance, also leading Devotions, and reading from the “White Ribbon’’ the life of Miss Elsie Andrews, and “YY’hen I have time.’’ Most inspiring letter read from Miss C. McLay, tnankmg the Union for a donation. Mrs. Stevenson, first President of the Union, S resented Mrs. Jennings with a spray of owers, and Miss' McKay, first secretary, presented Mesdames Jennings and Hopwood with “Long Service" badges. Reference was made to their long and continued service through the years. The recipients suitably responded. One new member initiated. Arrangements made for Church Parade in November. Afternoon tea was followed by a musical programme, which brought a very enjoyable afternoon to a close. Votes of thanks to Mrs. and Miss Jennings. OTAGO DISTRICT Lawrence, November 2: Annual meeting. President, Miss* Ferguson in the chair. Fair attendance. Report of District Convention

read. £2 voted to Headquarters Fund. All Officers re elected. Mrs. J. McKinley be Convention Delegate. Discussion on th' evils of raffles at various functions. Protest> to 6e sent to. the organisers. SOUTHLAND DISTRICT Invercargill, November J: Annual meeting. Smal! attendance. Annual repr.t showed lU) members, mciudn# five new member-*. Four members removed by death i'.eluded a veteran member, Mrs. S. J. Perry, .n her 93rd years. C.R. gamed 43 babies, present roll number 348, gaining Southland Distrct Banner. Election of Officers resulted: P esident, Miss H. S. Jamieson; Vice-Presid'uts, Mesdames E. M. Brown and J. JL Cameron; Secretary, Mrs. J. M. YYatfon: Treasure:, Mrs. 7. H. Boyd; “White Ribbon" Agent. Mrs. I. B. Cameron; C.R. Superintendent, Mis. G. E. Millard. Reference was made to the sudden death of Mrs. K. U Sim th, of Gore, a former Southland District President, who had conducted Devotions at the District Convention a few days before.

Winton. October 2: Mrs. Dixon, C.R. Sujierintended, assisted by members, entertained the Cradle Roll children to a party in the Sunday School Hall, and each on.* spent a plea-ant afternoon. A Bring -anti-.’ uy Stall was also held.