Bulletin of Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 21, Issue 2, 1 March 1949, Page 10

Bulletin of Union News

AUCKLAND DISTRICT District Executive, Februaiy 7th: Mrs. Mouutjoy presiding over good attendance. Devotions led Ly Mi;>s Grigg, ;;nd temperance Pact given by Mrs. Warring, the Treasurer, Mrs. E. Trussing, reported a sum oi to 6*. contributed by VV.C.T.U. to Cancer Campaign Fund. Special Jumble bale plauned on behalf of District Funis and Maori \ Girl s' Hostel. Mrs. Mouutjoy appointed Convention Delegate for the District. Good rejjort on Maori Girls' Hostel given by Mr*. Long, flans made for work in connection with the referendum on hotel bars closing time. SOUTH AUCKLAND DISTRICT Te Kuiti (Maori), November' Meeting held at the Fa, in tne Maori Hall. Alter the singing of the hymn, “ Come to the Saviour." in Maori, the Devotional Period was led by Miss C. M. McLay. The Pltlidcilt, Mrs. Aui>ouri Joseph, presided, and welcomed all present, esj>ec'.ally the Maori Organiser, Miss McLay. Temperance Fact. Minutes read by Mrs. Ewan and continued. February 4th: Date altered for Convention arrangement.'. Only fair attendance for hist meeting; ten being present. Donations made lor Con vein iou expenses. President, Mrs. Joseph, w. L'licd the question uf>oii which a vote <:• to .e taken; and said that all should vote for " No Licence,” and preserve the Pact. sister Waiata closed the meeting with ! rmtt Tauranga. Special meeting for business connected with the Poll. Meetings for prayer arrauged by Evangelistic bui>eriiitendeiit, Mrs. A. A. Beasley. Delegate instructed as to voting at Convention. Prizes for entrants in lioster competition arranged for. Tea (or young l>eop!e undertaking distribution of literature throughout the town, starting straight from business, to be provided at W esley Hall. TARANAKI DISTRICT New Plymouth, January 20th: The District Executive .net in the morning; and the Union m the afternoon; Mrs. Hurrell in the chair. Mrs. Holley led Devotions, her motto lor the New Year being, " Wait on the Lord.” .Mrs. Simons rendered two beautiful solos; and Mr. McKinney, an unexpected, but welcome visitor, gave some practical suggestions re the coming Poll. Our next s(>eaker was Mrs. Wcggcry, who got right into people's hearts, and whom we hope to hear again. Hawera, January 25th: Good attendance, Mrs. Hayward, 1 'fsident, m the chair, and led Devotions.* Di.ci ct Executive meeting held at New Plymouth, was given by the delegate. Two Temperance Facts given. Reading by Mrs. Howard, “ A Footballer and his Church.” Mrs. Elliot, Secretary of Te Kuiti Union, told of some of the work that has been carried on in the King Country, against the breaking of the Pact. Tea hostesses Mesdames Page and Burton. Mrs. Page closed the meeting with prayer. WANGANUI DISTRICT Wanganui Central. December 2nd: Mrs. Duxfield opened with prayer and took the chair. Annual meeting. Mrs. Morrison of Motueka a visitor. January 3rd: Mrs. Duxheld opened with Devotions and took the chan. Twelve members present, including two new members on transfer. Business meeting and election of officers. Miss Wadsworth closed with prayer. MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT Blenheim, Ist February: First meeting’for the year. V'ery well attended. Mrs. Forbts presided, and welcomed two members of the District Executive. Devotions led by Mrs. P. Kirkham, with a talk on " Stumbling Blocks.” Temperance Fact, Mrs. Lane. Letters to bereaved and sick friends and members authorised. Full discussion on the forthcoming Poll; all being against extension of sale hours and off course betting. Arrangements made for Women’s World Day of Prayer to be held March 4th. District Executive Meeting, Mrs. V. Underhill presiding. The theme for Devotions wa> ” F‘aith ” and part of Hebrews 11 was read. Correspondence from Messrs. Mathieson, M.P. and T. P. Shand, M.P., in answer to protests sent regarding the Licensing Amendment Bill. The Treasurer, Miss Tarrant, reported on the good result of a combined effort by the Blenheim and Springlands Unions, by which both

Unions, and the District Executive had benefited. Convention delegates were instructed as to voting. Names of members who ha I passed away during the year were to be torwarded tor inclusion in the Service of Memories. Mrs. McDougall reported on her investigations re Film Advertising. Appreciation expressed of the willing and sympathetic co-operation of those she had interviewed. It was agreed to send a donation to the Alliance towards the cost of the present campaign against extension of hours of sale and of course betting. A letter asking for the prayer and support of the congregations was to l sent to the Ministers’ Association. The congratulations of the Executive were to be conveyed to Master Graeme Eyles, on winning first place in the junior Group in last year’-. Dominion Poster Competition. A picnic lunch was enjoyed after the meeting. NORTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT New Brighton, February Ist: Mrs. Armstrong presided, and Miss Armstrong let! Devotions. Pledge and Temi>«rance F’act. Letter of thanks received from Scotland for soap parcel sent by nembers. Treasurer’s Balance Sheet presented; and her resignation received with regret. Mrs. Mitchell elected as Treasurer, in place of Mrs. Inn*. Mrs. Ellt* appointed Convention Delegate. C. R. party arranged. Three new members gained General meeting to be called in connection with Referendum Poll. Mrs. Williamson elected Vice President. Sydenham, February 3rd: First meeting foi the year presided over by Mrs. Filer, ten members present. Devotions led by Mrs. Davies. Pledge*and Temperance Fact. Mem l>ers asked to assist in the campaign against extension of hours of sale of liquor; and £1 was donated for this cause Dominion Con vent ion delegate apjiointed and new syllabu-. arranged. Mrs. MacLachlan closed the meeting with prayer. Reefton, February Bth: Mrs. Thompson presided and led Devotions; ‘‘Do all in the name of God ’’ !>eing her message. Decided to get church testers re six o’clock closing. Members expressed concern at the sale ot liuuor at the Sports Meeting held on February sth. Meeting closed with prayer.