Important Announcements

White Ribbon, Volume 21, Issue 3, 1 April 1949, Page 9

Important Announcements

VISIT OF THE WORLD PRESIDENT, MRS. FORRESTER-PATON The announcement that Mrs. For-rester-Faton, World President of the W.C.T.U., with her husband, World President of the Y.M.C.A., is to visit Xivv Zealand in September of this year, has given great nleasure. The Auckland District is hoping that she may be able to speak in connection with their District Convention, which is to be arranged io coincide with her visit to Auckland. It is unlikely that Mrs. Forrester-Paton will he able to ghe unlimited time to visiting districts; so it will be advisable for those who widi to hear and see her to watch for news and plan to visit Auckland or any city adjacent to them in which she may be scheduled to speak. A Y\ orld President’s visit is a unique e\ent in our W.C.T.U. history; and

MRS. HUGH KASPER—continued. State holds encampments and Conferences. I will just give you an outline of one Camp held last September, I*>4B, with enrolment of 128 Campers, 12 Instructors and Adult Leaders, two part-time teachers and 17 delegates from the W.C.T.U. School of Methods Workshops. The theme of the school was “Forward together” and was well carried out. Mrs. Caroline Brooks, Chairman of Alcoholic Education of Greater New York laid the Foundation I’lins for Council Studies for the coming year. Mrs. Mary Dubois conducted the classes in Parliamentary Procedure. Mrs. Helen Mayer who presented charts of Organisation Fundamentals and Poster Planning on Alcohol. Mrs. Marie Leonard, State W.C.T.U. Director of non-alcoholic fruit products and Mrs. Eva Disc Gillette, State W.C.T.U. Director of speech contests, who taught rules and regulations for speech contests. Can we wonder when we know’ that in every State these schools and conferences are held why the W.C.T.U. is increasing its membership and that young women are taking the places of elderly officers, the “Y” work is so thorough and they concentrate on Tunperance Education. Prohibition Divine. Prohibition was and is all right from the beginning says Mr. Clinton Howard, Prohibition is of divine origin. Prohibition was the first law after the Creation of Man in the Garden of Eden. We read—- " And the Lord God commanded the Min, saying ‘Of every tree in the garden thou mayest freely eat but of the tree of knowledge, of good and evil thou shalt not eat’ (Prohibition) and God commanded the Man, saying ‘of it Thou shalt not eat for the day thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.’ ” That was prohibition with a death penalty for its violation. ♦ * *

doubtless, many members will make the necesary effort to attend where she is to speak. TO REMIND YOU Will all “White Ribbon” agents, branch treasurers, and subscribers, please note that subscriptions, payments for advertisements, “ Beacons ” and “Y.l\ Supplements” are now due and payable; and every endeavour should be made to send in these monies to me as soon as possible. JUNE is “White Ribbon” month —utilise it to settle “ W.R. ” business. , A. D. GRIGG, Business Manager. Sitter Eleanor Dobby notifies us that she will be glad to receive Temperance literature for use among Maoris. Her address is: 409 Main Road, Styx, Christchurch. To Union Reporter*, Secretaries and others. Please try to remember that ALL CHANGES OF NAMES AND ADDRESSES in lists of officers appearing in Union advertisements should i>e reported to the Business Manager, Mrs. Grigg, 1 Mallam Street, Karori, Wellington; and NOT to the Editor. SPECIAL REPORTS WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Blenheim Union The attendance for the Women’s World Day of Prayer, held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Hall, Blenheim, on March sth, was good. The programme as set out by tl* * World Day of Prayer Committee was used; and was closely followed by the congregation, who joined in the responsive readings. This was divided into sections, and a number of ladies, representative of the different churches, were leaders. The morning address was given by Mrs. Noel Bytlvell, and in the afternoon. Miss O'Brien gave a very inspiring message. The beautiful solo, “Consecration,” was sung by Mrs. Fulton. The assistance of Mrs. Pike as organist for the day was greatly appreciated. At the close of the afternoon session, Mrs. Kirkham spoke of the coining referendum poll, and urged all present to vote on the polling day, and endeavour to get others to do so. Special prayers were offered, and the National Anthem was sung. HOME MEETING Onehunga Union On February 24th, the Onehunga Union held a Home Meeting at the residence of Mrs. Moss; the attendance being good, and the weather lovely. The hostess gave demonstrations showing the effects of alcoho’ on various foods; following this by giving* an interesting description of tht subjects considered, and the lessons on Temperance and Hygiene taught by her to the girls of “ Kurahuna,” of whom she is the Leader.

“REFERENDUM” MEETING Karori Union In connection with the recent referendum, a successful special meeting was arranged by the Karori Union in the Karori Methodist Schoolroom. There was a good attendance of women from other organisations. The Rev. J. D. Grocott, who was in the chair, spoke on the referendum as regarded the closing of hotel bars, and Mr. J. R. Marshall, M.P., spoke on the betting issue, giving reasons for voting against off-course betting. Both speakers urged the women to ensure that voters went to the poll. A number of questions were asked by the visitors, and two donations were given for Branch Funds. Mrs. F. J. T. Grigg, President, thanked the speakers. OVERSEAS VISITORS AT WELLINGTON UNION At its March meeting, Wellington l nion bad the honour and pleasure of the presence of two officers of the Victorian W.C.T.J., Mrs. Hallehone and Mrs. Cook. Members of other l nions and visitors were present, and all enjoyed the messages brought by the visitors; who each spoke briefly on our work. They emphasised the helpful, silent witness we can give by always wearing our badge wherever we are. Mist Kirk, President, was in the chair; and presented a spray of flowers to each of the guests of honour. Convention report was given and much interest expressed in it by the visitors.