W.C.T.U.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XLII, Issue 9601, 8 September 1921, Page 7

W.C.T.U.

MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Ashburton district branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held m Baring Square Schoolroom on Tuesday afternoon. In the absence of Mrs Lill, Mrs W. H. Robinson (vice-presi- " dent) occupied the chair. The secretary reported that a strongly-worded protest had been forwarded the Minister for Internal Affairs and the local members of Parliament against the recommendation of the Racing Commission that 28 new totaKsator permits be granted. A resolution had : also been forwarded to the Kaiapoi Convention that steps be taken to demand an immediate alteration m the Criminal Code Act as follows : — (1) Protection of minors; (2) against restricting the time limit to six moijths m which an information can be laid ; (3) the present aeje of consent. The above resolutions were endorsed. Miss Henderson, New Zealand corresponding secretary, wrote accepting an invitation to address the October meeting. It was decided to arrange for a meeting of the " V's " the same evening. Mrs Don, New Zealand president, wrote stating that Mrs Mary jtrmour had accepted the invitation given to visit New Zealand next year; also dealing with the advisability of creating a special fund to meet the expenses of the campaign. Mrs Don also referred to the decision to establish national headquarters m Wellington, as a memorial to the late Mrs A. R. Atkinson. After discussion it was decided that the letter be held over for further consideration. Mrs Young, Dominion "V" Superintendent, wrote asking for information on the work of the local branch. It was decided to reply as requested. Miss Henderson wrote stating that it had been decided to petition Parliament to pass legislation providing for the appointment of women Justices of Peace, their inclusion on juries, and employment of women police, and enclosing forms for signatures. Arrangements were made for procuring same. Mrs Wyatt, Salvation Army officer, was present, and delivered an interesting address on the social work of the Army. The lack of early training, failure m developing the spiritual nature m the impressionable years of life, and the evil results of the liquor traffic were the chief factors m creating the social problems which confront workers everywhere to-day. On the motion of Mrs R. J. Liddell, seconded by Mrs Hight, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Wyatt.