W.C.T.U.

Evening Post, Volume c, Issue 54, 5 March 1934, Page 13

W.C.T.U.

"YOUTH" MOVEMENT

The first meeting of the Plimmerton branch of the "W.C.T.TT. -was held, recently in St. Andrew's Hall, the president (Mrs. Hooper) being in the chair. The president introduced Miss C. McClay, the Dominion organiser, and presented her ■with a dainty bouquet. In an interesting address, Miss McClay gave a brief account of Miss Prances Willard, the founder of the world-wide organisation of the W.C.T.L'. She also referred •to Mrs. Mary Clement Leavitt, who was the first, world missionary of the movement to visit New-Zealand. ■•■ - - •-.: .. Miss MeClaj' stressed the point that the "W.C.T.U. Avas the only women's organisation that was definitely put for the abolition of the drink traffic; and that it -was the pioneer of restrooms, the Willard Home for Children, and many other efforts for. the benefit of ■women and children. The speaker pointed out the importance of the "Youth" movement in the ■W.C.T.TJ.. It -was imperative, she said, that the women of New Zealand should be alive to the danger that threatened the youth of this Dominion and that they should be up and doing to combat • it. ■ . ■." . ! A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Miss McClay, after which, a dainty tea was dispensed. Mrs. Cummins -was elected representative to the forthcoming convention in Wellington. ..