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Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 16, 18 July 1936, Page 18

MEETING AT BROOKLYN

The Brooklyn branch of thq WomeV's Christian Temperance Union met recently in the Baptist Church parlour, when Mrs. Brewer presided over a Inrgo attendance of members and friends. The devotions were conducted by Mrs. Raine. Visitors were welcomed, nnd tho president conducted an admission service.

Pinna wero discussed and arrangements made for. tho meeting o£ the district executive to be held in Brook h'li in July

The hospital visitors reported attending the Public Hospital end) visiting day for two weeks. Victoria and children's ward« were visited, also 3, 4, 5, 0, and 7, and a number of patients icheered who had no other visitors. Hbme*mado dainties, sweets, fruit, and mneazines woro distributed.

Mts. Brewer presented the reports of recent meetings of the New Zealand Alliance, the National Council of Women, and the annual meeting of Bible in Schools League.

Mrs, Pearson (representative to the Women's Auxiliary) mentioned that the hospital nlmoner required blankets, coata, woollies, old sox, stockings, oddments of cretonne or print to be made into rugs' and bed covers for those in distress. Blankets and warm clothing were immediately promised by several members. :

Mrs. Soal sang two solos, accompanied by Mrs. Raine, which were greatly appreciated.

Mrs. Webster contributed a paper: "No Best With Alcohol," and her temperanco fact was: ."Putting'Alcohol in the Human Brain is Like Putting Sand in the Bearings of an Engine." As this was "White Ribbon <Day" a dialogue written by Mrs. Perymah. was presented. The scene was laid in New Zealand bush, the actors being, various native trees. Those taking part were Mesdames Gittings, Webster, Stinson, Pickering, Cracknell, Jordan;'.;, and Gillings. During the, performance, which was very much enjoyed, i'liirs. Soal sang "Trees of the Forest.1' ;/.

An interesting afternoon closed with a special prayer and benediction'; A dainty tea was dispensed by 'the' Baptist ladies, who were hostesses;: r;