PORT CHALMERS W.C.T.U.

Evening Star, Issue 22367, 17 June 1936, Page 2

PORT CHALMERS W.C.T.U.

At the annual meeting of the Port Chalmers W.C.T.U., which was held at the home of the president, Mrs G. Minims, there was a good attendance of members. The report and balance sheet were road and adopted, showing a very satisfactory position. One of the features of the work disclosed by the report was the young people s temperance class, held by the president. The subject for study waß ‘ Scientific Effects of Alcohol. A vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Miraras for lici enthusiastic work, and for _ the highly satisfactory results attained. The following office-bearers were elected:—President, Mrs G. Mirams; vice-presidents—Mrs Pratley, Miss Farquharson, Miss Mawson: secretary, Mrs Tresidder; treasurer, Mrs Smillie; devotional leader. Miss Johnstone; white ribbon agent, Mrs Farquharson; cradle roll superintendent—Mrs Mirams, with Mrs Tresidder as assistant. At this meeting the opportunity Tvas taken of saying farewell to Mrs Tait, a long-standing president, the members parting from her with much regret. Suitable books and a floral tribute were presented, and Mrs Tait feelingly renlicd. A bouquet was sent to Miss Mawson. who was unable to be present through illness. Afternoon tea brought to a close a helpful and happy gathering.