TEMPERANCE REFORM.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 22 September 1928, Page 5

TEMPERANCE REFORM.

There- w;is a fair attendance at the meeting of the Y branch of the Temperance Union held in the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall on Tuesday night. Mr J. Astridge was in -the chair. The meeting opened with ■ a hymir and a prayer, after which Miss -McLay, Dominion Organiser, delivered a short address on the aims of the Blanch. Miss McLay emphasised the growing need for public speakers in the near future and urged the members of the branch to cultivate this valuable ait. As there were still some offices. to bo filled Miss Cairns was appointed “White Ribbon ’’ agent, Mr L. Swift supervisor, and Mr T. E. Petersen reporter. Miss Cairns then entertained the company with a much appreciated humorous recitation, after which Miss ]\l cLay called'upon Miss Astridge, Mr J. Astridge and Mr J. Loung to deliver addresses. Miss Astridge, who chose ‘‘Service for her subject, spoke most impressively and received loud applause. Miss Astridge is a very promising speaker, who will go far in this work. Air Young’s address was of a humorous nature but had a good moral and was very well jjGlivorod. Air Astridge, in explaining the effects of alcohol upon the body, also acquitted himself exceedingly avcll. After the addresses had been delivered eight now members wore enrolled and the meeting closed with, the singing of the Temperance Doxology and pronouncing of the Benediction.