W.C.T.U.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 158, 5 June 1937, Page 13

W.C.T.U.

The monthly meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held yesterday afternoon, when White Ribbon Day was celebrated. \f ases of pink chrysanthemums, and large bows of white crepe paper gave i bright and cheerful appearance to :e room. After the usual devotional exercises, Mrs Scott gave a short account of the White Ribbon paper, the official organ of the W.C.T-U. ana showed how from a small beginning, it had now over three thousand subscribers. Two local solos were pleasingly rendered by Mrs A. Bird, her accompaniste being Mrs G. Stout. A very interesting and helpful reading was given by Mrs J. I 4 ’. Clausen, the title being “Preach and Scrub. Two competitions formed part ot the programme, a prize being given tor one, the winner being Airs A. Bird, and the winner of the second competition being Airs Pullyn Reference was made by the president (Airs Carter) to two members who were ill. Airs W McConnon and Miss M. Moore. The nravevs of those present were asked that they might soon be restored to health and .strength. It was decided that a letter of sympathy be sent to each. Pleasure was expressed that Air W. Ritchie, who had been in hospital, was now so far restored to health as to have returned home. Regret was expressed by the president at the passing of Viscount bnowden, who had always been a staunch friend to the prohibition cause. A cause for rejoicing was the recent carrying of prohiibtion in the State of ykjahoma (U.S.A.) by a large majority T he meeting closed with the Benediction.