Women’s Christian Temperance Union

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 159, 8 July 1938, Page 3

Women’s Christian Temperance Union

FEILDING BRANCH MEETING At the monthly meeting of the Feilding branch of tho Women’s Christian Temperance Union held in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church hall on Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Spence presided over a good attendance. Mrs. Wright led devotions, reading from St. John, chapter 8. The members stood in silence as an expression of sympathy with two members, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Robinson, in their recent bereavement. The following scientific fact was read: “Home brewed beer will vary r in alcoholic strength and go from 3 per cent, up to over 10 per cent, of alcohol in volume. Do you know that the popular elderberry wine usually contains 14 per cent, alcohol by volume, as also do rhubarb, plum, dandelion and parsnip?’’ Mrs. H. W. Pago addressed the meeting, taking her theme from Matthew 14, verses 1 to 12. Herod did what he did after he had wine. Then the disciples went and told Jesus. The great Comforter Psalm 91 says “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” A wonderful provision made for us. The presence of Christ and the power of God are a constant help in everyday life through prayer Virtue goes out of us, as we help others The Lord counts on us to do our part. We each have a work that others cannot do. Go and tell Jesus whatever happens. He will help us to witness and work for Him. Mrs. Page’s talk was much appreciated. Afternoon, tea was provided by mcm-