Women’s Christian Temperance Union

Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 239, 8 October 1941, Page 3

Women’s Christian Temperance Union

At the monthly meeting, hold yesterday afternoon, devotional exercises yero led by Mrs. Eckersley, who gave a 'little talk on “Water,” a commodity useful to mankind, but because free to all, taken without much thought of the need of giving thanks for it. Just as it was so necessary for our physical life, so the “water of life” was necessary for our spiritual life, and could be obtained only from the “Fountain of life,” our Saviour, Jesus.

The temperance fact was presented by Mrs. Hardisty who gave some very telling figures to prove that alcohol was the ally of Hitler, definitely working on his side, and doing more for him than any other ally he had. The president (Miss C. Jamieson) expressed her pleasure at the good attendance for a wet afternoon, specially welcoming several who had not been present for seme time on account of illness and other things. Three new members, Mesdames Ivillick, Beatson and Miss R. Edwards, were received into W.C.T.U. fellowship. Apologies for absence were received froijtf Mrs. Hodder and Mrs. Willson, both of whose husbands had been seriously ill, the president stating that members would be pleased to know that they were both on the road to recovery. It was decided that a letter of sympathy be sent to Mrs. H. Wilton in her illness.

It was agreed that the W.C.T.U. take the patriotic shop for December 8, 9 and 10. The date for the Cradle Roll party was fixed for November 8, the kind invitation of Mrs. Claridge to hold it at her place being gratefully accepted. During the afternoon, a brightly coloured scarf, four and a-hal£ yards ,long, was displayed by Missi Astbury, who said that those who wished to make scarves for lepers could make them of any odd scraps of wool available, with as many bright colours as possible. A report of the recent district conven-

tion held in Feilding was then given by Mrs. Carter to whom thanks were expressed by Airs. Collins. It was stated that 60,000 signatures had been obtained for the petition, nad that Mrs. Sired, of Wellington, was to present it to Mr. Fraser, asking him to bring it before 'Parliament.. If he was not willing, Mr. Holland was to be approached. It was decided to have a bring and buy stall for the November meeting. Afternoon tea hostesses were Mesdames Pullyn, J. Penketh and L. Gwynn.