W.C.T.U.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 83, 8 April 1933, Page 2

W.C.T.U.

The monthly meeting of the central branch of the W.C.T.U. was held in Trinity Parlour on Thursday. Mrs. Page occupied the chair and led the devotions. Apologies were received from Afesdames Upton and Goodcy. It was decided to hand over £2 collected on “sheep day” to the Mayor's fund. Alcmbors were requested to each make a garment for the needy, and bring same to next meeting. Mrs. Siddells was appointed receiving officer for such goods. Airs. Siddulls cleared up the misunderstanding in regard to placing the White Ribbon in the Ladies’ Rest. A paper will be placed there each month from now on. Airs. Page, our representative on the Young Women's Unemployment Committee, gave a comprehensive report on work done. They had been able to place every young woman who appPcd in suitable employment. The funds in future ha ,r e to be devoted to plicing help in the homos of mothers who have to go into hospital. Re White Ribbon Campaign.—Mrs. Irwin informed members that the District Executive have decided to present a banner to the member gaining tne most subscribers for the year 1933, beginning January to DecemLci. Next meeting will be a “Good Story” afternoon. Francis Willard will also be celeo rat cd. The meeting closed with the Benediction. Liquor at Dances. Owing to the absence from Wanganui of the district secretary, the first executive meeting of W.C.T.U., 1933, was not held till Friday, Alareh 31. Among other business dealt with was the reply of the City Council to the deputation from the meeting of women held on October 28, 1932. This meeting was well attended and representative of the various women’s organisations. A deputation was appointed to convoy to the City Council for thsir consideration several resolutions in connection with alcoholic liquors in dance rooms, cabarets, etc. For the benefit >)j the many interested womca it was decided to publish the council’j reply, which was as follows; — “In further reference to the ruKdutions submitted in your letter oi the 13th ultimo, and io the deputation, comprising Alesdamcs Wickham and Duxficld, which waited upon the Works Committee at its meeting on the 29th ultimo, 1 have to advise you that after going fully into the matters referred to, the council regrets that it has no statutory power to enforce the conditions suggested, in respect to the issue of licenses for cabarets and dance halls. “1 am further instructed to state with regard to the suggested conditions:— 1. That no intoxicating liquor be brought on to the premises. This matter is controlled by the police under the Licensing Act, and the powers contained in that Act are not within the jurisdiction of the council. 2. That passes be issued subject only to the discretion of the doorkeeper or other authorised person. The council has no power to interfere with the control and management of dance halls, there being nt; statutory authority to do so. 3. Tht motor-cars be parked a distance of 300 yards from dance halls. The committee is of opinion that it is preferable to have the cars parked near the halls in the lighted areas, rather than they should be left at a distance from the halls, as in many instances the cars would be parked in areas that are not well lit. 4. That no licenses be issued for dance halls unless there is a hostess or some responsible person in attendance throughout the dance. The council has no legal right to make this a condition of the issue of a license, as it cannot interfere with the control, as suggested in your resolution. “In the circumstances the council regrets that it cannot proceed with the matters submitted.”