ANNUAL MEETING

Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19125, 9 December 1933, Page 8

ANNUAL MEETING

WOMEN’S TEMPERANCE UNION. The annual meeting of the Hamilton Women’s, Chiftstian Temperance Union was held in St. Paul’s Church parlour last Thursday afternoon. Mrs J. M. Jones presided over a fair attendance. After devotions, Mrs Jones, in tier opening remarks, spoke retrospectively. Mrs Seat, who had been the secretary for some years, 'had left the town, and Mrs Hayward was filling the position. Mrs E. -G. Johnson*, who had filled the position as president during this year had now also gone. Her resignation was on the table. The cause had apparently made little progress. Now it seemed as though America,-, with a stroke of the pen, had annulled the 18th Amendment, and drink was pouring in from all quarters. Mrs Jones expressed sympathy with the women who had worked so hard to get prohibition. Mrs Johnson’s resignetkn was received with regret and the secretary was Instructed to convey thanks and appreciation for her work in the union.

Three remits were discussed and it was decided to forward them to bo dealt with at the Dominion Convention. A protest was to be sent against the Gaming Act, which was shortly to oome before Parliament. Mrs Hayward was appointed delegate to convention. Mrs Parry, who had recently come from New Plymouth, (reoeived a hearty welcome. Mrs Jones announced that she had attended the (Hamilton East Union meeting and that they had decided to discontinue their meetings and unite with the Hamilton Union.

The annual report was read by Mrs Seal and showed that there had been a busy year. The treasurer read the financial statement, which showed that there were 66 fully paid-up members. There was a credit balance. Other reports were: Oradle roll,—literature and press.

The election of officers resulted: —President, Mrs J. M. Jones; vice-presidents, Mesdames Craig and Robertson; secretary, Mrs Hayward; treasurer, Mrs E. J. Davey; white ribbon agent, Mrs Bradley; cradle roll superintendents, Mesdames (Mitchell and Atkinson; literature, Miss Parry; press, Mrs Jones; tea convenor, Mrs Amos.

A dainty afternoon tea was served. The meeting closed with votes jof thanks to all who had helped during the year, the season’s greeting and the pronouncing of tho benediction.