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White Ribbon, Volume 1, Issue 12, 1 June 1896, Page 5

arranged, when the delegates arrived, at k once to resolve the Convention into a National Council. They had met in the fine chamber in which the Provincial Council used to sit before the abolition of the provinces. Its Gothic architecture reminded one of older countries, and its stained glass windows shed a “ dim religious light ” over the interesting scene. The Otago Daily Times says:-“If it was to this gathering that the Bishop of Dunedin referred in his sermon last Sunday when he spoke of “ frantic and hysterical women,” we cannot congratulate Dr. Nevill on either the accuracy or the felicitousness of his words. The same paper, however, accused us of one-sidedness, but the Lyttelton Times , in allusion to this, very justly remarks : “ As to the allegations of one-sidedness levelled against the W oman’s Council, it need only beasked, have male conventions never been onesided ? And since one-sided laws, unjust to women, exist, how can they be amended, save by a ‘ one-sided ’ exertion in the opposite direction.” Mrs Sievwright then gave an interesting account of the Council’s proceedings. Mrs Sigley, in supporting the hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Sievwright, proposed by Mrs Scott, made special reference to the motion in respect to a wife being able to attach a portion of her husband’s income. I hough to a great many people who lived happily together such a law would be unnecessary, there was no doubt this money question was a cause of much misery in many homes. The subject was one well worthy of discussion, and their thanks were due to Mrs Sievwright for bringing the matter forward. Ihe vote of thanks was carried with applause.

Christchurch Tailoresses* and Pressers’ Union. — An adjourned meeting of the Committee was held on June ii. Delegates from a number of societies, including the Women’s Institute and the Women’s Political Association, were also present. Ihe Secretary reported correspondence with the Minister of Labour. The deputation appointed to interview employers with reference to a conference, reported having interviewed all the employers, who had, with two exceptions, agreed to attend. It was decided the conference » should be held on June 16.