NEWS OF THE UNIONS

White Ribbon, Volume 5, Issue 56, 1 February 1900, Page 2

NEWS OF THE UNIONS

We rely <>n our local Union* to send us news jor this column. IVe cannot evolve it out of our inner consciousness. Colyton. The usual monthly meeting was held on January nth. Miss Macleod read an interesting paper. A discussion ensued with reference to rendering assistance to the Transvaal, and it was decided to hold meetings for the purpose of making bandages and other necessaries for the use of the wounded; also to forward some magazines. One new member was enrolled. Creymouth. The annual meeting was held on January 4th. We felt we could not do better than re-elect our present staff of officers, which was done unanimously. Mrs James Taylor was appointed Superintendent of Evangelistic work. A large amount of literature has been distributed ami posted during the year. We are looking forward hopefully to another year’s work. Wanganui. The first meeting for 1900 was held on Friday, January sth. All the officers of the past year were re-elected, and the President (Mrs G. H. Smith) was appointed delegate to the Convention. A meeting was also held on Thursday, the 18th, at the residence of the President, to celebrate the anniversary of the girl’s sewing class which meets every Saturday afternoon in the Presbyterian class room. The afternoon being perfect, a variety of games was entered into with spirit by the girls, while members of the Union sat comfortably under the trees, chatting and watching the children’s enjoyment. Tables were laid out beneath the trees, and old and young alike enjoyed the

good things provided by members of the Union. After tea attendance prizes were presented to the girls by Mrs W. G. Bassett. Then, in a short, eulogistic speech, the same lady presented to Miss Tucker (the Union’s Secretary) a very nice dressing-case. Miss Tucker has been a most reliable, hard-working Secretary during the four years since the establishment of the Wanganui branch, and by her gentle earnestness has endeared herself to her feilow workers, who, one and all, felt a real pleasure in the presentation All present expressed their appreciation of the President’s kindness in giving members the opportunity for such a pleasant afternoon. Kaiapoi. The annual meeting was held at the Coffee Rooms on January 31, Mrs G. 11. Blackwell presiding. Deb gates from Waikari and Woodend were present. A satisfactory balance-sheet was presented and adopted, and the officers for the year were elected. Napier. The annual meeting was held on January 18. As a number of our members were away from town for the holidays we only had a fair attendance. Reports were read from the various office bearers and Superintendents shoeing that we have done good work throughout the past year. Our membership has increased from 40 to 68. Officers for the year were elected. Regret was expressed at Mrs Roscoe having to give up her position as Secretary, she having done very faithful work for the Union for the last four years. A great deal of work was done in connection with the December elec tions. Although apparently we did not gain our ends yet we are sure that there was a much larger vote for NoLicense than three years ago, and we intend to fight on. Wellington* The first monthly meeting of the year was held on the Ist inst. Tlitre was a small attendance, and nothing of importance was brought forward. There are very many subjects that iequire attention and earnest work during this year. Will members please note. On the 3th inst. the classes at our Newtown Girls’ Association were reopened after the holidays. A social was tendered by some of the ladies cf the Newtown committee. Recitations and music and a graphophone, which a friend kindly worked, were specially enjoyed. It was decided to reserve

Wednesday evening for junior members and Monday and Friday for older

girls. Mrs Boxall is our delegate to Convention. Arrangements are made which we hope will be more efficient in supplying our literary boxes at railway stations.