ORGANIZERS REPORT.

White Ribbon, Volume 17, Issue 194, 17 August 1911, Page 10

ORGANIZERS REPORT.

Stratford, August 7th, PJll. Dear Sisters, When writing my last report I was just on the eve of organizing at Pukekohe. The meeting was held in Conn ie’s Hall, between 20 ami 30 ladies being present, eighteen becoming membeis. Several ladies whom I visited nromised a they w ould join the Union, and regretted they could not he present at the initiatory meeting either through illness in their homes or not being well enough themselves to attend. The following officers were elected : -President, Mrs Rlamires, Methodist Parsonage; Secretary, Mrs Cowan; Treasurer, Mrs J. ‘omrie; White Kirhon Agent, Alias Goldsworthy. A Committee was appointed to meet and work in conjunction with the local League for the next few months, also a Crusade Committee was set up to prepare for Miss Hughes' coming, and to canvass the district.

The great need fur a social meeting place for young people was spoken of, and ere loug I am sure we will hear of the Pukekohe W.C.T. U. having arranged a social meeting room for young

people. This Union has energetic and capable women at the head and there are prospects of good work being done in and around Pukekohe. While in this district I visited Ruckland and Mauku, and, from what I could gather, think there is no need to form Branches, as both settlements are within a few miles of Pukekohe.

The following week I organized at Huntlv. I must first thank members of the local League for calling the ladies of the town together and pointing out the necessity foi their united help in the coming great hut lb* there. The meeting was held in the Methodist Churc*’ the Rev. Baxter, Presbyterian Minister, presiding. Some IK ladies have joined the 1 nion, and the following otlieers were elected:- President, Mrs Rutler; Secretary, Mrs C (Beeson; Treasurer, Mrs Leather, Iluntly Road. After explaining the Union work it was decided to set the Crusade movement on foot, to invite the Maori Organizer to visit the district, also to give the local League all possible help. The Waikato League are helping Iluntly in a very practical manner by sending Mrs Latham, of Sydney, to canvass from house to house, and Mr Marion to give addresses. Although Iluntly is fighting against great odds there are prospects of a thorough routing in the enemy’s quarters.

The next week I visited Waihi and found this little Union doing very good work in a quiet way, as already results have proved. A very enjoyable and profitable meeting was held in the Presbyterian Church. The Crusade movement was heartily taken up ami a Committee was appointed to visit Paeroa, Waikiuo, and Karaugahake to ascertain how the land lies re forming Branches at these centres. It favourable I shall organize on my way t!irough to the Ray of Plenty district. Three members joined at this meeting.

The following week I spent in Te A rob a, visiting all those likely to be interested. A meeting was arranged for the Friday, when Mrs Auld, Hamilton, kindly came ami presided ; 1 1 Jadies were initiated. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs Blair, The Manse ; Secretary, Miss R. Wild ; Treasurer, Mrs C. Raynor. Mrs Auld spoke of the great help the Union members could be if a Committee was arranged to meet the local League and work in conjunction with same. It was also decided to obtain pledge books and lie in readiness to take up the work as soon as Miss Hughes’ visit could be arranged.

Last week, before leaving for Taranaki, I visited the Cambridge meeting. This Cnion is very busy, and a huge Temperance demonstration is being organised to take place in the Town 1 lull just before election. The Crusade movement has been taken up; Miss Hughes was to address a women’s mass meeting there last Friday under the auspices of the W.C.T. I . On my way through 1 called on the President at Marten, and found the Cnion there about dead, and, from w hat I can judge, reorganization is the only chance of resuscitation. I hope to spend a week at Marten on my way from Taranaki. At Haw era the Cnion is making marvellous progress and after slight opposition, the Crusade movement lias been commenced. At Stratford I find Cnion matters rather depressed, but have hopes after the Provincial Convention this week at Ngaire a better state of things will exist. The latter end of this week I hope to visit Opunako and organize in that district. For the month 9 new subscribers for the White Ribbon have been obtained. Yours for service, Jean McNkish. Address for month— P. 0., 11 awera, Taranaki.