Maori Work-Financial Statement, 1912-13.
11. G. Hughes, Maori Organising Fund Treasurer.
Interest in elections of School Con - mittees ami general elections, and work with No-License league.
Lyttelton helps the League. Sent resolution to Parliament re racing permits ami totalisator to Ik* submitted to a referendum. Working for hare majority. Interest in all elect ions.
kaiapoi sent Cl2 to Rritish and Foreign Sailors' Society, proceeds of public meeting. Canvassed for the Y w.c \. Works with League Interest in all elections.
Nelson taking more interest in all elections. Two ladies on Charitable Aid and Hospital Hoard. Sent protest to Parliament re gambling. Works with League.
Wellington South has two memlH*rs on School Committee and one on Heard of Home for \ged. Interest taken in all elections. Work with league, and interest in all that is for the uplift of humanity.
Lower Hutt takes interest in all school and municipal elections, and works with the league.
Wanganui has interest in all elections, and in election of School Committee. Working with the League for reduction of three-fifths majority.
Ngaere has one Lmon member on School Committee.
Manaia elected a candidate for parliament pledged to vote for hare majority and iVtmin on Prohibition. Int -rest in School Committees.
Waipawa sent protest to Parliament re racing permits ami totalisator, ami are an increasing influence for good.
Napier has three members on Main School Committee. Warkworth takes interest in ull elections. Working for *he reduction of ihe three-fifths majority. Cambridge has interest in all elect ions.
Auckland have organised house to house canvass in connection with the abolition of the three-fifths handicap. Addresses given and resolutions sent to House of Representatives.
Christchurch takes more interest in election of School Committees, relegates attended City Council, conducted by YAV.C.A. Interest taken in all elections for the uplifting of humanity. Address given by one of our mem tiers on “Women as Citizens.”
Waipukurau sent protest re racing permits, and asked for referendum on totalisator. Interest in School Committee and municipal elections, and everything that is for the good of the town. M. M. LOGAN, N.Z. Superintendent.
Organising Fund. The organising Fund is in a healths financial condition, notwithstanding that from dune IS, when Miss McNeish's engagement as organiser terminated, to October 17, when Miss Powell returned to organise, the work was at a standstill. It was very sad. Miss Powell's painful accident, after only four and a half weeks’ work, and has prevented more work lieing done.
The receipts for this year are Cl3l ‘Js., as against l) 1 *J.‘> 19s. 3d.,
last year’s total. The handsome donation of CI9 los. from the Dunedin l>.strict l nion heads the list. New Plymouth's donation of 43'* 14s. is also a substantial one. A new I nion of 2<> inemliers (Oxford) has sent in its first donation (Cl) to the Organising Fund, a proof that its members are interested in the work. On the while the donations are g **l. although fewer T nions have contributed than last year.
There are bb IHstrict ( nions and auxiliaries who have not contributed this year. '\ha* a “lift-up” to the organising Fund had all sent in contributions ! My grateful thanks are due to Mr. F. Hourne for auditing the books ; also to Miss McNeish. for the very prompt and businesslike way in which she attended to all correspondence which passed bctwejn us during the eighteen months we worked together. ALICK 11. C. TAYLOR. N./.. Treasurer. Maori Work. The work among the Maoris during the past year bus been both difficult and limited, owing to the illness of our Organiser, which was followed by her resignation. Leaving Dunedin in March last year, Mrs. Poraumati proceeded to Invercurgill. With the assistance of Mrs. Lee-Cowie and other friends, a large meeting was held in Vmethyst Hall ; Collection in aid of the funds. HlulY was visited, and a meeting held. At Riverton the Organiser was kindly received and entertained by Mrs. Stirling. At Colac Hay it was disappointing to find that nearly all the Maoris had gone to Mutton Hird Island. \ good meeting was held ; several signs! the pledge. Waikawaiti, Timaru, Temuka, Lyttelton, Chr stchurch, Rapaki, Kaiapai, and the Maori pa a few miles out were \isited.
Through ill-health, Mrs. Porauniati was compelled to return to her home at Rotorua, and subsequently to resign. Since that time th»* work has lM*en done by literature, correspondence, and the efforts of the various local Unions.
New Plymouth contributed L 4. Hastings maintains a Maori room, to keep the women oiT the streets. It is well patronised, and is supplied with literature. Presidents from four Maori I nions were present at a social, and were addressed by Mrs. M unro.
Wanganui invited the Putjki Maori I nion to a social. \bout 10 young men and women responded. \ good meeting was also held at I’utikj.
(Jishorne. — The annual garden party was held at the Nati\e College, many Maori friends being present Rev. F. W. ( latterton, Principal of the College, spoke to them of the value of the ( nion work. \t. a sale of work Maori members contributed articles and helped with the sales. Natives always attend any social gathering when the principles of our I nion are brought Indore them. Invercargill had two successful meetings during Mrs. Poruumati's visit ; collections for the fund. South Ilunedm hebl a public n.tfeting, addressed by Miss Powell, in the interests of the Maori work. Several memliers have collected for the funds.
Timaru has an energetic Superintendent, who \isds the Maori pn on Sundays, circulating “White Ribbon” papers. Cradle Roll, and other literature. Lyttelton.—Annual Christmas tree entertainment given. The appreciation of the Maoris was shown by the presentation of a piu-piu. \ Maori I non (Pukepoto) endea\ours to maintain order and good fellowship among themselves, and contribute money to build their Church, the Rununga House, and the Nurses' Home. Ihe latter was built practically by themselves. They also recently sent assistance to the Church at J’eria, and help their mmisi»*rs financially. \iickland.— \ most interesting address was given on Franchise Hay by Rev. Oittos on “Reform Work \mong the Maoris," and a collection tuken for the funds. A good ileal of interest is taken in the Maoris in their districts bv the branch I nions.
Mrs. Harris gave an interesting account of her tour in the Kaipara districts. Rood work is lieing done hy the Maoris in the North. |he Kaipara ('nions have written frequently for explanations and instructions regarding their work. Letters sent in reply are read at their meetings with great interest. A small supply of useful booklets on “The Care of the Children,” by Hr. Pomare, was obtained and distributed among the northern Maoris, anil was much appreciated. I>r. Pomare was written to regarding further supply of the booklet. \t present it is out of print, but he is
hopeful that more may Ik* issued at un early date. Literature, badges, etc., have been supplied to Okaiawa, Ahikiwi, Pouto. Opoliki, Raetiki, Tangiteroria, Taugi Bay. Hatley, Timaru, and many other places. This work cannot be successfullycarried on without the assistance of n regular organiser. Mrs. Harris unlertook a three months' organising tour, and had a month of energetic and helpful work, but during the Christmas holidays she was taken so seriously ill that, to her own and our great sorrow, she is not able to continue.
Members are earnestly requested to pray that someone suitable, as organiser, may be found willing to take up this work ami carry it on successfully. “The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Pray je therefore the Lord of harvest that He will send forth labourers into llis harvest.” H. G. HUGHES. N.Z. Superintendent. Notable Days. I am sorry that more Unions have not communicated with me re this important department. 1 feel sure, according to local reports in the “White Ribbon,” that many Unions keep in remembrance the different Notable Days. HlulT. Celebrated .Franchise Pay (Sept, ltt) by holding u Home meeting, a paper being read on “Some of the lK*nelits of the Franchise.” A collection was taken in aid of the New Zealand funds. For White Ribbon Day a social meeting in connection with the Hand of Hope was advertised, when the President gave an address on “Work among the Maoris,” and also appealed for new subscribers for the “White Ribbon.' A collection was taken in aid of the Maori Fund.
Ngaere. Arranged a special meeting for Franchise Day. INmation to N.Z. Treasury, Cl. One new subscriber to “White Ribbon.” New Plymouth. Commemorated Willard Day, 1912, by a social ; also gave Miss Ainbury a send-off. Miss Appleyard, a meml>er of the 1 nion which was first formed in 1885, presented a picture of a group of ladies who had t>een members of the first Union organists! by Mrs. Dudley Ward in memory of Frances Willard. White Ribbon Day—A social afternoon held, collection and goods sale bringing in £4 for Maori work. Franchise l>ay—Cl was sent to N.Z. Treasury in place of collection.
Stratford.— Faithfully kept all Notable Days. White Ribbon Day— Held a musical afternoon ; capital attendance, and 10s. 3d. towards Maori
Fund. Willard lhiy was very wet ; 7s. fid. forwarded to World's Ms-
sionary Fund. Wellington South. Willard Das celebrated by the Brooklyn Giee ( lun giving an entertainment ; night wet, ami barely paid expenses. Later we sent l.">s. to Worlds Missionary Fund. Mrs. .Johnstone Wright spoke on “The Life of Frances Willard.” White Riblam Day— Mrs. Peryman spoke on “Maori Work” ; collection, 11s. Mis. Peryman also spoke on the claims of “The White Ribbon.” Sept. 19 (Franchise Day)—A pleasant evening spent ; Cl Is. sent to N.Z. Treasury. Invercargill. —Reference made to the life and work of Frances Wiliard at Feb. meeting. Franchise Day celebrated at Amethyst Hall, in conjunction with the Temperance Reform Council. Splendid gathering. Addresses were given by leading W.C.T.L. sjieakers. At this meeting Mr. and Mrs. Lee-Uowie were welcomed home from their Queensland Temperance Campaign. Auckland. —Recognised all Notable Days. On Willard Day a donation was forwarded to World s Missionary Fund. Franchise Day a pa|nr was read drawing attention to some of the anomalies and injustices still existing in the laws ailecting women. A resolution was passed asking lor a revision of these laws. Collection. White Ribbon Day—An appropriate address by Mrs. York, and the Rev. dittos spoke of the early times of the Maoris. Collection for Maori work.
Christchurch. Willard Day celebrated. The room ami portrait of Aliss Willard was nicely decorated with white (lowers. The Defence Act discussed. Collection for World's Missionary Fund ami local Union. Franchise Day—A paper was read by Mrs. J. Lovell-Smith giving a brief outline of the campaign 19 years ago which resulted in the granting of the Women's SulTrage in New Zealand. A paper by Mrs Rendely on “Work for the Enfranchised” was read and discussed. Collection taken up toward N.Z. Funds. “White Ribbon Dty —, Celebrated by Mrs. Sheppard giving a short account of the “White Ribbon” since its lirst publication. Collection Maori Fund. Haw era. Franchise Day (Sept, lb) —A social was held in the evening. \ arious addresses were given, and musical items rendered. Collection for N.Z. Funds. ANNIE DUXFIELD, N.Z. Superintendent. Domestic Science.
Only a few of our local Unions have appointed a Supt, but we believe its importance will soon be
more fully recognised. Christchurch (Mrs. T. E. Taylor, Supt.) sends splendid report Some time ago a Committee representing the social workers met regularly for several weeks. University men, secondary and primary school teachers. Fabian Society , Labour organisations. Society for the Promotion of Health of Women and Children, Technical College, the W'.C.T-U., ami all social workers were repres»ntcd, and during the last session of Parliament the findings of that Committee were embodied in the form of the following |**tition to the House: To the Honourable the Sjieaker and Menrliers of the House of ltepre-
s ntutives of the Dominion of New Zealand in Parliament Assembled. The Petition of the Domestic Science Department of the Women's Christ ian Temperaoce Union and other Societies. Superintendent, E. H. Taylor (Mrs. T. E. Taylor). Humbly showeth : That for some years past the feeling has been growing very rapidly amongst men and women of aU classes that New Zealand is lugging behind other countries in the question of the training of girls in Domestic Science. Many branches of study of a purely academic nature are insisted upon up to the ages of 13 and 14, ami the trend of our present -day education is to train girls for almost any other work in life except this the one of greatest importance whilst the practical knowledge that would lit a girl for her future responsibilities as lit. ne-niaker. either as Wdfe, Mother, or in any other capacity, has been almost entirely neglected, esjiecially in our Primary Schools. New Zealand is far behind many other countries in this matter. Switzerland, being, jierhaps the most advanced. In the rural districts of that country, girls must attend a I>omestic Economy' School one whole day a week from October till May, for a j**riod of two years. Every district has its special household school, and attendance is compulsory up to the age of 15, ami on leaving the elementary school every pupil must proceed to a secondary institution. In Germany, Britain, and America also, a decided step forward has been taken in this matter. We therefore urge upon your favourable consideration the following resolutions : With the view to providing training for all girls attending the primary schools, that the Government lie asked to make Domestic Economy Compulsory for girls in Standards V. and VI.,
and for girls in lower standards whose age is 12J years in the preceding .January.
1. That a practice house be provided at every Domestic Science centre to l** used for the purpose of training girls in general housework, and where lunch may be provided at a small charge for children attending the school.
2. That IKmiestic Instruction l>e made a compulsory subject for all girls holding Junior Free Places at Technical and High Schools, and that it should Ik* a pass subject for Junior ami Senior Civil Service aod Matriculation Examinations.
We are of opinion that the time allowed for IVmiestic Training in connection with the primary schools, viz., 40 hours i**r year, is not enough, and recommend that it l>e increased by 2.J hours per week.
That, in connection with each Technical High School, a 'Training Hostel Ik* established, where students may board, and where any students taking the Domestic Science* course may receive instruction ami practice in Cookery, Laundry work, and care of a house.
4. That the Government Ik* asked to make attendance at Continuation Day Classes in Domestic Science compulsory, and to enact that employers release girls for four hours weekly to enable them to attend such ('lasses until they are 17.
5. That a Creclu* la* attach***! to every Training Hostel, in order to teach students the care of infants. The Creche would also he a great boon to many mothers. Wc wish respectfully to draw your attention to the findings of the Education Commission in reference to Domestic Training, and ask that these proposals may have your earliest consideration. This petition was signed by practically every representative man and women in Christchurch and those engaged in social work. Mr. Eaurenson, M.P., very kindly interested himself in the j>etition. sending down the forms, and taking charge of it in the House, with the result that it was well received by members, and sent on to the Education Committee for their favourable considerat ion. Of course we do not exi>ect to get all we ask for some time, but in conjunction with the work that Mr. Howell and the Toadies' Committee of the Technical College and the Hostel, this petition should have good educational value, and show
members in what direction public opinion is trending Wellington. Discussed the subject at the Provincial Council held at Masterton.
Duneuin. Held a meeting whiorti was attended hv representatives of the leading societies of the city. "The petition to Parliament drawn up in Christchurch was adapted with a few alterations ami additions. This lK*tition was kindly presented by Mr G. M. Thomson, M.P., to the House of Representatives. Mr Thomson wrote : “1 expect the whole matter will Ik* referred to the Education Committee, of which I am Chairman. I am thoroughly in sympathy with the prayer of the petitioners, and they may lie quite sure the Committee will give it very full and appreciative consideration." The Committee met and recommended that our petition should be favourably considered by the House. I have not received any further communication, and conclude that nothing has yet liven done towards the fulfilment of our desires. 'The establishment of Hostels in connection witn our Central Technical Schools will without doubt be effected in the course of a few years, and Professor Bovs Smith, of the Otago Cniversity, intends to submit to the University Council in Juno a scheme for the establishment of a Hostel in connection with the University. We are glad to have her sympathy and the influence which her official position gives her in this matter, which swms to us of prime importance.
Nearly all who are connected with •he higher education of our young women admit the importance of establishing Hostels in which a complete practical course in Domestic Science might be given, but (be difficulty of obtaining the requisite funds prevents this from being done. Christchurch is the only city, I believe. in which a Hostel has been opened. Auckland. \ palK»r (prepared by Dominion Supt.) read at the Provincial Convention, and resolutions adopted by the Dunedin Union were indorsed and forwarded to Parliament. 'The report of the Ihinedin meeting at which the petition to Parliament was discussed and adopted. was sent to Miss Ren wick Instructress in Domestic Science at. the Technical College, and in acknowledging it Miss Ren wick says : ‘ Will you please accept tny congratulations on the steps you have taken ? I thoroughly agree with all you say. I do hope you will l>e successful in the work. My exf>erience here only confirms my opinion of Domestic Science teaching at Home, viz., that the work must be of a coo mon-sense and practical order to t«e of any value,”
Jhe time will come when domestic service w - ill not l>e viewed with aversion, hut ms a fitting preparation for efficient wifehood and motherhood. The State will see that it can confer no greater benefit ui>on the community than by furnishing ample opportunities for the cultivation of those aptitudes upon which the comfort of home depends. ANNIE J. P. DRIVER, NZ. Superintendent. Peace and Arbitration. My report, of necessity, will be brief. Auckland. Very little has lieen done in this department. A resolution was passed protesting against young men losing their rights of citizenship through refusing to undergo compulsory military training, copies of which were sent to the daily Press, also to members of Parliament. E. J. GRIFFIN, VZ. Superintendent. Prison Work. Soon after my appointment, I wrote to Mr. Hanan, then Minister of Justice, requesting the appointment of a woman doctor ami a woman inspector (unpaid) for women prisoners, and also that selected women visitors Ik* allowed to s|K»ak to the prisoners. Before I received a reply a chunge had been made in the Ministry. My letter was acknowledge! by the new Minister as having Ik*oh received, and stating that the matters would receive consideration. May I suggest to Convention that a deputation Ik* appointed to interview Mr. Herdmnn in Wellington at the close of Convention, to set l»efore him the great need there is for a reformatory for women. If women prisoners were all in one central place, it would then Ik* easy to arrange for women, visitors, doctor, ami inspector, and other necessary reforms. Our aim must be women to care for women in all places. I have met with much kindness from the gaoler who is in charge of the Reformatory in Invercargill, and am much impressed with the splendid organisation and conduct of this institution, its aim being to uplift an i reform those who have fallen. I had hof)ed to have la*en able to report that a suitable motherly visitor had lK?en allowed to speak with the youths there, and arramre for a few evening addresses, but permission for this will require to be gained from the new Minister of Justice. Gisborne reports that from July to November seven visits were made, shaking with most of the prisoners, giving them literature and portions
of the New Testament, also that a Bible and “Pilgrim’s Progress'* had been presented by the Union for us? of the prisoners. AGNKS C. MACALISTKIL N.Z. Siqierintendent. Unfermented Wine. To some of our readers it may seem that this department is not so important as many others, the principal reason, perhaps, being that the matter has been already practicall.v dealt with, and “imfermented wine” introduced into tin* Communion service by all the ( hureties of the Dominion, except the Anglican and the Homan Catholic, v hose canonocai laws militate against a change of wine.
At the Communion service one of the most solemn and spiritually helplul, it is exceedingly undesirable that the smell and taste of alcoholic wine should la* present, possibly to revive the temptations and associations of the past to any who are endeavouring by God’s grace to overcome the drink curs? and to lead a new life. Many facts can be vouched for. of those who have fallen back into old ways in consequence of having taken even a small quantity of fermented wine at Holy Communion. There is also the case of the officiating clergyman to consider. \ recent statement of the H shop of Lincoln says the remainder of the consecrated wine (when alcoholic) has proved a snare, as it has to be consumed by the Minister at the ch>se of the service. Speaking at a Temperance meeting in London, the bishop confessed that during the 40 years of his priesthood he had on occasion been practically intoxicated. When he had to consume the remainder of the wine he had on many occasions l**en distressed by the symptoms of giddiness and of momentary eclipse of his usual strict sobriety. Considering that the Sacrament was first instituted in connection with the Passover, concerning which the most stringent regulations were laid down against anything fermented, and even leavened bread was not allowed, we cannot for a moment lielieve thut alcoholic wine was used by our I/>rd on this occasion. It is for us, therefore, to follow his example.
During the past year literature has l»een sent to nme District Unions, amongst which wore Dr. Stuart's pamphlet, “Should the Wine of Sacrament lie Intoxicating?" “Responsive Readings” on the wine question, “Unfermented Wine” leailets, etc. Gisborne. —Pnfermented wine in Presbyterian. Methodist, and other Churches except Anglican. Christchurch. Distributed literature.
Invercargill. No Kvangelical Church in Southland where unfermented wine is not used, and literature is l>eing distributed among the Anglican congregations of the town. C. GASKIN, N.Z. Superintendent. Temperance Sunday. I>eur Sisters and Fellow’ Workers, — The World's Convention urged that 'Temperance Sunday be strictly adhered to on tho day set apart in the International Ix»sson-llook. Many of our workers find that ministers are willing to preach a Temperance sermon. but it is not always Convenient to comply with the request to do so on Temperance Sunday. I favour the idea of our Unions attending as a body one of the Churches. This would facilitate the object in view*. V report Could then lie sent to the newspapers, thus bringing this work before public notice. Waipawa.—Temperance Sunday ser,ions preached. The ministers are strong advocates of Tenq**ranee. North-Fast Valley.— Fifty memliers attended the Presbyterian Church at morning service. Their banner was hung in front of the pulpit. The members >vere much encouraged by the splendid sermon preached. Rangiora. Tem|»erance sermons preached in two Churches during November.
bluff. Members attended evening service at the Presbyterian Church, when an excellent sermon was preached. Si**cial solos and anthems were rendered.
Hawera. Sermon preached at stated times. Toe P.ible c’a*-s hoi special instructions given them on the subject.
Ngaere. Ministers and Sundayschool teachers asked to assist ; n this work. In most instances this was done.
Wellington South. Wrote to the min sters of nine different Churches, mentioning the date of the World’s 'Temperance Sunday, and asking them if possible to preach suitable sermons.
Waimate. Ministers preached on the subject.
Wanganui. Temperance sermons are preached. The Sabbath schools are instructed in the Temperance Lesson auarterlv.
Christchurch. Letters written to the ministers asking them to preach on this vital question ; also suggesting a pledge-taking camoa’gn. Rev. . Dawson written to, asking for suggesCons for a 'Temperance programme to be used in th 1 * Sunday schools.
Ashburton. Tem|H»rance Sunday was observed. Speciul sermons were preached.
Timaru. (Quarterly Temperance lesson is given at the Sunday school, and on Tenqierance Sunday some of the ministers hail B|>eciul services. “Lyttelton.—Presbyterian and Methodist Churches preached 'Temperance sermons. 'The S.S. lesson is given.
Hamilton. Secretary interviewed tne ministers. Lessons are taught in the Sunday school. In most of the Churches Temperance sermons were preached. One minister said that all his members were Temi>erance workers ; they didn’t need such a sermon. However, he gave a telling address to the children on 'Total Abstinence.
New bright on. Sunday school teachers make a point of instilling Total Abstinence principles upon the minds of their scholars. Invercargill.—The ministers, with few exceptions, have preached Temperance sermons. Mrs. I>ee-Cowie has inaugurated pleasant Sunday’ afternoons. Teinjierance addresses are given. Temjierance Sunday, with the orchestra playing and the singing of bright hymns, proved a glorious time. Ot&utau. on Temperance Sunday a Church parade was arranged, and largely attended. Splendid Temperance sermon preached. Nelson.— Tenqierance sermons were preached at four Churches, stimulating workers and helping others on to Total Abstinence. South Dunedin. —A typed circular was forwarded to each member urging their co-operation and issuing an invitation to attend in a body the Primitive Methodist Church. Seats were reserved for .‘lO. All wore the White Ribbon bow. The parade was a marked success. 'The Rev. Drake preached impressively, and made special reference to the splendid work done by the W.C.T.U. The Church was crowded. Good reports were printed in the local papers. Petonr. Temperance sermon preached at the Primitive Methodist Church. Lower Hutt.—Tern peru nee sermons preached. As there are very few local Superintendents in charge of this branch, I thank the Secretaries for their kind ass s a nee. RARHARA .IANSKN, N Z. Superintendent. Flower Missions Mark worth. buted ; 3, r > visits to the s : ck ; flowers siippl ed for all Temperance meetings ; books and papers sent to charitable inst tutions ; 2b glasses of jelly distributed ; 3 sacks of clothing sent to Sister Kenneth ; 3 families heljieri with needlework’; a family helped with clothing and furniture when burned out ; 12 Comfort
Bags inmlo and filled for the Sailors’ Rest, Auckland ; fresh flowers supplied to the Churches every week. Wellington District— .*144 bouquets distributed, with text cards attached ; 20 visits to the sick ; 15 visits to public institutions ; 1 services held in institutions ; books und papers distributed to 3 ; 200 garments distributed ; 455. spent in working expenses.
(lisborne. s<> \isits to the old People's Home, und a tea and entertainment given ; 2(i visits to the Hospital and 4H visits to the sick in private homes. Also sent to those in need jam, parcels of clothing, jellies, pot plants, fruit, flowers, cak.es, and books. Provide music for Sunday evening service ut the Old People.s Home.
Whangarei. Distributed 100 bouquets ; made 24 visits to the Hospital and old People's Home. Hutt. —Several cases of illness have been visited, und fruit and flowers distributed.
K aiapoi.—A great deal of relief work done. Large parcels of clothing sent to needy cases, also food and lollies. A box of lollies sent to Christchurch Hospital for the Old .Men's Ward. \ga:*re visits the sick and afflicted and relieves the poor. A Maternity Dag sant to the Victoria Home, also a large parcel containing some dozens of knitted and crocheted garments for the babies born there. A Maternity Pag was made for the local l n:on to lend to needy cases, and a short-coating outfit to one such.
Christchurch.—lubike Home visited every month with gifts of flowers, fruit, and books. A tea and concert given. Sick members visited.
Rangiora.—Collected C 7 10s. for u member of the Union who had lost everything in a fire.
Winehmore.—Bouquets sent to the Church every Sunday, and flowers to the s ; ck.
Lyttelton semis flowers weekly to the Seamen's Institute.
Wanganui.—Hospital visitors take flowers in abundance, also literature. A text or verse suitable for the patient is attached.
Otautau.—Collected a large easeful of warm useful clothing, and sent it on to the poor in the London slums, through the agency of Mrs. Lee- ( owie. the \.X. Shipping Co. carrying it Home free. Invercargill. Handed on this branch of the work to its “Y” I nion. Some of the older members visit the Hospital and sick regularly, taking book 9. flowers, etc. Every week the patients are cheered by the singing of hymns ami sacred songs. Collect old clothes, hoots, etc., renovate same, and send to London for distribution amongst the very poor. A sixpenny clothing club
is also supported at the V ictoria Home for friendless girls. Mrs. lx*eCowie has recaivtd donations from farmers of carcasses of mutton, which the shipping companies have taken Home to the London poor.
\\ aipawa.—The members do a great deal of Sick visiting, in some cases helping to nurse them. Flowers, jams, and jellies sent to the needy, clothes and medicine to the missions. K. C. COLE, N.Z. Superintendent. Hygiene. Ashburton continues its oversight of the Ladies* Waiting Hoorn at the railway station and at the Co-op., this being greatly appreciated by those who use the rooms. Invercargill's energetic Superintendent has drawn attention to the need for compulsory heating of work rooms. The municipal authorities were urged to provide central lavatory accommodation for women and children, and this has been done at a Cost of CHUO Dr. V’ Vr.tine has t>een asked for a supply of leaflets concerning the “I'reven' ion of I’ulxTtulosis,” and these will be distributed systematically in the district. Work in the nursing division of the St. John Ambulance Association is also undertaken by the Supt. J. M. LA)YELL-SMITH, N.Z. Superintendent. Bible in Schools BluiT. Mrs. Moody gave a veryearnest address at a well attended Home meeting. Ashlwrton. Have communicated with all the schools in the district, from the hills to the sea. and 1-ten very successful. In nearly all, they have Bible lessons once a week ; in one, a country school, the President of the W.C.T.I . does this work, 1 ut they have no minister living within several miles of the school. Auckland. Have worked in this department ever since its formation. One of its members held a Bible class after school hours in one of the public schools, prizes being given annually by the l nion. At tb* District (’onvention a resolution was passed expressing sympathy with the Bible in Schools League, ( anon Richards spoke at one meeting, by social invitation.
Christchurch. Several members lave U*en active in association with the local Bible in Schools league. Many other Unions have given their valuable services withih the ranks of the league, organised throughout the Dominion by Canon I>avid Garland. New Zealand is favoured in having so vigoro is and successful a leader in this campaign. This has been a ‘‘Record Year” for our cause, and wo are not diseju-
raged, though our report seems meagre. While we work on hopefully , let us remember — 1. We do not ask that the teachers or the State should teach religion, but only that reasonable facilities l»e provided for having religion taught by the Churches to their children. 2. We do not desire to impose upon teachers a task they would und uncongenial. (No teacher in any one of the Australian States has eu-r objected to teach the Scripture lessons). 3. We do not ask that any particular text-book (Australian or otherwise) l>e used in our schools, hut that a suitable text-book, or portions, lie selected for New Zealand. t. No child is compelled to attend religious teaching or Bible reading, nut it is asked simply that all t: ay have opportunity if their parents so desire. 5. Not the live hours allowed each week to the Churches by New South Wales law, but only one hour, is asked. When these reasonable deman Is are fully understood by’ all. we shall look for the gaining of our pointthe Word of God in the school regime. SISTER MOODY BELL, N.Z. Superintendent. Home Meetings. Feilding. Four Homo meetings, weil attended. Papers read and discussed, and addresses given. Result, three new members joined the Union ; members brought into closer touch. BlutT. —Five successful Home meetings. New luemliers have been gained. Papers and addresses given on “Benefits of the Franchise," “Bible in Schools, ’’ “The Origin of the w.( l.i ~ “Suggestion* for Better Work.” Small sale of articles held, funds going toward our building. At these meetings we usually get new members. Wellington South. —Six Home meetings at our own hull. Subjects dealt with—“ Work Amongst Women," “Bible in Schools,” “Modern Heroines,” “Maori Work.” “Our Work,” “I)r. Barnardo's Homes.” Sum of 15s. collected towards World’s Missionary Fund. Waipawa.—All meetings are Home
meetings, lieing held at home of the President. Ladies invited to attend
Interesting and helpful subjects discussed. Petone.—Six At Homes have l»een held. Interesting and instructive addresses given by different speakers. Ngaere.—All meetings held in the homes of different members. Friends are invited to lie present. Timaru. —(me Home meeting held at the home of the President. An
interesting address was given by a Plunket Nurse. Winchmore. —One Hon.e meeting. A Papier by Dr. Kliz&lieth Ininn was read. Hark worth.—Two successful Home meetings held. ianeatua- —One ITome meeting. Norsewood.—Three successful Hon.e meetings. Wellington Central. —Five successful meetings held at different homes. Interesting addresses on “Our I niorv,’’ and the different Departments of the work. Meetings well uttended. New members gained. Eltham.—Two Heme meetings. Nelson.—Three Home meetings, well attended. Papers on various subjects. Addresses given. New Plymouth.—Three Home meetings, resulting in three new members, also two for Cradle Roll. Subjects discussed “\ulue of Child L/ife,“ “Pledge Signing Crusade re llare Majority," “Work Among the Poor." S. DEWAR, N.Z. Superintendent. Anti-Gambling. Invercargill.—Have two Superintendents. Sent two resolutions to M.’sP. re totalisator permits and against extension of racing days, and put questions on these subjects to candidates for Parliament. Sent resolution to Convention, that it lie made illegal for boys below 16 years to be employed selling race-cards, etc. Distribute literature and use every opportunity to try and rid the country of this subtle evil. Wrote congratulating *he lion. Mr. Ell, late Post mas ter-General, on his courage in circularising Civil Servants re lietting in various forms. kaiapoi.—Massed resolutions asking for referendum on question of totalisator permits ; also protesting against extension of racing days or providing any further facilities for gambling. Sent copies of resolutions to their memtier «n<l the Prime Minister. Ngaire.—Anti-Gambling and Smoking league has 31 members. Nelson. —Circularised M.’sP. Dunedin. Have sent protests to the Prime Minister and private members. Wellington South and Wellington Central. Passed resolutions protesting against the extension of race days, and sent deputations to Wellington members re granting of referendum with regard to totalisator permits. 1 gather from the “White Ribbon” that many Unions ha\e done the same work Auckland, Waimate, Stratford, Wanganui, Otautau, Ngaire, North-F.ast Valley, Auckland Central, Christchurch, Christchurch “Y 8,” Waipukurau, Tuakau, Feild-
mg. Mas ter ton. Manaia, Dluff, GislH>rne, Ashburton. I urge our Unions to appoint a Superintendent for this work, so that we may present a united front against this great evil, and I suggest to all Superintendents that if there is in their town an AntiGambling league they become members of it. S. MOULDER. N.Z. Superintendent. Evangelistic. Gisborne.—Prayer meetings held at various members' houses. Devotional half-hour before the business meeting has boon kept up. Invercargill.—Bible readings given every Friday evening for some months were remarkably well attended. Occasional services held in some parts of the district on Sunday, and latelv a pleasant Temperance Sunday afternoon once a month. Dunedin. — 1 Addresses have lieen given in the district, and special prayer meetings for those who are working for the advancement of the Kingdom of God Literature is distributed to the sick und needy. Prayer meetings are held in homes. Palmerston North.—Hospital visiting is carried on, and prayer meetings from time to time. Christchurch. —Gospel Tetnpierance literature has l**en procured for distribution, and the Gospel Mission work holds a prominent place in the meetings. Our sufficiency for TetnI>orance work is of God, and our success will Ik* in proportion to our dependence on His guidance and inspiring spirit. Ngaere.—The Supt. holds a Sunday school in her house, about 30 pupils at tending. Lyttelton.—One day in each month is set apart for an evangelistic me‘ting. One of the members has a class for Bible study. Tracts are distributed on Sundays among the seamen. Wanganui. Hospital visiting is done by a few faithful workers. Several Gosjiel leni|H*rance addresses have la*en given by -Mrs. Upton. Also she has written essays, which were read at the Christian Endeavour and other meetings. The half-hour devotional service is still maintained. Ashburton. Hospital, Old Men's Home, and other places visited. L. UPTCX, N.Z. Superintendent. Cradle Roll and L.T.L. New Branches. Thirteen new r branches have been formed Opotiki, Nightcaps, Aratapu, Papakura, \ihikihi, Pukekohe, Frunckton Junction, Normanby, Belfast, Cambridge, Alexandra South, Norsewood, and
Matakana. making til Unions working the Cradle Roll. Nineteen sent in reports. Number of names on the roll, Idll. Tariki heads the list with 290, New Plymouth a good second with 239. Large increases are reported in most of the branches, hut I regret to say that five Unions have given up the work for the present. Tapanui reports lack of interest, so the W.C.T.I . has lapsed, Onehungn reports lack of funds and interest on the part of members. Feilding forming a new roll, and \uroa has decided to disband for a tune, many having left the district, and all are too busy in summer time to hold meetings. I am glad to say Ngaere has a Loyal Temple Legion, with 12 memfH»rs. Whangarei intends to start one also. I would like to emphasise the importance of this mode of instruction. and hojH* to see it more in evidence next year. A large supply of Pledge Cards, Birthday Cards, L.T.L., Cards, and Leaflets have been supplied to the various Superintendents. JESSIE SPENCE, Back-Blocks. Hark worth. Sent assorted literature to men working on the North l\aipara line. Invercargill.— sent parcels of literature to outlying country districts, also to sawmills and railway camps. Hellington District.—Sent parcels of literature to men employed at railway camps on the Stratford line, winch are much appreciated. kaiapoi. Sent boxes of assorted literature to the prison camp at Hawera, and to the Sanatorium. Ngaere. Seven large parcels have f>een forwarded to bush and railway camps ; also letters sent and visits paid to Some. New Plymouth. Sent regularly each month parcels of la>oks and periodicals into country places. Lower llutt. —Sent several parcels of literature *o back bush districts. One Union (no name sent) has sent parcels of papiers, periodicals, and leaflets to the back-blocks. Great appreciat ion has been shown by many of the recipients. Nelson.—Regular supply of assorted literature has been sent to the men working at railway camps. Much more, no doubt, has been done in this department. Eight Unions only ha\e sent reports. Each member can save periodicals, pn{R*rs, magazines, etc., ami send to local Superintendent. She will see to the sorting and disposal. L. A. ISRAEL, N.Z. Superintendent.
Educational Bureau. Hetween sixty and seventy papers are in constant circulation—that is, as soon as they reach me they are posted away aguin, but unfortunately in some cases they are put away after the meeting and forgotten until I send a card of reminder ; while some very valuable papers, which have cost the writers a considerable an.ount of research and labour, have lieen carelessly lost or destroyed. Each new 1 ranch, as soon as organised, has received a letter of greeting introducing my department, and an educational pa|H*r, and I have endeavoured, with a considerable amount of success, to keep these supplied with material for discussion at each meeting. Several reports have reached me. but 1 am unable to get at any material for a more detailed account of the work of the department. M. S. POWELL. \.Z. Superintendent. Narcotics. I wrote to the World’s Superintendent asking advice as to the la*st wav to work this branch. Have not received a reply. Literature on the subject is not to l>e obtained from any local bookseller. I wrote to the Salvation Armv \nti - Smoking League, and immediately received some use.'ul information and a parcel of literature, which T regret is too 'ate for distribution leaflets on “Tobacco is not a Food, but a Poison.” also “Poisonous Mixture in Tobacco Spoils the Voice and Endangers the Lungs,” and “Why Smokers become Restless, and Why Tobacco Soothes Them.” Dunedin.—Pa|**r read on “The F.vils of Cigarette Smoking.” Xorth - Blast Valiev. I read a Paper on “The Danger?} of Nicotine.” Dr. Arnold, the great Rugby teacher, said, “I have heard enough about boys who love Clod. Commend me to u bov that not only loves God. but hates the devil. This little ‘White Devil/ ca'ied the cigarette, is doing more to harm our boys than any other thing.” It is to l>e hoped we shall have a central depot, where Superintendents of Departments can buy literature. 1 feel that a lot of time is wasted awa<ting replies from the World’s Sufierintendent. I hope that all ITrons will appoint local Superin tewlents, and put forth every effort to try and stamp out th s rapidly growing evil. ANNIE WRIGHT, N.Z. Superintendent.
Thrift. I am sorry to have no better report to present than last war. Receive replies. “No Supt. appointed,” or “ This Department not taken up.” T l>elieve in one or two instances Thrift is being taught to the children through the schools and the Rands of Hope, and some are advocating the Riblicnl teaching of laying by « tenth portion of their income for the Lord’s service. Steadv methodical work and giving will tell in the end. E. S. DKARLOVE. N.Z. Sujjerintendent. Mothers Meetings. W’e a»*e beginning to realise that all reforms must begin before the cradle, in the pre-natal life, and mothers are waking up to the extreme importance of care and system in the rearing of their children, the coming men and w’omen. Dr. Albert Wilson has shown by his investigations how want of nutrition fosters an evil nature. W h »re the body is stunted the brain will Ik* even less nourished, the rule living, body first, brain after. Problems of ur**mplovables and degenerates are largely the result of the neglect of child-1 fe in the past. Children have the tight to Ik* horn healthy and the right to the care ami the nourishment n**cessary for the proper development of body and mind. It belongs to parenthood to help to prepare a worthy temple for an immortal soui. Ix*t us as mothers ami prospective mothers strive to educate ourselves and others :n the duties ami responsibilities of motherhood. Courage ami tact are needed in deuling with the subject of “Puritv.” Children should Ik* taught bv their parents “possess th*ir bodies in sanctification and honour.” “A partnership with God is motherhood : What purity, whit strength, what self-control. What love, what wisdom, should M*!ong to her Who heb s God fashion an immortal soul.” Gisborne. Mrs. Stewart read article on “Parents’ Duty towards Teachers.” Raetihi.—Paper on “Are the Lives of Our Ro.\s Worth Saving?” Oxford.— \ddres*» by R,ev. Couch, “The Duties of Mothers ami Members of Unions.” W’aiuku.—Ho’d a children’s instructive inor*h'v caDed “The Children’s Happy Hour.” Normanby.—Paper read on “Temperance ami the ClPfdren.” FeiMing. At the first meeting a large numlier responded to invitations. Address s were given by Mesdames Whitehead, Crabb, and Snel-
grove. At °h later meeting Mrs. Rudd gave an address to mothers dealing with the early training of young life, pointing out that the first s»ven years of chi’dhood were the most impressionable, und that every attention should at this peri ml lie given in order to form true ami noble character. To retain the child's confidence was all-impor-tant, and by providing in the homes books, nusic, games, etc., much is done to or serve innocent feet from walking in perilous wavs. Kihi Kihi. Occasionally have meetings of social interest to mot hers. Ngaere.—Held two mothers’ meetings. when addresses were given by the Supt. Literature circulated. Ponsonhv. —Mothers invited to attend Dr. Florence Keller’s lecture on “Child Life and its Importance to the Dominion.” The Docto** stated that the ignorance of \oung mothers was most appalling in regard to feeding and clothing babies. Stiff bindings were verv injurious. I ater on the child was nut sensibly dressed, extremities unclothed, while other parts were overclothed. Since the advent of Plunket Nurses, there has been a marked improvement, and fewer deuths have occurred through summer ailments. Wanganui.—Dr. Fl'/a'eth Dunn addressed meeting at Mis. Collier's, St. John's H'll. Stratford was visited by Dr. Ihmn, who gave a “ health talk at a public meeting in the Town Hall, ami an afternoon address to children. Ngu’o. Darvull on “ Child Training and Education.’’ Hawera. Circulated literature at the A. and D. Show on “ The Feeding ami Care of the Raby.j’ Waipawa. Have discussions on “ Home Life ” and “ Care and 'Training of Children,” at thdr meetings. a. c. Jones, X.'/.. Superintendent. l.eerl and Parliamentary. 'This year interest has centred in the Defend Act, the racing |K*rnuts, and th* bare majority. Parliamentary unrest made the prospect of helpful legislation small, and our needs met with slight attention from the Government. The resolutions of Convention re the Defence Act w *re forwarded to Mr. M\ers. Minister for jK*fence, and to his successor. Mr. James Allen. The latter e\| r *vs *d his agreement with Resolution No. 7 (against youths volunteering for service outside New Zealand), ami stated that the Junior Cadets would bo reorganised. The visit of General Sir R. S. Baden-Powell gave an opportunity for u suggestion that the
Scout movement lie substituted for the Cadet system, and a copy of our President's letter was sent to the Minister for I defence
involutions protesting against legislation to increase the number of tot alias tor permits or to allow che publication of totalisator »I»*idends were sent to the Premier, members «>f the Cabinet, and to members of Parliament. There were also resolutions c, ncerning the pledging of vot«s for candidates only who would reduc.i the present majority handicap in the NoLicens* ami National Prohibition poll. A letter to the Minister for Immigration, asking what steps were taken to ensure the fitness of immigrants, brought the reply that a Copy of it would be sent to the High C otnniissioner for New Zealand at I/ondon for his remarks.
The attrition of the Minister for Kducation was drawn to the need for domestic science training in schools, the teach in if of sex physiology, an<l the stricter censorship of picture films. Copies of the report of a sub-Com-mittee regarding the domestic help difficulty were also sent to the Kducation Commission when sitting in Wellington. Auckland. Ngaere, Wellington South, Power Unit, Nelson, kaialNii, Christchurch. Lyttelton. Ashburton. Dunedin, North-East Valley, IHinedin. and Invercargill report work against the totalisator and for th» bare majority. Auckland protested against certain clauses of the Defence Act, and a deputation from Wellington South interviewed Mr. llindmarsh as to referring the retention or abolition of the totalisator to the electors. In varcargill wrote the Minister of labour regard ng the need «>f a clause in the Factory Act to eonifiel factory owners to provide heating appliances for the comfort of their employees. dishorns. Has discussed the labour question, Bible in Schools, and the attitude taken bv l>r. Truby King on the se\ question m dealing with the training of girls. MACIE B. LOVELL--SMITH. M.Z. Superintendent Rest and Refreshment Booths. Christchurch. During three days of the A. and P. Show, catered for large crowds, and again those who kindly gave their assistance proved the worth of the new buildings, everything going smoothly from start to finish. kitchens and pantries on both sides of the building prove a great convenience. The new turnstiles serve to keep the crowds seeking admittance in check. The front counter extends the full length of the building Many people find it a
great boon to get a cup of tea and sandwich or cakes or meat pi- s for 6d.
Knugiora.—Have provided r freshments at Temperance meetings, also assisted at a ere he held at the A. and P. Show in October.
Ngaere. Stratford had a ltest Tent, ami provided refreshments for the mothers, only being allowed to supply to those who had children, and old ladies. The President of the Vssociation is a publican, and they had a very big light to gain the concession. Working for love, they were well repaid by the gratitude of the mothers, who Hocked to the tent in crowds.
Blenheim. Hail a Mothers' ltest Tent, ami reaped the gratitude of tins! mothers. Cnited with other Temjierance bodies to influence the * license to sell intoxicating drink on the Show grounds, but were not successful.
New Plymouth.—Ladies' ltest Room in the Pamegle Library is furnished and cared for. Then* are dressing rooms and every convenience. Many, while using it, show their practical sympathy by contributions for its upkeep. Hundreds of others give no thought to this, and cause the committee much trouble by their careless conduct.
Invercargill. Donations of substantial amounts ha\e been posted by interested onlookers. Enrolled four new members at the Rest and Refreshment Booth, and eight more babies. Plans are made for greater usefulness next year, such as being provided with a supply of clean babies' bottles ready for use, and other necessaries mothers often find in the hurry of leaving home they ha\e forgotten. Were asked to have a Tint Tent, which proved a great success. The “Y” Union worked well, and desifve a sjiecial word of praise
Timaru. —Provided a Rest and Refreshment Tent. Fearing the weather might be wet on the da.\s of the A. and P. Show, and having no capital to pay debts incurred, they issued collecting Cards to the members, with twenty spaces ruled off. each to ls» fillet! with fld. donations. The friends of our cause responded well to this apfieul. The weather was fine, and the receipts more than met the expenditure, so this fund is set aside for next year. The Rest Tent was provided with easy chairs and a stretcher bed. \ corner was screene 1 off to form a lavatory. Literature was distribute! throughout the dav. The Rest was verv much appreciated, and crowded with mothers ami bailies throughout the day. The public were most pronounced in expressions of praise. |he “Y” Union proved to lie a band of willing workers. Over
1100 were catered for with comparatively little inconvenience. Napier. Provides Luncheon and Tea Booths at both the Autumn ami Spring Shows of the A. an 1 F Society. At the Spring Show in October they supplied 0000 j*»oph» w’ith refreshments. The outside counters are a great boon to the public, as soft drinks, meat pies, sandwiches, and cakes can Is* obtained at a reasonable price. The Show’ Committee have granted all catering privileges to the Union for five years. M S. HOWARD, VZ. Superintendent. Work Among Seamen. iHinedin.—lt is most refreshing to read of the splendid work done by Mr. Falconer and his faithful hel|**rs. The vessels in harbour are all visited, a kindly word spoken, and an invitation to the ltest extended to all on board. Sailors' teas, entertainments, 'Xmas tea. to which all seamen are invited, and each man receives a Comfort Bag. Between 100 and ."00 have been distributed during the year. Over 200 were made by Mrs. Falconer (who is an invalid). Tables are supplied with Interesting books, newspapers, and writing materials free of charge. Many letters are received by Mr. Falconer testifying to the blessing thev have received here.
Timaru. The Seamen’s Rest, under the able management of Mr. and Mrs. Stead, is doing good work’. During the year 7rt‘J men have made 1492 visits. They have a bright cheerful room, games are provided, there is a good library, and writing materials art* free. Socials art* held from time to time. The sailors greatly apt reciate what is done for their Ismefit.
Greunouth.—Sunday evening classes are maintained. Socials have t>een held. The sailors visiting The Rest are supplied with books, newspapers, and writing materials.
Westport. The Seamen’s Rest is not entirely under Fnion manigenient. but it owes its existence to the W.C.T.P. Much good work is done, and the comfortable Rest near the wharf is very popular with the sailors. There is a good library. Two companies in Westport supply the Rest with coal.
Lyttelton. The new building of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society was o|N*nod in 1912. Thirteen memU*m of the W.C.T.P. are ;nemlM*rs of the Ladies' Guild, and take an active part in whatever is going. The Sundav evening services are well attended. A concert ami supi»er is gi\en weekly. A tea ami entertainment was given to the officers and crew of the antarctic vessel Terra Vo\a l*»fore leaving for the South.
Iho ’\mas tea was a great success. Each man on leaving received a “lomfoit Hag.” Over 2tM were disposed of.
Kaiapoi. W.C.T.I . worked U|> an open-air meeting, which was heal on a fMinday afternoon, and as a resuu Xj\2 was forwarded to the Lyttelton institute. Kaiapoi hopes to do this annually.
Auckland. Some of the menders give assistance at the Sailors Mission, help in the services on bourd ship, and distribute literature. .Napier is at a disadvantage, owing to vesseis lying in the roadstead. Lorniort Hags have been provided. Cambridge and DannevirKU Unions have helped ; these have been sent oil to the vessels by motor launch. Gisborne. Have appointed a .Superintendent.
There in a growing disposition to recognise what we owe to the sea men. We in our island home wotuu i*‘ in a solry plight without them. Ix*t us of the W.t'.T.U. rot lose an opportunity of helping them. A. E. WHITBY, N.Z. Superintendent.
Frets. Reports and resolutions are gladly inserted, us well as articles dealing with social reiorin, in most of the newspapers, and we have great reason to Im* proud ol the tone generally of our New Zealand Press. At the time of the last Conference the proceedings were given s|M*cial prominence from Auckland to the IllulT. I would urge the necessity of appointing a local Superintendent, to report meetings, watch the columns of the Press, write letters, and get literature inserted liearing on subjects specially relating to our work. I have been in communication with Miss Agnes Slack, World’s Press Superintendent, whose interest in all we do is most heartfelt and sincere.
Dunedin and auxiliary Unions well reported in both dailies. Two full columns were contributed on the Domestic Science Conference, and a lengthy' report of the District Convention. Extracts from a on “Narcotics” by Mrs. Don, and a sketch on “Life in the Hospital” by f Miss Powell, were published. Resolutions protesting against increase of racing days, for the bare majority, ami the opium traffic in China, each had a paragraph. Christchurch reports meetings m daily papers every week. Auckland. —All meeting* reported in the daily papers und “White Ribbon.”
Lower liutt. —Meetings reported in the daily | skiers. Every consideration is shown, ami the reports are looked for.
kaiapoi.—Meetings reported in four papers. Resolutions re temperance and gambling reiorm printed in all pajM*rs. ivgaere. Frequently report meetings. Gisborne. Find the local papers most friendly, ami have no difficulty in getting good reports of meetings and work. The reporters are always willing to attend our public meetings, hut prefer a report tie mg given them. Wellington District. Report all meetings to the “White Ribbon’ and daily papers. W annate. Work is reported in local pa|**rs, and a column or so of good literature is inserted every fortnight. ljeallets are distributed by members. Rangioru.—Reports meetings to the daily pajier and the “White Ribbon.’ Ashburton. Meetings reported regularly ill the local Press and “White Ribbon.” Resolutions have been sent in and reported in full. The pa|H*rs aie sympathetic, and many of the editor’s articles relating to reform work have l»eeu most timely and cheering. Wanganui.—Reports to both “White Ribbon” and daily papers. The local Press is in full sympathy with our caust.
Invercargill. Reports in the local Press and “White Ribbon,
whirl* is supplied to the Athenaeum reading room. The columns of the local Press are watched for urt ides on the 'J’emperance question ami other local reforms, such as es|s*cially alTect women. Resolutions passed at the meetings have l>een reported, ami the Pa|M*rs on “How Suffrage Helps Women” und the “Political Status of Women in Europe and America ’ inserted. IllulT. Meetings and items of interest in the lo?al pa|H*rs. Otautau. Reports in local pajiers ami “White Ribbon.” Gore.—Ke|s>rts to local puper ami “White Ribbon.” Nightcaps. Reports to “White Ribbon.” L. 11. McKEN/JK, N./.. Superintendent. “Y i and Medal Contests. IllulT. —Pa|M*rs on “Strikes,” by the Rev. I.aishlev, and an astronomical avhlrrss on “The Planet Jupiter,” by the Rev. Dudley, have luvn given. A competitive game. “The Overturned Apple-Part,” for which priz.es were offered, were won by Misses A. Mc1/Cod and Hraine. A concert was arranged to help the mother Union to fence round the hall, at which the sum of £3 .‘is. fxl. was obtained. A “mock l>anquet” was held. SiM*eches and responses by the young men showed able and fluent shakers m training. Membership, 58.
Christchurch. Have lost eight good workers. Mrs. Ranger kindly olTered to teach the giris knitting ami crochet. Several helped at the W.C.T.I . Garden Party . Worked for the Phillystown kindergarten. Have had interesting debates, one on “Do Picture Shows Justify their F«xistence as they are at present ?” Impromptu speeches, interesting and edifying. Took charge of table at the luncheon booth. Had a Jumble Sale, proceeds towards the purchase of a sewing machi e. Desirous of raising money by sewing to get a piano. Made children’s night gowns for the Hospital.
Dunedin. —A “ribbon drill” -given at the Citizens’ Garden Fete was very much admired. llel|>ed at the Y.M.C.A. Carnival, also decorated the hail for Convention. A lecture on “Eugenics” was given by Miss MacGeorgv. A “s|>elling lav,” by Misses Kosewear and Adams, was very good. Ifcpcided to visit Hand of lloi*e meetings. Children entered heartily' into the fun, and two prizes were presented by Mrs. Jkm to the best spellers. A debate, “Should Women Remove their llats in Church ?” was earned in the affirmative by the casting vote of the President. A concert helped the fuads »»i t !)<• Y.W.C.A. witli t I la An impromptu debate, “Should Men give their Wages to their Wives ?” «nd an impromptu sjieech on “The Hatpin,” were much enjoyed. A lecture was given by Mrs. Staples on “Food Reform.” A surprise party ami presentation was given to their President (Mrs. Ik»n). Miss E. ilroad has charge of the Stencilling Class at the Y.W.C.A., ami Mrs. Lning charge of the dressmaking. Membership, til.
Hamilton.—Have the material for a go ml Union. Mrs. Auld reports organising a “Y” branch at Ngaruawahia.
Invercargill. Educational paiK*rs and addresses have Ijeen given. Miss llodgkinson’s address on “Woman's Place in the Commercial Iz-gal, Political, and Literary World To-day,” was most instructive. Mrs. I>eeCow ie's address on “The White Slave ’Craftic” was impressive. She urged every girl to cultivate purity in every thought and action. Miss Weymouth arranged systematic caivvass against three-fifths majority. Helped at Rest Tent oil Show l>ay. Membership, 27.
Timaru. —An address on “Experiences in Samoa,” by a member of the W C.T.U., was much appreciated. Papers have lieen given on “Hygiene.” “What Next 7” ami “Frances Willard.” Concerts and refreshments given at the Old Men's Home. Collected £5 for Rest Tent and Refreshment Booth ; also 30s. for Maori
work. ProvixU*d C hristmas cheer ami toxs for twelve families Members. m. Nelson. —llel|HMl at Sale of Work and Garden Party held at Mis. Xtkinson s. Folded and addressed Tempera ikp literature. Purchased material for a banner. \ isited public Hospital. Phyrical Culture Class formed. Social was hel lat the residence of Mrs. Isra l (President). Concert given to raise funds. Memliership, M>. Lower llutt.— Held two Medal contests for senior and junior, at which there was keen coin|ietition. Gisborne.— \ gold medal from the W.C.T.I . was jjivpn for the l>est essay on “Self-Control.” and prizes for recitations, Wellington.—llaxe a singing band, who x isit the Hospital and Home. Three afternoon teas have l»een given. Pet one.—Have a “X” branch. L. A. MeM)l>Y, VZ. Superintendent. " • Purity. It xvas xxith a great feeling of humility and utter de|s>ndence upon God for help and guidance that, at the invitation of the W.C.T.I ~ I stepped into the place left vacant by Mrs. Webb. When 1 visited her in ormondvilie, and listened to her words of kindly advice and wisdom, I marvelled that I should have lieen chosen to take up her xxork such difficult xxork, yet done in such a spirit of understanding and sympathy that none xxere offended, and many were sustained and helped. Max God bless her and comfort her, ami return to her a hundredfold the kindly thought and attention she lias e*|»eiided on others. We acknowledge xxith gratitude a munificent gift of Purity literature by Mrs. Webb (about L 7 worth), This year til 17s. Wd. has been received for books gold, ami til 1 4s. 7d. e\|K*nded on books ami postage. Messrs. Gordon and Gotch, of Auckland, supplied me xxith 10 do/, copies of Sperry 's “C'ontidential Talks with X oung Women” at such a reduction that 1 can send them out post fr«*e for Is. We want the memliers to avail themselves of this olTer, so as to get the books into circulation as quickly as possible. It is a book we can heartily recommend. No one can read it without profit.
We started the year well, owing to the stimulating effect of t lie presence of Mr. 11. 11. XV. Illigit. Sih’. of the White Cross Ijeaguc. IjPCtures were delivered by him to Hoys ami Girls, and Men and Women, separately, in a great many of the town* where the W.C.T.U. has branches. These lec-
tures created a desire for literature upon the subject oi runty, parcels oi hooks have Imvii forwardtxl to Nelson, Comlen, Greyn.outn, XXhangarei, I’aunerston n.. lanki, i\»»rin.ti (up Wanganui Uiverj, Oioiiawa. xshhurton. nmha (Imanasi), \nnat (>neineid), \gare, inxercargill, Haxvera, Belfast, and Wellington. visits have oeen promised to Kithatn, I’etone, Nelson, and Annat (Sheit.eld).
Reports have Ihx*ii received from lhe following places:— Ngaere.—Much literature has oeen ilistritmted and books lent. The Purity Supt. visits and talks to the mothers on Purity as it alVects their boys and girls.
Gisborne. —A number of letters written to members enclosing purity literature. Xdvice given to parents, young men and women, as opportunity occurred. One case of prevention has hern s.*nt to the Salvation Army Home. Ponsonby . —Si\ members s.ilisc.mlm* to the “l’urity Advocate.” Hr. Florence Keller lectured on “The Child, and its Importance in the iNuninion.” She deplored the ignorance of so many young mothers, ami their reluctance to seek knowledge irom those Competent to give it.
Christchurch. —• Mrs. ( uic ga'e address on th.s subject, ami obtain.*! IS new suhscri tiers for the “Purity Xdvocate.” Xucklaml. |»r. Florence Keller gave a splendid address on “Social Purity at a public meeting. Kaiapoi ap|**aix to be very enthusiastic. I’heir President gave an address oil the subject. X large meeting was held, addressed by one of the prominent Purity workers from Christchurch. The address was excellent. Collection for more aggres sive work.
In conclusion, let me thank those \x ho have so heartily co-operated with me in the work done. Little has b.*eu attempted beyond preparing the ground, giving information to those in charge oi the young, and seeking advice as t«» the best methods to ik* adopted in our elTorts to protect anti care for them.
I do most gratefully thank those who entertained me during my visit to their town, for their Christian fellowship. Our work is of God ; it is He who works through us, t«» bless t host* to whom His h« art goes out in love and longing. When we are in fellowship with God the Father, localise of our union with Christ through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, it follows that we are in fellowship with llis living meinliers, our fellow memtiers. Halleluiah ! FLIZABFTU IdW, N.Z. Superintendent.
Medical Temperance. A letter and list of literature was pi.ohshed in the August numlier of the “White Ribbon.” A letter and leallet was sent to each of our P(» I moms. Xucklaml. Distributed literature. X paper and several addresses on the subject given, < ’am bridge.—i distributed literature. Hamilton. One of the ’ocal doe tors gave an ad.iress, a nurse addressed one meeting, several Papers rea<l on the subject. XXarkworth. 1 distributed literature. I he President gave three prizes for the liest essays to be written by the chifdren of the Third, Poiirth. and Fifth Standards at school on ” The Lvil FlYects of Xlcohol, and the good to he derived from Total Abstinence.” Normanhy. Distributed literature ; read Medical lemperance Papers at three meetings. Kithaim -Distributed literature. XNellington South. (lave a donation of Ll to Is* spent in four prizes for the Ik*st essays on “Tne KlTt*cts of Alcohol on the Human Body,” competed for by the boys and g.rls »»f Standards X. and XL, attending the Newtown school Christchurch. lb* neilies.” Kangiora. Lx.i.mts from Papers on the subjects have been read at the meeting*. I imam.—’The Piunket Nurse gave au address. W inch more.—l hst rihuted lit era t lire, Papers read, addresses given. North-Fast X alley. Pun. dm.—Distributed literature. Meinliers at the imvtings have Ikvii studying Sir X iCtor Horsley’s hook, ‘ Xlcohol and the Human Body,” a chapter being read, followed by discussion. Invercargill. Distributed literature, including at the Best lent. Nelson. Circulated literature, chiefly through the box at the railway station, ami in parcels to backblock*. Nelson “X s".—Distributed literature at the Hospital. New Brighton, Belfast, and XX hangarie.—Sent for samples of literature. Several I nions purchased leallets to distribute at Xgricultural Shows. Purchased literature to forward to a S. X. Missionary and his wife, who are starting Tem|H*runee work there. 1 MINI leallets, 2<HJ booklets, and 3CHJ “Safe Remedies” have bi*en sold. Inis is very encouraging. May 1 again remind memliers of the “Correspoudeuce Study L’oursu
on Alcohol," mentioned at last (’onvent ion and in the ‘‘White Ribbon" May number. The questions are taken from "Alcohol ami the Human Body," hy Sir \ictor Horsley, ami "Alcohol a Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine,” by Mrs. Martha M. Allen, World’s Supt., who arrangi*d this study course, ami who will examine all answers sent to her. Seventy - five |**r cent, of correct answers will Ir* necessary to entitle to a diploma at the end of (he full course. CLARA M NEAL. N.Z. Su|K*rmtendent. Scientific Temperance Instruction. As Scientific Tern iterance teaching is now expected from the teachers, l feel our efforts must Is* put forth to interest the teachers in the subject, and for this purpose I have obtained a large number of teachers’ leaflets from America. I hope to send some that are very good to country schools. Wanganui. Wellington. Normanby, Belfast, and Mark worth have sent for u quantity f< * distribution. I hoped that l should hear of prizes having been offered for essays on the wall-sheets. Bluff. Two addresses given at Band of Hope. Children on examination showed they had profited by the instruction. Christ church reports that it was largely through their efforts that the wall - sheets were placed in the schools. Wellington ha\e two of their members on the Wellington South School Committee, lessons on "Temperance" are given at intervals. LI was donated to purchase two prizes for boys and girls of Standards V. and VI. for the l>est essay on "The Effects of Alcohol on the Human Body." This Union purchased leaflets to distribute to teachers, as did the Central Union. J. E. MAUNDER, N.Z. Superintendent. Literature. Wanganui.—Provided literature for Railway Box, Hospital, ami Agricultural Show’ ; 100 copies of booklet. "Women in Civic and Political Life." hy Hon. J. T. Paul, distributed. Ngaere.—.*>o leaflets, "Should Christians Vote against the Liquor Traffic ?’’ 50 copies Hon. Paul’s "Women in Civic anu Political Life.” 50 "What is Best for the Baby ?" also large quantities of Purity ami Temperance literature, and one dozen Convention number of the "White Ribbon" distributed. Gisborne. —17S patters and Teniperance leaflets posted to Itack-blocks and railway camps ; also leaflets ami pamphlets distributed at meetings.
Wellington South. Distributed Teinjierance ami Purity literature to several factories ami laundries, also 8 copies monthly of "White Ribbon," and 100 Hon. .1. T. Paul’s booklet.
Wellington (tentral —Keeps railway box supplied; 7o copies ITon. .1. T Paul’s address.
I»wer Hutt. Supplies railway box ; 50 copies of Hon. Paul’s booklet purchased.
Lyttelton.—Gos|>el literature distributed on Sundav evenings at the Seamen’s Institute.
Christchurch. —One of the members prepared "The Cradle Roll leaflet." which has been freely circulated ; 500 copies of Hon. .1. T. Paul’s booklet purchased ; 15 copies of "White Ribbon" every month for distribution ; also takes copies of "British White Ribbon" and the "Union Signal."
Ashburton. Leaflets circulated amongst members and friends. Pal**rs and (teriodicals, with Teinperance leaflets enclosed, have l**en posted lo back-blocks. letters of thanks and appreciation have lieen n*ceived from the recipients, leaflets have lieen left weekly on tables and seats at railway station. Copy of the "White Ribbon" placed in reading room.
Bluff.—Supt. regularly distributes "Band of Hope Reviews." There are 38 subscribers. Sold ami distributed Hon. .1. 'J'. Paul’s pamphlet. Invercargill.—Pistrihuted literature in connection with Democratic vote Campaign, instituted by the N.Z. Alliance ; also quantity of literature, freely supplied by Mrs. Tjee-Cowie. Purchased Medical Temperance literature for U»*st Tent at Agricultural Show. Semis suitable hooks to the Hospital and \ ictoria Home. The "White Ribbon" is sent to Athenaeum. With Mrs. Cole’s approval, the Silpt. s»*nt to f>s Unions a free s&mole packet containing I copy W.C.T.U. booklet, 1 pledge-card, and 1 copy address ‘‘Women in Cjvic and Political Life." Since April Ist 148 letters and post-cards have lieen written, ami 80 parcels sent out. statement. A sample copy of the booklet by Hon. J. T. Paul, 1 new pledge-card, and 1 Mrs. Webb’s W’.C.T.U. booklet were sent to 04 Unions. Postage charged equally to booklet ami literature. Accounts sent to 10 Unions who hail not paid for the l>ooklets ordered at Convention. The following are still unpaid :—Greymouth 55., Napier 2s. fid., Okaiawa 2s. I*l.. Palmerston North 2s. fid., N.Z. Corresponding Sec. 1 Is. 10d., total LI 7s. 4d. 140 copies were distributed at tiu* N / Alliance “\t Home." Literature to the value of 14s. lOd. supplied to N.Z. Corresponding Sec,
LITERATURE SALES, 1912. RECEIPTS. Books, Pledge-Cards, etc.
NEW ZEALAND OFFICERS, 1913.
I resident Mrs Cole, Cashmere ( hrigt church Vice-I‘resident at Large Mrs Ikm, Canongate. Dunedin Corresponding Secretar\ —Miss lien derson, p.O, Ilex !MW, Christchurch Recording Secretary Mrs Mit?hell, Kaiapoi J reasurer Mrs Pendely, Station Terrace, Item tier a, tuck land Custodian of Records Mrs. A. It. Atkinson. Wadestown, Wellington Represents ’ve on V/. Nlliance —Mrs A. it Atkinson. Wudestown, Mel ling ton " White Ribbon —Kditor, Mrs Peryrnan, dohnsonville. Wellington ; \ssociate 1 alitor, Mrs I-'.vans, M.A., Hiropi St., Wellington South ; Pusiness Manager, Mrs tVrx man, Johnsonx il’.e, Wellington Organsing Lund —Treasurer, Mrs II U. S. Taylor, Pa lg<’X\ nie. Wunpanui ; Organiser. Mis*. Powell, St. Clair Dunedin Mai»ri Work—'l'reasurer, Mrs lluphes, |’ros|M*ct llise. Mount I'.den, Vuckland N Z. Superintendents of Departments Kvanpelistic Mrs I pton. Victoria Avenue. Wanpanui Maori Mrs Huphes, prospect It's*, Mount Kikn, Vuckland Puritx ati'd Moral education IT. Klizabeih P r Wanpanui Literature Mr*- Dear love, Lincoln Hd. t Napier Work \inonp Seamen Mrs Whitby, Lx ttelton L.T.L. and Cradle Poll Mrs Clara M. Neal, Trocadero, l’ahiatua “ Vs ” and Medal Contests Mrs Moodx , ItliitV Scientific Temperance Instruction Miss Maunder. 1 law era Prison Work Sist«*r Moodx I lei I, c/o Mrs Cow ie, lnvercarpill (ioo<l Citi/enship Mrs .ludson. Nelson Mothers’ Meetings Mrs \. Jonaa. Ngaere. Par iuki Narcotics—Mrs F. S. Wripht. NorthKast \ alley, Dunedin Anti-4*atid»linp Mrs lloulder. IOH Wallace St.. Wellington Lnfermented Wine Mrs Casein Cobden, Cl rex mouth Hygiene Mrs McDonald, St* Pirie St,, Wellinpton Hi hie in Schools —Mrs Walker, (»ort* powan. Fox St,, Whataupoko, (> ishorne I.tpal and Parliamentary—Mias Roberts, 21 IJvinpstone St., Linwood. Christchurch 1 >ress Mrs McKenzie. Northend. lnvercarpill pack blocks Mrs Israel. Nelson
Medical Temperance Mrs Clara M. Neal, Trocadero, Pahiatua Sabbath observance —Mrs Hamilton. Warkw orth Flower Missions and Relief Work Miss K. C. Cole, Cashmere, Christchurch Temperance Sunday Mrs . I arisen, Victoria St.. Pet one Rest and Refreshment lltxdhs Mrs C. s. Howard, Timaru Home Meetings Miss Pewar, Pompallier Terrace, Ponsonhy, Nucklaiut KduCational Itureuu Miss l’owell, St. Clair, Dunedin 'Notable Pays Mrs W. K. Watson, p.o. lto\ 37, Ashburton Peace and Arbitration Mrs lai*Cowie, llowmont St., lnvercarpill Thrift Mrs H'lanaphan. 1 Cole St., M asterton Military Camps Mrs Mitchell, kaiapoi I domestic Science Mrs McCombs, p.o. lto\ 3oD. Christchurch District Superintendents Maori Work. ~nd — Mrs Huphes I law era —Mrs Sellers Wanpanui—Mrs Smith Hawke’s Hay—Mrs Oldham Christchurch —Mrs Wilford Smith i tuned in—Mrs Romerel Timaru —Mrs Hardslev (;ishorne —Mrs Walker New IMx mouth—Mrs Itrash LIST OF UNIONS AND OFFICERS, 1913. U CKLANP DISTRICT. H*>. President—Mrs Pudne.x Secretary—Miss V liewar, pompallier Terrace. Ponsonby Treasurer—Miss l*ex'ar ON Kill NC \ President —Mrs Pe Wolfe, \rthur St. Hast Secretary— Treasurer Miss Somerville, \rthur St. West or milhp, 11. President —Mrs K. West Secretary—Mrs dames Muir Treasurer—Mrs 11. V. Stringer poNSoNBY, 20. I resident —Mrs C. H. N ickers. Millias St., (Ires’ Lx nn Secretarx— Mrs S. \. Plummer, Coronation ltd., i4>som Treasurer —Mrs M. Smy the. 2 Selw>n St., Ponsonby TAI" RANG A, 14. President —Alias Sorlex, .»th \xenue Corr sounding Secretarx Mrs I*. Munro. Cameron Rd. Recording Secretary —Mrs T . Allebx, Devonport Rd. Treasurer Mrs A. I*'. Hammond, 2nd A'enuc
DRVONPOUT. President Mrs Neats, Lake Takapuna Secretary—Mrs Little, 31 Church St. Treasurer— Viss Lo Roy, Waterview ltd., Stanley Ray W Aim. 10. President- Nlrs Mcßae, South NNaihi Secretary—Mrs Heard, Martha Hill 'Treasurer —Mrs Slevin, Hulltoxvn W'HANCr Alt LI, 19. President—Mrs Williams, Wolfe St. Secretury— Mrs A. M. McLeod, lK*nt St. Treasurer—Mrs Huphes. Main St. W ARK WORTH. 20. President Mrs K. Morrison, lted BlulT Si*cretarx Mrs W. Hamilton, The Grunge Treasurer— Mrs T. 11. Wilson OPO TIK I 2*. President— Secretarx Mrs Pearson, Nelson St. Treasurer —Miss Holman 111K1 ItANOL IS. President—Mrs M. .T. Nelson Secretary—Mrs .1. V. Millington 'Treasurer —Mrs F. S. Millington DURUM. President —Mrs NOs Secretary—Miss laey Lilian 'Treasurer —Miss M. McKenzie tankatua. ir». President Mrs F. C. Yeomans Secretary—Mrs W. A. Porter Treasurer —Mrs C. K. Hooper W’HAKATANK. H. president—Mrs David Martin Secretarx —Mrs Chapman, the Vicarage Treasurer —Mrs Nleck Pluck Alt AT V PC, 21. President —Mrs Sam Wilson, Te Kopuru Secretary —Miss Nlice McNeish, Nratapu Treasurer —Mrs K. .1, Neild M ATA KAN A. 31. President Mrs K. Richards Secretary—Mrs K. Hoke Treasurer—Mrs N. Hoke II NMILTON DISTRICT. 40. President —Mrs d. M. don‘S, Claudelands Secretary —Miss Henderson. Ilrangon. Frankton dunction Treasurer—Mrs Lanlton, Roatrevor St. CAMPRIDC.K, 37. 1 ‘resident —Mrs Shepherd Secretary—Mrs A. d. Watson 'Treasurer —Mrs Morrin N<; Nlt I VW’AIIIA. IS. President- Mrs Pycroft Secretary —Mrs NV, Paterson Treasurer—Mrs Morris
MORRINSVILLE, 15. President— Mrs ('. W. Broun, Methodist Parsonage Secretary Mrs ,1. Butler, Presbyterian Manse Treasurer—Mr. G. Thornton, Baptist Manse Kill IK! fit, 15. President—Mrs II Sutherland Secretary -Miss M Vshby Treasurer—Mrs Allen HIM I V. President Secret a ry —Mrs G leeson Treasurer—Miss .lories TK AKOHA, 15. President —Mrs \\. ('. Blair Secretary and Treasurer Mrs C. Hayner TUAKAI DISTRICT, .AH. !’resident—Mrs Hunter Secretary—Mrs By croft Treasurer—Miss 1 Been Pi KEKoIIE, 21. President—Mrs Biamires Secretary—Mrs Toman Treasurer —Mrs (’omrie WAILKU. President —Mrs W. West Secretary—Miss Ella Barribull Treasurer—Miss Woodxxard PAPAKPRA, 11. President —M iss Olphert Secret ary—Mrs Yllington Treasurer —Mrs Brodie GISBORNE DISTRICT, <H. President —Mrs A. Graham. Riverslea, Kaiti Secretary- —Mrs I . F. Walker, Gort Koman, Fox St., Whataupoko Treasurer —Mrs (io(Tp, Ormond ltd. TK Alt AI (NATIVE). President--Miss T. Ilalliert Secretary anil Treasurer —Miss l’uti Kikirangi NAPIER DISTRICT, 129. President —Mrs Ohihani, France ltd. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs \. B. Gilwon, Colenso Hill Recording Secretary Mrs Plat. worthy, Napier Terrace 'Treasurer—Mrs Dearlove. Lincoln ltd. HASTINGS. 35. President —Mrs Boyle, Lyndon ltd. Secretary—Miss Ford, Lyndon ltd. Treasurer —Miss Nicholls, Riverslea ltd. MAI PAW A. 9. President —Mrs .1. Bibby, Rose St. Secretary—Mrs Alcl/»an, Waverly St. Treasurer—Miss Johnson, Rose* St. PAN SEY HIKE, it. President —Mrs W. F. Knight, Tahoraite Secretary—Mrs W. Wiseman. High St. Treasurer— Miss Burdett, the Manse WAIPUKURAU, 20. President—Mrs M. Logan, Post Otttce Secretary —Mrs Lowry, Main St. Treasurer —Mrs V. E. Schmidt
WOODS ILLE, 19. President—Mrs Perkins, Ross St. Secretary—Mrs Forrest, Woodlands ltd. Treasurer—Mrs Davie, Station St. NORSE WOOD. President Miss Campl>ell, South Norsexx ood Secretary Miss M. Olsen. Wiiloxx Park, Garlield, South Norse wood Treasurer—Airs P. G. Plant W AIItOA. President- Mrs Raehurn Secret ary—M rs IJ a ugh ton Treasurer —Aliss C. Black, Lahore lid. NA TIN E BRANCHES IAM.OB I. I ’resident —Mrs Andrews Secretary—Mrs Tako Treasurer—Mrs Rihi MUTKO. President- Mrs Nirai Secretary—Mrs Nirai, dun. Treasurer—Mrs Karaihauu IE 11 AUK E. President—Mrs To no Secretary—Airs Tipi ha Treasurer—Mrs Munro PA K 1 PAKI. President —Mrs Mohi Secretary—Mrs l’ohi Treasurer—Mrs Munro OMAHU. President —Mrs Te Tukurua Secretary —Mrs Karane Treasurer- Airs Te Tukurua TE ACTE. President — Secret ary—Al rs 1u | >ar a Treasurer —Mrs I tori l upara TAKA PA CJ. president—Airs lleperi Secretary—Mrs IKincan Treasurer — N cW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT, 135. President —Airs Allan lHuiglas, Pendarves St. Secretary—Aliss Anibury, (lover St. Treasurer —Aliss Taunt, Victoria ltd. STRATFORD, 22. President —Mrs T. White, Juliet St. South Secretary Mrs John Afackay, Morangi. 'Treasurer —Airs Birtlsall NGAERE, II President Airs W. Morrison. Finnerty Rd. Secretary —Airs X. Jones, Mountain Rd. Treasurer —Airs It. Tarrant, Mountain Rd. HAW ERA DISTRICT, <>s. President—Mrs PuMield, Nogel St. Secretary—Mrs Brown, P.O. Box 78 Treasurer—Mrs Best, Milinoe St. ELTIIAAL 7. President—Mrs Thomas Secretary—Airs Murray” Treasurer—Mrs Campbell
MAN AIN. 39. President Mrs J. .1. Patterson. Moanu Secretary—Airs Hunt Treasurer—Miss York, Moanu OTA KEIIo. President Aliss GainKn, kau| okoiiui Secretary Aliss Wilis, Ngapurua. K aupokonui Treasurer—Airs Aitkin W AN EKLEA . president—Mrs Banks, Schoolhoiise Secretary—Mrs Russell I lea surer—Miss McDonald NORM A N BY, 11. Pres dent —Miss Alaurtiler. Haxvera Secretary—Airs Alan Thompson Treasurer Mrs R. .1. Linn OPI NAM, 12. President—Mrs Feaver, St n. Secretary—Mrs llir*ett, lilt ham Rd. Treasurer -Mrs Mci.ean OK Al ANYA. 15. President—Miss I licks Secretary—Mrs W. Walsdorf. Inaha Treasurer —Alias ( hristiansen WANGANUI DISTRICT, 101. President—Mrs .1. Smith. Wilson St. Secretary Airs J. I pton. 151 Victoria Avenue Treasurer Mrs Siddells, Wilson St. PLUM (NATIVE). President Mi>s Malign T'ahana Secretaries Vliss o. Williams and Aliss V. McDonnell I reasurer— Al iss J. Al. Hare PALMERSTON N. DISTRICT. 51. President Mrs V. E. Whitehead, Botanical Rd. Secretary—Alrg .1. .1. Hills, Cuba St. Assistant Secretary Miss Vsbury, Lombard St. Treasurer—Mrs C. Clausen M AR TON. PresidentSecretary Mrs James Russell. Blackwell St. Treasurer —Mrs Knigge, Broadway, Wellington Rd. FOXTOX, 7. President —Mrs Crichton, Park St. Secretary—Miss Coatsworth, Robinson St. Treasurer—Mrs Stunnell, Cook St. WELLINGTON DISTRICT, 117. President —Mrs lloxall, 35 Constable St. Secretary— Treasurer—Mrs Houlder, 108 Wallace St. WELLINGTON CFATRVL, 91. President Mrs A. R. Atkinson, Wades town Corresponding Secretary Mrs Ale (lowan. 221 The Terrace Recording Secretary Miss Pees, 3C> Thompson St. Treasurer —Mrs Helyer, 148 Oriental Bay
FEILDINU, 33. President—Mrs Frost, Denbigh St. Secretary—Miss Jones, Kimlolton lid Treasurer— Miss Neal PETONK. Id. President—Mis Itoyvse, Bay St. Secretary Mrs Vshhy, Britannia St. Treasurer —Mrs IHmeghue, Richmond St. LOW ER HI IT, -1. President—Mrs Met aw. RlacXbriuge Secretary—Mrs .la'sen. 7*» Victoria St., Pet one I’reasurer— Mrs Jenn< ss FI’PKR 11l TT. S. President—Mrs .1. Whiteman. Sin.. Windsor Park Secretary—Mrs Rout ley Treasurer—Mrs Moulder MASTEKToN, KC President Mrs D.*yonport. «»l Oolombo Rd. Secretary—Mrs M. Flanagan, 4 (ole St. Treasurer —Mrs Silt her land m vstf.rton* <\ \ti\ e>. President—Mrs le Tau Secn»t ary Ti i asurer — OI AKT. *. President—Mrs F. Penn Secret ary —M rs I lent’ey Treasurer —Miss Rest. Te Horo \(i AlO. 10. president Mrs Periman. Johnson ville Secret ar\ —Miss \. R. Rarnes, Ngaio, W ellimrt on Treasurer —Mrs Johnson, Nga;o, Wei lington ( IIRISTt in RCH DISTRICT, -1 -• I resnUuit Mrs .1. McCombs, Fen lalton Recording Secretary Mrs .1. Ringhan., (Jracefield St. Corresponding Secretary Mrs Ruth Day, W'ilford St., St. Vlbans Treasurer—Mrs Seed, 3mm Hereford St. LYTTELTON. 22. i ’resident —M rs Whitby, Governors Ray ltd. Secretary— Mrs nromley, 3 Coleridge 'Terrace Treasurer —Mrs ( lari', Wufatah, West Lyttelton ASHRI RTON DISTRICT. 44. president—Mrs W. T. [.ill, Middleton, W illowby Secretary— Miss C. Thomas. Havest. Went Treasurer —Miss A. Watson. Cameron St. West WINCH MORE. rt. president—Mrs Hansen Secretary>—Miss Muirhead. Hakanui, Ashburton Treasurer—Mrs Moore
SIIKFFIELD, 27. President —Mrs Neut/e, \nnat Secretary Mrs .1. Henry, \nnat Treasurer—Mrs Kennedy, Annat \KW BRIGHTON, 21. I resident —Mrs ( tark, Sea ILew Rd. Secretar\ —Miss R. (ioodw n. Reres ford St. Treasurer —Miss .1. Wyatt, Sea \ iew Rd. PKERRLHTON. President—Mrs \myes Secretary—Mrs Lavers Treasurer—Mrs Wicks TIMA Iti: DISTRICT, HO. President Mrs Rule, North St. Secretary —Miss M. \vison, Victoria ltd. Treasurer Mrs Itapsey, Vynsle.y W VIM ATK, 17. President— Mrs (.. C.rahani, Mian St. Secretary—Mrs 11. Williams, Parsonage Rd. Treasurer —Mrs S. Hitchens, Mill ltd K VI VP(>l DISTRICT, 44. President Mrs Harrison, Itant'urly St. Secretary Miss Rlackwell. The Willows Treasurer Mrs T. (». Rlackwell. Sewell St. It A N<; IoR A. IT. Presidmt-Mrs Col d* n Cox, VyirsSt Secretary —Miss Wadey, Seddon St. Treasurer—Mrs Shankland. Ajers St. OXFORD. 4«. President Mrs E. Gainsford Secretary—Mrs I. Corny ns Treasurer— VI iss ( a'erhill BELFAST. 1». President—Mrs R. D. Rodgers, Papa nui Si*cretar\ —Mrs .1. Craig. 722 North Rd Treasurer —Mrs .1. Cleland, York St. NELSON DISTRICT. 114. Preeident—M iss Vtkinson, Trafalgar St. Secretary —Mrs F. V . Knapp. Alfred St. Treasurer—Mrs (irove, Trafalgar St. BLENHEIM DISTRICT, 30. Pnsident Mrs A. J. Litchfield, Liver mere Secretary—Mrs D. P. Sinclair. P.O. Box 27 Treasurer —Mrs Hay, Stepheson St. PI ( TO N President —Mrs Arthur. Itroad. iv Secretary—Miss It. (ireei . ill, Brook* lyn Treasurer—Mrs Burroughs. Broadway GREX MOFTH DISTRICT. (>3 President, Mrs Gaskin, Pohden Secretary—Mrs F.. Hans n, 35 Alexander St. Treasurer Mrs S. A. Sweetman, Cobden
WESTPORT, 0. I’rtsident —Mrs W. J. Watr**n, Peel St Secretary and 1 reasurer—Mrs Parkin, I Fonblampie St. \ssistant Secretary—Mrs Johnstone. Bright St. RKEFToN. Prescient Vlrs McClxnroiit. Black’s ltd. Secretary-- Mrs It. Wills Treasurer —Mrs 1 liimpnries DI'NEDIN DISTRICT. HWi. President Mrs Peter D.ck, The Anchorage, V ork Place Secret ary—M iss Nicol, Hi William St. Treasurer—Miss L. Neal. 0 (Jue'Mi St. SOI Til DC NEDI N, ;h>. President —Mrs VI. V. South, George St. Secretary Mrs C. Cameron, 27 Manor Place Treasurer Miss Mc( urthy, Albert St., St. Clair NORTH-EAST V VI LEV, :»7. President Vlrs (i R. Elliot, 7 Norman by St. Secretary—Miss M. I . Regg. Ohaiho Treasurer Mrs Cl. M. Pi/ey, Leith Walk PORT ( HALMKRS. President —Mrs Johnstone, 53 Currie St. Secretary M:hs Menelaus, Magn tic St. 'Treasurer —Mrs Mtnzies, Carey’s Ba> K.VIKORAI. President Mrs Pinfold, Method st Parsonage Secretary—Vlrs 11. Ranh. Vlam West Taieri ltd. Treasurer —Mi’s Sin | son ALIA VNPR A, 15 President —Vlrs E. 'Terry Secretary—Mrs Deyvar Treiisurer —Mrs S. Churchill IN V Kite VRCII LL DISTRKT. loti, president—Mrs C. 11. McAlister Secretary—Mrs J. McKenzie, Dee St., Northern! Treasurer—Mrs J. Hunter. Don St. BLI FF, 21. President—Mis Moody. Henderson St. Secretary VI iss Mitchell, ocean Reach Treasurer —Mrs (». Walker, Doyle St. (>T ALTAI. President—Mrs Brown Secretary—Mrs Corkill Treasurer—Mrs I* ncker GORE, IH. President —Mrs E. E. Smith, William at. Secretary and 'Treasurer —Miss ,1. S. Millar, Devon St. NIGHTCAPS. President —Mrs Mcpoyvall Secretary—Miss L. Gibbons Treasurer —Mrs Cairns
COLAC BAY. President — Secretary—Mrs B. Reweti Treasurer —Mrs Tupai “ Y " Branches christchi rcii, 17. President Miss .J. Rolerts, l.i'ingstone St. Recording Secretary Miss Lovell. Smith. P.(). BOX 11 I Corresponding Secretary M ss Lyons, 21 Marlboro’ St., I/nwood Treasurer — Miss Baynon, lla/.e’dean lid. TIM ARC, 31. President—Mrs Butcher Secretary—Miss F. Sides Treasurer —Miss M. White RCNKRIN, 41. President— M's W R. Don, 51 Canongate Corresponding Secretary—Miss Pearson. Clyde St. Recording Secretary Mrs Laing. South Dunedin Treasurer—Miss W. Broad. Cosy Dell WELLINGTON, 40. President —Miss Boxall, .‘ls Constable St. Secretary—Miss Kelly, C>s Na rn St. 'Treasurer —M iss Stairniand. lo Essex St . NELSON President Miss I. Hunter, Waimea St . Secretary —Miss (1. drove, Rodondo Tre i. surer — M ,ss Rankin, Bridge St . HAMILTON*. President—Mrs Auld, \ ictoria St. Secretary—Miss McCallum, The Shack 'Treasurer—Miss Currie. Charlen.oni SI NO ARC \W A 111 \. I ‘resident—Mrs By croft Secretary —Miss ('olhotin I reasurer —Miss Bagcanl BUFF. Preside nt Secretary— M ss Brauie, Po nt ltd. 'Treasurer Mrs Barber. Kli/al>eth St. INVERCARGILL. President—Miss I*\ le. \methyst Hall, Bowmont St. Secretary —M»ss Lopdell, Forth St. Treasurer —Miss I/eete. Tav St. OXFOItH. President —Mrs C. A. Dal/.iel Secretary —Miss May Johnson Treasurer—Miss Dell Watson
Maori Unions pipiKiki I ‘resident--Rukuhamra Akihaua Secretary—Te Rihi Gray 'Treasurer —liapara 'Tuat ni RAETIHI. President—poria Kerei Secret ary—A rew a Tukaiora Tre isur. r—M:hi Kahuore TAI PO. President—Poretiti Waihoke Secretary—Ani Potent* Pitiroi Treasurer—Arihia Raineka I T.VKI RA, 50. President —Mrs Muriwai Secretary—Rihi If ami Treasurer— Rongo I‘araki OTANA. 29. President —Peat,, Renin na Secretary—Rok« Kopa 'Treasurer—'Te Kiriahi Hare PA A HI, 30. President—Hera Tatana Ifenmni Secret ary—Keita H. Manukau Treasure r—lleretina W ikiriu hi NACM AI, 59. Presidtnt— Kart* lari Se ret ary— Fran i MahuranH Treasurer—Mate H. Motu HI IMA, 22. Presld nt —Rina Aperahama Secretary —Mer *ana 11. Te l’a 'Treasurer —'Te Whena T. Tahu AHA TAPI*. President Turn I’ohe Secr t ta*y Mrs Pohe Treisirer —Ira Waßai W'AI.M \, 50. Presi<k*nt —Han M ta Si cretnry—l‘eivt i 'To'- omaru Treasur* r—Rui Kulete OMAN \I 19. Prts'dcnt—Rui Hum Secret ry—Te lringa llauraki I'reas r r —llarata Mane Mete PAR W \ . |‘r,*s dent Mrs I fori Meinnra Secretary—Ani Aru M ha |’»e surer—Tohu Tuuhiniu W AIM A Ml KP. President —Miriuma Rapata Secret ary—Hira Moetara Treasurer—Ngainako Irani HARANI 1 I’res dent—Mute lluirua Waata Secretary—Rihi Pepi l’opi Treasurer- -Mahue Weneti Maihi ahikiwi. l*resident —Keita Tepanu Secretary—Mrs Met ana Treasurer—Mrs Tepanu
tangheroria. Preside nt—Ruihana Tito Secretary —Waipona Tuhiwai Treasurer—Moho JTto WAI TOT A RA. President —Mere Mere Pounamu Seer tary— Rita Pounamu POKIHOA PA. Presideot —Tuikarau Rangi Secretary —Puti Te Kaha Trea s u rer—\ ga uwareTu pi t o OTA MAT HA. 45. Presidt nt—Makereta. Kerei Secret ary—'Taukura Ernet i Treasurer —Mihi Hoorni WAIHOU. 14. President—Ringat u 1 lenare Secret ary—Raupia Hohepa Treasurer—Moeawa T. Ernera MOTIKARAKA, 50. President— Riria Komira Kuhn Secret ary--Mere Riria Lundon Treasurer —Erinu Pounamu W 11 AK A PARA, 11. I‘resilient —Mrs Eru Nehua Secretary—Warm a Kei Berghan Treasurer—Te Ruhi W II AK A RAPA, 34. President—Riwla Ho Ileni Te Tai Secretary and Treasurer Mrs Te Wake MWCAM KA. 25 President —I‘amhi I lapeta Secretary —Tuoi Tuwini Trea si r r— Raneuri karangu
RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE. £ s. d. £ s. d. Balance .« 39 13 11 ] Badges .. .. .. ,. .. 1 7 6 Mrs. Raskin .. 10 0 Mrs. Panapa to Convention .. 4 9 • Dunedin Union .. l 0 0 „ to Bluff .. 3 0 0 Mrs Brasil. Taranaki .. 5 1 o Sent to (Christchurch o 0 0 Invercargill Union .. 1 0 0 Returned to Mrs. Tane a 0 Tangiteroria Radges, etc. Ahikiwi ,, 4 3 6 0 Miss Smith, Travelling and Wages Mrs. Panapa. Travelling and Wages .. 5 .. 13 8 10 8 7 Timaru Union 1 0 0 Postage and Stationery 15 0 Hawera Union 1 6 0 Mrs. Harris, Wages 4 0 0 Blenheim Union 8 0 ,, Travelling Expenses 6 0 0 Wellington Central .. N.K.V. Dunedin 13 15 8 j 0 Telegrams and Postage 18 0 41 11 Nelson Union 1 o 0 Balance 17 Auckland Union 1 2 0 in hand ‘29 14 t Bluff Union 10 0 Waimate Union 13 0 Mrs. Panapa, Badges 1 It Mrs. Gaskin, drey mouth 1 0 0 Refund, Mrs. Hendeley .. 3 19 9 New Plymouth Union 4 0 0 South Dunedin 1 II 0 Auroa Union 1 10 3 Wanganui Union .. 1 1 0 Hastiugs Union •> 1 0 Christchurch Union it; .) Miss Trevur/a, Ashburton »> ft £71 1*2 6 £71 12 G
£ s. d. May 8 7 June 1 1 1 .July 18 10J Auff 8 «1 Sept 5 1 Oct 15 104 Nov 1 s 10 Dec o 1 March, cash Mrs. Ilendely 2 10 0 April, cash Mrs. Ilislop 1 11 4 £9 5 ti» EXPENDITURE. Postage and Purchase of Stock. £ s. d. April 13 9 May 18 1 J une 1 111 July 8 •* Auk 7 in Sept 11 0 Oct » *1 Nov 3 3* Pee 3 Cash in hand 5 13 3 £9 5 01 SALE OF BOOKLET By lion. J. T. Paul, '‘Women in Civic and Political I.ife. 1 RECEIPTS. March o 6 May 1 1 1 3 June 3 8 0 July 0 3 Auk 13 9 Sept 4 6 Oct 2 ti Nov 6 3 Pec 1 Pi 3 £8 8 9 EXPENDITURE. Post Parcels, letters, etc. £ s. d April and May 4 10* ft May 9 6 J une 3 3 July 1 o Auk 5 Sept 5 Oct 2 n Nov 1 r> Pec 11 To Mrs Bendelev — July 5th 3 15 0 Sept. 30 1 5 0 Jan. 2 2 2 ft Cash in hand 2 1 £8 8 9 CLARA M. NEAI X.Z. Superintendent.
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White Ribbon, Volume 18, Issue 213, 18 March 1913, Page 24
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14,957Maori Work-Financial Statement, 1912-13. White Ribbon, Volume 18, Issue 213, 18 March 1913, Page 24
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