News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 231, 18 September 1914, Page 4

News of the Unions.

(1 he Editor cannot promise to insert anything in the next issue that does not reach her by the Bth of the month. Correspondents are requested to write their Reports as concisely as possible, on one side of the paper only. Newspaper cuttings are unsuitable.) WANGANUI. Meeting held August 7th. Mrs Siddells read report of District Convention, recently held at Manaia. Mrs T. C. Taylor and Mrs Bruce are giving a Doil Afternoon on 1 hursday, 13th inst., in aid of forthcoming W.C.T.U. Sale of Work; also the ladies of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church arc holding a gift afternoon for the same purpose on August 20th. Mrs Herbert Taylor appointed delegate to the Palmerston Proviiu ial Convention. Letter was read from Miss Roberts re venereal diseases. Resolutions passed as reatf. Also one from the l mod Women > Societies of Christchurch. Agreed to pass all resolutions except the one afte< ting the girls. Meeting held in Trinity Parlour on Fi ida>. 4th inst., Mrs J. Smith pre siding. Resolved to send letters ot condolence to Mrs Peter Bell and famil> and Mis Spurdle and family, owing to recent bereavements in then families. A leaflet was read on “The White Slave Ira flic.” Decided to purchase five hundred copies for distribution to the men in camp at Palmerston North. Resolved: *'lhat we hold oi ,r W.C.1.l • Sale ol Work the second week in October. 1 hree nominations were received for the position of President. A very su< - cessful Doll Afternoon was held in St. Paul’s Hall on Thursday afternoon, August 13th. 1 he hostesses were Mrs T. C. Taylor, Mrs Bird, and Mrs Bruce. Attendance of the public was good. Fine musical programme, and dainty afternoon tea were provided. NELSON. Aug. 11. Miss Atkinson presided, and reported that the Temperance Hall would be ready for use by the end of the month, and that the Trustees had offered it for the use of all Temperance bodies till the end of the year for the sum of ,£4. \ ote of thanks 'passed. Resolved : “1 hat we support recommendation of Welling--11. and C.A. "Beard, with the exception of No. 11, which provides for the compulsory detc ntion of persons suffering from these diseases.” Resolution was passed strongly dissenting from the clause in the Age of Consent Bill, making it necessary to obtain the consent of the* Attorney-General before prosecutions for offences against girls from 12 to 18 can be proceeded with. Decided that copies of Mrs Field’s leaflet should be forwarded to the* Nelson men leaving to

take part in the war. Ihe l nion has also presented Testaments to all the men belonging to the Nelson contingent. Good Citizenship meeting held on |uly 24th, when Miss Atkinson gave an address upon “The Economic Aspeet ol Prohibition,” showing that on financial and e onomic grounds the liquor traffic should be abolished from the* country. SHEFFIELD. July 15. Piesent, five members .md one visitor. Mrs Colthart welcomed back from the* North Eland. \ paper on “Venereal Diseases’ from Miss Roberts wa> received, but held over until next meeting. A letter from Mrs Kill re delegates for Provincial Convention was also held over. Christchurch invited us to attend the Taylor Memorial Service in (. hristc hurch on July 22nd. Dec ided to write to tin* Premier, also member for Selwyn, pretesting against the proposed attempt to increase the number of racing day> and racing permits. Letter of congratulation to our absent member, Mrs Gillanders, be sent. Afternoon tea provided. Aug. 5. Present, 14 members and one' visitor, Mrs Me 1 Iraith presiding. Paper from Miss Rowell received; aLo a reply from the* Premier and the member for Srlwyn re the Gaming Amendment Bill, and letter of thanks from Mrs Gillanders. Miss Powell’s paper was read and discussed. Miss Roberts’s paper was partly discussed. Agreed unanimously: “That we pro test against clause 11,” Secretary to write ask ng Miss Roberts for further information on the amendment to the' C rime*" Act. Mosdames Mellraith and Nc'iitzc* were appointed delegates to Convention. Sept. 2. Nine members present, Mr" Mellraith presiding. Mrs Colthart (one of our oldest members) presented the local Union with a W.C.T.U. banner, made of white satin, with scroll and letters in blue, hand-painted b> Mrs McMillan (another of our members). A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Celthurt for her much appreciated gift. Replies from Miss Roberts ic the Crimes Amendment Bill, from the Premier and Minister of Public Health re venereal diseases received. Memorandum from Mr J. McCombs on Legislature .Amendment Till received. Secretary to write a letter of condolence to Mr" Bloor (aroth* r member), sympathising with her in her illness. Miss Powell’s paper on “Citizenship” was then read, and was much appreciated.

NORTH-EAST VAI LKV. August. Mr" Elliot presided over good attendance. The Sc ripture reading was P"aim 33, from verse 18 to end. Solo was sung during afternoon. Two members read extracts from “White Ribbon.” Meeting closed with singing of the National Anthem.

INVERCARGILL. A well attended educational meeting held on August iXth. Mrs Lee Cowie (Peace Supt.) gave an address suited to the circumstances of the present time. The Rev. Archer also gave a review of part of Sir Benjamin Ward RichardsonN hook, “Vitae Medica,” which was very instructive, and much appreciated. It is the intention of our Union to give prizes at the end of the year to the scholars who write the best essays on the temperance wall sheets. One new nvmber was initiated. MANAIA. July 28. Meeting held. 17 member" present and one visitor. Final arrangements made tor Convention on sth \ugust. Dec ided that Mesdames Patterson, Parkinson, and Craig visit Otakeho with .Mrs Mowlem, and try to reorganise Union there. Decided that efforts to form ” branc h be postponed for the present. Aug. 11. Fifteen members present. WVlcome extended to Mrs Boase, of I law era. Swnpathy expressed w ith Mr Carson in hi" serious illness. Pre sident read condemnation b*- Gumland’s Commi"sic n c f W ine Shops on the gumtields, a> they are conducive to great immorality. Meeting held earlier in month than usual owing to Lady Liverpool’s appeal. Unanimously decided to begin sewing at once, and a large roll of flannel for shirt" was soon distributed among members. W ELLINGTON CENTRAL. Aug. 21. Mrs A. R. Atkinson presided. Mrs Griffin and Mrs Ritson wore appointed delegates to the Provine ial t onvenlion. Miss Roberts’ resolutions were read, and the following resolutions were unanimouMy carrel: “That this Union strongly obje ts to tin' j rovision in the Crimes Ac t Amendment Bill that no prosecution for clt tiling girl" between 12 and 18 years ot age "hill be commenced withe ut the leave in writing of the Attorney-General, on the ground that justice should net depend in any way upon the pleasure of any official whatevc r. That copy of this resolution be "ont to the Premier and members of Parliament for the district.” “This Union trusts, in any attempts to combat venereal diseases, all ideas of detention will he abandoned, and that no notification, save that of number", shall be called for.” Touching reference made to the personalitv and work of the late Mrs Costall by Mrs A. K. Atkinson and Mrs Perym in. I he following resolution was passed, members standing: -“That thi" Union places on record its deep sense of the high Christian character and sterling work of the late Mrs Costall, and respectfully offers its sincere sympathy to her husband and relations.” Letter of thanks received for contribution of £1 6s to Maori I und. Mrs I* ilk gave an .account of her visit to Victoria, and related her

lecturette on Temperance work in the district of Horsham. Mrs Peryman’s prayer for God s protecting care and guidance over “our boys’' who have gone to war and for the sore hearts of the bereaved mothers, brought us all with heart and mind to say Amen, and to feel the God ot Love very near. W OODVILLK. Meeting held on August -’sth, attendant e very good. Miss Powell, of Palmerston .North, paid us a visit, and gave an address on “1 he Coming Campaign,’’ urging us all to be up and doing, ready tor the great light. Two delegates were appointed tor Palmerston Convention m Septembi i (Mcsd.imes Jackson and Gambling), also the President, Secretary, and Treasurer hope to attend. Our President stat'd the Railway Department had refunded < harges on boxes for London poor, part to be given to the Maori department. Regret expressed at Miss Woodhead’> illness. Derided to have a social on September jjnd. OPOTIkI. Mi reh eh. Social meeting held, Mrs Goodall presiding. Mrs \V. Morice gave an interesting report of Gisborne Convention. A pianoforte solo and afternoon tea were provided. A collection, amounting to 7s 3d, was taken up, and two new members were enrolled. April ()• Meeting held, Mrs Murray (President) presiding. Mrs Goodall was elee led Supt. of L.T.L., or Hand of Hope, Mrs \\. McLure promising to assist. May 7. Meeting held, Mrs Goodall presiding, and reported a successful Hand of Hope meeting. Miss Woodhead gave an interesting address on her work among the Maoris, and appealed to all to use their influence in any way possible for the good ot the Maoris. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Miss Woodhead. Literature was distributed. Aug. 13. Meeting held, attendance good. The June and July meetings were unavoidably postponed on a< - count of bad weather. Mrs Goodall reported three successful Hand of Hope meetings. Mrs Pearson asked the members’ help to obtain new members for Cradle Roll. 1 he President made a small presentation, on behalf of the members, to Mrs T. Thompson (Vice-President), who is leaving the distri-t. Mrs Thompson thanked the members for their kindness. Three new members were enrolled. Afternoon tea was handed round. HAMILTON 7 . Aug. 6. Meeting held, the President (Mrs Auld) presiding. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs Lee on the death of her °on. Resolutions were passed from United Women’s Council, re protection of women and girls, care of feebleminded. and also the subject af venereal diseases. Miss Henderson,

hospital visitor, gave a report of work done. Members were asked for contributions of jam. eggs, fruit, etc., for lonely and friendless patients. Aug. 2 5. The Home, Kvangclistic, and Missionary Meeting was held. President (Mrs Auld) presided. Mrs Nalder gave an address on Pundeta Ramahai and her wonderful work tor India. An offering of jSs was taken up for the mission. Sept. 3. Monthly meeting held. President (Mrs Auld) presided. Arrangements made tor assisting in making Dr. Sheldon’s meetings a success. A vote of sympathy passed with Mrs Dillicar, senr., on the death of her soil. ihe President read ar» interesting paper on “The Cry of the Children.” Special prayers offered on behalf of the terrible war in Europe, and praying that it may soon end in an honourable peace. TAURANGA. August. Mrs Christian presided, ope ning the meeting with a few verses of Scripture and a prayer. A good attendance of members. We have now .1 supply of White Ribbon brooches. Arranged to make next meeting “Franchise Day,’ September ng an open meeting. Al CKLAND. August. Hetween 40 and 50 present, Mrs Pudncy presiding. Report of Mrs C owie mission was received and adopted. Decided that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mrs Cowie. Donation of Z-5 from the t hureli ot Christ for the fighting Lund was teccived. Rcsolveil to hold a Sale of Work early in November, proceeds t<> go to the Lighting Lund. A letter of appreciation be sent to l)r. I racy inglis re his remarks (venereal disease.-.) before the Conference between doctors and the Social (Questions Commission of the Anglic.an Church. Resolved: ‘That this Union adopts the resolution passed by the 1 nited Women’s Committee ot Christchurch, embodying proposals lor the better protection of women and girls, and the care of the feeble-minded., but suggests the following addition: ‘That men convicted ot consorting with prostitutes, or living on the wages of prostitution, should be sent to a farm colony for an indeterminate period.’ Resolved: “ 1 hat this Union, having considered the provisions of the C rimes Amendment Hill, introduced by tin* Hon. the AttorneyGeneral, expresses its heart) approval of the proposals contained therein, with the exception of the provision requiring the eonsent of the AttorneyGeneral to prosecution for defilement of girls between the ages of 1 2 anil 18 years. The Union is strongly of opinion that no Minister should possess the power to veto prosecutions for breach of the law, and urges the withdrawal of this proposal." Copies of this resolution to be forwarded to the Premier, the members of the Cabinet, the members for the elis-

trict, and the Speaker of ’he Legislative Council. In regard to the recommendations by tin* Special Com mittee of the Wellington Hospital and Charitable Aid Hoard to consider the question of venereal diseases, this Union resolves: “(1) The clauses numbered from 1 to 10 shall be heartily supported; (j) that this Cnion is of opinion that clause 11, which gives the Government power to order the detention of any person suffering from these diseases i- a dangerous one, not only to personal freedom, but also to the public health.” The highest expert Continental opinion expressed .it the last Congress, held at Brussels, showed that this very power of detention prevented sufferers from these diseases seeking medical aid. 'This Union therefore trusts that in any attempts tu combat these dread diseases all idea of detention will be abandoned. That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the* Premier, the Minister for Public Health, the members for the district, and the Speaker of the Legislative Council. Aug. j(j. Meeting held, Mrs Puelney presiding. A letter of appreciation received from Mr McDermott (Secretary No-License) re Mrs Cowie’s services. Resolved : “That a letter of sympathy be sent to Mrs White anil family, of W aihi, on the death of her husband.” Resolved: “That the members of Au< kland Women’s Christian Temperance Union desire to ex press their cordial approval of the Legislature Amendment Bill as introduced by the member for Lyttelton, relating to the nomination of candidates ior the representation of the people in the New Zealand House of Representatives, s > as to remove one of the present disabilities of women.” The meeting then took the form of a sot ial (pay up). Several ladies rendered songs, and Miss Kvans gave a recitation. Afternoon tea was served. DUNEDIN. September meeting held in NoLicense Rooms, the President in the chair. Mrs W .ne Thomas gave a Bible reading from Ezra, and spoke of the present European war as an appalling spectacle. Mrs Anderson reported steady work at the Sailors’ Rest. The workers enjoyed meeting 16 fine young sailors from a Norwegian vessel. Mrs Driver spoke on the jist anniversary of Franchise Day, and praised God that we of New Zealand are emancipated women. Women appreciated the frane hi-c because it gave them power to redress evil. Florene e Nightingale, Elizabeth Fry, Josephine Butler, and Frances W illard saw visions of suffering humanity and took up the task imposed of this vision, and ministering women aff over the world were following in their train. New Zealand’s greatest enemies, drink, gambling, and vice, were within her own borders, and the women of New Zealand, by prayer, work, and the use of the franchise, hope to banish these evils. Decided

that 9 a.m. should be the time of special prayer tor success of the NoLicense campaign. GREY MOUTH. Meeting held in the Sailors’ Rest Hall, and was of special interest. The Rev. \Y. Haumber. of Nelson, gave an address on “Loyalty.” After dealing with the >ubjec t of loyalty to King and Kmpire, the speaker stated his conviction that Christians should "incerely pray for victory to the British forces, in defence of right and liberty. He also referred to the fight against vice, which was being carried on by the Unions, stating that dreadful as it might appear, the victims of vice were numerically greater than those of war. Members expressed their sympathy for the Rev. A. Ashcroft, and trust he will soon be restored to health. WELLINGTON DISTRICT. Monthly meeting held in Constable Street Rooms on September 3rd, when Mrs Evans presided over a good attendance of members. Mrs Hoxall reported having sent fifty marked Testaments to the first contingent of the expeditionary Troops, and five hundred leaflets on the “White Slave Traffic,” to be distributed to the second contingent. Mrs Mowlem then gave a very interesting address, which was received with great appreciation by these present. WARKWORTH. Sept, v Monthly meeting held in the Methodist Church. Mrs Attwood presided. There wa> a good attendance. After business, it was resolved that the Treasurer’s (Mrs Tiplady) offer to give* a small gift and coin afternoon at her residence be accepted; also that we meet for work for the distressed and poor all day occasionally; also Franchise Day be celebrated by our monthly meeting and an afternoon at “Red Bluff.” Two young members were initiated. RANGIORA. Meeting held on July 9th, Mrs Wills in the chair. Mis ('ox elected President. A resolution was passed urging the Premier and members to give the Bill for the reduction of the three-fifth" majority in respect to Nation il Prohibition ’heir he arty sup port. A resolution was passed against the proposed increase of racing permits and the publication of totalizator odd". Fleeted delegates to the Provincial Count il. Deputation elected to wait on the Secretary of the Northern Show, and on the* headmaster of the borough school in respect of prizes offered by the Union for best Temperance essay. Decided to send a resolution to the Borough Council urging’ them, with other local bodies, to provide a rest room and conveniences for women and children on market days. Letters of thanks sent to Mr McCombs and Mr Blackwell for their splendid help on “Tay lor Memorial Day.” Letters of sym

puthy sent to Mrs Woodfield and Mi p. Keir. Mr K L. Herps, Prohibi tion Organiser, then gave an address on “The Rights of the Child,” and was heartily thanked. Monthly meeting was held on July 3 ist at Mrs Wadey’s residence. Mrs Cox took the (hair. Letter from the Prime Minister in regard to the Licensing Biil was read. Resolved: “ That we, members of the Rangiora W.C.T.U., wish to express our strong of the throwing out ol the 1 eduction clause in respect to National Prohibition, and of members reversing their pledges.” Decided to uphold all the resolutions passed by the Wellington Hospital and Charitable Aid Board save the c lause dealing with compulsory detention of sufferers. In regard to the* Crimes Amendment Act, we are in hearty ac - cord, save with the provision to obtain leave in writing from the AttorneyGeneral before! a prosecution can be started in certain cases. Mrs S. Ayers and the Secretary were appoint ed delegates to the Kaiapoi Electoral Council. A resolution brought forward re referendum foi Bible in S< bool" was carried. Mrs Hyde, from Oxford, told of the W.C.T.I . luni hcem at the Annual Show, and urged our Union to cater tor the Northern Show. Meeting held on August 2<Sth, the President in the chair. A letter of explanation in regard to the compulsory clause in the* Bill dealing with venereal diseases was read from the acting-Minister of Public Health, after which the former resolution against compulsory detention was rescinded, and the Union now stand in favour of all persons suffering from any infectious or contagious disease being kept for treatment till such time as they shall be no longer a menace. It was decided not to cater for the Northern Show. All the resolution" forwarded by “United Women’s Committee” were passed, after a lot of discussion on same. Decided to provide tea for the Kaiapoi Elec toral Council on September sth. A motion of sympathy was passed with tin* relatives of the* late* Mrs Sloane, one of our oldest and best beloved members. Final arrangements were made* for Dr. Sheldon’s meeting on September 25th, 500 dodgers 10 be pure hased, and the women to personally distribute same. GISBORNE. Aug. 25. Ordinary business meet ing ; good attendance. Resolution deploring the war in Europe, and t*x pressing deep sympathy with those* on both sides who are suffering through this unfortunate struggle. Report received that Old People’s Home had been visited dining the month, and a gathering held. Hymns were sung, and good musical programme and afternoon tea provided. After a full discussion, all the* resolutions forwarded by the* United Women’s Committee*, Christ* hurcli, were unanimously pa'sed.

WANGANUI EAST. Special meeting held on August 14th. Mrs Andrew presided. Miss Neilson, M.A., gave a report of the District Convention held at Manaia. Mesdames Andrew, Humphrey, James and Duxheld \\» re appointed delegates to Palmer>ton North Convention. 1 lu* U nion donated iu> towards prizes for essay on “Alcohol” by L/I.L. children. Aug. 2<S. I ual meeting held, Mrs Andrew in the chair; smail attendance. The Secretary instructed to write letters of sympathy to Miss Weymouth and the lion. Gilbert Carson respectively, both of whom are laid aside by sickness. 'Fen shillings was donated to Organising Eund. The L.T.L. Supt. announced a most successful entertainment in Okoia, and prizes presented to winners for essay on “Alcohol.” GORE. Meeting held in Temperance Hall, the President (Mrs E. C. Smith) presiding. Decided to forward a resolution to the “House” expressing the members’ approval of the Crimes Amendment Bill, but protesting ag.iinst the provision that no prosecution under c lause 3 shall take place without the assent of the AttorneyGeneral. Dec ided to also forward to ihe House a resolution protesting against clause 11 of the recommendations of the Special Committee of the Wellington Hospital and Charitable Aid Board to consider venereal diseases. A paper, written by Mrs Don, entitled “Why Women are in the Fight,” u.iS read by Mrs Simpson. Four new members were enrolled. Aug. 25. Meeting held. President (Mrs E. C. Smith) occupied the chair. The members constituted themselves into a “Sewing Bee,” with the object of helping the distressed in the Old Country. The members decided to earn i" each towards the* Organising Fund before next meeting. NGARUAW AIIIA. Sept. A very .successful “open” meeting was held in to* Town Hall, over 50 being present. The district had been canvas>ed and invitations given with a view to getting every woman interested in the* coming fight. Mrs Bycroft (President) occupied the c hair. Mrs Dr. Tait gave a very interesting and helpful paper on “The Law s of I lealth.” Musi< al i toots were rendered, and afternoon tea provided. CHRISTCHURCH. Aug. 1!. Miss Roberts presided. Resolved: “That resolutions passed re venereal diseases be sent to the Minister of Justice and members of Parliament.” Resolved: “That protest in reference to a clause in the Crimes Amendment Act re no prosecution" for defiling girls between the ages of 12 and i*S years be forwarded to the Minister of Justice.” Resolution" forwarded by the United Wo-

men’s Council were passed, except Nos. 4 and 10, which were left lor further consideration. It was agreed to allow the Y.M.C.A. and l . E. Men’s Society to use the main room and tables in the W.C.T.I • building at the A. and I*. Show Grounds, for the convenience of the- Territorials and men in camp. It was decided to postpone the visit of Mr lilyth, ot the White Cross Society, until later in the year; also to hold the usual tea at the jubilee Home on September 3rd. Aug. 26. Mrs J. McCombs presided. 1 he Secretary was instructed to write to Mr J. McCombs, M.P., thanking him for introducing the Legislature Amendment Hill, for removing some of women’s disabilities. Resolutions with reference to the constitution of the Provincial Convention were left for further consideration. Decided to hold the* Pro vim ial Convention 111 Trinity Congregational School room on the 15th and 1 Oth ot September. Decided to ask Mrs K. \V. Sneppard to speak at the ircrption to ihe delegates, at which the New Zealand President would be present. it was resolved to secure the services of the Organiser, Mrs Mow U rn, for one month’s work in Canterbury, cided to hold the dedication service for the unveiling of the stone erected in memory ol our late beloved Prcsi dent in March, 1915, during the sit ting of the Annual Convention. FKILDING. A good meeting held, Miss Mooie presiding. Resolved to bold a public social on September 22nd to celebrate the 21 st anniversary of Franchise Dav. Decided to help needy eases from the Dorcas Society. Several members appointed to act on this committee. Arranged w hat delegates and members attend the Provincial Convention 111 Palmerston North on September Nth, eph, and 10th. Members of our local branch were invited to attend the weekly prayer meeting for peace arc! guidance in these times of terrible wai amongst the nations. kAIkOKAI. Meeting held in Church I tail 011 Friday, 20th August, the President (Mrs Pinfold) in the chair. Owing to the small attendance, a short prayer meeting was held, nothing special being brought up ten* discussion. It was decided to write to each member, urging them to attend September meeting. PALMERSTON NORTH. July 17. A most successful “At Home” in honour of White Ribbon Day, and also in commemoration of the late T. E. Taylor, attendance good. Mr- Carter presiding. Addresses given by a Norwegian friend upon our work in Norway, and by Miss PovvelT upon some phases of the work so dear to the* late I . K. 1 ayl »r. Afternoon tea was servedAug. 7. Meeting held, attendance good. Pleased to have our President,

Mrs Crabb, with u>, after her recent illness. Arrangements for Convention was principal business. A splendid paper was given by Mrs Ritchie upon “Medical Temperance.” KAIKOI KA. Meeting held in St. Paul s Schoolroom on i'uesday, September i-t, Mrs McAra (President) in the chair, ten mcmbeis present. After several matters had been discussed, a paper by Mr» C. Palmer on “Home Influence’’ was read. The meeting tendered their thanks to Mrs Palmer for the von able and instructive manner in which the paper had been prepared. Meeting closed with the Benediction. OXFORD. July 29. Taylor Memorial Day celebrated. Attendance good. The President presided, and gave an excellent paper 011 the life and work of the late Mr I. F.. Taylor. Mrs K. kippcnbcrger then unveiled .1 photograph of deceased. Mesdames t umming and Corny n- sang a duet, after which Miss Caverhill appointed delegate* to the c oming D 1 >tr 1« t Convention. One new member was enrolled. Afternoon tea was handed round. July 20. Decided to send this wire to Parliament: “The members of the Oxford W.C.T.L*., numbering (k>, deplore the* bitter injustice of the threefifths handicap, as opposed to our principles as a Christian nation. We strongly protest agam-t it, and urge the* Government to remove the same.” Ihe Right Hon. Mr Ma>se\ sent .1 wire in reply. Aug. 5. Meeting of the* Oxford Senior Band of Hope held. Mrs Gainsfnrd presided. Mr llcrps gave a stirring address. Resolved: “That we members of tin Oxford Se nior Band of Hope pass a motion of indignation against the action of Parliament denying the people the right to vote on a 55-45 basis in connection with National Prohibition.’’ Meeting was held August 2bth, Pr« sident in the chair; attendance fair. The President pre-emed to the l niou a framed photo, of the Nelson Convention, and was thanked fm it. Mrs Fawcett read a paper on “ The Second Coming of Christ.” Mrs Fawcett elected delegate to Provincial Convention. Decided to have a social next month, and invite our husbands and friends, to celebrate the coming of age of the Women’s Franchise, and also the third birthday of the* Oxford W .C.T.I . The Junior Band of Hope inoi August 22nd; attendance* good. Miss Gainsford addressed the* meeting on her work in India. Decided to hold Senior Band of Hope August 21st. RICHMOND V’s. July 29. The* Richmond Y’s held their monthly meeting, attendance small. Flowers were* nude into buttonholes to be taken to the* Nelson Public Hospital.

Aug. 20. The Richmond Y’s again met. Flowers were again prepared for the hospital. A paper on “Sab bath Observance” was read by the Preside nt. It was decided to give two medals to the Band of Hope *Ol recitations. OTAMAT FA. Sept. 1. Itu te Roopu karaitiana onga wahir.e o Otavnatea takiwa o tumuaki, ka himenctia te 23 onga himene ka mulu ka puare tc* wharc* monga take. (1) Take tuatahi i wlukahacrea etc* perehitini kotc* kohi marama Tautc - kona ana enga mema katoa. (2) kotc* mom awhina a tenei Roopu £ 1 mote ninrae o Ruawharo ite matenga o F.ruera Te Area. He kau mama whakapaono i aroha nuitia etc iwi. (3) He* nioni awhina ano i tetahi kaumatua mate ko Paraone Hemana is. (4) He mom awhina mote marae o Poutou ite inatenga oto matou hoa karaitiana o Keitao. 11. Manukau, 10s. He nui to matou aroha ki to matou hoa kua wehea atu nei i wacnganui ia matou i enei Roopu karaitiana. (5) He take awhina ite War Fund nate Roopu ahu atu kite* iwi katoa o Otamatea, Batley, and Pahi. He nui note Aroha hi runga ki tenei take kua pa nei kite ao katoa na reira ka awhina matou i tenei tikenga. Te moni, 125 6d. kati kia Oia katoa nga Roopu Karaitiana i rare* ite maru ote kaihanga! Nate* Roopu me “n.i mema i whaka mutu. ROTORUA. Aug. 29. Kmga Roopu wahinc M un i, tena ra koutou iroto ite Ariki. Tc*na ra koutou, e aku tuakana, aku teina, e mahi rnai nei io koutou marae. Tenei te kupu whakamar.ima kia koutou katoa. ko ahau, kotc* kaiwhakahaere onga Roopu wahim* Maori, kei tc* mate. Kotc torn te nei onga marama ahau e paangia ana etc* mate, noho raw a kite hohipera, he mea t a pahi raw a ete takuta, na reira, c* nga Roopu, kotc* kupu tenei otaku takuta kati noa te hae re mo tenei tau, kei kore tonu ahau e kite ano ite ora pai otaku ti* ana. kati ke i te nui raw a atu te aroha kia koutou, mete pouri ote* ngakau mo taku korenga c kaha kite* hoki ano kia koutou atenei tau. Ahakoa ano, h *c*rc mai ano tc wa c* kaha ano taku tinana kite lapu haerc* ia koutou. kei to tatou Matua ite* rangi tc* tikanga. Mana tatou e tiaki, c* manaaki taea noatia kite* wa e tutaki ai tatou kia kaha kite peehi inga kino katoa e pa ana kmga marae, kia manawanui tonu. Ka hoki ahau ki Otamatea, Kaipara. a ka noho hoi hoa mo tena Roopu, kia tac kite wa e kaha ano ahau kite* mahi ita tatou mahi. Ka tac kite* wa hei tuku io koutou kohi tau me tuku kia Mrs Walker, Fox Street,

Gisborne. Koia tc hiwhi o Mrs Hughes. I lei konci ra koutou. Kci tc nui atu te tangi ate ngakau kta koutou. Mate Atu.i koutou e manauki. Te Maari Woodhcad. AOKOA. 1 mitini tc Roopu Karaitiana Oturei, Aoioa and Houhanga, joih August. Ki Oruanki nga merna lhui ke mihi \\. \\« rihi. Kcita l . kingi, Rongo K. Kcmara, Kina 1* Mohi, Ilimerangi 1. ilairnona, Makeiita D. Parore, and Te Ware Makarifii mema awhina. Ka \\T lkawhetai *ii e te 1 umuaki ka nvjtu ka K<>rr Ema I). Mohi i karangalia ««i aio tenei ra, tatou ka huihui mo te awhina i te. Pakanga epiakangatia n ai nei ara l te Motu \\haea (Mother Country) ki*a hoki tatou kite Patriotic Kunds whakaaetiana e nga mema i hui mai. He take tino tika, mate ora hoki o Falkland ka ora tatoa. \\ hakatana ana ko mema anakc i tae ki tana mitini, na ratou te kohi. Mea hoatu ano he taima l wiki ki nga mema mankere Fore o hi i te iika kau ki nga mea tika Tuturu ana ko nga mema anake arnau nei nga ingoa i mitini ano i te paunga o te wiki i whakaritea hei talari atu i te nui nga. Kanui nga hoa an ha i awhina i te roopu te nioni a te roopu mo te Patriot it* Fund e ka Whakamutua c Fma P. Mohi. Amenc. Matuku tenei moni kite Sec. o te Patriotic Funds i Dargaville, NAY. Hoi ano tena koutou katoa e nga te ina e nga tuakana i tenei karangatanga matt matua nai i te rangi tatou e manaki e tiaki mea tatou tikangi awhina, etc. Tohungi to matou kuiki e te Atua.