News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 233, 18 November 1914, Page 4

News of the Unions.

(The 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.) NORMAN BY. Sept. Meeting held in Social Hail, 15 present, tour new members joining. Resolved: “That each member look after their neighbours, that we may gain all votes.'’ Reading by \li*s (idling Vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Patterson for gift of Bibles and hymn nooks. Refreshments handed round.

Oct. Meeting held in Social Hall, 13 being present. One new member joined. Mrs Siott presided. Mrs Butler proposed, a> we had enjoyed the franchise for 21 years, we use ail the power we undoubtedly possess to wipe the Liquor Traffic out of our fair land. Mrs Hayward was elected Superintendent of Literature. Decided to provide refreshments on polling day. Each member promised to put in as much time as possible on th. t day to help. A very enthusiastic meeting was brought to a close. Afternoon tea was then handed round. WANGANUI. Meeting held in Trinity Parlour on October 30th, Mrs J. Smith presiding for the last time. A vote of condolence was passed to the family of ’.he late Mrs Basil Taylor. Two new members were in tuited. Mrs Upton received a warm welcome, and gave an interesting account of her recent trip to England. The Agricultural Asso< lation wrote granting the use of one of the outside grandstands for the use of mothers and children on Show days. At Paul and Co.’s tearooms the members made a presentation to Mrs Smith of a 1 air of copper vases and a silver cake stand. A delicious afternoon tea was served. In spite of the heavy rain, there was a large attendance. Our Bazaar, which was held on the afternoon and evening ot October Bth, realised the sum of j[.i) 6, which was very satisfactory A meeting was held on October 13th for the purpose of allocating the money and to pass accounts for payment. jC7A was voted to the XoLiecnsc League, /"in to the Maori Organiser, and j£iu to our own Organiser. TAURANGA. The meeting began with prayer. Reports were read by the various office-holders. Miss Norrie was initiated into our membership, and heartily welcomed.

NORTH-EAST VALLEY. Usual monthly meeting held on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Eliot presided over good attendance. A solo was sung during the afternoon, and one new member was welcomed. Pastor McCallum gave an evangelistic address. Decided to forego the u>u.d tea at th< annual meeting next month, and to devote the money thu> saved to the No-License Fighting Fund. DUNEDIN. Novi mber meeting in No License rooms, President in the chair. Memorial service to the late Mrs R. Booth, who died verv suddenly while in the North Island. Mrs Booth, formeily of the Nelson Union, w.i> .1 sweet, gracious woman. Mesdames Driver and Porleous spoke feelingly of the inspiring influence and faithful services of our late member. A motion was passed expressing deep sorrow with the bereaved family. The following resolutions were carried:“That the members of the W.C.T.U. express their horio*. at the atrocities committed by German soldiers in the march through Belgium, and express the belief that these ware largely due to the drinking customs of the German army, and furnish the strongest oossible argument for the abolition of all intoxi< ating liquors. The action of the Belgians in destroying every bottle of intoxicants before leaving Antwerp proves their conviction that the frightful barbarities of the Gormans were due to drunkenness.’’ “'That there is much cause for thankfulness that some naval and military authorities are prohibiting the use of intoxicating liquor by soldiers and sailors. Russia has sacrificed jC<)o ,- 000,000 annually by the abolition of the spirit monopoly. This direful war has achieved a victory elsewhere than on the battlefield.” Regret was expressed that the measure to give women seats on the Legislative Council had been defeated. Mrs Jarvie was appointed Superintendent of Home and Suburban Meetings. KAIKORAI. Meeting held in Church Hall October 30th. Mrs Driver presided. There was a small attendance. Rolls and enrolment forms were given out for the district canvass, members to begin at once. After prayer by Mrs Driver, meeting adjourned to Mr Stewart’s meeting for ladies, a candidate who is in favour of the Bare Majority. SHEFFIELD. October meeting. Ten members prseent, Mrs Mdlraith presiding. Miss Roberts’ letter in current number “White Ribbon” read and discussed, and decided to follow Miss Roberts’ advice. Secretary to write Minister of Public Health re same. Mrs Mcllraith. our delegate, gave an instructive report of the Provincial Convention.

Spec ial meeting held at Annat October .’C)th. Mrs Lee-Cowie was expected to address, but was planned at Lincoln, and could not come. Seven members present, and one visitor. Mrs Mcllraith presided. A letter received from Mrs Day re the Hon. Mr Allen s refusal to listen to the demands of women teachers- held «»ver uni;| next meeting. A book on 1. Women s Franchise Movement in New Zealand” was received from Mr Sydney Smith, to be dealt with at next meeting. Meeting held at Sheffield November 4th, present 5 members, Mrs McMillan presiding. Mrs Day’s letter was then read and discussed,' and decided that we send a protest to the Minister ot Education re his refusal to listen to the teachers’ demands. Mr Svdnev Smith’s book on “Women’s franchise -Movement in New Zealand” was received with thanks, members to take it in turn to read. Secretary to write a letter of thanks to Mr Smith. Letter received from Mrs Lte-Cowie, also booklets and papers for distribution among members; also a letter from Miss Henderson re annual report for year ending December 31st. BLENHEIM. Monthly meeting held October 6th, in Wesley Hall, Mrs Jackson presiding. Attendance good. Decided to donate to relief of poor in Britain and Belgium, also a box of clothing c.k h in cm bet donating one garment. One new member. Afternoon tea handed round. MANAIA. Oct. Usual monthly meeting held in Methodist Church, 1 2 members present and two visitors. Mrs Don returning money donated to N.Z. Fund, and suggesting that it be donated to the Organising Fund. Resolved to send .£5 to Maori Organising Fund. Mrs Mcmbrv appointed Superintendent of Maori' Work, and spoke of the interest the Maoris take J" t *»e Maori Notes in “White Rib bon. It was noted that the Bill giving 31 days more gambling had been passed by Parliament. One new member, two for Cradle Roll. ASHBURTON. Meeting held on October 6th. Mrs Mowlem (Dominion Organiser) present, and addressed the meeting on the “Aims and Objects” of the W.C.1.l . 1 he speaker emphasised the need for united prayer in seeking to accomplish the overthrow of the liquor traffic. She spoke of work for the coming poll, and distributed literature. Vote of thanks to Mrs Mowlem. Afternoon tea handed round. .Meeting held on October 13th. Mis W. K Watson presided over a fai» attendance of members. Resolved that a collection be taken next meeting in aid of the Organising Funds.

Mrs Mowlem’s work as organiser was referred to by Mrs Watson, and thr prospect of extending our influence was very encouraging. The delegate's report of the Provincial Convention, held in Christchurch, was read by Mrs J. 11. Dent, and adopted. A vote of thanks was accorded the writer, and a discussion on campaign work followed. KAIAPOI. Meeting held on 14th October. The Cycling Club accepted with thanks the offer of the W.C.T.C. to provide all the attendants necessary at the refreshment booth on Labour Day. Unanimously resolved to urge the Park Committee to provide conveniences in the Park grounds for women and children. Decided that Mr Bligh’s lecture be held on November 10th at Kaiapoi, and to ask all the Bible Classes to attend, and endeavour to make this meeting a success. Decided to forward four questions from the W.C.T.C. on the licensing anc gambling issues to Mr Jones, these questions to he answered publicly Mrs Brighting then read an extract from “Fifty Doctors on Alcohol.” NELSON. Monthly meeting October 13th, attendance fair. Mrs Field presiding Jpeciai reference \\a? made in the opening prayers to three members whose sons had gone to the war. It was resolved: “That we express ol deep and heartfelt sympathy with our President in the death of her mothc r, and we also express our high appieciation ol the life and work of Mrs Atkinson, one of the oldest members of our Cnion, and one who has always had its interests .it heart, never sparing herself in any way when she could help on the- Temperance and other social movements.” ns was collected for the Salvation Army SellDenial Fund. In reply to Dr. Frengley’s letter to the Cnions in reference to the compulsory detention of persons suffering from venereal diseases, it was resolved: “That we see no reason for not adhering to our previous resolution of dissent from clause 19 of the Act, which provides for such detention.” Letters were read and received from the N.Z. Presi dent, the World’s Vice-President, ar.d the N.Z. Superintendents of the Race Medical Temperance, and Home Service Departments. Mrs Field urged members to hear Mr and Mr> Snowden. Resolved: “That a Garden Party and Sale of Work be held on November 11th.” Two Hood Citizenship meetings have been held on September jsth and October c>th, the subjects being respectively “The Need of Women in Government” and “The Need of Instruction to Boys and Girls in Sex Hygiene.” The attendance was not large on either occasion, but the discussion was animated and interesting, resolutions being passed in support of both propositions.

\\ ELLINGTON CENTRAL. Od. 16. Attendance good at meeting. Mrs A. R. Atkinson presided. Mrs G. Wood led in prayer. A very interesting paper by Miss Powell was read. 1 he following are the prizewinners for the* temperance cs.»ay written by the children of the Maranui and Mount Cook Girls Schools:— Maranui School Victor Me Donald, 1 ; Fred. Gentry, 2; Annie Mc Donald, special. Mount Cook Girls’ School Roma Alexander, 1 ; May Kelly, 2. There was only six marks between the twelve unis who competed. Resolved: “That thi.> Cnion protests against the failure of the Education Bill to provide equal pay for equal work, regardless of the* vex of the workers, and points out to the Minister for Education that the* payment of women on a lower scale on the ground that a man supports a wife* and family is an injustice, and necessitates an inquiry' into the number of tear hers of ear h sex, and the payment of them on a sliding scale." Mrs Wright <Wellington District) and Mrs Griffiths (Wellington Central) were appointed vivitors to tin* gaol. W INCH MORE. Much more interest created in the work. Ministers come out in turn from Avhburton, and give some splendid addresses. Three new members joined lately. In October Mrs Mowlem paid a visit to Winchmore. At the final meeting of Band of Hope the* prizes won by the* temperance wall sheet essayists are to be- distributed. 'lnc* prizes are given by the W.C.T.C. We are now working lor the Sailors’ Rest and Belgium Relief Fund. OPOTIKI. Oct. S. Meeting held, 9 present, Mr> Murray presiding. The election was discussed, and members were urged to set all voters were enrolled. Mis Good.ill gave a report of .mother successful Band of Hope meeting. Oct. 2i). Special meeting held, ladies present, Mrs Murray in the chair. Correspondence was read from Mrv Walker, Gisborne, also from Miss Dewar, Auckland, y.sking for .1 little help for a Sale* of Work. A number of articles forwarded on to the Auckland Cnion. Resolved to send for 250 copies of the Gisborne pamphlet for distribution. Decided to provide refreshments for all NoLicense sympathisers on election day. Decided to hold a girt auction on November ’sth in aid of the NoLiccn>e campaign. One new member enrolled. KAIKOCRA. Meeting held <n St. Paul’s Schoolroom October bth attendance good. Mrs McAra (President) in the chair. Miss R. Gibson elected sick and hospital visitor owing to resignation of Mrs E. Gray through ill-health. Two new members were enrolled. Final arrangements were made for Mrs

Lee-Cow ie’s lecture, to be delivered on Wednesday, October 7th. Band of Hope Superintendent reported progress of her work. Meeting c losed with the singing of the Temperance Doxoiogy. Mrs Lec-Cowic’s lecture was delivered in the Drill Hall, and was well attended. The lecturer was accorded a very hearty vote* of thanks. Meeting held in St. Paul’s Schoolroom on November 3rd. Mrs McAra (President) presided. One new member enrolled. Miss Gibson reported visiting hospital, and distributed flowers and literature. Mrs C. Parris reported progress m the Band of Hope; rally took place <>ll October 22nd, to be addressed bv Mr llerps, organiser of Prohibition League, but owing .0 hiv unavoidable absence, the evening took the form of a social. Meeting of the Band of Hope* took place in St. Paul’s Schoolroom on October 27th. I hc* Superintendent read a paper entitled, “Beware of the Snare.” NGAIO. Monthly meeting held October 9th at Mrs Darvall’s residence, Mrs Peryman presiding. The resolutions sent by United Women’s Committee, Christchurch, were* discussed, and passed, with the exception of one. Decided to purchase* White Ribbon Hymnal for use at future meetings. MASTERTON. Annual social held in Knox Hall on November 3rd. Mrs Devonport (President) presided. Attendance good Apologies for absence received from Rev. A. T. Thompson, Rev. S. Serpc il, and Mr J. T. M. Hornsby. The President referred to the work of the Union during the year, also to the loss sustained through the death of Mrs C. E. Dauicli, whose* willing help on behalf of the Union will be greatly missed. The Secretary read her report, showing the work and progress of the various departments. The Treasurer (Mrs Sutherland) read her repent, showing a substantial balance* to ti.e credit of the Union. Mrs G. Ross (Supt. of Home* Meetings) and Mrs J. Walker (Supt of Flower Missions) read their reports of work done irt their revpective departments. Interesting addresses were given by the Rev. B. L. Thomas, Rev. Thos. Halli day, Ensign New on, and Pastor Swinerd, interspersed by songs and recitations. A hearty vote of thanks was aecorded the managers of Knox Church for the free use of Hall during the year, also to the Press for reports, and to those who contributed item* on the programme. Afternoon tea was provided by the ladies. One member was initiated. MATAURA. September meeting addressed by visitor fr *m Dunedin. Her subject, “The Suffragettes in London.” Our

Stocking League met at the* residence of Mrs Menxies, and packed 2<>o garments (which they had made from t ast-off stockings and clothing), to be sent to Or. Barnardo’s Home. Mrs Menzies entertained the League at afternoon tea. Oct. 30. Meeting held, President (Mrs Landels) in the chair. Deputatioii from the* No License League' to discuss plans of work for the forthcoming election. Decided to divide the town into actions, and two members to take a section and find out if all adults were on the electoral roll. ( S. Tape, evangelist, Church of Christ, gave a rdiort address. AUCKLAND. Oct Meeting held October Bth, Mis Thorpe presiding; present, 30. A letter of sympathy to be sent to our President (Mrs Pudney) on the illness of he r husband. A vote of sym pathy was passed with Miss Atkinson, of the- Nelson Union, on the death of her mother. Miss Kvans reported that the na n**s of volunteers for street canvassing had been forwarded to various organiser* Mr Lovell Smith presented the Union with a copy of his book. “Woman’s Franchise in New Zealand.” Decided to order sorro* copies, if obtainable. Mrs Ta.lor. Mrs Thorpe, and Miss Dewar appointed to attend the meeting called by Mr Me Dermott, “Top Line Demonstration/' and report. Rev. E. P. Blamire* then gave an address on “Contagion of Personal Influence,” and gave some valuable hints to No-License workers. Wednesday. October 2#. Meeting held. Mrs Thorpe presiding. Decided Miss Evans be released from her duties to work for the No License League till after the- election. Final arrangements made for the Sale of (lifts, to be held in St. David’s Schoolroom November sth. NAPIER. Oct. 15. Paper read by Mrs Neal on “Medicated Wines and the Awak ruing,” by Dr. Wallace Smith, and wa* highly appreciated. Members hoped next Convention would ask the Covernment to legislate that medicated wines should have formula pn..t«‘d on label and percentage of alcohol stated. Suggestions were for striking wall >heets for the public N<hool>; present ones have too much and too close printing for the children to read easily, ana certainly too much .01 them to remember. Mr> Walter Fossev was nominated to stand for the coming election on the Hospital and Charitable Aid Hoard. Nov. 4. Mrs Venables was congratulated on her husband standing for the* Napier seat, as he was a warm friend of W’.C.T.U. and a great Temperance advocate. Mrs Fossev was congratulated on being on the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, she being the woman in Napier to get on that Hoard. Members leque'sted to attend a special Temperance' Sunday service on November 1 sth at the Methodist Church.

FEILDING. At the annual meeting a large pro portion of our 40 members were present, Miss Moore in the chair. The following officers were elected: Pres., Miss Moore; Rec. Sec., Miss Svendson; Treas., Mrs Williamson; Cor. Sec., Mrs J. C. Thompson; V’lcePres., Mrs Frost and the ministers’ wi\es; Dorcas, Mesdames Walpole, Carr, Harford, Penny, and Thompson. Mrs Walpole, treasurer for the little girl in the Home, said the father sent thanks to those who had helped. 1 be Sccrecary’s and Treasurer’s annual reports were read. Mrs Budd's kind invitation to hold a social at the manse was accepted with thanks. Nov. 5. There were about 40 present at the manse social. £2 14s was raised bv a collection to go to the* Dorcas funds. Members contributed solos. Afternoon tea was handed round. Nl w PI \ MOUTH. Sept. 10. The Union members were able to organise a monster tea meeting, the* proceeds from which were handed over to the No-License League for campaign expenses. Sept. 26. Franchise Day was kept by issuing special invitations. An excellent address was given by the Rev. A. B. Chanpell on “Women’s Franchise.” New Zealand funds will benefit by £\. Mrs Mclsaac presided. One new member. Oct. 13. A very large meeting was organised for Mrs Snowden’s visit, about four hundred being present. Six new members were initiated. Oct. 25. We commenced weekly meetings on this day to organise campaign work. Nov. 5. Home meeting held, when Mrs Cowie gave excellent address. “Encouragement,” to workers. Nov. 6. A home meeting at Oruata resulted in six new members joining our ranks. Mrs Cowie again gave a most telling address on “Motherhoc >d.” OXFORD. Oct. 15. Special meeting held in the* S.A. Barracks, kindly lent free of charge. Attendance fair. Mis Gainsford presided. The following resolution was carried unanimously- “ That this Union protests against ihe action of members of Parliament who recently voted in favour of an increase of facilities for gambling. It views with special indignation the attitude of the member for Kaiapoi, whose vote went in favour of this disgraceful measure. This Union holds that the interests of our young people should be the first consideration of our legislators, and we will work and vote at the coming election against the men who supported and passed this Bill.” Sept. 26. Mrs Lee-Cowie gave an earnest address in the F.ast Oxford l o\\n Hall. A snow storm responsible* for small attendance. Nov. Meeting held in Coronation Hall; attendance fair. Mrs Gain -

ford presided. Arrangements made to hold a rally Band of Hope on November 18th in the West Oxford School, at which the* prizes won for essays on 'Temperance Wall Sheets will be? distribute d. Decided to send £5 5s to the- Belgian Relief Fund. Decided to invite Mrs Brighting to organise at Cust. 12 having promised to join. Afternoon tc*a was handed round. SOUTH DUNEDIN. Aug Members attended the evening church service in Presbyterian Church. Rev. Fairmand made special reference to the local work carried 00 bv thf \\ ( T.U. Monthly meeting was held in the Reid Hall, St. kilda. Mrs Hancock presided. The hall well filled with members and visitors. Mr> Don, New Zealand President, gave a stir ring address, and asked all women to make it a time of special prayer for peace from the dreadful war, and freedom from drink’s < utm*. Three new members were enrolled. Sept, meeting was held in the hall of the Baptist Church, Caversham. Mrs Hancock presided. Mrs Driver gave a very fine address, urging women to do all in their power to save humanity from the evils of drink. Oct. Meeting held in the Presbyterian Church Hall at Anderson’s Bay. Mrs Hancock presided. Prayers for peace and for the overthrow of the drink were offe red up. Mi>s Bisson, from England, lady organiser of the Temperance Reform Council, told of her labours in the London slums, and urged those present to banish the drink from this young country before it nets too strong a hold. Our meetings are in different localities, and we have thus been enabled to come in contact with many women and interest them in our work. Literature has been freely distributed. Our meetings have been small, as all our wome n have been so busy in patriotic work; still we have realised that “If you meet in My name, there will I be to bless you.” METHUEN. Second meeting held in the Anglican Schoolroom on November 4th. This Union was organised about a month ago by Mrs Mowlem (Organiser), Mrs Watson, and Mrs Dent, from Ashburton. The meeting was small, but all those present agreed to join the t nion, and office-beare rs were appointed as follows : —Pies., Mt s Me Kee . Vic l Pi et., Mrs Powell and Mrs Aitken ; Sec., Misses Wilson and Livingston; Treas., Mr*. Barrett; “W R.” \griit. Mrt I Mt I). Antlt t son. The increased attendance at the second meeting was very encouraging, and ei#ht new members joined. Three Ashburton representatives were present, and addresses were given by Mrs Watson and Mrs Lill. At both meetings afternoon tea was handed round.

INVERCARGILL. On October 20th there was a good attendance. The report of “Cradle Roll Party” was given by Miss Brown, Secretary; 8 new members were enrolled that day, making a total of B.S children on the roll. An upon “Feeding the Baby” was given by Plunket .\urse O’Shea. Mrs brown also spoke. Cards and literature were distributed, and afternoon tea handed round. Decided to again have the rest and tea rooms at the forthcoming Agricultural Show. 1 he L nion is also undertaking the oversight of the retiring rooms in the gland stand. An address upon “Prison Reform and Work Amongst Young People” was given by Mr McLean, City Missioner, and much appreciated. Nov. 3. Meeting well attended, kev. and Mi > Baird, attaint rs foi the school children’s essays on Temperance Wall Sheqts, reported that 114 essays had been sent in. As so many of these were most excellent papers, it was decided to inc rease the number of prizes, £5 to be spent. Further arrangements were made for the conduct of the rest and tea rooms at the Show. Decided to donate two pairs of blankets to the consignment being sent by St. John’s Ambulance for the* soldiers. Most of our members are very busy preparing < lothes for the needy Belgians. The Union is working in conjunction with the Reform Council in distributing Tom perance literature. WELLINGTON DISTRICT. Nov. 5. Meeting held in the Constable Street Rooms. Mrs Evans, M \ , presided oe 1 .1 good attend ance. Suggested that essays should be written by the school children from the lessons learned from the Temperance Wall Sheet-, which w re provided by the Educational Department. Mrs Hoxall proposed Ist: “That the lettei received from the Mini.-tei for Justice (Mr llerdman) be replied to, thanking him for what he has done re closing the shops on Sundays, yet calling the attention of the police to those shops in Wellington South and Island Hay which still do business on the Sabbath.” 2nd: “That a letter be written to the Secretary of the Ministers’ Association asking them to preach on ‘Sabbath Observance’ once a quarter, for the sake of the children, who are tempted to spend their pennies in the sweets shops which are kept open on that ciav Mrs Glover, <>t toe Salvation Army, addressed the meeting, giving pathetic instances of those who could not pass an open bar, and pleaded with all those present to help close them. Mrs Glover has a wonderful personality, and impressed all those who were privileged to hear her with her Christian charity and conse crated womanliness. In response to Miss New combe’s appeal for rel lef for the poor children distressed through the war, 1500 garment- have been packed to be sent. Everyone responded heartily to the request, cs-

pccially Clyde ljuay and Newtown S< hools, and 12s 6d sent by sc holarof the Newtown School for food for the Belgian children. In many of the children’s garments Mrs Hoxall had pennies sewn, with a little message* to each one, and others had a handkerchief with a coin sewn in placed in the pockets as a pleasant surprise to the one receiving it. W'aKKW GtvTH. Meeting held .n the Methodist Church on Thursday, October 2qth. Arrangements were made for our final meeting for this year. All present agreed for .1 social afternoon tea and .1 competition. This Cnion has been very actively at work for the di-tress of Heigians and the: London poor, resulting in several large parcels of clothing being conveyed to England. Women of the Dominion can help liberally the distress in the Old Country. We can deplete our winter’s wardrobe for the sufferers. NGAKRK. Nov. 3. Annual meeting at Mrs X. lone-’, a good number present, Mrs Morison presiding. Reports and balance-sheet con-idered satisfactory. The following were elected officers: —Pres., Mrs Kennington ; Vice-Pros., Me-dames Morison, *M. T. Phillips, and Ellis; Sec., Mrs X. Jones; Kec. Sec, Mrs K. Tarrant; Treas., Mrs S. W’itham. Miss Saunder- was appointed organist. Superintendents of several departments were also appointed. PAHIATCA. Nov. 5. Usual meeting held, Mrs Ross in the chair. Resolved that a lette r of s>mpathy be* sent to Mr and Mi-s Mewat for the* loss of Mrs llevvat, one of our members, who pa--ed away -ince our last meeting. Re-olved that a letter of thanks be -ent to Mr \\. S. Love ll Smith for hikindness in sending us a free* copy of his book, “Women’s Franchise Movement in New Zealand.” Resolved that a letter be sent to Mrs Falloon, sympathising with her in he*r son’s accident. Repeated that an afternoon tea had been held at Mrs J. 1). Wil-on’s to bid farewell to our member. Mrs Punch, who is leaving Pahiatua to reside* in Hamilton. A paper on “How Prohibition came* to Tennessee” was read. CHRISTCHURCH. Sept. 23. Mrs McCombs presided. Mrs Mowlem, Dominion Organiser, gave an account of he*r work, and it was decided to organise in suburbs visited by her. Mr Voss thanked for his e>ffcr of help at the A. and P. Show Le*tte*r of sympathy -ent to Mr- Wie ks. Eight new me*mbe*rs. Oct. 14. Arr.tnKements made* tor luncheon booth at A. and P. Show. Donation of /5 received from Y. anti C.F. M.S., both sooietie- to be thanked for their generous gift. Mr \V. S. Smith thanke*d for gift of his book, “Women’s Franchise Movement in New Zealand”

GISBORNE. Oct. zy. A social evening, organised by Mrs Malcolm, who has charge* of Juvenile Department of our work. A varied programme, consisting of action songs, recitations, and song:, given by children and friends. An address delivered by Rev. J. P. Wumw right was much appreciated. The special feature of the evening was the presentation by Mrs Graham of a medal to Ernest Ilambly and a book (second prize*) te> Helen Minms, for best Temperance essays. These prizes were competed for by members of various Bands e»f Hope. OTAMATEA. 1 tu te mitini ate Roopu Wahinc o Otamatea takiwa o Kaipara ite* 1 ith Oketopa, ki rote) ite whare ote* He ketari o Mereana Pcraniko. ka himenetiO te hiniene ka inoi te pe*rehitini ka mutu te karakia ka puare te* whare inonga take. 1. kotc kohi marama. 2. Kote tumuaki onga Roopu ko Miss E. Woodhead ka tomo mai hei mema mote Roopu Wamine o Otarnatea. lie nui to matou hari. Nga whaka raihi kite* tumuaki no Ngahuia Tapihana. Kei to nui te aroh.e mete hari ote ngakau mo tou hoki oranga mai 1 tou mate. Kite Matua ite Rangi te* wh.ika whetua mo Tona aroha nui i whaka hokia mai nei keie kia matou. Ilaere mai etc Tumuaki. Haere mai ki tenei o Roopu kite toliuae>hu ia matou ie nei e> hoa mahi. Haere mai ke>te kupu nui ia kote Aroha kia koe. Kia Ora! Kia Ora ra koe. K.i tautokona enga mema, nga inihi kite Tumuaki. 3. lie* whaka mihi ki la matou keitiro kite* maliita o etahi oa matou tamariki kia Mereana Kerehoma kua tomo mai nei ki tenei Roopu. He nui te hari me> te*ne*i hoa mahi kua tome) mai ne i he i awhina ia matou. Kia Ora ano nga mema he>u 4. He kupu whaka holei nate Tumuaki monga mihi. Kia Ora koutou katoa ete* Roopu o Otamatea. He nui ano took 11 hari nie>ku kua tae mai nei ki wacnganui ia koutou e mahi nei i ta tatou mahi. Aha koa iau e ngaro atu ana hoki tonu mai aku mahara ki tenei Roopu mete ngakau inoi ano kia whaka kaha ngia koutern me era ahi Roopu ia poutou mahi pai. F. rnohio ana ano au he whawhai nui ta koutou kei waenganui o tene*i marae kite turaki itenoi mea ite waipiro kia main, kia u. Kei ngoikore koutou. Mate Atua tatou r whakakaha. Kia Ora mai ano koutou! 5. Kei te whakaaro tenei Roopu o Otamatea kite* whaka tu “tea meeting” hei awhine ito matou whare, karakia, ate* wiki tuatahi o Tihenia. Ka tac atu he whaka, mahara Roopu onga takiwa tata. k 1 mutu nga take ka whaka mutua e*te i perehitini kite’ inoi. Hekerctari, Mereana Pcraniko. Nocma 2, 1914. 1 tu te Roopu Karaitiana Otamatea ite tahi onga ra ote marama nei. Katu to (Perchi-

tim) Makereta K- Mu, Ka wbakaliaeie i nga take. (1) lake tuatahi mote kohi ite marama tau tokona ana e nga mema. (2) luarua he whakatu (tea meeting) mote whurc Karakia Otamatea nei ate wiki tuarua o Tihema tau tokona ana e nga mema o tenei roopu; ma tc Atua tatou e tiaki e manaaki i c ra katoa tae aroa kite tau hou c haeie mai nei kia ora mai nga. Roopu Kuraitiana. ROOPU MAORI. Hatley, Kaipara Harbour. Tena ra koutou, enga mema kaoa ong.i Roopu Maori. He mihi kau atu tenei kia koutou. Kaore he korero hou, hai ano he whakaatu kia koutou kua tu he Roopu hou ki Oruawharo. Na he whakamihi atu kite minita o tenei takiwa, kia te Rev. I'e Tuhi mo tana kah.i kite awhina inga Roopu wahine o tenei takiwa. I tae au kite hui ate Roopu o Otamatea itera marama. Nui atu te pai ota ratou roopu. Koanui ano te kaha kite pechi itenei me.yate waipiro. Nui atu te whakamihi kinga roopu o tawhiti e mahi ana, e whawhai ana ki to tatou hoariri, ara te \yai e whaka poraniri ana iatatou tamariki. Ko nga roopu e nama ana kite Roopu matua mote kohi tau, kaua hei wareware kite tuku atu inga hikipene kia Mrs Walker, Fox Street, U.isborne, ate wa e rite ai. Nga mannakitanga ote Atua kia koutou mete Aroha, Whakatangata. kia k.iha. Maari Woodhead.