News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 239, 18 May 1915, Page 3

News of the Unions.

[ 1 he Lditor 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 pgssible, on one side of the paper only. Newspaper cuttings are unsuitable.) WANGANUI EAST. Social afternoon held in the Presbyterial Chapel, on April 30th, Mrs Andrew presiding. Resolved that “our next meeting be an open one, and that local ministers and the public be invited to join us in prayer for peace and guidance in regard to the present war.” One new member was initiated. Owing to oUI delegate. (Miss Weymouth) not having returned from Conference, the Secretary was in structed to read her excellent report, which was enjoyed by all. Mrs l pton gave a >hort helpful address. GREYMOCTH. April Bth. Meeting was held. President in the chair. Mrs Sweetman, delegate, gave a report of the work done at Convention, which was most inspiring. April 28th. Attendance vt :\ good. Mrs Hansen welcomed back. Some new departments of work were arranged. and superintendents appointed Four new members joint'd the Union. Lately in our local paper som™ sailors published an appreciation of the kindness and interest taken in them, and comfort provided at our Sailors’ Rest. NGARUAW AIIIA. April 6th. Meeting held m the Presbyterian Church. Mrs French (President) in the chair. Mrs Bell gave a very interesting paper on “Sincerity.” A letter of sympathy was sent to Mrs \V. Bycroft in the loss of her husband. Decided to take f doz. “White Ribbon” (Convention number) for distribution. Our next meeting to take the form of a Quotation Afternoon; Tennyson and Mrs Hemans being the chosen subjects. WHANGAREI. Our monthly m eting was held on April 6th. 7 members present. The President, Mrs Williams, occupied the chair. Reports were read, and correspondence dealt with, and ho>pital vi-.it> arranged for. A resolution was passed, “That members urge the Band of Hope committee to recommence their monthly meetings, as an inducement to the young peop’e to take an interest in temperance matters.” Meeting Baptist Church, nine members and one visitor present. Mrs Williams (President) in chair. Decided to hold a special prayer meeting in regard to the present war on the first Tuesday in June. Decided,

in the interests of starving Belgians and British, to insert in local paper the resolution protesting against the destruction of grain in the manuiac • ture of alcohol. Hospital visiting was arranged for the month, two visits per week. Decided to appoint Miss Griffen as delegate to the Auck land Province No-License Council. Resolved to do our best in the “Win One” campaign. GISBORNE. Monthly meeting held on March 30 in St. Andrew’s Schoolroom, the President. Mrs Graham, occupying the chair. 18 members present. Decided to offer the* support of the l nion to the* Women’s Branch of the Teachers’ Institute (newly formed in Gisborne) ; to invite Mi>s Glanville to give a short address at oui next monthly meeting on their aims and objects. Decided to nomin.ite Mrs Walker for a seat on the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. Members were urged to attend the householders’ meeting for the election of the* school committee, one fresh nomination being sent in. I he* Patriotic Pledge discussed and Mrs Day spoke of the good th.it might be done if kind motherly letters were written to thos f * in camp who had no personal friends interested in them. Meeting held April 27th, 17 present. The open letter of Mrs Don to the Moderate League was read and inserted in the local papers. The “Win One” campaign was discussed, and five new members received. Mrs Walker’s candidature for the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board was spoken of. Though defeated, she polled verv well. One of our members read an interesting letter from her son in Egypt. Special meeting held on May 6th to hear our delegate’s report. Attendance good ; several new members present. Afternoon tea and a song from Miss McLeod opened proceedings. Mrs Goffr then gave us the most interesting items from Convention. Mr Bligh spoke on how best wc* coulu help our boys and girls to grow up to ideal manhood and womanhood. Mrs Walker, our late Secretary, was then presented with a verv nice hand-bag as a small return for her valuable services during the last nine years. Mrs Walker expressed her thanks for the kindly feeling shown. PETONE. Meeting held, Mrs Row so presiding. Secretary reported letters of condolence sent to Mrs McPherson on the death of her daughter, and Mrs Doneghue on the death of her father. Mrs Corner (delegate) gave a very good report. Derided to donate to No-License League. On March 31st a very pleasant afternoon was spent with the Cradle Roll mothers and babies. Several musical items and a very spirited and helpful address given by Mr> Peryman. Afternoon tea was handed round.

NAPIER. April 7. Mrs Fossey presided. Report of the Christchurch Conference 1)\ Mu Walker Address by President, pointing out the different causes for the decreased temperance vote, hut saying the W.C.T.U. was not disheartened, but all at the Conference made up their minds to work harder than ever- It was shown, however, that though we mean to work, we unfortunately must have fund* for every branch of our work, and suggested the 100 per cent, increase of membership campaign, and taking the cheque books when they are available to get Temperance sympathisers to subscribe*. Members were also asked to stand for the election of School Committees. Decided to start the* sewing meeting on Tuesday evening at 7.30 for making new c lothes for the Belgians; also members were asked to take home work if unable to come to meetings. Afternoon tea was dispensed. Three new members were initiated. Collection in aid of Mi - sionarv Fund. April 15. Report was given of the money collected by Mrs Ingram from friends to make clothes for the Belgium poor. ss. Arranged that the 1..T.L. start on Friday, 23rd. A letter to be sent to lion Allen, Minister of Defence, re stopping Chaplains being sent on troopships. Resolution passed that “The Hon the* Minister of Defence be respectfully asked to ensure that a Chaplain is sent with ill future contingents to the front, it being felt by the* members of the W.C. T.l\ that it is equally necessary for the men to be morally as well as physical IB' fit for the arduous work they are undertaking.” May 5. Letter to be sent to Dr Florence Keller congratulating her on topping poll at the* Hospital Board Election; congratulations to be s'*nt to three new members on the Borough Council who are temperance workers. Arrangements made to attend Distric t Convention at Waipukurau. Arranged to have one meeting a month at the Baptist Sunday School at Napier South, when an educational paper would he read. Next Thursday meeting on “The* Tragedy of Ignorance.” Resolved that a letter should be written to Miss Roberts asking her if possible* to send a cablegram to Mr Lloyd George re* his Drink Crusade, from our Dominion W.C 1.1 and the Napier Union would be* quite willing to pav its share towards it. DUNEDIN. The following resolution was passed at the ordinary meeting of the Dunedin Union: “That this W.C.T.U desire to express its deep appreciation of the action of His Maiestv the King in banishing intoxicating liquor* fron hi* hous.-hold during the continuance of the war. and its earnest hope that His Royal example will be followed throughout the wide dominions of his Empire. They rejoice that already so many who hold offices of influence and

authority have copied their Sovereign’s example and adopted the principle of abstinence as an inducement to sobriety on the part of the worker, on whose industry and fidelity so much depends. It avers its earnest conviction that nothing could more certainly ensure* the safety and prosperity of the Empire as the total prohibition of the liquor traffic, which Mr Lloyd George has declared to be a greater enemy to the nation than even Germany itself, and indulges the hope that the temporary abstinence to which so many in high stations have pledged themselves will become permanent. and that their splendid example will influence* for good the whole Empire.” Mrs Jarvie then gave a report on the recent Conference in Christchurch. Members were urged to vote for women a* members of the Hospital and Charitable Aid board. Mr Robertson’s (seamen’s missionary, report was read and adopted. May. Monthly meeting in No License Rooms, Moray Place. Mrs Driver, president, in the chair. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs Edmonds and Miss Nicol in their sudden bereavements. Sympathetic reference was made to those who had been beleaved by the casualties at the Darnelles. Miss Powell, organiser, sent report of her visit to our auxiliaries. Received letter from Minister of Defence re wet canteens. The meeting expressed gratification at three ladies bein£ placed at the top of the poll at th * recent Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Election. Decided to arrarge for a conference of all temperance societies and workers to inaugurate the k.K. pledge campaign. Regret was expressed that the Dunedin l nion would lose the active help and interest of Mrs jarvis, who is leaving shorilv for Wellington. The following motion was brought forward for desrussic.n, and the attention of other l nions is directed to this matter. “That this branch of the W.C.T.U. deplore the evil effects arising from the increasing u*e and consequent influ t nee of motor cats at popular elections. combined with the large extension in the direction of paid canvassing. respectfully directs the attention of the Legislature to the dangers arising from these evils, .and urges the Government to immediately consider legislation to combat or control these abuses. OPOTIKI. March 11. Usual meeting held. Mr* Murray presided; 11 members and 2 visitors present. Decided to •.end for a dozen copies of Convention number for distribution. Mrs Murray intimated that she would hold an , ‘ At Home” at her residence y to raise funds to meet expenses of delegate, etc. Mrs Murray then read an excellent article on the life of Er.ances Willard in commemoration of “Frances Willard Day,” which was much appreciated. Decided to hold our next meeting as a social afternoon,

when Mrs Thompson would give her report on Convention. April 15th. Social held; 24 present. Mrs Murray presiding. Mrs Thompson gave a most interesting and comprehensive report of the proceedings of Convention, and spoke in eulogistic terms of the high character and efficiency of the leaders, and of the methodical and business-like way everything was carried out. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Thompson. Mrs Goodall reported that ;*. successful Band of Hope meeting had been held. Collection 17s, and afternoon tea handed r und. April 30. The President held an “At Home” ;t her residence; attendance good. Each member bringing an article towards a Sale of Work, to be held D.ier on, in aid of the funds of the Union. A prize was given by the hostess for the* most original article, and one for the most sal -able article. Mrs Thompson gave a short address on the origin and objects of the W.C.T.U., ami spoke of tile “One win One” movement, and inviting the visitors to join our Union. Several copies of the “White Ribbon” were distributed HAMILTON. Home, Evangelistic, and Missionary meeting held March 23rd at the residence of Mrs Auld. Mrs Snow occupied the chair. A vary helpful address given by Mrs Sorlic on “Excuses,” after which several ladies spoke a few words on the* subject. Afternoon tea wa* served, and a vote of thanks passed to Mrs Auld NEW PLYMOI TH. April 30th. A:i executive* meeting was held at the house of the* President, when a fairly full scheme of work was outlined for the coming winter. Miss Bisson has been invited to assist to inaugurate Bind of Hope Work. Empire day is to be observed with prayer on May 2fith, the u-ual monthly meeting day. Provincial Convention and Sale of Work were planned for. Mav sth. A Social Afternoon was given to the returned delegates. Mrs Bruce gave an excellent report of Convention. Mrs Douglas also gave a short report of some of the suggested methods for Temperance education, which she had heard discussed at the Alliance Congress. Miss Ambury’s name was added to the list of Vice-Presidents SAWYER’S BAY. Meeting held March 12th to organise a branch of the W.C.T.U. Mrs Johnstone (Port Chalmers) occupied the chair. Twelve member* were initiated. The following officers were elected: Mrs W . M. Allan; Vice-Presidents, Mrs Findlay and Mrs Falconer; Sec., Miss Edith Robertson; Treas., Mrs Forbes; Cradle Roll Supt., Mrs W. A. Tiffany; Literature, Mrs |. Perry; Correspondence, Mrs f. Farquharson.

First monthly meeting held in the Presbyterian Church April 15th, Mrs Allen (President) in the chair. A full attendance, and all were enthusiastic. Miss Powell, Dominion Organiser, was present, and gave an address on Kitchener’s and the Kind’s abstinence pledges, and strongly urged the members to take up the work of persuading as many as possible to follow this splendid example. A special meeting will be held .0 arrange a definite plan for doing this. Mrs Tiffany, Cradle Roll Superintendent. has been very energetic, and reports 12 babies for enrolment. Five new members were also initiated. Afternoon tea was served. Feb. 20. The Union here is joining hands with the local League of Service, and good results are expet ted NORTH-FAST VALI FA March. Monthly meeting held; attendance fair. Mrs Peter Dick presided. Members were urged to do all in their power to return women on the Hospital and Charitable Aid Hoard, also School Committee. Two members consented to be nominated for School Committee, and two appointed to visit sick members. Secretarv instructed to write and thank the Hon. Jas. Allen. Minister of Defence, for the stand he had taken against wet canteens at T rent ham. Opportunity was taken to bid farewell to Mrs Hi slop (one of the founders of our Branch), who is leaving on a prolonged visit to Australia, and will represent the N.Z. I'nion at the Australasian Convention in Adelaide. April 22. Monthly meeting held, attendance very good. Mrs A. S. Adams presided A vote of sympathy was passed to Mrs 1). S. Heath. Resolved: “That our Branch desire to express its deep admiration 01 the action of His Majesty the King in banUh'r< r intoxicating liquors from his household during the continuance of the war, and its earnest hope that his example will be extensively followed throughout the wide dominions of the Empire.” Mrs Adams gave a short review of the progress of the Temperance movement, specially mentionng Russia, France, and America. *rs Peart then gave an interesting report on the recent Convention. Mrs Aukie contributed a solo. Members were urged to attend householders* meeting and u>e all their interest to elect women on Hospital and Charitable Aid Hoard. ASHBURTON. March. Owing to unfavourable weather meeting was poorly attended. .A motion of sympathy with Mrs N. F.den, in the death of her late husband was passed. Resolved that Miss Powell be requested to visit Ashburton. Arrangements were made in connection with the Rest Tent at the A. and P. Show on March 17th and 18th. Rev \Y J. Elliott wrote notifying the Union of the results of the essay com-

petition on “Alcohol.” In commemoration of “Frances Willard Day,” Mrs F. H Broom gave a very interesting address on the life work of the founder of the W.C.T.U. A collection was taken up in aid of the W.M. Funds. April. “YV* and the adult Union held a combined meeting to receive the Delegate’s reports of Convention. The report were adopted and distuss*d. Arrangements were made in connection with the Refreshment Tents at the Carnival. Special meeting was held on May 4th. Mrs \Y. K. Watson presiding. Attendance large, including some Winchmore members. Miss Powell addressed the meeting, giving suggestions for future work, especially oti Temperance lines. The K K. pledge was referred to, and the work in connection therewith was enthusiastically taken un, a number of members volunteering to canvass streets or districts. One member joined the Union. NEW BRIGHTON. Th.‘ monthly meeting held at Mrs White's residence on May 4th. Mrs Hall presiding. Attendance good. Five new members joining. I am pleased to report two of our members were elected on the school committee. The meeting was a devotional one, led by Mesdames I.opdell and Spratt. NELSON. Meeting held April 13th, Mrs Lambert presiding: attendance small. Letters of birthday greeting to be «ent to Mrs Crump and Mrs Lucas (oldest member of our Union), aged 01. Members urged to work for return of Mesdames Hill and Buchanan for School Committee and Mrs Watson for Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. Decided in future to dispense with afternoon tea becau>e financial help is needed so much at this time Good Citizenship meetings to be resumed in May. The Union Executive formed a strong women’s committee, formed of members and non-members, to work for return of the women candidates. Home and pyblic meetings were held, and the three women candidates were elected. TIM ARIL March. Annual Social at the Sailors’ Rest. Mrs Don, N.Z. President, urged all wemen to start at once on our No License campaign by bringing men members, and especially trying to capture the votes of the young people who attain their majority during the next three years. It is estimated that 54, (XX) young people will attain their majority before next election. Mrs Liddle. delegate, then read her account of Convention, giving an idea of the grand work which was done there, and of the enthusiasm displayed. Mrs Trott also spoke in terms of high praise of the Convention woik. April. Meeting held at Sailors* Rest. Atetndance fair, Mrs Rule

presiding. Mrs Cowan sent her resignation owing to indifferent health. Decided to make her a life member. Mesdames Liddle and Butcher were appointed Hospital Visitors. Miss Powell gave us a most interesting ad dress on the K.K Pledge Campaign. Many ladies present took cards. On Wednesday afternoon at Wesley Hall, Miss Powell also spoke. The Mayoress wrote expressing regret at being unable to preside owing to prior en gagements, but assured that her sympathies were wth u-. Miss Powell ureed the importance of pledge campaign. and members undertook to can vass district* for pledges. WOODVILLE. Our usual monthly meeting was held on March 30 The President gave very interesting details of the Convention. Decided to form a ladies’ committee in favour of Bible-in-S< hools. A letter was read asking our Union to arrange for a meeting cn April 6th for Miss Bisson, of Mam hester, England, to lecture, but owing to the holidays it w.is decided to ask her to postpone her visit until later. The usual meeting was held on April 27. Attendance good. Mrs CTabbe, from Palmerston North, spoke on Social Purity, and Mr* Young also hoped >vc would each do our best to win one new member during the* year, and also to get all the* signatures we can for the K.K. pledge. Everyone enjoyed thv* meeting, and a vote of thanks was passed to the ladies. \\ ELLINGTON DISTRICT. May. Meeting held. Mrs Hoxall presided. Attendant * good. Decided to observe May 27th as the da> on which prayers for peace and guidance in regard tc the present war be offered up. Resolved that 0 pay up” social be held on May 20th and Dr Platts-Mills be asked to address the meeting, and that invitations b • sent to all our new members, and so creal* a wider interest in the work. Two members were elect'd to work with members of A Ilian* e in connectic n with a plan of work for the winter. Decided that our Union would do its bc>t to have Mrs Don s letter published in the three daily papers. Two of our members were again elected on Newtown School Committee. Decided that efforts be made to get hotels closed at 6 p.m. Several new members were initiated, and the President’s address from the Convention number of the “Whitt Ribbon” was read. HASTINGS. M art h 10. Meeting held in St. Andrew’s Hall. Attendance small. There was a considerable amount of business transacted. Mrs Martindale (President) was elected delegate to Convention. It was resolved to sew and make up clothing for the Belgians one afternoon .1 week. Next meeting ty take the fo*m of a social.

KAIKORAI. March. Meeting held in the Presbyterian S< hoolroom, Mrs Pinfold presiding. Ihe newly-appointed President, on behalf of the Society, presented Mrs Pinfold with a handsome bag as a memento of the profitable and happy time they had spent together, also expressing their regret at losing her. Mrs Pinfold responded in her usual kindly manner. Meeting on April 30; attendance poor. the president, Mrs Martin, presided, and spoke from the 103rd Psalm; a cheering and helpful address. She also urged on those present the need of an increased member shin for our Cnion. MANAIA. March <>. Monthly meeting hold. 12 members present. Mrs Hunt, who presided, spoke with deep regret 01 the illness of the President (\irs Patterson), expressing the hope that ''he would soon be restored to health. An account by the Rev. Hammond re garding the large number of re< ruits rejected through drunkenness was read from the “Vanguard’’ by Miss York. Mrs Hunt read an account of the far-reaching benefits derived from the prohibition of vodka in Russia. It v.as thought that the Governnunt here should prohibit grain being made into liquor at a time like the present. Votes of sympathy were passed with Mrs Patterson and Mrs j. Craig in their illness. Mrs C. Hansen appointed sic k visitor. OTAUTAU. Feb. 15. Special meeting held in Presbyterian Church to meet Miss Powell. Fair attendance. Miss Powell took the chair. Mrs Brown elected delegate to Convention. Miss Powell urged upon membe r-, the great necessity of furthering the c ause of 1 emperance. March 11. Monthly meeting held in Presbyterian Church, President in the chair. The Secretary was authonsed to procure one dozen copies of the- “W.K.” Convention number. Decided to leave all voting in connection with Convention to the* discretion of our delegate*. Mrs Brown, except in the case of N.Z. officers, our vote to be as follows: Pres., Mrs Don; Cor. Sec., Mis* Henderson; Rer. Sec.. Mrs \Y. A. Kvans; Treas., Mrs Bendelv. “Pav-up” social to be held during April. President addressed meeting, asking each member to get at least one new member. WAR k\\ ORTH. Monthly meeting held in Methodist Church on Thursday, 25th. 12 members present. Mrs Attwood presided. The following resolutions were passed: —(1) “That were! should be sent to the Auckland I'nion heartily endorsing their efforts for f ctal abstinence as stipulated by Mrs Parker.’’ (*>) “That as many members as possible attend householders’ meeting foi the selection of School Commit-

tee.” (3) “That each member should try to bring some small artu le to be sold among the members, proceeds to go to the treasury.” Halt an hour of social intercourse was spent after the usual business of the meeting. NORMANBY. December. Monthly meeting held Mrs Scott presided. Flection of officers resulted .is follows: Pres., Mrs Scott; \ ice-Pres., Mrs Butler and Mr-. Clements ; Sec., Mrs Saunders ; 1 reas., Mi - Ljnn . c radio Roll, Mrs Hall; Supt. Literature, Mrs Hayward. I he Cniaii provided refreshments for ill corners on election day. A b >x was placed at the door tor the Belgian Fund, resulting in 30s being taken. 1 he Members of l nion provided baskets and help. Feb. 1 >. There were 10 members present, and two new members enrolled. Decided to start Purit\ work. £2 was voted towards election ex ponses, and 12s for girls’ library. Airs X. Jones’s splendid paner on “Courage” w;s read. Decided to hold a picnic, asking llawera, M inaia, and Ngaere and others to join with us. WAIIT KL RAU. April X. A visit from Miss Bisson, who spoke on “Peeps Behind the Scenes in Manchester,’’ a tale of personal work in the* Temperance cause. Mi-s Bisson concluded her address by urging on all members to join the campaign started in Christchurch of winning another member each during the year, and showed how the cause would extend if that were only carried out each year. \l CKLAND. April. Meetings have been well attended, Mrs |. Cook presiding. Paper wa- read by Mrs Avery on trie life* of Frances Willard. Decided to organise the K.K. pledge signing c ampaign. Mr S. Faulkner gave an instructive address on temperance work. Delegates were appointed to attend the Auckland Provincial No License Convention. Resolved that “1 his meeting of Auckland District W.C.T.l\ (many of whom have sons in the N.Z. expeditionary Forces) earnestly protests against tin* establishment of a ‘wet canteen’ in the Trentham camp, as suggested in a report appearing m the “N.Z. Herald” of March 10th. We believe that such a step would be productive of serious danger to the young nun in training in this Dominion. It would be contrary to the spirit of Lord Kitchener’s warning to the troops on leaving Kngland for the front, and also to the direc t intention of the New Zealand Defence Act, legx). of which Clause 03, Sec tion X. reads as follows: ‘The Cantern at any encampment shall be under the control and sole* direction of the officer in command of the* encampment, and no intoxicating liquor shall be sold or supplied at any suc h canteen

to any person.” Meeting closed with an initiation service. MASTER TON. April 13th. Meeting held in Knox Hall. Mrs Ross, President, occupied the hair. Mrs Sutherland, delegate to Convention gave her report, \yhich v»as very much appreciated. Mav 4th. “At Home” was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms* a large gathering of members and friends. Mrs Ros-, presided. Several ladies contributed items. Mrs Dcvonport spoke about th K.K. pledges, and urged all workers to secure as many pledgees as possible; X doz pledges were ordered. The hostesses (Mesdames Sutherland and Dcvonport) were* accorded a hearty vote of thanks for their hospitality,, OXFORD. April. Meeting held. The President in the chair. Decided that the next meeting be held Thursday, April 22nd. A welcome given to the Ngaere delegate to Convention. Apr 1 22nd. Meeting h *ld in the Coronation Hall. Mrs Ryde presiding. Mi" Caverhill elected to represent us at the* Canterbury Council. The* Sec - retary was instructed to ask Miss Roberts to give an address on May Xth. Letters of thanks to those who assisted with catering at the Show. /As 15 s handed to Belgian Relief Fund as profits from the* Refreshment Booth at Show. Resolved. “This meeting of the Oxford Branch, W .C.T.l .. desire to place on record their joy and thankfulness for the rapid spread of temperance reform throughout the* world, especially in the’r ov .1 beloved Homeland. They pray that wisdom may be given to the legislators, m> that they may make, and t ait into practice, laws which will for ever free the British Empire from its worst enemy.” Anril 24th The first Junior Band of Hope was hold in the Coronation Hall. Attendance good. Mis- Dal* ziel addressed the children on the effects of alcohol on the human body. April 2qth. Meeting held. The President in the chair. Decided to hold an intercessory service* on Sunday, May 23rd. All ministers to be asked to attend and take* part. Mrs Hawke then g ive .1 report of Convention. for which she* was most heartily thanked. The Senior Hand of Hone was held in the* Coronation Hall, Mav sth; Mrs Ryde presided. Attendance 45. Sister Clare addressed 'he Band of Hope on the* words of St Paul to be temperate in all things. Mr L. W atson gave the children some very good advice. The children and friends gave a very good programme. Four voung people signed the* pledge, SOUTH INVERCARGILL. April. Meeting held at Amethyst Hall, the President, Mrs Paslev, presiding. Mi>s Powell sprke on the Cradle Roll and Kitchener pledges, which we hope will be heartily taken

up by our Invercargill young people. 1 hree new members and f wo by transfer all help to swell the number on the \\hite Ribbou Koll. MOSGIEL. April. Meeting held. Attendance good. Mrs Bedford, president, our delegate to the Convention, gave a report of some length, and spoke espcciallv of the work carried on by the different departments. Mrs Bedford urged members to do their br>t for the “wan one” campaign. A cordial welcome was extended to Mrs Pinfold, who comes to our branch from Kaikorai. Kt solved that the members of thi- branch express their gratification at the determination of the* King, and of the Cabinet Ministers, and other leading e it’ze'is of Kngland, to banish liciuor from their homes elurthe currencx of the war, and at the remarkable anti-liquor uprising therrfiom; believing that the drink traffic in retarding our successful prosecution of the war, the Union expresses the hope that Mr Lloyd George will be successful in his proposal for national prohibition during the currency of the war. At the* c lose of the* meeting Mrs McDonald, White Ribbon Superintendent, made an appeal to the '•■rubers on behalf of the “White Ribbon,” with a result of four mem hers becoming subscribers. INVF.RCARGILL. Mav meeting well attended. A splendid report of Band of Hope work was given by Mrs Garrett, Supt. Resolved to again offer prizes for Temperance essays by children in the public schools, and to urge our auxiliaries to do the* same*. Resolved to resume evening meetings during the* winter for the convenience of those who cannot attend in the* afternoons. All members of I’nion arc* asked to observe May 24th as a day of special prayer for peace. Mrs Nicholls (Temperance Organiser) came to the meeting and explained the* working of the K. of K. pledge. One new member was initiated. We are very gratified that Mrs Cruickshank (one of our members) has been elected a member cf the* Hospital and Charitable Aid Board by a large majoiitv. BLUFF. April 18th. Monthly meeting held. Attendance good. Mrs W . Johnston presided. The sympathy of the Unions goes out to Mrs Moody at this time, and our prayer is that God will comfort and sustain her in her sad bereavement. Mrs Clements, President of the Kdendale* Union, was welcomed and told us of the work done by her Union. A report was received from Miss Gainsford, who represented us at Convention. Decided to present each of the voung men leaving Bluff for the* front with a pocket Testament. One new member received. Our B; nd of Hope has commenced its session, and two excellent meetings have been held. This vear our “Harvest Festival.” in aid of our Hall funds was a great success. The amount taken was

TAKAPUNA. The first meeting for 1915 wa> held at Milford on Thursday, May Oth. Miss Kvans spoke about the Patriotic Pledge, and the day appointed for prayer; it was decided to hold a meeting at the Methodist Churc h in the* afternoon on May 24th. Miss Dewar asked all to do what the y could to increase the membership during the coming year. WANGANUI. May. The monthly meeting held. Mrs Blamire 1 presiding. Attendance good. Me Kenzie gave us a splendid report of the business done at Convention. We arc- arranging for a visit from Miss Bisson. We have also arranged for special meetings, Umpire* Day. Decided that each member give one pair of so< ks to the* soldiers. ONEHUNGA. April. Very successful meeting held. Mrs Logan, President, presided. Th* secretary read the- Report of the N.Z. Convention, sent by Mrs Glen, of Christchurch, who acted as proxv for yui Uiron. I he President. Mrs Logan, outlined the* platform of work undertaken by the- W.C !\U., and made an earnest appeal to those present to join the* Union. Five new members were initiated. Afternoon tea was served. MAT AURA. Monthly meeting held on April 30th. Attendance only fair owing to ver> stormy weather. President occupied the < hair. Very interesting pape r by Mrs Spence, “Drink and the Children,” was read. President spoke* of several matters brought up at Convention. Discussions took place re some of them. Dec ided that the May meeting he devoted to prayer for Peace. NGAERE. May. Meeting held at Mr> Morrison’s. Good attendance. Derided to hold a prayer meeting on May 24th. Honorary members urged to attend. Derided that a letter of congratulation be written to the Nornianby Union on their success in winning the* banner. One of our V. members took to provide* comfort-bags for sailors. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs Jones, our delegate, for her excellent report of Convention. Mrs Stott presented a large parcel of children’s garments to tin* Superintendent of the Flower Mission. PAHIATUA. May Oth. Monthly meeting held, Mrs Neal, President, in the* chair. Mrs Godfrey, delegate, gave her Report of Convention. Letters read from Mrs Crabbe, Miss Henderson, and Mrs Upton. Decided to hold a “Peace Pr.cver Meeting on Thursday evening. May 27th. The following motion was passed: “That this Union views with thankfulness the lead shown the hm-

pi re by the King and leading statesmen in banishing intoxicants from their respective households, and ex presses the hope* that Mr Lloyd George will be successful in his proposal tor the national abolition of the drink traffic during the war, believing that suc h traffic is a greater menace than German guns.” OTAMATEA. I tu to huihui a te roopu wahinc Karaitiana Otamatea kite hooro aorteroa ia Maehe 20 o nga 1a o tenei Mamma. Perchitini kia ora c te tuhi me nga ineina 1 hui mai ki tenei mitini. Kia Puerc te whare mo nga take. (1) Kote kohi marama. (2) Kote whakamarama o te Perchitini mo te moni o te tiniitini i whakaturia ei ete roopu wahim* Otamatea hei awhina ma ratou mote whare, karakia, kia whiriwhiri kia pehea tuna tako toranga he mca tuku tc* take* kia Rev. Te Tuhi. Kaati whakamarama tenei ate* Tuhi ara me* tona miharo mete mihi hoki kite roopu wahine mo taratou, whakaro mote whare* karakia Hcoi kotana kupu tenei nui atu > boki nga mate ototatou whare karakia, Kote whakaora. E nga wini mete puta 1 waho mete wanihi iroto ara me* tahi atu mate ote whare. Kua kite katoa nc*i hoki iatou kutcre* kia ora nga kupu. Ke.tr tu ake he whakapai ki nga whiriwhiti kinga i ake au etc* Tuhi koi ano hoki ten a Perehitini lieoi ano etu ake lie* whakapai mo nga take kua oti ake liei inga boa mema atae atu hoki kia koe etc: 1 uhi. I Awe heoi kua oti ake nei te take inga mema kia penei te ngatonga monga moni hoia nei hoki i whaiai matou e Tc* Tuhi kia tae mai koe hoi hoa mo matou. Kite whiriwhiri ite tikanga moto tatou whare karakia, heoi kotahi take i whiriwhiri ano mote taha kinga Pakeha mote* haere mai ki reto ite whare karakia W’eteriana karakia ai ko tana take* ki hai i pahitia ite mitini IYtc*hitim whakamarama atu kia K. Te Tuhi mote moni Kotahi nauna /\ ate Roopu wahine o roto o Pouto 1 haere nei i roto i nga Ripoata taratou awhina mote whare karakia ite tunga 0 tr timitini ate* roopu wahine Otnmatea, heoi kotana moni kohore ano kia tae mai kite* roopu wahine o konei koati pahitiana me tono taua moni. Rev. Te Tuhi (kaati kia orate roopu) kote take nei mote tahi kura wihi kia whakaturia he* mea pai hoki tenei mo wa tatou \ pena kataea e koutou e tc* roopu te ktmi te take mahita kua wiki i roto ano etahi ano ongu mema ka.nitiana heoi whiriwhiri *na ete roopu a whakatauriana ko taukurei noa a pci inahita kura mote kura wiki monga tamariki kotahi tc* mema hou i whakaurungia c matou ko Aatawiki \Vaiano ite m itou hii’hin K \ hiki te mitini kia ora k 1 kimitia <>o onga himene ka ino 1 ate Tuhi mate atua tatou katoa enianaki. Taokura T. Nek ». Katu he mitini ma te roopu wahine Otamatea a te whaka paunga o nga ra o te marama nei whiriwhiri mo etahi

take a mo te hoki hikipenc hoki, kaati 1 te b o nga r.i Apcria Katu te tahi hui kite kainga o Tapihana Paikea Topuni Katukuna e tenei roopu wahine ta ratou moni awhina mo tana hui Kotahi pauna £ 1 a i te tunga ano o tetahi hui ki Oruawharo 1 te 23rd Aperia i te huranga Kcwhatu Fruera Te Are raua ko kauta Wellington. Katukuna ano e tenei roopu wahine tetahi moni awhina a ratou mo tana hui 10s tekau hereni heoi nui atu nga take i whaka haerea i taua huihuinga. Kaati ma to t.itou matua ite rangi tatou e manaki. Kia ora.