L.T.L. REPORTS.

White Ribbon, Volume 22, Issue 257, 18 November 1916, Page 13

L.T.L. REPORTS.

OKOIA. Oct. 20. Session brought to a close by a splendid entertainment given entirely by the children. Owing to a very wet evening, the hall was only three-parts tilled. A speech competition between the elder boys resulted in the first prize, a fountain pen donated by honorary member Gunner Leo Wilson, now fighting in Fiance, being awarded to Lewis Mackintosh. A fine* spectacular item was “Temperance Pleas in Britannia’s Court.” One of the girls was dressed as Britannia, with helmet and Union Jack included.

The Wanganui F offered prizes for an es>ay j >e written during school hours, entitled “The Evil Effects of Alcohol During War Time.” No names were attached to the essays, which were judged by the head teachers of Wanganui E. and Okoia schools, also the President of the Wanganui East W.C.T.U. The possible marks were too. Huia Clayton gained first prize in senior division with K<) marks, and Olive Penn headed the Juniors. Both essays will appear in the “White Ribbon” in due course. WANGANUI. Meetings are held every Mond iv evening. The Legion commenced with k members, and now numbers u>, and is aiming to get 100 before the session closes. Mr Noble, an honorary member, gave an address on “A Fountain Pen.” Pledgesigning night is approaching, when a packed house is anticipated.