TARANAKI PROVINCIAL CONVENTION.

White Ribbon, Volume 23, Issue 266, 18 August 1917, Page 2

TARANAKI PROVINCIAL CONVENTION.

This Convention met at Eltham on July nth. The weather was inclement, but there was a record attendance, and a most successful gathering. Devotions over, Mrs Stampers, local President, welcomed visiting members. Reports were read showing that the Unions have been actively at work. Much of the work was necessarily of a patriotic character. A very fine iai»er on “Education” was read by Miss Tait, emphasising strongly the need of temperance teaching in our schools. During the afternoon “Five Minute Speeches” were given for competition. Rev. A. O. Harris awarded the prize to Mrs Gilling, of Hawera, for her speech on “First Things First.” Mrs Phillips sang, and Mrs X. Jones read a paper on “Worn,” containing cheery and practical advice for the present anxious time. Mrs Phillips was chosen President, and eloquent testimony was borne to the long and faithful services of Mrs Douglas, retiring President. Resolutions of sympathy passed with all who had suffered bereavement; also resolution in favour of 6 o’clock closing. The evening me ting was very enjoyable, songs and speeches and recitations. Rev. Culleford spoke on the spiritual, and Rev. Harris on the soc ial and moral side of woman’s work. Collection in aid of the funds, and votes of thanks to all who had helped, closed the 1917 Convention.