News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 24, Issue 284, 18 February 1919, Page 14

News of the Unions.

(1 he Editor cannot promise to insert anythng in the next issue that does not Teach 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.) INYKRCAKGILL DISTRICT. Feb. 4. A large attendance, and Mrs Baird presided. The Secretary’s report and the Treasurer’s showed good work and progress during the oast year. Three new auxiliary Union* were organised, also a large “Y” Branch and a Loyal Temperance Legion. <>s (id and a parcel ot comforts were sent to the minesweeper". The hospital was visited regularly. Pr zes were given to competitors for the Temperance e>sa\ written in the public schools. Tea and rest tents were successfully managed at the A. and IV Show. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Pres., Mrs C. 11. Macalister; Yice-Pres., Mesdames Baird, Peters, and McKenzie; Rec. Sec., Mrs Roland Lewis; Cor. Sec., Mrs Parsonson; Treas.; Mrs Frank Lillicrap; Assist. Treas., Mis A. Dewe. IT MARC. Feb. 4. Adjourned annual meeting on account of the epidemic. Mrs Liddell presided. Mrs Woodward’s nqiort showed a c|uiet month at the Sailors’ Rest on account of no Home boats being in port for some time-. Letter was read from Miss Henderson, with leters to be sent to soldiers re voting. Members took these letters, .end will have. th**m sent to al! they know. A vote of sympathy was passed to Mrs Rule on h«*r sad bereavement. Annual rejxirts were read, show ing a bus\ year, especially in the* eailv months, when Convention was held. Treasurer's report showed credit balance, in spite of heavy ex penso in connection with Convention. \ most cordial vote of appreciation was passed to Mrs Rule for her long .end faithful service as President. Officers wer'' elected as follows: Pres., Mr- Rylands Brown; YicePres., Mesdames Rule, Back, Clay, Trott, Stewart, Campbell, H. H. Brown, Horweli, .end Liddell; S°c., Miss M. Avison; Treas., Mrs C.cve; Cradle Knl! Supt., Mrs Grant; Assist. Cradle Roll Supt., Miss Evans; “White Ribbon” Agent, Mrs Trott; Letter-writer, Mrs Clay. HAW FR A. |an. There was a discussion re distributing literature and enroll ng voters, and the members wer r asked to be present at the \o License workers’ meeting on January 31st. Dec ided that post-cards be srm to th n absent members urging them to be

present at this meeting. Miss Maunder reported that the Salvation Army will take charge of the Rest Tent at the A. and P. Show in February. It was agreed that the* opening meeting of the Loyal Temoerance Leg-ion be held on Friday, March 14th. HENDERSON. Jan. 15. Annual meeting held on 15th inst. Very satisfactory reports were given by Secretary and Treasurer. The latter showed that £ 2 B 13s io|d had been collected throughout the year, and pf that sum £25 os 7vl had been donated to various fund*;, leaving a balance in hand of £\ 13s jld. The following, officers were elected: Pres., Mrs Gilbcrd; YicePres., Mrs Wright and Miss Duncan; Sec ,M 1 & McKay; Treas., Mrs Williams; “W.R.” Agent and Reporter, Miss K. Duncan. It was arranged that the ladies attend at the Soldiers’ Club on February 10th, and that the Mothers’ Meeting be held on February j6th. ASHBURTON. * J.»n. 7. Mrs I .ill in the chair. Several Superintendents were appointed to departmental work, .end the remainder held over for want of time. Ml members w°re urged to assist in according General Pau and delegates a cordial welcome to Ashburton. Mr lack. Organiser for electorate, addressed the* gathering, and urged all to see that their names were on the roll. A hearty vote of thanks to the speaker was passed. Decided to procure* copies of oamphlets issu'd by the \l Fence for distribution. ' MATAMATA. lan. 22. A meet ng of ladies was held here to discuss the formation of a branch of the* W.C.T.U. Mrs Richard" was voted to the chair. Mrs Cook (President of Auckland Branch) met with us, and explained the aims and work of the* Union. \ message of greeting was received ffrom the District President, Mrs Horne, of Hamilton. As a result of Mrs Cook’s efforts, a Branch was started with about ten members. The following officers were elected:—Pres., Mrs Owen Garland; Yice-Pres., Mrs F. \os pel : ("i Sec , Mrs Ku hnrds . Rec. Sec., Mrs Sutherland; Treas., Mrs Hall; “W R.” Agent and Evangel stir Supt., Mrs North. RICHMOND Jan. 8. Postponed annual meeting. Mrs Price (President) in chair. Report and balance-sheet .adopted, showing a marked improvement on last vear. Monev vot'd to National icienyy Richmond League, £.2 ; Organising Fund, is per member, with 23 on rpll; balance in hand substantial. New members, 7. L.T.L. flourish ng, about 100 members. Officers for the year appointed Meetings to be advertised in “White Rib bon ’’

FEILDING. Jan. 15. Special meeting to arrange campaign work. Mr Yoyce, organiser, gave an address. Plans made* for holding prayer meetings. The L.T.L. and “Y” officers appointed to arrange a children’s demonstration before the poll. A vote of sym yathv passed to Mr*. Thompson, late Cor. Sec., in her "illness. PAIIIATUA. Jan. 23. Postponed annual meeting. Mrs Neal presiding. Report .mil balance-sheet read and adopted, and showed work done in 13 depart ments, and a record increase in our membership. Donations had been sent to World’s W.C.T.I . Missionary, Maori and Organising Funds, and money and Christinas comfort bags to sailors. Officers elected: Pres., Mrs Webstar; Sec., Mrs 11. Godfrey; Trea>., Mrs Eager. Superintendents: Evangelistic, Mrs Webster and Miss Chi stiansen; Cradle Roll, Mrs Gregg; “W.K.,” Mrs Ren ni«*; Hospital Visitors, M:s Dew anil Mrs Robertson; I/*gal anti ’Parliamentary and Press, Mrs Godfrey; Re presrntative on Band of Hope Committee, Mrs Webster. Mrs Neal was presented with a fountain pen, and general regret expressed at her removal to Fcilding, she having been President of the* 1 nion since it was organised in 11)13. LYTTELTON. Feb. 5. Meetings resumed after holidays. Mrs Hatchueli presided. Six members present. Decided to hold a we<*M\ prayer meeting in connection with the coming Prohibition Campaign. GREY MOUTH DISTRICT. Jan. 14. Annual meeting, Mrs Gaskin presiding. Sister MoochBell read reoort of year’s work. Officers c*lect°d: Pres., Mrs Galkin; Pee Pres., Mrs Parkinson and Sister Moody Bell; Sec., \ l l - W. Mason. Flection of Treasurer deferred. Letter ot appreciation to be* s“nt to Mis Pearson, of Dunedin, for hc*r kindly he lp during her visit. Jan. 28. Devotional meeting, conducted by Sister Moody-Bell. LOWER lIUTT. Feb. 4. Good attendance. A social afternoon. Mrs Whincop, of Gi ytown, spoke about “Work in Mititar> Camps ” and Mr Pearce qn “Tcmperanc * Work.” Mrs Ballanline made an appeal to members to work and pra v . Solo and afternoon tea ended a »>l< asant afternoon. MASTER TON. Feb. 4. Annual meeting. Good attendance. Officers were elected: Pres., Mrs Devonport; Yice-Pres., Mesdames Whitehead, Ross, and F. RitOr; Rec. Sec., Mrs M. Jackson; Cor. Sec., Miss M. Wingate; Treas., Mrs R Sutherland Miss M Win gat? was elected delegate to Convention

DUNEDIN DISTRICT. Feb. 4. Adjourned annual meeting, Mrs Hictt presiding. Sitont vote ~f sympathy to our members who have suffered bereavement since our last meeting. Resolved: “That this Cnion suggests to the local branch of Women's National Council that a committee meeting be held at regular ntcrvals in accordance with section (i of Constitution. Officer*: t lected: Pro., Mr> lliett; Rec. Sec., Xurs° Williamson; ('or. Sec., Chisholm; Treas., Mrs Young. on the work tor the poll. PALMERSTON NORTH. Feb. 7. Adjourned annual meeting. Mrs Crabb presided. Attendance lair. Annual report and bal-ance-sheet read and adopted. Officers elected: Pres., Mrs Crabb; YicePres., Mesdames Clausen, Young, Murray, and Doull; Cor. Sec. Mrs Hill: Rec. Sec., Mrs Dodder; Treas., Miss Dodder; Superintendents; Moral Instruction, Mrs Dodder; Relief Work, Mrs Rowlands; L.T.1.., Mrs Carter and Mrs C<les; “W.R" and Notable Days, Mrs Holbrook; Fvangelistir, Mrs Cobb - Press, M - s Surlev; Finance Committee, Mrs Harnett (convener); Scientific Tenipcr,tn«e, Mrs Ritchie; Cradle Roll, Miss Sm th. Decided to place on record our appreciation of the services of Mrs Clausen, who was Treasurer for four veafs, and has I'fr for Wellington. SAWYER’S HAY. Feb. Adjourned annual meeting. Silent vote of sympathy with the relatives of Mains, our late Treasurer, who had passed away during the epidem c. Officers elected: Pres., Mrs Allen; Sec., Mrs \Y. A. Tiffany; Treas., Mrs Findlay. Superintendents; Home Meetings, Mrs Horn; “W.R.,” Mrs Perry; Cradle knl). Mrs Chuttleburgh; 1..T.E. and Hand of Mercy, Mrs Prattley. OXFORD. |.»n. S. Postponed annual meeting, President in the chair. Attendance large. Resolution carried expressing s'mpathy wi*h all in the district who suffered bereavement during the recent epidemic. President gave short account of year’s work, and the reports of super ntendents of departments were read, showing much good work done. Halanre-jheet read and adopted. Donations had been sent to all W .C.T.U. funds, and special donations to our patriotic work. £2O had been sent to T.adv Liverpool Fund. Votes of thinks to retiring officers, the Aud tor, and th rt editors of morning newspapers for reporting meetings. Officers elected: Pres., Mrs (', Rvdc; See., Mrs R. Comvns; Trc as.. Miss Caverhill. SuoerinJ A ndents: Fvangclistic, Mrs C. \Y. Putt; “W H..” Mrs D. Hawke; Cradle Roll, Mrs Gainsford, senr., :,p d Mrs Roi: Notable Days, Mrs L. Anc il| and Mrs Kippenberger; Home

Meetings, Mrs Jim Clarke; Flower Mission, Mrs Foot. Decided to donate £5 to No-License League. Jan. 2<). President in the chair. Attendance good. Resolution of sympathy with Mrs R. F. Johnson and Mrs Rov in their bereavements. Mrs L. Ancall appointed delegate to ('onvention. Address bv Rev. Ready, of Kaiapoi.