News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 24, Issue 286, 19 April 1919, Page 13

News of the Unions.

(lhe Editor cannot promise to insert anyihng in the next issue Unit does not reach her by the Bth ut the month Correspondents are requested to write their Reports as concisely as possible, on one side of the paper only. Newspaper cuttings are unsuitable.) BALCLUTHA. Feb. 14. Temperance address by Mrs Peryman. A good attendance, Mrs ( lark presiding. Mrs Peryman made an earnest appeal to the women to tight the trade for the sake of the race that is to come, and to work and pray for victory. March. Mrs J. Clark presided. Miss V. Klder appointed Auditor. Four new members. Discussion on the- work for the coming poll. KAKAIA. March 13. Mrs Hoag in the chair. A good attendance. Two new members were initiated. Superintendents appointed: Literature, Mrs Hunt; Cradle Roll, Miss S. Oakley; “White Ribbon,” Mrs L. Saunders; Reporter, Mrs Judkins; Absentee Correspondent, Sirs Ross. Decided not to send a delegate to Convention. NGAKRK. Feb. 4. A good attendance at the residence of Mrs K. Tairant. Mrs v \hittam elected delegate to Convention, and Mrs Lambert substitute. Marc h 4. Meeting at the* residence of Mrs F.llis. I‘lans for election da\ discussed. Miss Phillips gave a vocal solo, and afternoon tea was dispensed. RICHMOND (NF.LSON). Feb. 12. Mrs L. Sutton presided. Requested by the Richmond F.fHcienc y League to assist at a Rally of workers and to provide hospitality on February 22. Meeting very united and e nthusiastic. March ij. Mrs Fittall presided. Mis Field asked to be delegate to C onvention. Resolutions considered. School Committee election to be* attended. Members urged to pray tor success on April 10th. LEIGH. Feb. Very fair attendance. President in the chair. A visitor contributed several musical .terns. Correspondence from N.Z. Alliance read. Discussion re best means to get all •lectors enrolled before closing of Supplementary Roll. Afternoon tea v as dispensed. ONEHCXGA. March 1 v Postponed annual meeting. Officers elected: Pres., Mrs Logan; Vice-Pres., Mrs Bates and Mrs Harrison; Sec., Mrs Stacey; Cor. Sec., Mrs Hunter, Alfred Street; Treas., Mrs Musket; Cradle Roll, Mrs Hunter; “White Rihbrn,” Mrs

Hoi lock. Reports read end adopted, showing a membership of 51, and a credit balance of £4. Address by President. Arrangements made for Our Day at the Soldiers’ Club. One new member initiated, and a cup of tea handed round. EDEN DALE (SOUTHLAND). March 21. Special meeting took the form of a ferewed to Mrs Sleep, who is removing to Nightcaps, and to Mrs Petrie lnee Miss Annie Oberg), who is making her home in Christchurch. Mrs Pringle presided over a good attendance. Musical items were rendered by Mesdamrs Lennon, Neil, Marshall, and Niven, and recitation by Mrs Petrie. M’s Finlay and Mrs Pringle, in well-chosen words, expressed the appreciation of the Branch for its departing members, and their deep regret at losing them, and extended the best wishes of the Branch for their future happiness. (We hope the Secretary will forward the address of Mrs Petrie to our Christchurch Seen tarv, so that the Cnion ma\* welcome her. —Editor “W.R.”) OXFORD. February 4. —Annual meeting. Election of officers resulted as follows: President, Miss N. Waterman; VicePresident*!, Misses J Gninsford, Dalziel, and A. Dailey; Secretary, Miss Urqiihart ; (’or. Secret try, Miss Foote. Miss ,J. Gainsford was elected as delegate to Convention. Letters of sympathy to bo st nt to two of our members. AUCKLAND March Ml.— Two new members boated. Arran ;ements made for taking uait in the pie tesion; L'lO voted to help the mother union with campaign expenses. Miss Street elected delegate to Convention. Mr. Faulkner spoke to us on our work on polling clay. Officers elected:- President, Miss 1. Sussex; Vice-Presidents, Missed I Cook and O. S’e >tt; Ree. Secretary. Miss L. Street; Cor. S»*eretary, Miss M Bottrill; Treasurer, Miss I). Stubbs; W.R. Superintendent, Miss Rudd; Superintendent, Mrs. Perrett. ARAAIOHO L.T.L. March.- Picnic held- it had been |x>stponed owing to the epidemic. A good attendance of members and friends. Games and swings were enjoyed. Tea, lollies, and takes were distributed and much enjoyed. Three cheers given f< r Mr. Russell for the use of the ground, to the Y men here, and the president. Tlie Logioners sent a basket of cakes to the old folk at the Jubilee Home, and a basket of dainties to a sick child. WELLINGTON DISTRICT. Airs. Evans, M A., presided over a verv successful meeting, bold in the Constable Street Rooms, when 4 W ill«rd Dav” was celebrated Rev. J. Pinfold. D.D., was the speaker, nmi spoke highly of Frances Willed and of the g-owth of the W.CT.I'. in oth.*r lands,

Mesdames Phillips and Abbott rendered musical items, and a collection was taken up tor the World's .Missionary Fund.

A public meeting was field in the Concert Chamber in connection with the National Efficiency ( ampaigu. The sjH'akers were Mr-*. Don and Mrs. LetCowie. Mrs. Atkinson (President of Central Branch) presided, and on the platform were Airs. Glover and Airs. Wright (President of District Union). Alr>. Don made eulogistic references to Dr. Truby King’s effort for child welfare, and said that, thanks to him, infant mortality had greatly decreased in Nt w Zealand. She also referred to the demand made for women police, and stated that they were asked for. not to punish crime or arrest criminals, but to prevent crime. Mrs. Cowic traced the work for teni|>eranoo reform from its early stages, and referred to four m*n who had worked for Prohibition in New Zealand Messrs. P. Alunro, T. L Taylor, and F. and L. I sitt. The monthly merging was held on April 3rd, when Airs. Wright presided. Business in eon tie tion with “Polling Day” occupied most of the time. Ale*daiius Spearman and Butler were elected delegates to the Convention, and Mesdames Wright and Bott were nominated for the Newtown School Committer*. Airs. Bin ham moved that tin* following resolution he forwarded for Convention to consider: ‘‘That tins District Union of Wellington wishes to bring before the Dominion the state of matters re Indian Indenture System in connection with the sugar plantations in the Islands, and a#k? hat an effort mav be niade to improve the conditions under which the Indians, and especially the women, live.” HENDERSON March D).— Mrs. N. Wright presided. Attendance very good. As no mem her was able to ae opt the |M)siliau of delegate to Convention, it was decided to »“k for a proxy. Several small matters in connection with polling day were arr n r ed Meeting closed with prayer. DUNEDIN I) I STRUT. April 1. —All s. I Lett pp'sided over a good attendance. Airs. Don was welcomed after her long absence, and impressed on all to attend Prohibition meetings and take doubting friends, it possible. Decided to make arran :e----meats for oj»en-air meetings at street corners. Mrs Hiett and Airs. Young were appointed delegates to Convention. The call for >olunteers to help with Children’s Demonstration met with a good response. AIATAURA. February 28. Meeting held ; ten present. Present officers to hold office till after the Licensing Poll. Air. G. D Verco gave a verv interesting uddress. March *2B. Nine pnse.it. Mrs Brown and Aliss Hastie to arrange jdiout a rest tent for babies and children for the convenience of mothers on polling day, Members to take charge jn turns.

NGAERE. April.—At the residence of Mrs. X. Jones. We were pleased to have as visitor our old Pre«id*nt, Mrs. Wickham, who is on a visit from Auckland. Decided to meet with the No-License league on Friday to make arrangements for polling day. WANGANTI DISTRICT. March 14. —President in the chair; a fair attendance. Mrs. Emmett read an article, “Th * Cost of Prayer.” Mrs. W. Grant appointed W.H. Agent, and Mrs. P. Warwick Press Reporter. Arrangement* were made to help on |xdling day. Mrs. Davis, from Morrin*ville, was welcomed. Mesdames li. Smith and Collier appointed delegates to Convention. BALCLUTHA. Mrs. Napier, speaking under the auspices of the WC'.T.f., gave an able and eloquent address on ‘ Temperance”' in tin* Borough Chambers on the evening of Pith, ami spoke of the wonderful work achieved hy the women at Home, and the manner in which the\ had risen to their re*jx'iisibilities. Sh»* concluded with a stirring appeal to every woman to turn out on polling day and help to get rid of the liquor evil. MASTERTOX April 1. — Mrs. Devuiiport presidinl over a fair attendance Final arrangements made for polling day. An "At Home” to Ik* held at Mr*. S. F. linird's in May. Votes of condolence to Mrs. Jas. Elliott, all member s standing. INVERCARGILL. April 1. —A large and enthusiastic meeting. The first part of the meeting was devoted to prayer for the forthcoming poll. Mr. Hughes spoke a few helpful words, and on (admit of the union Mrs. Macalister presented Mr. and Mrs. Hughes with a cheque as a mark of appreciation for their uutiring efforts as organisers. Editor of tin* ‘Southland Daily Nows” to he thanked tor Ins lea iing article of March :11st. WAXGANTI EAST March. Sincere vote of sympathy with Hon. G. Carson in his protracted illness. Silent vote oi sympathy with Mr. Brewer and family in the sad loss of his wife. Melanie* Andrew* jnd Dow sett appointed delegates to Convention. All X.Z. officers nominated for re-election. S|h*cial meeting culled for Apri' Oth. NEW BRIGHTON. An intercesaorv meeting preceded over hv Mrs. Hall; attendance good. Mrs. Jory, of Auckland, gave a most interesting talk, and was heartily thanked. Annual picnic held in the Domain and much enjoyed. April 3.- Special meeting, attendance oood. Mr*. Hall appointed delegate to Convention. Names given to help on polling day.

HAWERA. March 14. —Decided to assist on folding and addressing leaflets for distribution throughout the district. Miss Maunder appointed delegate to Convention After the meeting, the ladies adjourned to set* the pri/es distributed to tbe L.T.L. by Mrs. Curtis and Mrs. Voting. TIM ARC March 2o. —Mrs. Hylands Brown presided ; 20 members present. Special prayer lor success on April 10th. Mrs. Woodward reported that 49 men had paid l ‘)9 \ inits to the bailors’ Rest. Two socials had been given. Final arrangements for Cradle Roll picnic. Votes of thanks to those members who had arranged s*cial at Sailors' IG^t. ASHBCRTON. March 27. —Meeting took the form of a public reception to Mrs. Kineton Parks. There was a large attendance, and the Mayor presided in the unavoidable absence of the Mayoress, and extended a cordial welcome to our distinguished visitor. Mrs. Paike.s delivered an interesting address on “How the Women of England Won the Vote.” A vote of thanks to the speaker end a up of tea concluded the meeting. April 1. —Combines prayer meeting with the Baptist Foreign Missionary Society. Following notice of motion w as moved tor discussion at next meeting: “That in the interests of the W.C T.l as an undenominational body it is advisable that the meetings he held in a public hall.” Arrangements made for drawing-room meeting to he addressed by Mrs. Permian. WHANG AREI. March.—A very successful meeting. President in the chair. Rev. Lambert gave a very fine address. Several musical items and a recitation were given, and afternoon tea handed round. It was unanimously resolved: “That the members of the Whangaroi Branch of the W.C.T.U. will earnestly exhort women throughout the Mnrsden electorate who have the highest welfare of their children and homes at heart, to vote lor National Prohibition on April B)th.” TAPRANGA. March 19. —Annual meeting took the form of a social. Good attendance Mrs. Christian presided and gave a stirring address ‘‘Terrors of the Night.” Mrs. Laybourne was presented with a handsome gift from the members, all wishing her every happiness in her new home in Christchurch. March 29. — A social to welcome Mrs. I,er»-(‘owie—a very large nttenda.:**e. President in the chair. No questions were asked LEIGH. March.—Good attendance. President in the chair. One new member, two visitors present. Paper 'cad referring to the coming noil. Committee formed to organise a Thanksgiving Service and Welcome Home Social, to be tendered to our soldier boys, when the last have

returned. Decided to send Ids. to the Rodney Prohibition Campaign Fund. Two more subscribers to “The White Ribbon.” Afternoon tea was kindly provided. WAKEFIELD. February,—A very fair attendance. One new member and two new subscribers to the White Hihlxm. The great need for prayer was spoken on, and the noon-day hour was emphasised. March 5. — A small attendance. After the meeting we met Mrs. Loe-Cowie who gave a tine address in the evening to a good audience. April I.—Nine members present. We were pleased to have Mrs. Field, of Nelson, present with us. Mrs. George Wastney, of Waknpuaka, is to represent us at Convention. Mrs. L. Fowler wa.-, appointed Corresponding .Secretary and Reporter to “White Ribbon.” % NELSON. February.— Annual meeting. Officers elected:- President. Mis* E. Chappell; Vice-Presidents, Misses Hayes end Sutherland; Rec. Secretary, Miss I) Knapp; Cor. Secretary, Miss F. Hayes; Treasurer, Miss M. Phillips; AssistantTreasuier, Miss R. Hay; W.R. Agent and Re|x>rter, Miss Thompson ; Literature, Miss F. Haves. Miss Sutherland was appointed delegate to Convention Two new members. March. —President in the chair. Arrangements made for helpers for jxdling day. Two interesting papers read Two new members. ARAMOHO. March. —Arrangements made to take part in Peace Procession. Derided to ask Wanganui Vs to co-operate. Our L.T.L. is to take part in the forthcoming children’s “Victory” demonstration. Mrs. Bathgate appointed our delegate. One n<>w member and one for cradle roll.