News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 25, Issue 297, 18 March 1920, Page 13

News of the Unions.

,1 he Editor cannot promise to insert anythng in the next issue that does not reach her by the Mh of the month Correspondents are requested to write their Report* as concisely as possible, on one side ot tbe paper only. Newspaper cuttings aie unsuitable.) PETONE. Feb. 18. Enjoyable “At Home ’at Mrs McEwan’s (Mayoress). Rev. Walker (St. Augustine’s) and Ensign Watkin gave addresses, the latter tak ing our motto, “Foi God, Home, and Humanity,’’ as the basis of his ad dress. Songs and recitations were contributed by members., The hostess, Mrs Jones, Fitzherbcrt Street, provided a dainty afternoon tea. Two new members were initiated. March 2. Good attendance. Mr Carey, representing No-License League, attended, and the members present promised to support the candidates selected by the League for the Licensing Committee, and to work in the 11 interests. Resolved that we nominate lad) members for the School Committee. A delegate was appointed for Convention. Arrangements weie made for the afternoon tea for Convention Garden Party. HENDERSON. Feb. Our meeting was opened L> tin President (Mrs Attwi>>d) witn praise and pra>er, and the afternoon was then spent in a social to entertain Cradle Roll mothers. We had . very happy time, and considering the weather, there was a good number present. Our Superintendent report ?d *5 babies on roll. OXFORD. Jan. 28 President in the chair. Alter discussion, decided to adopt Syllabus of Work, and to have 100 copies printed for distribution. Decided that tn addition to the money pnze, the winners in the temperance osay competition be presented with a printed certificate, Decided to write to Mrs Early expressing thanks and appreciation of her help, and to wish her happiness and prosperity. Rev. W Ready, of Kaiapoi, gave an enjoyable address, and received a vote of thanks. Feb. 25. Frances Willard Day trie bra ted. Piesident in the chair. A resolution was passed expressing sympathy with Mrs H. Campbell in the ill ness of her husband. Decided to ask Mrs Munn to act as delegate at the Dominion Conference. Decided to cater for the A. and P. Show, and to hold a special meeting early in March to make arrangements. Mrs Lewis. Superintendent of Notable Days, read an interesting sketch of Miss Willard s life and work, <*nd received a vote of thanks. One new member was ini bated.

TAKAPLNA. Feb. 12. A successful Cradle Roll picnic held in the Public Park, Milford. About 100. including inotheis, babies, and friends, assembled under the trees on the banks of Lake Pupuke. Prayer was offered, and “All Round the World* was sung. Revs. Radfoid. Albert, and Woolloxall gave short addresses. Some little girls sang “The Old, Old Story,” and Mrs hulljames, our President, recited, and spoke on the “Story anti its An swer." Afternoon tea followed. A photograph was taken. March 4. Mrs Fulljames presided She sj>oke on our new year s motto, “In all thy ways acrnwledge Him, and He shall direct th/ paths." Mrs Bayes also spoke a *ew words upon the sme subject. Fifteen present. Officers were re-elected* and several new ones chosen. A letter vyas read from a iadv urging me/ciful treatment of animals to be taught in schools for our Union to consider. Two new members were initiated. , IN VKRC A RGILL D 1 STRICT. March 3. Mrs Eiliicrap (President) in the chair. Letters from \’s and South Branches conveying thanks and appreciation for donation received, to enable them to send delegates to Convention An interesting article on “Women War Workers ana Immigration," was read by Miss Birso, who also gave a report of a meeting < f temperance workers, who met the Rev. John Dawson with a view to future pi.ins. A motions was passed asking the Southland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board to place a literature box in front of Hospital. Members would be willing to distribute same to patients. Decided to assist bv giving a stall at a bazaar in aid of Victoria Home, to be held in May. A letter was sent to Miss Earnshaw for collecting W.R. subs., and gaining 8 new members. £.\ donated to Invercargill South Essay Competition Fund. HASTINGS. Feb. 12. Mrs Fawcett presided, l air -ttendance, but influenza rife in the distrut, so many absent Mrs Lovell Smith a| pointed Press Superin teiidcnt. Arrangements made for commemorating Frances Willaid Day on February 26th. notices to be sent to absent members. Mrs Spindle ap I t inted delegate for Convention. I eb. 26. Drawing-room meeting. Mr*-. Fawcett presided. Only a fair attend nee, but some new friends, to whom a welcome' was extended. Re|x)rt of Rest Room read by Mrs Paul, showing an increase in the monetary takings. Musical items were given, and a short account of Frances Willard’s life read bv Mrs Lovell-Smith. \fteinoon tea was handed round. Miss Bessie Mitchell w.*s appointed White Ribbon agent, vice Mrs Martindale, who has left Hastings. Mrs Gloyn was reappointed “V * Superintendent.

AUCKLAND DISTRICT. Feb. 18. Farewell afternoon to Mrs FAa Wheeler. Mis Cook presided, Mrs Wheeler with a beautiful bouquet. A large attendance; solos, and afternoon tea. Mrs W heeler gave an inspiring address on W'.C.T.U. work in America. Miss Little received a presentation, and regret was expressed at her departure to Wellington. Two new members. “God be with >ou till we meet again" was sung, and brought a pleasant afternoon to a dose. Feb. 25. Willard Day. Meeting in I L-a*..(|Uaileis. Mis V- » k piesiuv.,. Mrs Hutchinson, a White Ribboner from Melbourne, was welcomed, and gave the greetings from her Union, instructions re voting tin notices of motion were given to.the delegates to Convention. A short sketch of the life of Frances Willard was read by Mrs H. Brown. A solo by Miss Clark. A collection for the World’s Missionary Fund. NELSON. Feb. 10. Small attendance. Mrs Watson in chair. Devotions conducted by Mrs Kirby. Mesdames Watson and Field elected as delegates to Convention; alternate delegates, .Mesdames Kirby and Hill. fro. 17. Welcome social to President, Miss Atkinson, wnu has returned l iter an absence ot three years. Welcome speeches b> Mesdames Watson, l-ield. Hill, Brown, Carlyle, White, 1 Hdaway, and Cropp. Mr Pettp welcomed the Piesident on behalf of < uer Temperance organisations. Bouquet of flowers presented by Master C>nl Brown. Miss Atkinson replied. thanking those present for welcome, and gave a brief account of some of her experiences while in Europe. Votes of sympathy passed to Mesdames Gubb, McMorland, and Hampton on the death of their husbands. Meeting closed with Benediction. TIM ARC. Mrs Norrie presided. Arranged to hold the postponed Cradle Roll picnic at the Park on Saturday, March 6th, Nurse Cameron (Plunket nurse) to give an address for mothers. Mis Nimmo sent £s to b«* U'mx! for the seamen visiting the Sailors’ Rest. MrNimmo also asked that names of men who might need help, and are visiting Wellington, be sent to her. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Nimmo. Mr Woodward’s report of work at the Sailors* Rest showed a quiet month. A tea was given to visiting seamen on Sunday last. Mrs Trott will represent us at the Convention. Report of District Convention sent I>\ Mrs Clay was lead. WANGANUI DISTRICT Eeb. 5. First meeting for 1420; a fair attendance. Our new President, who has just returned from a trip to England, was welcomed, and briefly

replied, speaking of her imj ressions of the Homeland. Mrs McAlister appointed Superintendent for ttangtuui Vs. Mis Goodie and Mrs Dunstall delegates to Convention. s Ahi ißlit .ind encouraging 1 report from Tura kina Union was read. NORSEW'OOD. Nov. jo. Annual meeting held in house of President, Mrs Speight. ( »<kkl attendance. Olfinti re-elected. One new member. Dee. i.X. Mis Speight in the chair, fair attendance. Secretary received answers from M IV ir list of questions submitted. One new member. Feb. Mrs Speight in the chair. Only si\ members present owing to wet we ther. • Mrs L. Anderson chosen as delegate to C onference. Mrs Poole resigned treasurership; accepted with regret. Mrs Grant appointed in stead. Collection for Willard Memorial, 10/-. NEW BRIGHTON. Feb. ii. Meetings resumed. Mrs MaU presid 'd. Two membc'rs transferred to our or inch. Balanuc-sheet read and adoptc'd. It was decided to send Mrs Hall to Convention. Letter of thanks sent to Mr Goodwin for auditing the books. WANGANUI FAST. Feo. .Mrs J. Black led the devo tiona. exercises, after which the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed. M'>dames McLeod and Johnstone wr appointed delegates to Dominion Conference. It w; s unanimously agreed to alter the date of usual monthly meeting from last Friday to second l hursday of ca« h month. ASHBURTON Feb. 10. Annual meeting. Small attendance. Mrs f.ill in the chair. Decided to invite Convention to meet in Ashburton March, iuji. Notices of motion were considered and voted on. Resolved to ask Mrs Penman to visit the Union and speak on Vcb ruar> ipth. afternoon and evening, in Baring Scpiare Chore h. Flection of officers resulted as follows: Pies., Mrs I.ill; Cor. Se c., Mrs J. Thomp son; Rec. Sec., Miss Trevuna; Treas.. Mrs Brown. Superintendents “W hite Ribbon,’ Mi** Bmterick; Notable Days, Mis Ibbotson; Sea men, Mrs Bowm- n ; Maori, Mis 11. D. Butterick ; Flower, Mrs Stone; Work Among Young People. Mrs Broome; Re*t Tent, Mis McKwen ; Literature. Mis Beveridge Evangelistic, Mi* Young ; Good Cirirenship and Home and Mothers’ Meetings, Mrs Lill: Scientific Temperance Instruction, Mrs Baker; Press and Legal and Pa»- ,; ameTitarv. Miss Trcvtirza; “W.K." Badge Agent, Mr* Keeley;, Social Mrs S Thompson. On Februarv loth Ashburton mem ber* were d«*lighted to have Mi* Per\ man “White Ribbon” F.ditor) with them, when she delivered a helpful and instructive ddie** on France* W’dlard. followed by a cup o tea and

social converse. Notwithstanding the wet afternoon, a splendid gathering resulted. In the evening, despite .c»**ral counter-attractions, a large number tumed out to hear her stilling address on “ 1 lie Duties of Good C itizenship A short but enjoyable programme c, as also submitted. One new membei was enrobed, and a collection taken up for World’s Missionary funds. Notes of thanks to speaker and performers was carried unanimously. A good attendance was present at our .March meeting, Mrs Lill presid tng., Votes of sympathy were passed with Mesdames Irevurza and* Frost and Mr J. Cairns in sickness. Let ters of thanks were directed to be sent to Mrs Jameson, removed to Onehunga, and to Secretary Haring Squaie Trust. Mrs J. Thompson appointed delegate to Convention. Arrangements were made in response to a request from the A. and I’. .Wo ciation Committee, to supervise the luncheon and tea.on Show Day. A donation of £.\ to the No-License l unds through the I'nicn from Miss Dent was received with thanks. LEIGH. Jan. 2i). Mrs R. Mathcson presided over a good attendance- Three visitors present. One new member was initiated. Annual subscriptions were paid up, and one new subscriber was obtained for the “White Ribbon.” Mis Matheson gave a very inteiesting reading. Resolved that the W.C.T.U., thiough the agency of the children of the surrounding schools, should collect money for the “Austrian Save the Children Fund.’* There was another appeal for funds from the Secretary of the South Marsden Prohibition League. Teh. 26. A fair attendance. Mrs R. Matheson in the chair. Funds coming in very freelv for the “Save the Children Fund.” BALCLUTHA. Match 2. Opening meeting in eve ning. Mrs Clark presided. There was a fair attendance. Owing to members not attending too well, it was decided by the meeting to m?et three months hence, about the end of May. Mrs (irggie leaves on Tuesday for Convention as the delegate from Halclutha Branch.