News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 26, Issue 303, 18 September 1920, Page 13

News of the Unions.

(The Editor cannot promi.se to insert anything in the next issue that does not reach 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 arc unsuitable.) TA KATINA. Sept. 2. Mrs Fulljunies presided After preliminary devotional meeting, letters were read, including one on ‘‘lndenture d Labour in Samoa.” Mrs Rapps from the Old Country gave us an interesting and instructive address, "from King’s Cross to the Mansion House.” Delegates were chosen for coming Convention at headquarters. Af ternoon tea served; la present. One member for- Cradle Roll. A Rand of Hope has recently been started at Mul ford, and assisted by W.C.T.U. mem Ihmx. Condoh-nce.s were passed for twr. Hiemb* 1 lately her* ;i\ *'d. TIMA HIT. July 27. T. E. Taylor Day. Mrs Norrie presided, and gave an interest ing and inspiring account of his life and work. Hospital report received. De cider! to appoint Mrs Hughson as permanent Hospi al visitor, members to accompany her when invited to do so. Very busy mouth at the Rest. Three Sunday teas, followed by service. One Sunday fifty sailors sat down to tea. Socials also held and were well attend* ed. Meeting decided !o invito Provincial Convention to men in Timaru in i «*2l . August 24. Mrs Norrie presided. The President and Mrs Webster were appointed to represent our I’nion at the Provincial Convention at New Brighton. A social and a Sunday tea were provided for the men of the S S. ‘‘Wan g&rattta.” The men showed their appreciation by holding a concert one night, and they presented their takings 13/8 as a donation to the funds of the Rest. Before tnc meeting closed, Mrs Norrie presented Mrs Cave, the retiring Treasurer, with a leather bag as a small token of the esteem in which she is held by the members. Mrs Cave fittingly replied. DEVON PORT. August. The President, Mrs Budd. presided, Unanimously decided to hold drawing room me ding to raise funds to assist the work among seamen, in answer to Mrs Bessie Ximmo's appeal. Mrs Budd conducted the usual devotions, and gave an interesting reading, commending us to walk in love and light as Christian women. Received a transf r and letter of introduction for new member, Mrs Trevmza, from the Ashburton Branch. Extremely pleased to hav** out sister. Meeting closed with prayer.

HAWERA. August 26. Mrs Scott presided, and fourteen ladies were present. Miss Ait* ken. from Scotland, gave an interesting address. It was unanimously derided lhat resolution be sent to Mr Powdrell. M l’., and to Hon. G. J. Anderson. Minister of Internal Affairs, strongly protesting against increasing the number of racing permits. On Saturday, September it, the members of the Union will take charge of the Red (boss shop to raise money to help the starving children in Central Europe. Mrs Bell, from China, closed the meeting with prayer. WAIHI. August o. Mrs Snow, President, in ihe chair. Fair attendance. The sum of £lO was raised at a street stall by the Union, in aid of the Starving Child ion of Europe, which sum was hand cd to the Mayor. Re influx of Asiatics: It was proposed that a letter be forwarded to Prime Minister, expressing regret, at so many being allowed to land in this fair land of our, as it was thought detrimental to its best interests. One new W.R. subscriber. GREY TOWN. August. A protest was sent to the Government by Greytown Union re lacing permits. August 81. A social evening was spent in the Presbyterian School, Mr Murray presided. Mrs Per> man lning unable to attend. Songs and recitations were well received, competitions and a quartette was also enjoyed. Supper was handed round, and a collection was taken up for the Sailors’ Fund. £3 8s is the result of effort and donations. OXFORD. August 25. President in the chair. Miss Henderson gave a most instructive address on ‘‘lmproved Methods of Education.” there being 21 members present, several apologies for absence was also received. Decided to send a protest against increasing lacing permits. Treasurer reported proceeds at aft* rnoon tea and pictures given for the Fight the Famine Fund, to Ih> £B4/12/5. A eolleetion was taken up in the room, and the amount made up to £35. Mr R. H. Gainsford was thanked for Idling up the certificates, which are to be given for prizes for essays on the ‘‘Effect of Alcohol on the Human Body.” Afternoon tea handed round. A vote of thanks to Miss Henderson for her address. * August 18. Nurse Mackay, Plunkett Nurse, gave a most interesting address to mothers, several questions being asked and answered. NELSON. August 10. Miss Atkinson preside*!. Mrs A. Hunter, Richmond, gave a very interesting report of Alliance Convention. Miss Atkinson reported that fIOO had been cabled to headquarters for

‘‘Save the Cmldren Fund.” Two cases of clothing, about 650 garments, were ready for shipment. Resolved that letters be sent to M.P. for district, and to Hon. O. J. Anderson, protesting against any increase in totalisator permits. On Mrs Field’s resolution, it was resolved to ask Parliament not to consent to indentured labour being introduced in Samoa until enquiry has been made into the success of the system in vogue in \merican Samoa in developing th* industries of the district. Pop ies of the resolution to In* forwarded to Prime Minister, and to M.P. for Nelson. NORTH EAST VALLEY. August. Goood attendance of members Mrs Peart in the chair. Mrs Nimrno wrote making an appeal for funds, and giving an account of the work carried on among seamen at the various ports. It was decided to join with the Mother Union in the effort to raise money by means of an entertainment to be given in September. The Union at a special meeting resolved to protest to the Government againsst the granting of more racing permits; protest forwarded to the Hon. J. J. Anderson, Minister of Internal Affairs, and Mr Koliet, M.P. for Dunedin North. After animated discussion on the action of the Government n granting renewal of license to Bellamy s, it was decided that as the license had already been granted, no protest could be made. Resolved to offer a prize to the North-East Valley United Band of Hope for a tern Iterance essay. \n interesting letter was read from Mrs Don, Dominion President. One new memlrer was enrolled. AUCKLAND DISTRICT. Aug. 25. Mcet.ng in Headquarters. Mrs Cook presided. A letter was read from the Secretary of the Auckland Home Economics Society, asking the cooperation of the Union in the Thrift Exhibition to be held, in Auckland on September 21th. Miss Paul, a lady who was engaged in war work at Home, gave an interesting account of a similar Exhibition held in London. A vote of sympathy was pa:-sod to the relatives of the late Mrs Paldy. Mrs Paldy was one of the pioneer members of the Union, and was held in high esteem for her excellent qualities. Some of the older members who knew Mrs Paldy spoke in eulogistic terms of the estimable worth and work. Miss Paul was appointed Superintendent of Evangelistic Work, Mrs Alleby Superintendent of Work Amonng Seamen. TURAKINA. Aug. 19. Meeting held in Library. Fourteen present, including two visitors. After usual business, Mrs Wilson read part of an essay on the Life of Frances Willard. Mrs Dowling resigned as agent for “White Ribbon.” Mrs Glasgow appointed in her place. L.T.L. held v*r\ sucres fill public iiweting last week.

SOUTH IN VEUCAKUIUL. Aug. 10. Mrs Nalley (President) presided over a large attendance. Correspondence from Mrs Nimmo re sailors. It was decided to meet the Central Union Executive at an early date. The matter as to the advisability of holding a District Convention is also to be considered. Mrs McGregor, our Notable Days Superintendent, gave an interesting paper on the life of the late T. E. Taylor, and his last words were noted: “Prohibition was worth living for; yes, flying for.” Our L.T.L. is making good progress under Mrs Fairhairn, superintendent. and a numlier of children have teen enrolled at each meeting. MANAIA. Aug. 10. Mrs Patterson presided, 18 members present. Decided to send £1 to Mrs Nimmo for work among sailors. One lady gave an interesting fiveminute speech. There were four new’ menders received, and 15 names for the Cradle Roll. Decided to hold an evening meeting at the Parsonage on August 25th. DVNEPIN DISTRICT. Aug. 3. Mrs Hiett in the chair. Very interesting, live meeting, in spite of disappointingly small attendance. Two apologies for non attendance received. Miss McCallum, a visitoi, of Auckland W.C.T.U., was welcomed. Resolved unanimously to send letter to Mr A. S. Adams congratulating him on his appointment as Crown Prosecutor. Letter received from Prime Minister, stating that matter of better lavatory accommodation on trains was under consideration. Decided to send copies of following resolutions to Prime Minister and local M.P.’s: (1) “That this Union strongly protests against the system of indentured labour existing in Samoa, and urges Parliament to abolish it there without delay.” (2) “That this Union notes with marked disapproval that one of the largest jam factories in New Zealand has had to close down temporarily owing to shortage of sugar, while the breweries of the Dominion maintain their average output of beer, thereby using a large quantity of sugar.” Resolved to hold an “At Home” to raise fuunds with which to assist Mrs Nimmo in her work among seamen. Mrs Hiett gave a short outline of. and eulogised this work. Mrs Driver gave an interesting account of her work in connection with the proposal to offer prizes to the children of the public schools for essays on temperance. Mrs Driver’s work much appreciated. NGAERE. July 6. At Mrs Boyd’s. Attendance good. Decided to commemorate T. E. Taylor Day by having an evening for honorary memlx-rs. Mrs X. Jones’s resignation accepted with regret. Mrs Morison elected to fill her place as President. An interesting letter from

Mrs Don W’as read, also “a few thoughts on prayer” by Mrs X. Jones. July 27. A social evening for honorary members was held at Mrs Morison's residence. A good musical programme w»s contributed by members and friends. Mrs Morison presented our President, Mrs X. Jones, with a lady’s hand-lwg as a slight token of esteem from the Ngaeie Union. Mrs Jones replied, thanking members, and expressing regret at leaving Ngacre. Three new honorary members were enrolled. Aug. 3. Meeting held at Mrs Hann's. Resolved to send protest to Parliament against indentured labour for Samoa. An article from the “White Ribbon” on the World's Convention, London, was read by Mrs Brown. GREYMOUTH. Our monthly meetings have been held regularly, also the mid-monthly prayer meetings, attended both by members and visitors. Frances Millard Day.—A v eil attended meeting. A tine address was given by Mrs (Canon) Carr on Women Missionaries. Collection for World's Missionary Fund. White Ribbon Ra>. —A good gathering of members and friends. Musical items were well rendered, and an excellent address given by Rev. T. N. Cuttle, which was a help and an inspiration to all. Seven new subscribers and one new member gained; also £1 sent to Maori Fund. Aug. The Sailors’ Rest work is going on well. Our caretaker and his family make the boys welcome and to feel at home. Many letters of thanks and appreciation have been received. WANGANUI DISTRICT. Sept. 2. Attendance fair. A paper on “Concent rated W ork” was read by Mrs Bott. Resol vet : “That the Wanganui District W.C.T.U. join with the Dominion officers in strongly opposing indentured labour in Samoa.” The street stall realised £l2 Os 9d ill aid of Girls’ Hostel. Vote of thanks to all who had assisted. Successful Gift Evening at Mrs Cardwell’s on Septeml»er 4th. • BLENHEIM. Sept. 7. Good attendance of mem)>ers. Mrs Richards (President) in chair. One new member was initiated. Decided tha* memliers undertake to write papers on various subjects, interesting, educative, and up-to-date. Mrs Ttruuley to write on “Sabbath Observunce’ for October meeting. Each aclive member pledged herself to try and t/ol tin one r .ew member for our Union. Secretary reported having forwarded £2o to Save the Children Fund at Neb son. LEIGH * Sept. Fair attendance, two visitors present. Mrs Matheson in the chair. Appeal received for funds to supply comforts to seamen. Union resolved

to make an effort to raise funds for the Auckland W.C.T.U. Hostel. Proposed and seconded to offer first, second, and third prizes fqr the three best essays on ’Temperance,” pupils in the sth and 6th Standards of the five nearest schools being allowed to compete. The essays are to be on exhibition at the Presbyterian Bazaar. Proposed to canvass the district to collect children’s clothes to send to Auckland for children in needy circumstances. SAWYER’S BAY. Aug. 19. Combined meeting with Ys. Decided to send donation to Mrs Nimmo for sailors’ work, also to collect reading matter for the Sailors’ Rest in Port Chalmers. The Y’s then held a discussion on “Equal Pay for Equal Work,” Miss Grono taking affirmative, and Misses Glanville and Obis the nega tive. The vote was in favour of equal pay. Letter of sympathy sent to Miss Greta Finlay, w’ho was too ill to be present. CHRISTCHURCH. Aug. 11. Mrs Napier presided. Letter of thanks for donation of £3 3s to Prize Competition Fund. Decided to nold special silver coin meeting to help work among seamen. Committee appointed to look after Fanny Cole Memorial Fund. Mrs Clay appointed delegate to Provincial Convention. Vote of sympathy with Mrs Loughton on the death of her son. Aug. 25. Silver coin meeting in aid of Work Among Seamen. Mrs Miller (President of Sailors’ Institute) gave an interesting address upon work done in Lyttelton among visiting seamen. Resolution against increase of racing permits passed unanimously, to lx* sent to ministers and local M.P.’s. HAMILTON. Aug. 5. Eighteen present, when Mrs Morton presided. Resolved that this meeting send a letter of protest to Parliament against the u>«* of indentured labour in Samoa. President and Treasurer visits! Te Kuiti Branch and gave satisfactory report. Mrs Hercus then gave a very impressive address on "A Christian Woman's Influence and Responsibility in the World To-day.” Executive met on 10th, and decided that this Branch send a letter to Parliament strongly protesting against the 38 additional permits for race meetings to lx* brought forward by Mr Hunter.