News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 27, Issue 317, 18 November 1921, Page 9

News of the Unions.

(The Editor cannot promise 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 are unsuitable.) SUMNER. Nov. 2. Small attendance. Mrs McCombs presided, and the address was given by Miss C. Henderson, who spoke of the educative competitive schemes of the Australian W.C.T.U. to arouse enthusiasm amongst the boys and girls, and of the success mot with. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered Miss Henderson Afternoon tea was served. CARTERTON. Nov. 2. Good attendance. Letter from Mrs Don (President) re Headquarters, read, and consideration deferred till next year. Annual meeting arranged for. Every absent member to be personally visited and invited to be present. Social afternoon, with musical items and afternoon tea. Prayer meeting to be held on Tuesday. HAWERA. Oct. 27. Mrs Scott presided, and eight* en ladies were present. Decided that, on account of the Schools Queen Carnival, which is now being held, we should postpone raising funds for Mrs Mary Armor’s expenses and for erecting a National Headquarters until after Christmas. Mesdames Rone, Curtis, Corry, and Hayward reported that the head teachers of the local schools are in sympathy with the Dominion Prize Essay Competition on the subject “Alcohol in Relation to the Human Body and Mind.” An invitation was extended to Miss England to address a special meeting of ladies on Wednesday, November 16th. the subject being ‘‘The Social Hygiene Bill.” A vote of sympathy was passed with Mrs Williamson in her illness. A discussion arose about the ”Y” Union, and the collection of the subscriptions. Mrs Bone agreed to take charge of this work. Afternoon tea was dispensed by Mrs Ritchie and Mrs Crutch. TAKAPUNA. Nov. 3. Pay-up social. Mrs Lewd ns presided. A good number present. Vocal duets were rendered, and much enjoyed, also afternoon tea served. Mrs Neal, from Auckland, gave an interesting address on “Medical Temperance and Treatment of Babies." She was listened to with much attention. OXFORD. Oct. 26. Good attendance. President in the chair. Resolution of sym

pathv with the relatives of the late Mrs F. B. I,ane, of Rnngiora. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs A. Cooper for the use of her piano. Decided to ask Mrs Roberts to give address on “Social Hygiene” early in December. A number of rcsolutioas passed at *he recent Kaiapoi Convention were discussed and approved. Mrs R. W. Comyns contributed an excellent paper on “Temperance.” The President reminded members of the annual meeting in Nov<mber, and asked for suggestions for the I**22 syllabus. Decided to write to members with new’ babies congratulating them, and to have the Rabies enrolled on the Cradle Roll. OPOTIKI. Oct. 14. Mrs Thompson presided, and ten were present. Re Jumble Sale to raise funds for coming poll, admission to be some saleable article. (Lite to l>e 25th November, at 7.30 p.m. Re Dr. Barnardo’s Homes: Decided to help the Young Helpers’ League stall on second Friday of Novemher (instead of usual meeting). Union to take charge of cake stall and sweets stall; proceeds to be divided between the League and our Union. NET.SON. Sept. 13. Miss Atkinson presided. A Gift Afternoon in connection wdth the Sale of Work. T.etter received from Mrs Don re memorial to late Mrs Atkinson, also referring to Mrs Armor’s visit. Both favourably considered. Tbo Union sent a strong protest against any increase in the totalisator permits ■ o Hon. Downie Stewart and Mr Atmoro, M.P. Replies received from both. \ letter of aeknow’ledgment received from Mr A. R. Atkinson. Afternoon ♦cn was serv d, and members from Wnkapuaka and Wakefield were wel corned. Oct. 4. Mrs Knapp presided. T.etter from Mrs Don urging help in connection with Memorial Fund. Decided to give i substantial sum from proceeds of Sale. The Secretary was requested to find particulars re a visit from Mrs Armor. \bout 700 articles of clothing for Save he ‘Children Fund wore shipped for London, the shipping company kindly taking them free of charge. Final arrangements were made in connection with the Sale of Work to be held on »>ctober 12tl . CAMBRIDGE. Aug. F.air attendance. President (Mrs Watson) in chair. General business discussed. Letters from Miss ITcnder.-on read, re racing permits. Decided letters l>e written M.P.’s protesting against increase; and from Mrs Denison, asking that our Union raise £lO for Dominion Convention. Request granted. Uresident read a beautiful story of late T. E. Taylor. Sept. A pleasant and helpful meet ing. Good attendance. President in chair. A letter of thanks read from

relatives of late Mrs Atkinson. Petitions filed by those present in favour of amendment in Juvenile Crimes Act. also women police, etc. Oct. Meeting held in Methodist Schoolroom. Good attendance. President in chair. Letters read from Mrs Don and Miss Earnshaw. Decided to hold a drawing-room meeting for Miss Earnshaw’s visit. Report of District Convention read. Greetings from Avondale were extended by Mrs Martin. TE KUITT. Oct. 14. Mrs Edgar in *he ehair, 11 present. Several apologies. Resolved to thank the Council for use of Domain for sports on Labour Day for our rest room. Deputation to w’ait on the Mayor re a more suitable room for n rest room. Dec-id* d to make a levy of Is per member towards the Memorial Fund; to donate 30s towards expenses of Mrs Mary Armor. £1 from funds and 10s kindly donated by Mrs Lopdell. Nurse Dunn kindly donated £f» towards rest room. A Committee was appointed in eonmetion with labour Day function. The two picture shows offered to assist about November Ist part proceeds for our rest room. Short report on District Convention held at Hamilton was read. Decided to write to Dominion Secretary of Plunk*t Society for full information regarding the forming of a branch, and to work in conjunction with our Union and the res* room, the Mayoress to call a public meeting later. KAIAPOI. Oct. 2. President (Mrs Scott) in the chair. At the last Band of Hope essay prizes were awarded, two in the 6th Standard, and two in the sth. Next month’s Band of Hope will be a eompe tition in singing and recitation. That will finish the 1921 season. NEW PLYMOUTH. Oct. 24. Misses Ambury and Taunt moved that wo write to the Ministers' Association and ask that Sunday. No vomhor 13th, be kept as T mperanee Sunday. A good attendance. Agreed to let the Atkinson Memorial Fund stay open as long as possible Arrangements to see if Mrs Webb will address on Social Hygiene when in New Plymouth. One new member joined at thLs meeting. A pleasant home meeting was held at Mrs Fenwick’s. Gnne Streeet; a nice attendance, with one new member. TE AROHA. Oct. 21. Meeting to form a branch of the W.C.T.U. Mrs Dukes occupied the ehair, and introduced Miss Earnshaw, who explained the aims and prin- . ciples of the Union. The attendance was good, and it was unanimously decided that a branch he formed. The following officers were elected:—Pres., Mrs M. Corkindale; Vice-Pros., Mrs Morrison and Mrs B’rneowe; Cor. Sec.,

Mis.** I> xon; lire. Soc., Miss Stanley; Trens., Miss Curie; “White Ribbon" Agent. Mrs Stewart; Assistant “W.R.” Agent, Mrs Kennington. The meeting, which was very enthusiastic throughout. then closed, and afternoon tea was partaken of. OKAIAWA. Oct. 14. Meeting held at President'* (Mrs I.oes) house. A very wet day, and attendance small. One new member was initiated. Mrs Green read .a very interesting article entitled “Sunshine and Sour Apples.” Each member pr< • sent promised to try and bring a new member next meeting. Afternoon tea brought a very pleasant meeting; to a close. WELLINGTON DISTRICT. N T ov. Miss McCarthy, of Dunedin, spoke on the “Endowment of Motherhood." and said this was a subject in which a large number of women are keenly interested, and which many more should inquire into, whether they need the assistance them-elves or on the broad principle of hewing those who are doing: their duty under most difficult, trying:, and health-wrecking circfnnstancos. Thankfulness was expressed that the Racine Rill, which was asking for 28 extra raclne permits, had been rejected by 3(5 votes to 28. Mr A. R. Atkinson had consented to speak on the Divorce Rill at a meeting called by the National Council of Women, and all were urped to attend. DPNEDTN DISTRICT. Nov. 1. Arranpements made for annual meetine. also for a "sinp. say. or pay" social for young women, sixteen having roc ntly signed the pledge. Vote of sympathy to relatives of the late Mrs Kirk’ *"'* and appreciative mention of her hv’ er years of service. Mrs Don referred to the great loss to our cause in the promotion to higner service of the late Countess of Carlisle, World’s President. Names of recently arrived immigrants distributed to members for visiting, etc. MOSGTKL. fkt. 18. Mrs Rodford presided, 29 members present. Mrs Weston addressed the meeting on the work of Rarnardo Homes, giving personal experiences of work in the Homos, which was most interesting. Reported that we now have over 60 members, and the work is progressing most favourably. MATA PR A. Sept. 29. Ton members present. Mrs Halt presided. Decided to hold a .Tunib’o Sale in November in answer to Mrs Don’s appeal for funds. Letters of protest against increase jrs racing permits sent to Hons. Downie Stewart and Anderson. Mrs Talt gave her impressions of Provincial Convention In Dunedin.

Oct. 13. Special meeting, 20 present. Mrs Halt presided. Mesdames Landels and Smith, of Gore, gave inspiring addresses. Afternoon tea. One new member. Oct. 27. Mrs Galt presided, 9 present. Ajjangements for Tumble Sale. Rand of Hope children to assist with same. CHRISTCHURCH. Oct. 12. Mrs Napier presided. Ar rangement* made for luncheon rooms at Show, auxiliary unions to bo asked to help, and electric washing ma chine and ovens to be borrowed. Oct. 26. Mrs Taylor presided, and was welcomed bark after her holiday. At request of Miss Baughan, members promised to try and And a home for prisoner shortly to leave gaol. Reports of Show Committees received, and much detail work done. One new member NGARUAWAHIA. Nov. 1. Mrs Watklnson (President) in the chair. Miss Ear ns haw gave an address, and urged the women to stand together and prepare for the next campaign against the drink traffic. We have every reason to hope that 1922 will be the victory poll, but nothing must be left undone on our part to make it so. Sorrow was expressed at the news of the death of 1-ady Carlisle, our World’s President, and votes of sympathy were passed with Lady Carlisle’s family, our world’s officers, and the B.W.L.A. An interesting service was conducted. MT. EDEN. Oct. 18. Miss Wilson in the chair. Stormy weather, small attendance. The Rev. J. A. Reid, of Canada, gave an inspiring address on the success of Prohibition in America. He also stated that America had erected a statue in m« niory of Frances Willard. A vote of thanks was passed to the speaker. Mrs Scanlen reported that lit essays had been sent in by Edondale North school children on alcohol and its effect on the human body, 56 girls and 58 hoys. Decided to ask Mrs and Mrs Garroway to judge the girls’ essays, and the Revs. A. B. Chappell and .T. A. Reid the boys’. Mrs Gaulter and Miss Cealey were appointed delegates to Provincial Convention. Mrs Chappell, senr.. and Mrs Merson to assist with the Sale of Gifts. The Treasurer reported having paid 27s to Essay Fund. PETONE. Nov. 1. Mrs Murgatroyd presided. Eleven members present. Including Mrs Johnson Wright. A letter was read acknowledging receipt of donation to Rarnardo Fund. Mrs Johnson Wright reminded us thit on the Ist of December reports should be sent to the District Union. She also asked for help

towards raising funds for the Dominion Prize Competition. Decided to hold a Jumble Sr le on Saturday. November 19th, for this object. Next afternoon meeting (o be held at Mrs Corner’s home. On October 19th a very pleasant afternoon was held at Mrs Crowther’s, when Mr Marshall gave a reading from Kipling, with very happy comments. Mrs Johnson spoke of the effects of the drink traffic seen when visiting the workhouse* in England and Scotland. Songs were given by Mrs Cole and Mrs Johnson, and a reading by Miss Knott, also musical item by Master Crowther. Afternoon ten was dispensed. SAWYER’S RAY. Sept. 27. Twenty-one present, including a few Y’s. Mrs Cleghorn preside!. A letter was received from Mrs Don asking for some help towards the proposed Headquarters to be erected in Wellington. Decided to hold a Garden Fete in the school grounds to raise some money. Mrs Perry read a very interesting paper. “A Soul on Wings.” Our young friends then entertained us with songs and recitations. At the close a cup of tea was handed round. Oct. 25. A mothers’ meeting, but owing to the rain there were not many present. Mrs Cleghorn presided. Arrangements were then made for holding our Sale on the 24th of November. Mrs Hudson read us an address on “Helps to Mothers.’’ which was both interesting and inspiring. HENDERSON Oct. 25. Special meeting, usual meeting day very wet. A delegate for District Convention was elected, also rough draft of report read. We also decided to send goods and helper for the Sale in St. David’s Hall, Khvbor Pass, on November 4th, towards funds for memorial to Mrs Atkinson and Mrs Armor Fund. We had n small meeting, but each one promised to do their utmost to help. Very glad to be able to snv that our Secretary (Mrs McKay) is able to resume her post again. Our annual meeting third Wednesday in November. N.E. VALLEY. Oct. 27. Miss Lowe (Vice-President) presided at the quarterly evangelistic meeting. Attendance very good. Ensign Coombs, Probation Officer, gave a most interesting address on her work. Decided that the Anal meeting for the year take the form of a conversazione and Gift Sale In aid of the funds. One new member enrolled. A sale of flowers at close of meeting resulted In quite a good sum being added to the Fighting Fund. WAIPAWA. Sept. 28. A very successful Franchise Day celebration was held. Mrs H. McLean (President) gave a short address on the Fight for the Franchise in

Vow Zealand. This was followed hy some interesting readings from Mr Lovell-Smitb’s book. "The History of Woman’s Franchise in New Zealand." the reading showing how much prejudice against th< woman’s vote existed and what dismal forecasts were made 28 years ago as to the had influence it was sure to have on thp nation. The wonderful list of beneficial enactments passed by Parliament since 1893 were read and commented on by the mem!>ers. They indeed show how entirely those dismal prophets were in the wrong. Three new members were nominated, and one other member was initiated. Afterno«Y tea and a codec tion. ASHBURTON. Oct. Mrs Lill presided. T>arge at tendance, including a good rppresenta tion from th* Tinwald branch. Letter of sympathy to be sent to Mrs E. 11. Buchanan. Decided to donate the sunt >f £lO to Headquarters Fund, and mem hers to collect for same. Decided to invite Mrs H. Armor to Ashburton tint ing the 1922 campaign. Arrangements were made for Seamen’s Afternoon on October 20th. Miss Henderson spoke on the recent Australian Convention. Several musical items were contributed, and much enjoyed. Votes of thanks passed to speaker and performers. Oct. 20. A very successful "Seamen's Afternoon" was held at th" residence of Mrs .1. Thompson. Rev. G. Miller delivered an appropriate and deeply interesting address on the work of the British and Foreign Sailors’ Society. Vocal and instrumental items were given. A dainty afterenoon tea was served, and a collection taken up in aid of the Seamen’s Fund. A hearty of thanks was passed to speaker*, performers, and hostess. Nov. Mrs Lill presided. Letters of sympathy sent to sick nv mlters. Mesdames J. Nish and T. Young gave interesting reports of the Canterbury Convention and were heartily thanked. Rev. T. W. Vonlie delivered a stirring address on the need for concentrated effort in the coming campaign, and a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to him. SUMNER Oct. |. Franchise Day. Mrs .1. Me('omhv presided over a fait* attendance. Mr* McCombs read a most informative paper by Miss C. Henderson on "What Has Been Gained Since 1893 the Year When the Franchise Was Given to Women.” It was a very comprehensive resume of reforms and legislation where the weight of women’s votes is evident. The paper, together with Mrs MeCombs’ remarks, provided an excellent "Franchise" address. Afternoon tea was served, and meeting closed in the usual way. RALCLUTHA. Aug. 2. Good meeting. President in the chair. Decided to send delegate to Provincial Convention. Letters of thanks received from Catlins and Owa-

ka District. Letter of sympathy sent to member in Hospital. Sept. 13. Annual meeting, poor attendance. night very wet. We had 8 meetings during the ytar 27 members, attendance on the whole, fair. Three letters of sympathy sent to members who had lost relatives. During May a Donas Society was formed. Many thanks to those members who have brought new and second-hand goods along to help in such a splendid cause. Officers elected: l*res. t Mrs Jas. Clark; Vice-Presidents. Mesdarms Grigor. Taggart. Sloan. G. Turner, K. Currie. Jordan; Cor. Sec., Mrs M' Ltren; Rec. Sec., Mrs W. McLean; Treas.. Miss Tosh; Asst. Treas.. Miss McLaren; "W.R.” Agent. Mrs Murray; Supt. L.T.L.. Mrs A. Cations, of Cradle Roll; Asst. Superintendent, Mrs Davidson. It was proposed a special vote of thanks to Mrs Jas. Clark for her work during the year. Report and balance-sheet adopted. tl 9s M for T. E Taylor l>a\; |fl lOd for Frances Willard Day Oct. 4. Attendance fair. Mrs Clark in the chair. Mrs Don’s letter *e Building Fund. Moved £2 be sent to this fund. Four members handed in money to the Victory Fund. Secretary instructed to sec A. and P. Society Secretary re stand on Show Ground for afternoon tea. Meeting then formed up for sewing met ting. INVERCARGILL DISTRICT. Oct. There was a large attendance of ladies, also a few gentlemen. Mrs Lillicrap presided, and explained flat this meeting was a departure from the usual monthly meeting. The delegates who had attended the Provincial Convention. recently held in Dunedin, were to read their reports, and a presentation was to be made. Mrs Baird spoke briefly on the prizes awarded annually to school children on the best essays oo the subject of Temperance. The object of the essays was to inculcate and interest the young in temperance principles. Owing to recent illness and needed rest for her eyes, she felt that thf time had come for her to lay down part of the work, and Miss Dewar had kindly consented to All the breach. A presentation of a silver cup to the infant son of Mr and Mrs Lewis. Herts rt Street, then took place. Mrs Baird, in her usual happy style, then presented the cup to Mrs Lewis to keep in trust until her son would be able to use it. The P.ev. J. Carlisle, replying for Mrs Lewis, conveyed her thanks to the Union, and expressed the hope that when the recipient of the cup was able to use it the cup would be used for tea, no stronger beverage being obtainable. Mrs Kennedy read an excellent report on the Social Hygiene Bill, and the other delegates read reports tin the general work of the Convention. In closing. Mrs Lillicrap gave her impressions of the Convention.