News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 27, Issue 320, 18 February 1922, Page 12

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.) CARTERTON. Feb. 8. Garden Party in Carrington Park. Large attendance. Mrs Keen and the Entertainment Committee provided a treasure hunt, stepping the chain, and other competitions. The Refreshment Committee liberally catered for all. President (Mrs Every) welcomed all visitors and friends, and Mrs I‘eryman gave a short address, appealing for members. Nine new members were gained. Mrs Moore, Cradle Roll Superintendent, enroll'd a number of little ones. Collection, £2 12s. . LEIGH. Jan. 13. Annual Cradle Roll picnic, held on Mrs R. Mat boson's beautiful littly beach. The weather was glorious. The Cradle Roll children had a nice, each child receiving a prize. Mr Keith Matheson kindly boated people up the creek to see the waterfall. A sumptuous lunch and tea were provided, the table-cloths being spr< ad on a grassy flat overlooking the beach. After tea, the President (Mrs Grigg) gave a brief outline of the work done by the Cnion during the past year. After th« usual congratulatory speeches, the happy picnickers wended their way homeward, having spent a most enjoyable day. Jan. 31. Usual attendance. President in the chair. Three new member* for the Cradle Roll. A vote of thanks was proposed and seconded to Mrs R. Matheson for privileges generously accorded on h< r beach at the Cradle Ro I picnic. Memliers stood in silence to honour the memory of Miss F. R. Willard, one of our greatest T« mperanee leaders. I'ETONE Feb. 7. Miss Knott was elected as delegate to Convention in March, and also appointed .“White Ribbon" A cut. and Mrs Little Cradle Roll Superintendent. Carried unanimously, that • very strong protest be sent to th«Borough Council against their action in allowing tennis to be played on Sun days on the public courts. A day's outing was arrang'd for Wednesday, February 22nd. in which it ti hoped the Ix>wer Hutt members will join. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Murgntroyd for her past services as President. Officers elected: Pros.. Mrs Ashby, Udy Street; Vice Pr*s., Mrs Rouse, Mrs M< Ewan. Mr; Johnston.

Mrs Collins, and Mrs Corner; Sec., Miss M. Avison, 69 Fitzherbert Street; Assist. Sec., Mrs Collins; Treas., Mrs Doneghu, Campbell Terrace; “White Ribbon’’ Agent, Miss Knott, c/o Mrs King, Nelson Street; Cradle Roll Supt., Mrs Little; Library, Mrs Barrow ami Mrs Murgatroyd; Home Meetings, Mrs Griffiths nnd Mrs Crowther; Flower Mission, Mrs Jones; Sick Visitors, Mrs Johnston and Mrs Barrow. POUTO (NATIVE). Feb. A very fair attendance at this meeting. All are enthusiastic in helping the good work. The President presided. and opened the meeting with fervent prayer. God above shall help us towards the W.C.T.F. Mrs Edwards and Mrs Noda have our deepest sympathy in the death of Mrs Noda’a niece, Miss Edwards. God help us all. OXFORD. Jan. 2f>. President in the chair. A fair number present. Votes of sympathy passed with the relatives of the late Mrs Baxter, and with Mrs Seed in her protracted Illness. The syllabus was submitted to members., and approved. and the Secretary was Instructed to have them printed and distributed before next meeting. Decided to purchase printed post-cards to notify members of each ip eting. also to hold the meetings on the first, instead of the last ’Wednesday in each month, to begin with the March meeting. At the close of the business, Miss Gainsford gave an inspiring address on Nehemlah, and his gr< at works and faith in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. The meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks to Miss Gainsford. and the singing of .“All Round the World.” MORRINSVILLE. Nov. 13, 1921. Annual meeting. 16 piesent. Mrs Richards, President, in the chair. The following officers were fleeted: Pres., Mrs Richards; Sec., Mrs Wills; Correspondent to White Ribbon, Mrs Stewart. The Secretary read the report for the year, and special reference was made to the visit of the OruanLsing Seen tary. Miss Earnshaw, who during her short stay here had secured 12 new members, five of whom were received at this meeting. Promises amounting to £6 were received towards the £lO. share, of Conference expenses. At the close of the mating afternoon tea was dispensed. NEW PLYMOUTH. Jan. 26. 17 members present. A letter was read from Mrs Mary Lovell, of America, and on her suggestion this Branch of the Union will endeavour to

take up the L.T.L. and Band of Mercy work. The Treasurer’s report showed a balance of £ll/11/3 The membership is mm Iff. DaeftM to ImM tlo cradle Roll picnic on February 18th. Mesdames Valentine and Kibby were nominate d jus delegates to attend Dominion Convention at Hamilton in March. WANGANUI DISTRICT. At the annual meetings, the President, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer were re-elected. Mrs Reed was elected Recording Secretary. Feb. 4. Good attendance. A special devotional meeting was led by the President, after which business was proceeded with. The Misses Randall and Rose were elected Cradle Roll Superintendents. Treasurer read l*a la nee-sheet, showing a small balance in hand. Balance sheets were jilso read by the Supt. of the L.T.L. and Rand of Mercy, each showing a small balance in hand, which was creditable to the children’s work at Aramoho. Mrs Goodey read her report of the work among the Maori children at the Putiki Pah, which was very Interesting. Decided to start work among the children in the town, and a small Committee was s t up. Decided to send one delegate to Convention. A short New Year address from the President. FEILDTNG. Feb. 2. Mrs Whitmarsh occupied the chair. Miss Sv» ndsen (our White Ribbon Agent) was appointed delegate to the Annual Convention. The election of officers resulted jis follows: Pres., Mrs Whitmarsh; Trea.. Mrs Mclntyre; Sec., Mrs Pearce; Vice-Presidents, Mesdames Beatty, Donagh. W. P. Jones, and Moore; Evangelist. Mrs Emmcrsen; Cradle Roll, Mrs Mai; White Ribbon Agent. Miss Svendsen; Correspondent See., Mrs Tremain; Dorcas Society discussed. nnd good work reported from members. (Toth.ng h;is been distributed amongst ne< ly ones in our town. It was decided to hold a picnic on the 18th of February in the Kowhal T’ark, afternoon t»n provided, one shilling per head, the proceeds to go to Missionary funds. WELLINGTON DISTRICT. Feb. 2. First meeting of the year, Mrs Wright presiding over a good attendance of members. A circular was read from the .\ow Zealand Educational Institute on the welfare of the young p' opie of New Zealand, and the following resolution was passed: "Thjit this District I'nion desires to affirm Its entire sympathy with the aims and objects of the N.Z.E.1., in endeavouring to improve and extend our educational system. and although there may be need for economy In the affairs of the Dominion. it would be poor economy to pass on to the children that which would be at th«ir expense.” It was decided to hold Ji garden party on February 2f*th.

when it was hoped that a law number of members and friends would l>e present. Wright spoke of the opportunity for special work thus year, and the tved of a supreme effort in the fight against alcohol. Two new members were intiated, and one transferred to our Union. BATLEY. Jan. Meeting held; a very good attendance of m< mbers. Opened by our I ’resident with prayer, and hymn offered to our Father to enable and help us to carry on the Rood cause this New Year of ours. Shall do our utmost in our effoits towards the W.C.T.U. I’rayers were conducted very fervently by each member entreating Him to help us in this good cause. Mrs C. Paikea again elected President. Mrs C. I*ihema. Vice-President, Miss Hill Secretary. and Mrs VV. ('lark, Treasurer. A collection of sixpences was carrifd amongst the members, which amounted to 14 sixpences (7/-). Afternoon tea provided by Mrs Clark. GREYTOWN. Feb. 2. Good attendance. Mrs Perynmn, Editor of the White Ribbon, presided over the election of officers for the ensuing year, the following being elected: Pres.. Mrs Roucher; Vice-Presi-dents, Mesdames Murray °nd Costain; Sec., Mrs Contain; Trea., Mrs A. M. Haigh; White Ribbon Agent. Miss MeWhlnney. Miss Mayo, Organiser, who had been working in the town for a few days, was present, and reported several new’ members. Afternoon tea was dispensed, and a happy time spent in social intercourse. The members are grateful for Miss Mayo’s visit and help. timarit. Jan. 31. Good attendance. Motions of sympathy with many of our members. Several votes of thanks--one to Miss May Brown for having the telephone installed at the Sailors' Rest. It was decided that in the future all meetings be held in the afternoon, with the exception of the “pay-up” social, which is to take place this year on February 23th. the Y girls and their friends to be invited as usual. Members were present from Dunedin and Oamaru. and greetings and ideas exchanged. Caretaker’s report contained sincere thanks from men of S.S. "Maimoa." who had had two Sunday teas (one an Xmas tea), two Sunday eveniygs and one week-night social. Mr Woodward also arranged a motor ride into the country, and they voted it altogether the best reception they had ever had. The S.S. "Tniroa” had a Sunday tea. evening service. and a week-night social. Two new members were initiated.