Y’s Column.

White Ribbon, Volume 30, Issue 350, 18 September 1924, Page 13

Y’s Column.

AUCKLAND. Aug. 10. Fair attendance, Mr T. K. Mills (President) presiding. A letter was read from Mrs Young urging the “Y’s" to take an active interest In the* oversea* < ’orresponclence: Miss Puduey, Secretary of Inter Bible Class Union, urged all present to attend a course of training for Bible Class leaders and workers. The* Secretary’s resignation was received with regret. Mr K Poison was duly appointed Recording Secretary and Miss Barry Correspond j„ u Secretary. Mr Poison, in an address, put very clearly before the young people

their responsibility us a Brunch, and we hope his message of encouragement aiul inspiration may help us to go forward with greater zeal, so that the Alliance may look to us for suport In the great forward campaign. Miss Dulcie Le*-t recited. The President followed up Mr Poison with a few remarks and a talk on “I Wonder Why.” NELSON. Aug. 4. Was a sing, say or threepence pay night. We liad a fair attendance, and had supper at the close of the meeting. Aug. 30. The Church of Christ Club Girls combined with the Y. members. Journeyed out to Richmond, and gave a concert to the inmates of the Special School for Girls. We took fruit and sweets and we played games with the children. The afternoon’s entertainment was greatly appreciated by them all. The Matron and stalf provided afternoon tea, and the children presented us all with hunches of spring flowers, with the request to come again soon. Sept. 1. The meeting took the form of sewing and humourous readings TIMAUU. Sept. 4. We have had two meetings, both well attended. The Look-out Committee reported four new members for the month. Social Committee reported the social at the Old Sailors' Rest a great success. Hospital Visitors reported having visited the Hospital twice during August, and taken fruit for the children. Two delegates were appointed to attend the District Convention at Sumner. NEW BRIGHTON. Aug. 16. Attendance good. President, Mrs (». J. Patten, in the chair. Decided to invite Senior Branch to next mouth's meeting, being social night. Mrs T. E. Taylor wrote asking for girls to distribute literature in workrooms, etc. All girls working in same promised to do so. The Rev. J. 8. Young gave a most Interesting address, which was very much appreciated. Supper was served. CARTERTON. Aug. 28, A Daffodil Social. Those present each took a bunch of spring flowers, which were sold to-day, in aid of the Willard Home for Children. About twenty-flve shillings has been raised by the energetic Y Girls. Mr. Laurenson, the Area Organiser for the N.Z. Alliance, addressed the meeting in an earnest manner, thereby arousing the interest of the young people. He was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Mrs Every gave a brief talk on the Willard Home, and then read their annual report. Miss Kiora Tyler was elected delegate to the Petone Convention. Games and songs made the evening pass merrily and quickly. Supper was dispensed as usual. OTAUTAU. Aug. 23. W.C.T.U. gave a social evening for Mrs Brown, President, who gave a very stirring and interesting speech on Temperance, and concluded with three “B’s”: “He energetic, doing all you can to help the cause;” "Be loyal to your Union—it Is God's work aud we are there to do that work;” “Be present at vour meetings, if your seat Is empty your fellow-workers will miss you, the work will miss you, and the Maker will miss you.” Mrs Young. Y. Supt., gave an inspiring address, and briefly outlined the duties of officers, etc., for the Y. Union. The following are the officers appointed: Supt., Mrs Macdonald; Pres., Miss Winnie \ rthur; Vice-Pres.. Misses Barrington. Don nan, Kirkpatrick and J. Burns; Trea.. Miss Margaret Mcßride; Uec. Sec., Miss Dorothy Mills; Cor. Ber., Miss Mina Macdonald; Look-out Committee, Misses Harrington. Kirkpatrick and Donnan; Badge Agent. Miss M. Batt; White Ribbon Agent, Miss Ada Hope. Mrs Brown presented of-

fleers with badges, which were gratefully accepted. The Invercargill Y Union donated to our Union all the books required. Several new members joined last night. Supper provided by Senior Union. Docldod to hold the meetings monthly, and on the second Monday of each month. Songs were rendered.