News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 30, Issue 356, 18 March 1925, Page 11

News of the Unions.

PLEASE NOTE! 1. Every Union should report. 2. Reports must be short. 3. Must be in by Bth of month. 4. Don't report what you are going tn do. 5. Don’t send newspaper reports of your meetings. ONEHUNGA. Feb. 12th. Our first meeting fur year wa» fairly well attended. Mrs Stacey, (Presi dent), in the chair; Suggested syllabus for year (drawn up by Executive) submitted for members approval. Decided that £2 was the most we could spare from Duals at present for Dominion Fund. Plans for raisin); money so as to send more this year discussed. A splendid paper on The Life of Frances Willard was read by Mrs Mushed. Afternoon tea handed round. TAKAPUNA. Mar. 6th. The first meeting of the year. Mrs Penning presided, and Mrs Haynes of Auckland was appointed delegate to lonvention. Mrs Garraway gave a most interesting account of her travels with Mrs LeeCowle through dry America and the W.C.T.L. World's Conference in London. A presentation of u fountain pen was mude to Miss Piper, W.R. Reporter and Organist, who is leaving before next meeting, on an extended visit to her relations in England. Tho President, in a nice little speech wtolled her bon voyage and a safe return. Afternoon tea was dispensed. BLENHEIM. Feb. 17th. Held a Frances Willard afternoon. A good attendance. A splendid paper on the Life of Frances Willard was read by Mrs J Stewart. An enjoyable social halfhour was spent, musical items, anil afternoon tea. A collection for Missionary Fund. Mar 3rd. Mrs W. Grigg presided over a good attendance. A syllabus for the coming year’s work was drawn up. Decided that Mrs Grigg would he our delegate at the Convention. An Interesting article was rend from the American issue. OORb Feb 26th. A good attendance of members. The minutes of the annual meeting proved that something was being accomplished, and the final balance sheet was read and passed. Decided to invite the District Union to hold its next quarterly meeting In Gore. Mrs W. D. Stewart was appointed delegate to the Annual Convention. Mrs W. Stephenson was appointed Cradle Roll Superintendent, and Mrs J. Stevenson. Librarian. Miss Karnshaw was present with us, and gave a very interesting and Instructive address on Womens’ Work. We were glad to have her with us for a week, creating interest in the Union and addng considerably to our membership. MAT AURA. Feb. 26th. First meeting for the year. Mrs Mack I e, occupied the chair. Twenty members present, two former members reinitiated. Apologies for absence. Letter of congratulation on re-organisation from Southland district Executive. Collection taken up for Frances Willard Day. Mrs Ncwlands sang, and Mrs Rose recited. Rev. R. Mackie gave most interesting and Instructive address. The meeting was a very happy one, and augurs well for the future cause. Members Joined in the hearty singing of "All round the world tlie Ribbon White” SOUTH WELLINGTON. Feb. 19th. "Frances Willard” Day celebrated by an evening meeting in the Room?. Constable Street. There was a good attendance and most instructive and interesting reading was given by the President, on the early beginnings of the W.C.T.U., with lr.-

cidents in the life of Mrs Thompson, leadei of the devoted band of women who went forth to "pray out” the saloons, and who met with such remarkable success. This formed a fitting introduction to the story of Frances Willard's life as read by Miss K. iiwxall, who dwelt on the main events in tliis wonderful woman's life story. A bright and pleasing programme of music and recitation was provided by friends or members of the Union, Mesdamea Booth, Duncan, Pilkington, McLellan, Miss Peek and little Betty McLellan. A silent \ote of sympathy was passed for the relatives of Mrs Coptthorne, an old member, who had just passed to higher service. It was stated that Mrs Henderson was a candidate for election to tiie Hospital and Charitable Aid Hoard, and an appeal was made to members to support her candidature In every practical way. A collection was taken up for the World’s Missionary Fund. Light refreshments provided by Mesdaines Quin and Catchpole, were handed round. Mar. 6th. The monthly meeting of the South Wellington Union waa hoM In tinConstable street rooms. Appointment of Mesdaines Catchpole and Gibson as delegates for the Annual Convention; substitutes, Mesdaines Mollcr and Chisholm. Appeal made to help in effort suggested by United Women’s Societies of Dunedin, for ensuring comfort and welfare of women and girls attending the Dunedin Exhibition. The speaker for tin* afternoon was Mrs Williams, who gave a most inspiring address on the coining campaign w-ork. Matters dealt with were the means of building up an Organising fund, the holding of Drawing-room meetings, and Home meetings, especially in the country districts, and in the latter connection she offered to give any assistance she could in the Wellington District.. Site broi tht her stirring address to a close by app ling for every possible effort to be mao carry Prohibition for the sake of the children. MASTERTON Mar. 6th. Mrs Cocker presided over a good attendance; 21 being present. Final arrangements were made In regard to the visit of the Wellington district Executive. Also for an after church rally in Methodist Church, on Sunday evening. Members and friends were invited to meet the visiting delegates for a social gathering before the business meeting on Saturday. The President expressed the good wishes of the Union to Mrs Robert Russell, who is leaving shortly on a visit to England and America. Pleasure was expressed at the Improvement In health of our Secretary, Miss Wingate. Decided to ask for pioxy at the coming Convention. Much interest was displayed, and hopes ran high for a good and profitable time with the visiting members of the district Unions. RYAI, BUSH. Mar. 3rd At Mr Marshall’s residence; six members only being present. Owing to ill hea Ith, *M rs Buxton gave In her resignation as President, which was accepted with regret, she having been President for a linos’ four year**. Mrs Fowler was elected President, wnile Mrs Oaitt took over tho Treasurer's work, and Mrs Oilflllan carries on as Secretary. A report of the last year’s work was read, and also some circulars. % RICCARTON. Feb. 20th. Frances Willard Day; Mrs Richards spoke on the life and work of our great Founder. Motions of vvmpAthy passed to Mrs McLean ami Miss Lowden in their re- ent bereavements. Mesdaines Harrell, Donaldson and Brighting. were appointed to attend Area Council Meeting. Mrs Harrell appointed delegate to Convention. An interesting syllabus of speakers is drawn up for the year. Reported that at last Executive meeting. Rnngiora was leading in special Prohibition Campaign Fund, with Riecarton second. A good sum was handed in toward* this fund at the meeting. Afternoon tea dispensed, and special collection taken up for Frances Willard Fund. CHRISTCHURCH. Fel». 11th Mrs Taylor presiding; Attendance good. Mesdamea Richards, Pedlar nnd Napier, appointed Representatives to Alban*» District Council. Decided to accede to the request the Fire Brigade Assn., nnd provide afternoon tea at their competitions. Reported that much success had followed appeal

for funds for District Union. Letter of sympathy to be sent to friends of the late Mrs Clare. Feb. 26th. Mrs Taylor presided over a good attendance, ami welcomed back from the Old Homeland Mrs Wbetter and Miss liurband, who had beeu away for a year. Frances Willard’s memorial da>, nn excellent paper was read by Mrs Napier; Mrs Taylor spoke on the great underlying principles of our organisation and t lie need there was of teaching, and spreading them in every way possible. Delegates were appointed for the National Convention, and afternoon tea was dispensed by the social committee. Letters of sympathy in illness and bereavement to Mrs Hayes and Mrs J. Hayes. NEW BRIOHTOsv. Feb. 19th. First meeting of 1925. Our President, Mrs Hall, in the chair; attend mice very good. A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Mis Baker. Mesdaines F. H. Good and H. Hull, were elected Delegates to the N.Z. Alliance Council, aud Miss Palmer to the Dominion Convention. The Treasurer's report was read and adopted, and showed a credit balance. Collection for World’s Missionary Fund, £1 2s. An excellent paper on the life and work of Frances Willard was read. Items were given by Mesdaines C. Smith, Weavers and Campbell, and Miss Weavers anil Master It. Campbell. On behalf of the members, Mrs Hall presented a Doulton bowl to Mrs Whitely, our retiring “White Ribbon” agent, and spoke of the service she had rendered tlie Union during her four years in office. PUKEKOHE. Mar. 2nd. The first meeting for 1925. Poor attendance. As White Ribbon Agent, Mrs Home was appointed. The So retary read two pieces from White Ribbon. "A record Convention” and our Acting Dominion President’s letter. We cannot send a Delegate to Convention. NAPIER. Feb. 17th. Fiances Willard Day. a number of members spent a pleasant afternoon together in the Botanical Gardens. Mrs M&calister, on** of our Vice-Presidents, read a Ynost Interesting paper on the life of France* Willard. An offering was received towards the World's Missionary Fund. Mar. 4th. President in the chair; twentytwo members present. Invitations were received to an "At Home,” from the Hastings Union, on March 12th, also from Mr Wain, to attend the annual Area Convention at Willard Hall, Napier, on March 17th. A protest against Sunday trains between Napier and Hastings to b« sent through our member; also a deputation to wait on him in regard to National Prohibition. Mrs Moody—lnto of Wellington Central Union, gave a fine encouraging address, exhorting members to “trust in God and “launch out into the deep.” Meeting closed with prayer. GRKYTOW.v. Feb. 2-lth. Miss ('fats presiding; small attendance. Miss Cats nnd Mrs W. M. Allan, were appointed Delegates to go to Convention. Decided to hold an afternoon tea asking the parents of Cradle Roll at next L.T.L. meeting. It was also decided to ask permission to place a copy of White Ribbon on table at Public Library. Meeting closed with Prayer. KAIAPOI—“WILLARD DAY.” Feb. 25th. Mrs Jackson in the chnir. Fair attendance. Mrs Jackson thanked the Union for re-electing her President, aud asked all members to he as enthusiastic and as regular in attendance as possible. The Cradle Roll and Band of Hope meetings were postponed until the epidemic restrictions are removed. Street siall for the sale of cakes, etc., to be held In April. Mrs Jackson nnd Mrs Keetley, were appointed Itolegate« to Convention. The present Dominion officers were nominated for re-election. Mrs Jackson read a pap**r on the Life and Work of Frances Willard, and Mrs A. Mortal. 1 read a paper on the constant struggle between good and evil; both ladies were a* corded a vote of thanks. Collection for Missionary Fund 7s. 3d. A letter of sympathy to be sent to Mr Capel and famlp Social Committee for next meet in 4; Mesdnmes Phillips and Stewart.