“Y” COLUMN.

White Ribbon, Volume 30, Issue 361, 18 July 1925, Page 14

“Y” COLUMN.

NEW BRIGHTON Y’s. June 12th. First annual meeting, Mrs F. M. Mitchell in the chair, and the attendance good, despite adverse weather conditions. Excellent reports were read by the Secretary and Treasurer, showing a substantial increase in membership and a good credit balance. The President of the W.C.T.U., Mrs H. Hall, addressed the meeting and congratulated the members on their year’s progress The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mrs F. M. Mitchell; Superintendent, Mrs F, If. Good; Vice-Presidents, Miss T. Buxton, Mr N. Campbell, Rev. F. T. Read, and Rev. J. S. Young; Secretary, Miss M Moses; TVoasurer, Miss A. Gibb; Press Reporter, Mrs Mitchell. Several items tendered by members. TOTARA VALLEY Y’s. June. Special public meeting was held, the occasion being Mrs I'km’s visit to the districts. Bouuuets were presented to Mrs Don and Mrs Norrie. District President, who accompanied the former. Items were given

by Mrs Smith, Misses Battershy, Smith, ar Mr Salmond. Mrs Ikm was accorded heart* vote of thunks for splendid address. sup|... was provided. DUNEDIN Y’s. Meetings held fortnightly, and alt hoik the attendance isn’t large, averaging a bon 16, very interesting meetings are held, kn Macartney, our Hupcrintendent is present every meeting. Miss M. Duncan was eu .t> secretary in lieu of Miss Thompson, who h, to resign on a (count of being unable to at" tend regularly. Also Miss Sharp i ~t. ■ Legal ami Parliamentary Buperlnt<-r.,i«-r,[ owing to Miss Rotting leaving Duncd A Flower Mission Committee to visit »;•, hospital has been formed. Also a M . and Refreshment C-omniittee. A very mn-r----esting syllabus wits formed, and the it ••n,« art- being carried out very success lull) Mrs Don addressed us one evening on T Unions, which was very much enjov» i >ur President, Miss Cwyn, was appointed u, the Executive of tlie Young People’s Brim of the N.Z. Alliance. A Hall Committee to have room ready for meetings has is-,-formed. In order to try to Increase «ur membership, a prize has been offered by our Superintendent, (Mis Macartney), to the ent bringing the most new members. An « sm. competition inaugurated by a member of ti. Adult Union, (Miss Webb), on ’liristi ; Giving,” and off mg a book as tin* pricaused much interest, and the w inning cssa* to be announced in a luoutlu time, is awaited w Ith interest. HASTINGS Y’s. June 16th. Mrs Paul, Superintendent a the chair. Arrangements made for a 'Pm Up Social” next meeting, Miss McArthur convenor. Gifts for the children's orphanm--very satisfactory. During the evening tltt Misses N. McDonald and l>. McArthur i•la * - ed a duet. All members were urged t<> attend Mrs Don's address. Several ineinben agreed to deliver posters for same. Fruit supper was served at the close.