WELLINGTON DISTRICT CONVENTION.

White Ribbon, Volume 30, Issue 362, 18 August 1925, Page 8

WELLINGTON DISTRICT CONVENTION.

The 10th Annual Wellington District Convention w-us held at Ft -tiding, August 4th to 6th. The public meeting «ao held on Tues•lay evening, presided over by the Mayor of Keilding who welcomed Mrs Don, the speaker for the evening, and the delegates. The Hev. Miller also spoke words of welcome on behalf of the Ministers* Association. Mrs Don gave n most inspiring address, and made a most Impassioned appeal for votes for Prohibition, and workers to win votes at the next poll. Bouquets from the Feildtng t’nion were presented to Mrs T>on. Mrs I’erymnn. and Mrs Evans. In the most regrettable absence of Miss Kirk, President of the Wellington IHstrii't Union, Mrs Peryman was ask<*d to pn-side over the meeting, and as she had to leave on Thursday, Mrs Evans presided that day. There was a fine gathering of delegates. 25, besides visitors on Wednesday morning. Mrs Packe welcomed delegates, and presented a bouquet to Mrs Johnston Wright. l>evotlons conducted by Mrs Johnston Wright. Mrs Peryman. and Mrs Dewe. Mrs Williams asked for from Heptem her Ist to IPth for baekblocks work. Committees: Courtesies, Mrs Tre limine; letter-writer, Mrs Downs; newspaper reporters (local) Mr P. Pepperell, (Wellington) Mrs Evans; correspondence, Miss Kirk, Miss Henderson, Miss Oates. Reports of Onions read, every Union in the District having report'd various kinds of work. Wellington Central window displays mentioned ns oaleulat ed to do much good. Telegrams wore sent to Minister of Education urging support of Mr Isltt’s Bible In ?<chool* Bill also to Mr Isitt, wishing him suecess. Miss Henderson’s letter advising tw of alterations in Child's Welfare Bill (Sir James l*nrr). approved, and reaolu tion drafted Mrs lVrynmn’s paper on the health regulations listened to with interest, and much indignation expressed at the absence of piini.-,hment for the male t,f fender. Resolution to hi* sent to Min lster of Health.

Mrs Evans’ papi r on '‘Peace and Arbitration" was listened to with close attention and Interest. Resolution drawn up and passed

Remits discussed from Wellington South and Wellington Central, re picture film advertising censorship. Resolution passed, moved by Mrs Johnston Wright, seconded by Mrs Moore: "That these be more strictly censored.” Remit from Peilding re Maori vote caused much discussion. Decided that it was not wise to move In this matter untU after the elections. From Mastirtou, re increase of drink ing among young people, and what can t>e done to lesson this? Mm i'erynian advised the most effective work was to get into personal touch with young t»eople. Evening meeting, a most interesting social, presided over by M:s Mclntyre, included songs, recitations and compc tit ions, not forgetting a most sumptuous supper. Thursday, Mrs Johnston Wright read a paper written by Mrs Taylor (Christchurch) on "Work in the Rack Blocks." This gave details of the bent ways to reach far-back settlers, by drawing room meetings, literature, and specially

correspondence. Miss Heaton, a visitor from Dannevirke, spoke of the work which was done in the Hawke's Hay district by (W respond© nee. Resolution: "That each Union represented earnestly recommend their various Unions to attempt to reach the outlying districts by home meetings, literature, or correspondence.” Mrs Johnston Wright moved. Mrs Watson seconded, and It was carried: ‘•That a recommendation be s< nt to Annual Dominion Convention that District I’residents only hold office for one year unless under extreme need.” Officers appointed:—lTes., Mrs Kvans (acting); Sec., Miss Avison; Treaa., Mrs Anderson; Vice I*res„ Mrs Johnston Wright. Letters of sympathy to be sent to Mrs Whlncop, Mrs Every, Mrs Einmerson. No invitation received for next Convention; this matter left to Executive. Votes of thanks to Feilding Union, and to all who helped to make the Convention a success. Closed at 12.30 In usual way.