The White Ribbon. "For God, and Hume, and Humanity." WELLINGTON, JANUARY 18, 1927. Forty-Second Annual Convention N.Z. W.C T.U.

White Ribbon, Volume 32, Issue 378, 18 January 1927, Page 7

The White Ribbon. "For God, and Hume, and Humanity." WELLINGTON, JANUARY 18, 1927. Forty-Second Annual Convention N.Z. W.C T.U.

To In* held in Auckland, March 23rd to March 31st, 1927. AGENDA. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23rd. 10 am.: Meeting of Executive: NZ. Officers, District Presidents (or failing; President, the District Secretary or Treasurer), and the Dominion Superintendents. 230 pm.: Meeting of Executive. Evening: Public Reception.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24th. 9 a.m.: Convention called to order by President. Crusade Hymn. Crusade Psalm (see White Ribbon Hymnal, p. 106, small edition). Reading. Address. Prayer. 9.45 a.m.: Roll Call. Minutes. Appointment of Committees (Courtesies and Resolutions), of Convention Letterwriter, and of Press Reporters. Report of Executive Committee. Corresponding Secretary’s Report and Correspondence. Treasurer’s and Organising Treasurer’s Reports. Appeal for donations to N.Z. Fund. Organisers’ Reports—(a) Miss Bradshaw's, (h) Miss MeLeay’s, (c) Miss Burls's. Noontide Devotions. Greetings. Letters of sympathy. 12.30 p.m.: Iyuncheon Adjournment. 2 p.m.: Devotions. Minutes. Notice of Motion by Mrs Benfell, “That Art. 1L of Constitution of District Union be altered by deleting the word ‘Vice-President’ and adding the words ‘That the District President nominate the Chief District Vice-President.’ ” 3 p.m.: President’s Address. Adoption of AUdFess. 5.36 p.m.: Adjournment. FRIDAY, MARCH 25th. 9.30 a.m.:Devotions. Roll Call. Minutes. Report of Headquarters Committee. Resolution re Headquarters and discussion of same. Noontide Devotions. Dominion Superintendent of Literature to speak on her Literature and advertise it\ 12.30 pm.* Lui.'heon Adjournment. 2 p.m.: Devotions. Minutes. Plans of Work. Address from Mr Edmond. General Secn*tary of Alliance. Resolution re Petition. 5.30 p.m.: A<Vjournment. ■ SATURDAY. MARCH 2«th. Afternoon: Motor Drive and Afternoon Tea. SUNDAY, MARCH 27th. Convention Service. MONDAY. MARCH 28th. 9 30 a m.: Devotions. 9.45 am.: Roll Call. Minutes. Report of "White RiblMm” Editor. Report of Business Manager. Appoint ment of "White Ribbon” Editor and Business Manager. Appointment o# Associate Editor. Orders for Convention number of "White RibltonVoti*a

of grants in connection with "White Ribbon.” Noontide Devotions. Dominion Librarian and Moral and Social Hygiene Superintendents to speak on their Literature. 12.30 p.m.: Luncheon Adjournment. 2 p.m.: Devotions. Minutes. School of Methods: District Unions: Discussion re Procedure; Subdivision of some of present District Unions. Plans of Work. 5.30 p.m.: Adjournment. TUESDAY, MARCH 29th. 9.30 a.m.: Devotions (Favourite Quo tations). 9.45 a.m.: Roll Call. Minutes. Reports of Superintendents: Discussion as necessary, and adoption. 1. Peace and Arbitration: Report of Peace Committee. Resolution against Compulsory Military Training. Remit from Southland District Union re Military Camps. 2. Maori Work: Report of Maori Organiser’s Work. Noontide Devotions. Resolutions. 12.30 p.m.: Luncheon Adjournment. 2 p.m.: Devotions. Plans of Work: Scientific Temperance Instruction and Work Among the Young People; Cooperation of the Churches. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30th. 9.30 a.m.: Devotions (Favourite Hymns). 9.45 a.m.: Roll Call. Minutes. Appointment of Tellers. Election of I*>minion Officers. Resolutions. Noontide Devotions. Resolutions. 12.30 p.m.: Luncheon Adjournment. 2 p.m.: Devotions. Minutes. Greetings. Presentation of Banners. THURSDAY. MARCH 31st. 9.30 am.: Devotions. Roll Call. Minutes. Handing in of Notices of Motion. Appointment of Superintenedents. Arrangements for next Convention. Votes of Thanks. Unfinished Business. Close of Convention.