CHURCH PARADE.

White Ribbon, Volume 33, Issue 400, 18 November 1928, Page 3

CHURCH PARADE.

Sunday, November 4th, the *>ew Brighton branches held a combined annual Temperance l’arade, which was most successful.

The Parade assembled at the Bridge, and led by Pipers of the Scottish Societies' Band, marched to the Premier Picture Theatre, where a public meeting was held. Those taking part in the Parade were: children of the North and Central Brighton Bands of Hope and "Y.” Branches. Salvation Army officers, representatives from several of the Christchurch Unions, Kechabites. Good Templars’, and members of the New Brighton, North Brighton and South Brighton Brandies of the W.C.T.U. Mrs H. Hall presided at the public meeting, and spoke of the •York of the Union in the Borough, and then introduced the New Zealand President, Mrs T. E. Taylor, who addressed the gathering. Mrs Taylor spoke of the power the women of New Zealand had if they exercised their vote correctly, and also touched on some of the great work that was done at the PanPacific Conference. The Rev. Gardner Miller gave a very line address, and was listened to with intense interest. Songs were sung by Mrs Whitworth and Mr D. Lane. Miss B. M. Harband proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to the speakers and the soloists; this was enthusiastically carried.

FAREWELL TO MBS HIT! HINSON. A pleasant afternoon was spent by the members of the Executive of the Auckland Union at the home of our President, Mrs Cook, the occasion being a farewell to Mrs Hutchinsou, Vice-President and Superintendent of Purity Department, on the eve of her departure to Australia, where she will make her future home. On behalf of the Executive, Mrs Cook presented Mrs Hutchinson with a token of esteem. In wishing her God-speed and bon voyage, she paid a tribute to the good work which Mrs Hutchinson had done in connection with the Union. Regret was expressed at losing such a capable worker, but our loss is Australia’s gain. A dainty afternoon tea was served, and a very interesting social time spent. It is very interesting to know that the second Union in Victoria was organised at the home of Mrs Hutchinson’s mother at Williamstown, by Mrs Lane, a then wellknown American White Ribboner. Mrs Hutchinson followed in her mother's steps, and held the office of President in different Unions in Victoria, Australia. She was appointed to the honoured position of Vice-Presideut at large, and was acting President during Lady Holder’s absence at the World's Convention in England. Some years ago, during a former residence in New Zealand, Mrs Hutchinson was the President of the Whangarei Union. Her husband, w r ho recently passed away, was the only gentleman in the whole of Australia holding the honour of Life-Member of the World’s W.O.T.U. Her Sister, Mrs Downing, represented Australia at the recent World’s Convention at and is also Secretary of the National Council of Women in Melbourne. The prayers and good wishes of her fellow-members will follow Mrs Hutchinson across the Tasman.