DISTRICT CONVENTIONS.

White Ribbon, Volume 33, Issue 400, 18 November 1928, Page 4

DISTRICT CONVENTIONS.

MARLBOROUGH. Mot in I *lt'ii Ih dm on 11 1 SeptemlMT. Mrs W. M. Smith, uoting-Uicsideiit, was in the chair, and there were also pres«*ni Mrs W. A Evans, M.A. (dominion Recording Secretary), Mrs Leov (Distiict Secretary), Mrs F. Wilson (Pis trict Treasurer), Mrs .1 Milieu (I ’a ton In ion), and officers mid nieinl>ei: of tin* Blenheim Union. Mrs Kvans I* <1 the morning drvotions. ,and pave a very inspiring talk on “I *e>a< e.” Mrs V. Underhill was appointed iTcv Reporter. and Mrs Braddock LetterWriter. The response to the Roll ("all was a little discouraging, only Rai Valley and I Melon being represented, but all Unions except Seddon sent reports. The rea-« son of the non-attendance of some delegates was the expense, and a discussion took place as to ways and means in which this could ho managed another year Blenheim Union was recommended to make a donation to the District Union, to he set aside for such expenses. Mrs Leov read a very interesting and encouraging report of the work in the District, and Mrs Wilson presented a satisfactory balance-sheet, showing a credit hnlance. The President welcomed Mrs Kvans and delegates. Reports of Unions were read, and it was inspiring to hear of the work of the smaller Unions. The Young People’s Unions all report good work, and plenty of enthusiasm. Remits for Convention. The following resolutions were passed : (1) “That Dominion Union ho recommended to design a new badge more suitable for men. such as a *T’ in white.” (2) “That Dominion Union be red commended to provide Pledge Books for *Y’ Branches, to be purchased by Branches and held I>\ the Secretary.” Resolutions of sympathy were passed lo Mr and Mrs of Renwick, whose son met his death in tragic circumstances. and to th«* sisters and brothers of the late Miss Florence Jackson, who was an ardent Temperance worker. The resolutions passed at Dominion Convention were reaffirmed. Mrs Leov

reading replies received from Mem tiers of Parliament. Ihe afternoon session opened with hymn. “Dear Lord and Father,” and Mrs Madill conducted the devotions, and gave a helpful talk on “Prayer. ’ Mrs Smith read a comprehensive import. The District had not had a Prc sident since Mrs Grigg left in \pril, and so there had not 1 n an\ visiting of I nions, except IMctou and Seddon. but Mrs Leov’s untiring efforts and telephone communication between them had kept in touch, and hud done the best possible. Our thanks to Mrs Smith were expressed by acclamation. Election of officers resulted: District President. Mrs V- Underhill; Vice-Presi-dent, Mrs <l. F. Stockw<*||; Secretary, Mrs Leov; Treasurer, Mrs F. Wilson. Mrs Underhill expressed thanks for the honour conferred upon her. and hoped to he worthy of the faith which was placed in her. She was then asked to take the chair, amidst applause. In introducing Mrs Kvans to the visi-j tors present, the President expressed the pleasure of Convention at having her present to help with her counsel and advice, and called on her to address the meeting. After touching oil Union work, and hinting as to ways and means of increasing the efficiency of our work, such as selling the “White Ribbon.” Mrs Evans proceeded with a most interesting and instructive talk on the Pan-Pacific Women’s Conference at Honolulu, and the Institute of Pacific Relations. Three new members received into membership. Votes to thanks to Mrs Evans, the retiring President, ladies who dispensed morning and afternoon tea, and all who had helped to make the Convention a success. Convention closed with dismissal hymn and Benediction. At St. Andrew’s Flail, on Tuesday evening, a public welcome was tendered to Mrs Evans, M.A., Mrs Smith {President of Blenheim Union) presiding, and in a brief address welcomed Mrs Kvans to Blenheim. Mr W. D. Pike spoke words of welcome on behalf of the local branch of the N r A. Alliance, and Mr F. Smith, on behalf of the “Y” Branch of the W.C.T.U., also ext ended a hearty welcome. Miss Eileen Madill presented the visitor with a posy of violets.

Mrs Evans, in reply, thanked all tiespeakers for their kindly words of welcome, speaking words of hopefulness, and reminding us that we should not allow ourselves to h ■ discourag'd because Prohibition has not come y«-t. Sin- also expressed her pleasure at st ring so many young people present. Rev. W. O. Robb mov'd a vote thanks to the speaker for her uddre which was seconded by Rey <|<\ stoel well, who also ' oiigiatulai -d Mrs Evan oil her address Ot lay speakers wer<Mrs Leov, Rai Valley, and Mr Roy Mr U ilium, representing the Rand or Hope I nion. Musical Items were rendered by Misses E. Madill and (\ Landouand Mrs \. 1 nderhill. Supper was handed round.

NELSON. Sept. 12. At Mot ueka. Delegates fn>;n Nelson. Richmond, and Wakefield motored through, and representatives were present from Ngatimoti. (’oiling wood was unable to send a delegate, but greetings came from the President. The District President, Mrs T. A Field, presided, and the Dominion Executive was represented by Mrs Evans. M.A., the Dominion Recording Secretary. Miss Cresswell, on behalf of the Motueka Union, welcomed the delegates and visitors. Reports were read from all the Unions and from the Richmond Y s. Hearty congratulations were given to Nelson Union, as it has received from one of its members the munificent gift of “a home of its own.” The District Secretary’s report and t Ij * Treasurer’s balance-sheet wore considered very satisfactory. Mrs Telenius brought a further donation to the funds from the same generous donor of last year. Mrs Evans addressed the meeting at both morning and afternoon sessions; in the morning more particularly on W.t’.T.U. work, and in tl.»» afternoon on tlm World Peace Movements and the League of Nations. Members were urged to increase tincirculation of the ‘‘White Ribbon”; to distribute literature, in view’ of the coming poll; to assist in educative work amongst the young through the Uradle Roll, the L.T.L., and the Y.P. Union; and to make full use of the impels lent by Miss Powell. Mrs Evans referred to the three-fold plank of the Union God, Home, and

Humanity —Peace, Purity, and I‘rohibit ion. especially emphasising the need of r very one thinking: peace, praying peace, ami so helping: to bring in !i. day of universal peace. Conv« n-i , ion much appreciated Mrs Evans* t ,,iks. and she was warmly applauded. The afternoon session was opened by Mi Telenius holding a "model mertMr Ward, of the New Zealand Alliance, and Mr Hurt on, Organiser of ,I U . Youth Movement, were received. The election of District offices 1 ' suited in the same officers being returned. \ hearty vote of thanks was , 0n |,.,l Iho Mot il ok,'l (’ll ion for its kin lly hospitality, an.l the Convent ion (t i with the Benedict ion.