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White Ribbon, Volume 33, Issue 402, 18 January 1929, Page 6

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TINWALD CRADLE ROLL PARTY. On Saturday, November 23rd, the Cradle Roll Superintendent (Mrs Clark ) held a most successful Garden Party in her beautiful grounds for her Cradle Roll children of Tinwald. There was a large attendance of children and their mothers, members and visitors. The vveotln r was all that could be desired for the outing. Mrs Kill was a welcome guest, also Mr Lill. who gave the children a short addrees; the one thing lie wished them to remember, that “they may not all be clever, but they could all lx good.” We were all delighted to have Miss Bradshaw with us for this occasion. She deli vert'd an address to the mothers oil “The Training of the Child’s Life and their Responsibility to God," and was enjoyed by those who were privileged to hear her. Afternoon tea was then appreciated by young and old on the lawn. The most exciting feature of the afternoon was when Father Xmas appeared, followed by ilie Christmas Tree, laden with a toy for each child with their name on it. and presented by Father Xmas. The children were k*‘ nly interested in his visit and watched his departure by car with gr- at curiosity and wonderment. After some games, the company began to depart for their homes, tired, but well satisfied with the outing. Three cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Clark for all they had done to make the afternoon so enjoyable. A vote of thanks to Miss Bradshaw before leaving to catch the train for Christchurch, and the other sjieakers. Mr Lill and Mrs Robinson. There are forty-five children on the roll.

NEWS FROM NIUE ISLAND. The Secretary writes as follows: “You will be. pleased to know' that the White Ribbon work in this Island is growing. This year we are thankful to report an increase of 33 in our membership. We are grateful to God and thankful to the Church in New Zealand for the help given in the tight for Sunday Observance.” Mrs Head, the President, writes to Mrs Fulljames as follows: Our White Ribbon band is so strongly built and grounded by Rev. Beharrell and his wife, that I don’t

Mink it will ever go back. They are <o enthusiastic and so keen to do light and help their sons and [laughters to save and keep them iway from the awful sin that easily lu-set them. We have recovered from the ‘flue.’ We lost some of our fine, strong members by the cruel flue. I was nearly gone, too. I prayed (rod to spare me if I’m of any use in His service. God is good to us. and how little we realize it. We have had much sickness and bananas are low in price, so our prospects are not bright for the year. We are still helping tlie sick and afflicted, visiting and praying with them and seeing to their necessities. We also instruct the young girls. In our village I have 75 in a class on Sunday. Five days a week I teach in the Government School .and on Saturday 1 have a class of 80 children. Our annual meeting was very good. We are so grateful to our Lord, for H<* has stopped the Sunday work.

ARATAPU-TE KOPFRU. D«*c. 20. The children and friends of the Aratapu-Te Kopuru branch were ent« rtained by Mrs Woidswor‘t', Senr. 'Superintendent of the Cradle Roll Department) at her residence. “Idlac Villa,” where a most enjoyable time was spent, over sixty being present. Mrs Wordsworth had arranged everything possible that would help to make the afternoon a success, and all enjoyed the lawns and beautiful flowers. During the afternoon two presentations were made, Miss Cullen (President of the lonl branch) presenting to Mrs Wordsworth, Senr.. the Honour Badge of the W.C.T.I . (the first to be gained in this district). Mrs Wordsworth suitably responded. Mrs Stallworthy. Senr.. on behalf of the members of the W.C.T.F. and Ladies' Guild, i l ' :l few well-chosen words made a presentation to Miss Cullen, who is shortly leaving for England. Mrs Arnold also spoke, regretting Miss Cullen’s departure from the district, and wishing her every success Miss Cull-i thanked all present, and said she had been amply repaid for any little kindness she had been able to do. Two new members were initiated A ‘ Bring and Buy” Stall for the funds of the local Hnton. also a Sewing Stall, were well patronised. Afternoon tea was served, during

which Miss Kelly rendered a solo, which was enjoyed by all. Mrs Wordsworth, Senr., presented each child with a bag of sweets. At the close. Miss Cullen moved a vote of thanks to Mrs Wordsworth, Senr., for her kindness, which was carried by acclamation.