Y REPORTS

White Ribbon, Volume 33, Issue 404, 18 March 1929, Page 13

Y REPORTS

\ I ' k I \ M > ii H ' Hided over a fair attendance Mia* C. Adam* oivo hii address on "Ketting the I .it’ll! Bhlne.“ Mrs Cook ga\e a helpful and inspiring Temperance address. Two new member* were Initiated. X\ e weri glad t«> welcome the Superintendent of the Te Kopuru "Y's,” who present. Mine Head. Superintendent of "Notah.e Inyn, reminded ua that February 17th whs Willard Pay She read a pound, written in memory of our (treat Pender. The koHhI hour followeil \| ( kl VMI. On Mernlav • \ -inng. Kel. ruarv 11t!i, a Baered Concert was (tl\en, under the suspires of the Young People’* Christian Temperance I’nion, in the Y.W.C.A., farewell! ng Mrs Lee Towie to her new home In Honolulu. Mr* Lco-< owle pr« sided The proKramnie wan *o arranged l»v Mis* Gertrude Evan*, to depic! tlie ‘Life of Christ" from Bethlehem to the better Hand.’ Mis* Kent Johnson read chosen verse* of Scripture, and *olo« were sui.k by Misses Nellie Wood, Ituby Gibson. Reta M< Gulley. Dor*en liOgan. Gertrude Evan*. Mis* Petersen. Mr* Kasper, and Mr 1 oung, and two male quartettes. Mrs Kee-Cowio gave short addresses to link up the var'ous Items, and so one could follow the outstanding events In the "Life of Christ ” During the evening, a pretty scene was acted by two of the young members. Misses R. Gawdie and E. Geary. Dressed as ragged flower girls, and carrying trays of flow era. they sang. "Won't You Buy My Pretty Flower*?” and buttonholes \ thrown to the audience, who heartily entered "nto the spirit of the song and threw coins into a sheet, held by four members of the Choir. The money collected will go to the Willard Orphans' Home. Palmerston North. A vote of thanks was given by Miss Gertrude Evens to the soloists and members of the Choir for service* so kindly given, and to the pianist. Mrs Clrirnllnton. The meeting

rlcNcd wCi player »vd the Dr* ned l lon. by M • Monoah. from Samoa %II.%TAPI-TM K 0 3*l ID VI, I 1-1 meeting ol year; good attendance. * iss Rope, Vice-President In chair. Miss Martin dale delegate to Dominion Convention. Interesting address on ’’Life of Kian.cs Willard,” given by Mrs .licken, “V” Superintendent. One new niend**r. Social hour anil supper. IRANI I.- Feb. 14 I’n-t annual meeting The annual report was read and adopted, and officers elected: — Hupt., Mrs M< llroy . Pre*.. Mr C. Deans; Her., Miss P. Loach; Vtce-Pre*., Mr G. Holmes; Treas., Miss P. Mcllroy; Asst. Hec. and Treas.. Miss M. Dillon; Press Reporter, Mr \V. Reed; W.K. Agent. Miss 11. Reed; General Committee, Mis* J. Wright. Miss H. Reed. Mr C. I*».vd. Mr E. W. Thorne, and Mr O. Holmes. IM SEIMV I 1 x M Kit appointed our delegate to Convention. Resolved that we have a few brief prayers during devotion* at each meeting, as wc • annot hold a prayer meeting as suggested by Miss Mr Lay. Remit sent to Ooavxmtion. That Government be requested to grant pensions to Invalids, who are in every way incapacitated from earning a livelihood.’* tiIt'CARTON. I’eb I*. Evening took tin form of a aerial. A record attendenre; 12 new- mem Iter* initiated. Musical items by Miss D. Clements and friend. Supper was served. Feb. 2.1. Many members and friends enjoyed the kind hospitality of Mrs T. K. Taylor, at a combined ”Y" Burial at lie" residence, Cashmere Hills. Speech by* Re* . Robertson, very much appreciated. I \; v \l I I \ our "YV held their first mooting, winch took the form of hymn ami prayer; al out •j.S present. Mi.'** V. Leov presiding. A .cry interesting extract from Mrs Harrison l«eeCowie’s life story, was very much appreciated. *YI>F.NIIAM. F b IS. X sue *e**ful meeting. One new member Initiate 1, and the following office! s were appointed: Supt., Mr* Gilmour; Pres.. Miss M. Wilson; Vice-Pres.. Mis* D. AVlthell and Vr F. N. Cornwell; Sec.. Mi*s I. Northcott; Treas. Miss M. Rigby; Reporter. Master L. Fox. \ *,,1.1 medal. suitably engraved, was presented to Miss I. Northcott for enrolling most members during the past year. Mr* Gilmour complimented the branch on the fine tone of the meeting* held to date. The Treasurer’s report showed a substantial credit balance for the past year. After tin meeting, games ami refreshments were ««n----joved by all present. sTRATFOKII. -Feb. 2<*. It was umnimously decided to form a V branch. Mis* M< U»v explained the work. Officers elected: Pre*.. Miss Ena Marsh; Sec.. Miss Doris Koicvrs; Supt., Mr* lU»\ ». Mar fl Model Meeting conducted by Mis* McKay. Officers el :r<« d:—Treas.. Mis* Anscomer; Evangelistic Supt.. Mi*s M. Phillips; Medical Temperance, Mi*s C«u nix Marsh; Organist, Mis* Rons Pople. Mis* McLay and Mrs Phillips addressed the meeting A short programme by Mrs and Mis* Marsh and Mrs Ibtvis. was followed by supper. w txDAM I NORTH. present, and a splendid meeting wa enjoyed by all. Bro. R. Hoffman led bright, brief devotions, speaking shortly on “f toward - uhlp.” Miss Watts elected delegate o Convention Since last report, one of <'ur very active worker*. Miss A. Sutton, has lost her father. Miss M. Marshall read a splen did essav on "Opportunities.” for which she deserve* much credit. Another men her also read a story from a book; this was likewise enjoyed. The meeting was also informed that a visit from Miss McLay. wa* shortly to be expected. FITZROY (Tumnuki). Feb. 25 Miss < M McLay addressed Bible Class on ”Origi<n and Aim* of W.C.T-YT. and Y’ Branch.” Agreed to form branch. Officer* elected a* follows: —Pres.. Mr F. J. Roger*; See.. Mr C. Henry; Treas.. Miss Ada Harlow. Mar. A First *'Y” meeting. Miss O. M McKay addressed and instructed officers. Superintendents of Departments api>ointed. Short address on "Effect of Alcohol on Food Stuffs” and "Wines of Scripture.” by Miss McLay. Mi** Drew weleomod new branch on behalf of New Plymouth T'uion.