WELCOME TO NIUE ISLAND PRESIDENT.

White Ribbon, Volume 36, Issue 426, 18 January 1931, Page 1

WELCOME TO NIUE ISLAND PRESIDENT.

Mrs Head t the President of our Niue Island Union, with her husband is on a visit to New Zealand. She has been in Wellington for a few weeks, and White Kibboners have been pleased to meet and entertain her. Accompanied by Mrs Mowlem, Mr and Mrs Head spent a pleasant afternoon and evening at Sunnybrat with our Editor. In Niue Island are over w 900 White Kibboners, about 300 l>eing Y’s. These, under the guidance of Mrs Head, make the beautiful baskets, mats, dresses, etc., which the Island is famous for. Many of these were sent with Mrs Head as gifts to their White Ribbon sisters in New Zealand. A beautiful native dress, elaborately ornamented, now adorns our editorial sanctum, and is to go to Convention for members to inspect it. Liquor is not allowed to be sold in Niue Island, but lately native beer is being made illegally, and causing much trouble. Mrs Head gave much information about the work, told how they visit each village and hold meetings and give help; then of the quarterly meetings held at the central station. She also told us how much the members love to hear about the work in New Zealand, and how they welcome the “White Ribbon.” Many White Ribboner.* are away on holidays, but Mifs Kirk, District President, en.ert/aned the District Officers at her home in

Karori. Our District Treasurer, Mrs Anderson, was not able to attend. Wellington Central was represented by its Secretary, Mrs T. C. Webb, its Treasurer, Mrs Helyer, anil its President, Mrs Peryman. Mrs Head was the guest of honour, and very charming she looked in her snowy white dress and hat of native make (just like a panama hat), white, Imnded with crimson velvet. (Sifts of mats, etc, were made to each one, and Miss Kirk presented Mrs Head with a small token of love. Mrs Head sang to the visitors in Maori, in Samoan, and in her ow-n Niue Island tongue. A photo of the group in the garden appears here, taken by Miss Kirk. Unfortunately our Editor, who is a novice with the camera, spoilt a group including Miss Kirk, so our District President does not appear. Much of interest to the work was discussed, and afternoon tea was enjoyed hy all. Then Mrs Peryman led in prayer for our world-wide sisterhood, and especially for our Niue Island sisters. We are very hopeful that Mrs Head may lie able to visit the Nelson Convention liefore leaving New Zealand.