News of the Union.

White Ribbon, Volume 36, Issue 427, 18 February 1931, Page 13

News of the Union.

Mrltr in ink; on one *W(* of paper. Don't semi nr»t|w|ier report*. IH»n’t *en«l rt*|K»rt» ; immith» old; they only go hi waste ihiimm hoAft. AMI IK It It IN'.—Kel». 3. A large attnulJinre, i»re*lded over by Mra. W. Grigg several apologies for abwnce received. Temperance fact, supplied by Mr*. Grigs, on "Succeee of Prohibition In America. *' Vote of Hyinpnthy with relative* of late Mr*. J. McKee, for many year* a member of Union, aI *n with Mr*. Thornton In bereavement. In recognition of "F.W. I>ay,” Itev. It. It Tmaley delivered a deeply interesting address on Mission*." with special reference to life and x»ork of Henry Marthi. Chaplain to British Eaat India Force* in Calcutta. A hearty vote of thank* wan accorded Mr. Tln*ley. A collection <fl 1* Id) taken In aid of W.M Fund*. A cordial welcome extended to visiting member* from New Brighton and Ma v field Union*. Unanimously decided to extend Invitation to Canterbury Distrbt Union to hold Convention here In September next. Mr*. Robinson and Mi** Wat*on were elected delegate* to N.Z. Convention. The Hum of (3 10* voted to *'Y.” Branch, part pris-eed* on Lalwur I>ay. Appreciation pxpr«HMe<l of suecensful effort* of loeal Police Force in maintaining law and order in our millet.

11l NDDIN CENTRA!*—Feb. 3. Good attendaace. Mr*. Keen, from Auckland, gave a abort message, urging all to uae what taient* they had. whether great or small. Two new member* Initiated. Sympathy extended to the relative* of an old and honoured member. Mr*. Chisholm, atid to several other niember* who have been bereaved, fielded to hold Garden Party at leirnach'R Castle on February 2*th. A recent <a*e from Palmer*ton. which wa* before the Police Court a few’ week* ago. and wa* concluded in the Supreme Court on Monday, wa* dlaruaaed; member* were HMtoumled that a child of 14 year* iwid 4 month* wa* victimised, after which *lie wa* Racrifleed in order that a man. three time* her age, should e*ca|»e being adjudge.! a criminal. A remit to be Rent to Convention, urging (lot eminent, to rai*e the age of marriage, ao that *uch a marriage would be legally impossible. HAWERA.—Jan. Mra. Exley preaided; fair attendance. Vote of sympathy with relative* of Mr*. Simpson, a Dlatrice VicePresident. lfesdainss Spavin and Irvine delegate* to District Convention at llawera on February 2«th. Mr*. »iuire* reported that £5 5a wa* re*ult of Shop I»ay. Thank* to all who helped to raise this amount. LOWER HI TT. -Jan. Very email attend mice: at i ll on holiday. Letter* to be written to nick one*. Mr*. Routley in the chair. Our delegate to the Council of Women, gave u* a brief report of the three meetings alio had attended, and they were enjoyed by all. Arrangement* made for the Cradle Roll Afternoon. Mr*. Bayley kindly offering her home and ground* for the occasion. Mr*. Taylor wa* appointed A*ai*tant to Cradle Roll Superintendent. The election of President wa* held over till the next meeting. Afternoon tea. MASTEKTON.—FVh 5. Mr*. Dy*on presided. Notices of motion for Dominion Conference considered. Mra. Tanke~‘ ’ey appointed delegate, with Mrs. Dyson substitute. The President asked to represent Union at District Executive Meeting, to be held at Hutt on 12 th February. No further buelnes* done; meeting closed with prayers for homeless and sorrow-stricken people of earthquake areas. NEW PLYMOUTH.—Jan. 28. Fourteen present; Resident in chair. One delegate appointed for Convention and a promise from President to also attend. The balancesheet of the Seamen’* Rest showed a satisfactory year’* work, there being a balance in Saving* Bank of £8 17* 6d. During the year. £143 had been received, and £73 16* had been apent. while £2OO had been invested since the Institution had been started. Visit* from seamen during the month were 1.981. A vote of thank* was passed to Mr*. Dixon who. for seven years, had faithfully acted us Agent for the "W.R.** paper. A letter wa* read from Mr*. Cook on "The

need of Prayer in the Union gatherings." Remit* from the Taranaki Unions to Convention re Women Police and Duty on Beer were i. pproved of. Nine members were asked to attend District Convention at llawera on February 28th. Next meeting, France* Willard Day. OXFORD.—Jan. 21. Resolution of symputhy with Mrs. C. Ro*«lter in her husband'* serious illness, and wftli Miss Waterman In her Illness. The Secretary read a ineMsage of New Year’* greeting*, sent by the Dominion Officer* to all Union's members. The President read several interesting extract* from the "Vanguard.’* Arrangement* made for the more efficient working of the Flower Mission Department. A small Committee, with power to add, was appointed to take charge of the Band of Hope. Tlie next Hale day afternoon tea having been offered to the Union, it wua resolved to undertake the re*]>«sisibility, and arrangement* i. ere made, LATE REPORTS. lII.EMIEI.W.—Feb. 3. The monthly meeting war held In Wesley Hall; Mrs. W. M. Btn.lt h presided over a splendid attendance. Feeling reference was made to the late Mr*. lialton. all member* standing a* a mark of respect to her memory. Arrangements were concluded regarding the Cradle Roll Picnic on 21a* instant. Decided all members attend evening service at Methodi*t Church on 15th inst., when Rev. O. F. Htockwell will hold a special Service on “The Life of France* Willard.’* Frances Willard Day to bo held in Wesley Hall on 17th February. Mrs. J. Htewart sent a HHentitle fact. Mr*. W. E. Wilson read a splendid paper on "Anti Gambling," which wa* much appreciate! . Mr*. W. M. Smith was elected delegate to Conference. Mrs. Gascoigne, Junr., w elcr med to Union, and one new member enrolled. M KAI.IM.NK. -Feb. 3. Sevtmteen present; Devotional being taken by Mrs. Prattley ami Cap'. Avenell. Decided to take over the Band of Hope work. Delegates arranged for Convention and Executive Meeting. Afternoon tea and a very able addres* was givjn by Lieutenant Doran mi “God. Home ami Humanity.” Two new member*. LIN WOOD.—Jan. Mrs. Richards presided. Xcentiflc fact read by Mrs. Grigg. Cradle Roll Picnic was arranged to be held mi the 21 at February. A very Interesting address w is delivered by Mrs. Drury. Afternoon tea was served. I.EIGH.—Jan. Mrs. Matheson in the «nair; small attendance; mie visitor. Mr*. Grigg read Dr. Ik>dd's famous sermon on "Malt;” Mrs. Gozar contributed a solo; Miss Grigg sang and rendered a musical Item. Mr*. Gozar read an article entitled, "Should License Fee* be Increased.” Mrs. Torkington read the account of the W.C.T.U. at Niue Island. Resolved to change the day of meeting to last Thursday In the month. KEML'EKA.—F"eb. 5. Good attendance; presided over by Mrs. Kasper. riana of work fully discussed, and a good year of usefulness anticipated. Reports given of Jumble Hale for funds, and of L.T.L. Christmas meeting at Kohltnarama. Motion of sympathy passed with all who had suffered bereavement through the earthquake at Napier and Hastings, and several homes offered for those in distress. STRATFORD.—Jan. Attendance Rmall; some members attending a D’strlct Executive. Sympathy wa* extended to the relative* of Mrs. Simpson, of Inglewood, who ha* passed, the members standing in silence. Arrangement* were made to hold a Picnic, commemorating Frances Willard I>ay. and to raise funds for delegate's expense* to the Annual Convention. A delegate was appointed to Provincial Convention, to be he’d at Hawera on February 26th. Hospital afternoon tea was arranged for February. TIXIAHIT,—Feb. 3. Special prayers for Convention. Dominion Officer* and the Poll. Copies of Syllabus for 1931 distributed. Paper on "Gambling" read. Decided to send it on to MiniHters’ Association for consideration. Mr*. Low appointed delegate to Convention. Interesting reports on work done during the holidays received from Hospital Visitors and Seamen’s Entertainment Committee. Decided that, th!* rear, flowers. Instead of fruit and cakes, be t.ik«n to Hospital, and money used for election purposes—this, In view of the fact that

patients are well cared for. Mrs. Arthur agreed to act as **Y.” President. Mrs. Woodward heartily thanked for her valuable work with the girls. TAI VANG A.—Jan. Decided to get 100 blotters for distribution. President read report of recent Convention. Arranged that Mrs. Brown give an address at our next meeting. Afternoon tea dispensed. TAK %ri NA. —Jan. Held Its Annual Cradle Roll Picnic on Thursday, sth v.f FVbruury, at Kitchener I*arl., Milford There was a fair grthering of members and friends. Mrs. Morgan Richards opened the function with prayer, and introduced Mrs. Eacott, who had travelled from Tuaaau to be present on this auspicious occasion. A Mother's Influence in the Home” was the suhiect of Mrs. E»< ott’s address. Games ami a ramble through the Park, after which all enjoyed the good things provided by the member* of our Union. Great praise is due to the Superintendent, Mrs. George Wiustone, for her untiring effort in this department of our work. W K LLIN GTON.—Feb. 6. Mrs. Murray presiding. The President spoke of the terrible disaster by earthquake and Are. and urged ail member* to give practical help in every way with food, clothing and hospitality. Decided to hold FYancea Willard Day at our next meeting on March sth. Mrs. Murray delegate to Convention. A new niember was received, and afternoon tea served. Mrs. Peryntan then gave & line add-cs* on "This Important Election Year." HI * i poke of the catastrophe, the depression and the liquor traffic. She urged all to join in thp Membership Campaign, and make this our "Victory” year.