TARANAKI DISTRICT CONVENTION

White Ribbon, Volume 36, Issue 428, 18 March 1931, Page 4

TARANAKI DISTRICT CONVENTION

Met in Hawera on February 28th, Mrs Phillips, District Treasurer, was in thj chair. The opening devotions we-j taken by Miss C. M. A fine representation of delegates w'tLs present, including Y delegates—two from Inglewood Y’s, one from Elthum, and three from Stratford. Reports of work given were most interesting, nnd, a.-, owing to change of date, only nine months’ work was done, it was most creditable. The afternoon session was opened with devotional address by Mrs Peryman. Mrs Phillips made a very earnest appeal to ali Unions to do their utmost during this year to secure a. strong vote at the poll. Miss Drew gave a report of work done at Seamen's Rest. The Taranaki Unions have helped and supported New Plymouth in this most successful work. At the noontide hour the President and Secretary read our Memorial Service in memory of Mrs Simpson, of Inglewood, who had lately passed to higher service. The following officers were elected: — Pres., Mrs Phillips (Stratford); VicePres., Mrs Exley (Hawera); Rec. Sec., Mrs Hayward (Hawera); Cor. Sec., Miss Drew (New Plymouth); Treas., Mrs K. Tarrant (Ngaere). Mrs Peryman gave a short address suggesting plans of work for coming campaign. In the evening a public meeting w’as held. The I>eputy Mayor was in the chair. Bouquets were presented to Miss McLuy, Mrs Peryman, Mrs Phillips. and Mrs Exley. Some excellent musical and elocutionary items were given. Addresses were delivered by Miss C. M. McLay and Mrs Peryman. Votes to thanks to all who had helped were given, and the National Anthem closed a very fine meeting.