SPECIALS.

White Ribbon, Volume 38, Issue 451, 18 March 1933, Page 3

SPECIALS.

CRADLE ROLL PICNIC. The Cradle Roll picnic of the Blenh mi Union was held in the A. and I’. Show Grounds on March Ith. The weather was lieautitul, and the attendance very satisfactory. Over 50 mothers were present, and about 200 children. There were races for all the older children, and gifts for the tiny tots, after which a very nice afternoon tea was handed round by the W.C.T.U. members. Later sweets were distributed to the children, and a very pleasant afternoon was i nought to a close. Mrs Braddock, Cradle Roll Superintendent, desen *s the warmest appr t anon and help of the Union. She has over 100 children on the Cradle Roll, and sends out each month an average ol over HO birthday cards. Good work! LEIGH. A very enjoyable Cradle Roll picnic was held on Mr Horton’s beach on January 12th. In spite of adverse conditions of the weather, quite a large gathering of children and aduits assembled. Games were indulged in. A lolly scramble was given to the children, and presents to th** Cradle Roll children. A delicious lunch and afternoon tea were provided, to which all did justice. Mr Morley kindly provided hot water. TAKAPUNA. The annual Cradle Roll picnic was held in Kitchener Park, Milford, in glorious sunshine. M r s G. Winston**, Superintendent of Cradle Roll, welcomed the mothers ami children. Visitors were present from Northcote, Te Awamutu, also Mrs E. M. Gariowa.v, recently returned from Scotland. Mrs Morgan Richards spoke of the faithful work done by Mrs Winstone, and on l»ehalf of the Union thanked the mothers for their attendance, and then gave a short address. This was followed by a sing-song, members calling out their favourites. After tea, w'hilst the games were played, a drive was made for new members. Pour joined then, others promising to come in later. Thu* a very happy function was brought to a close, when the company was photographed by Miss Piper, of Northcote. LEVIN. Feb. 10. Cradle Roll party held in Presbyterian Schoolroom Good attendance of both mothers and children. Feeling reference was made by the i‘resident to the passing of Mrs Williamson, one of the oldest members of the Union, and a vote of sympathy with the bereaved family was passed. Mrs Nye, Cradle Roll Superintendent, in a happy little speech thanked the mothers for their attendance, and also for their continued interest in the Temperance work among tin* children Miss Hitchcock, late Matron of the Karitane Hospital, Dunedin, was presented by a little White Ribhoner with a dainty posy, tlie work of Mrs Nye. She gave a most interesting account of the work carried on by the several

Karitane Homes throughout the Dominion, and was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks and appreciation. A delightful short programme, arranged by Mrs Nye, was then gtv»n by several of the Little White Ribboners. Afternoon tea was served by mends rs of the Union, after which fancy hallo »n ; were presented to each of the children present. CEKALRINK March 1. A very successful Cradle Roll Garden Party was held at the residence of Mrs .1. Scott, Ruakapuka. The little tots thoroughly enjoyed tiitm- * elves. Competitions were indulged in. a Bring and Buy stall did a little business to help the funds. After everyone had partaken of afternoon tea, .Miss gave a very interesting address ob what W.C.T.U. can stand for. An invitation was given to the mothers to become members. Many expressed pleasure at being present. BIRKENHEAD ENTERTAINS THE LITTLE WHITE KUiBONERS. It was a pretty sight to see the little ones sitting on their little chairs at a low table on the platform, where a good tea was provided for them. Each child received a little gift. Afternoon tea was handed round to mothers and friends. Mrs IJrocklehurst spoke a fewsuitable words about the W.C.T.U. Mrs Wright and Mrs Carter rendered songs, which we much enjoyed. Mrs Avery thanked all who had helped to make th« afternoon a success, especially Mrs Berry, Cradle Roll Superintendent. Mrs Todd was presented with a bouquet. We were pleased she was able to be among us. We all sang “For she is an excellent lady.” FRANCES WILLARD DAY. A very successful afternoon was held on February 17th to celebrate Frances Willard Day at the home of Mrs W. G. Simpson, “Braeside,” attendance of 50. We were delighted to have Mrs Peryman with us, and to hear her talk on “Frances Willard” Mrs Peryman made a splendid appeal to the women of the district to work steadily and unitedly for the young people. Visitors vvere present from Wanganui, Eltham, and Manaia. Mrs Mill was presented with a medal for 40 years’ active service in the Union, and a bouquet was also presented to Mrs Hill by little Miss Sharp. Tlu President, Mrs Exley, expressed our thanks to Mrs Peryman for her helpful address, and then presented her with a bouquet. Mrs C. Curtis was also presented with a posy, as a token of gratitude for having made so many posies for tiie Union. Mrs Exley then thanked Mrs Simpson for her kindness in allowing the use of her home and grounds, and for generously providing such a dainty afternoon tea, and presented her with a beautiful posy. A cuke and sweets stall did brbk business in the interval, conducted by Mrs Squire and Mrs Hurrell. Items given during the afternoon w-ere as follows: Pianoforte solo, Miss Alvinza Curtis;

solos, Mrs O. Hartmann; elocutionary items. Mrs Leuman. Accompaniments by Miss Gwer. Purser. CRADLE ROLL. The members of the Pukekohe W.C. T.U. entertained the “Little White Ribboners” at a social afternoon in the Methodist Bible Class Hall on Tuesday afternoon, March 7th. There were 40 children and mothers present. Our President, Mrs Escotf, gave a very inspi’ dig address, also a poem on being a Christian, which was very beautiful. Daih.y afternoon tea was handed round, and several items rendered. Songs, Mrs Curnow and Mrs Richards; recitations, Mrs Ellis, Violet Mitchell, Noelene Hulme, Alan Bailey, Nance Bailey, Fay Hart, Dorothy Davies, Elsie Kiff, Ju,.e White. The Secretary moved a hearty vote of thanks to all those who had helped to make the aft< i noon such a success, bringing a very happy social lo a close. FRANCES WILLARD DAY CELEBRATED AT PALMERSTON N. February 17th being Frances Willard Day, it was thought that the most suitable way to celebrate it would be to give a tea to the children of Willard Home. Advantage was also taken of the occasion to present prizes to nine children (not of the Home) who had done well in the examination on “The Effect of Alcohol on the Human Body, ’ held in October; also to make a small presentation to Mrs C. A. E. Ferguson, as a slight token of gratitude to her for the wot k she had done as Secretary of the Union for two years, and President for five years. The chair was taken by Mrs Collins. After the opening hymn and prayer, Mrs Collins gave a short account of the life of Frances Willard, which was followed by a recitation about her, called “The White Ribbon Queen,” and given by Miss Willson. There were three other adult Items, and seven items (songs and recitaticas) given by children of the Home. The pier -illation to Mrs Ferguson was made by Mrs Collins, Mrs Hodder also speaking a few words of appreciation. The books were tlien presented to the entrants for the examination, a short talk to them being given by Mrs Hodder. As tiie programme bad commenced at 3.H0, so that tiie children might come after school, at its conclusion, it was time for the children’s tea, which had been arranged for 5 pan. The table was s**t out-of-doors, with jellies, sandwiches, cakes, and cordials, and the children appeared to enjoy themselves immensely. Just as the tea was over a very heavy downpour of rain caused the adults to hurriedly club together for taxis. Fortunately, the children of the Home did not have to venture forth. So ended a very pleasant afternoon. MRS a F. EAMES HONOURED. Members of the North Brighton Branch of the W.C.T.U. visited the home of Mrs J. F. Karnes recently, and herald-

ed their arrival with an impromptu band playing some weird instruments. They received a very spoil tamo us welcome from the hostess. Games, competitions, and community singing were indulged in. The following contributed items: —Mesdames Lav son, Mitchell, I’arker, Mahan, Taylor, Scott, Lames, Edwards, end Goldman. On liehalf of the Union, Mrs Gadd presented Mrs Eatnes with a beautiful clock. A card, inscribed with these words, accompanied it: “With love aim appreciation from the officers and members of tlie North Brighton W.C.T.U.” A dainty supper was served. With the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close. NEW PLYMOUTH CRADLE ROLL PICNIC. This was held in Kawaroa Park on Saturday, February 25th. Several young people took charge of the children, and gave them a jolly time vith the swings and see-saws, etc Between 40 and 50 happy children sat down to tea in the beautiful park, after which Miss Petersen, Plunket Nurse, took their photographs, with Mrs Ellis, C.R Supt, in the midst. Each child was presented with a paper cap and a l>ag of lollies. Over 50 adults were entertained at tea in the pavilion, after which Nurse Petersen gave a talk to the mothers on teaching their children self-control from the very start of life. Miss Drew thanked Miss Petersen, and fully endorsed her remarks from a teacher’s point of view. Miss Petersen then took a photograph of some of the mothers and friends.

Generally agreed that the afternoon had been very enjoyable, and a great success.