SPECIALS.

White Ribbon, Volume 38, Issue 453, 18 May 1933, Page 3

SPECIALS.

CRADLE ROLL GARDEN PARTY. Recently a Cradle Roll Garden Party was held at the Methodist Parsonage, Pahiatua. There were about 20 adults and about 40 Band of dope children present. home of the children gave items. Mrs. Paterson gave an address on the Cradle Rol and its ideals. Afternoon tea was sened by W.C.T.U. members. Mrs. Hansen was in charge of the proceedings, and Rev'. K. L. Warren. Rev. \\. B. Pickering and Mr. G. L. Stafford took charge of the children’s games. A ote of thanks was passed to Mr. and Mrs. Pickering for the use of their groun is. I IC< ’A RTON ENTERTAI NS. April 28th. Social afternoon held at the residence of Mrs. C. W. Rarrell to meet < Id friends. Rev. and Mrs. E. A. Bastin, Missionaries from China. Large attendance of members and representatives o' Riccarton Ladies Guilds and P.W.M. Mrs. Bastin gave an interesting addiess on her work among women and girD in China, particularly medical and hospital life, Mrs. Bastin having trained in Christchurch Hospital. Rev. E. A. Bistin addressed the gathering on Mission work, particularly the good influence of the Christian Church in China Delightful musical items were rendered by Mesdames W. H. Darrell and W. Olds (Piano solo), and E. Merced (Voca solos). Convention numbers of W.R. distributed to non-members and an appeal made for new subscribers. One new n ember joined, and collection amounted t > £2 Bs. 3d. taken up. Mrs. Doig moved and Mrs. Edginton seconded vote of thar. ks to speakers, hostess and those contributing musical items SOCIAL PURITY MEETING AT INGLEWOOD. (Address by Dr. Doris Gordon.) On Sunday afternoon last a most successful meeting was held under the auspices of the W.C.T.U. in the Methodist Church. The invitation was to the Young Womer. of the District from 15 years of age and upwards, and to the mothers. The Church was filled, 140 being present. A short Devotional Service was held. The hymn “Onward Christian Soldiers” was followed by prayer. A solo was sung by Mrs. MoKeen. Mrs. Mac <inder then introduced Dr. Doris Gordon. Her very fine address on Social Purity was listened to with close attention. Her appeal and urge for the best and purest things «n life made a deen impression on her listeners. Mrs. Longbottom on behalf of the Mothers proposed a vote of thanks, which "as seconded by Miss McLean on behah on the young women, and was carried iy a hearty “Thank you Doctor” by the congregation. The meeting closed with the singing of “Rock of Ages,” and the Benediction. Afternoon tea was served, and

many Mothers took the opportunity of expressing their thanks for the meeting. CRADLE ROLL. The week following the Annual W.C. T.U. Convention which impressed us with the tremendous importance of the work and the whole-heartedness of its officers, North Invercargill held a very successful Cradle Roll afternoon. 65 mothers and children being present. Mrs. Martin, President, presided. Miss McLay gave a very impressive and educational address. The children were presented with paper hats by Mrs. Fraser, hostess, and Mrs. Potts, Social Convenor, Miss Jamieson. Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Laytham, and Mrs. Woodfleld. Mrs. Potts gave each child a lucky packet. Mrs. Tanner of the Manse, was welcomed hack after her trip to the Old Country. Items were given byShirley King. Mina Kerse, Alma and Joyce Fergusson. Six iu*w members were initiated. CHILDRENS’ RALLY INVERCARGILL SOI’TH. MAY 2nd. Beautiful sunshine and interest in the speakers enticed many mothers and members, (it was “Mothers Day’ ) and children to a childrens’ rally held in the Grace Street W.C.T.U. Hall on Tuesday afternoon. Appropriate devotions were transmitted on the text “Suffer the little ehildn n etc.,’’ by Mrs. Williams (late missionary of Peru), followed by a very touching, yet supplicating address, by Mrs. Bryan, North Invercargill, on the true life-story of an “angel child,” who was personally known to the speaker making the remarks more susceptible. The President Miss McCullam, welcomed the mothers, and the speakers, Mrs. Bryan responding. The Cradle Roll Superintendent. Mrs Crazier, gave each child a small present. A social half hour was then spent. Mrs. Bain and Mesdames Lea and Cook entertaining with solo and music. Afternoon tea was served. The speakers and performers, and Social Committee were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. MATA K ANA. In April a social afternoon was held, with the object of getting more people interested In the Temperance work. The President (Mrs. A. Roke) welcomed the visitors. Mrs H Smith sang to us and Miss Bromley played a pianoforte solo. Miss Taylor of Warkworth. who is a missionary on furlough from India, gave us a very interesting talk on her work there and of the customs of the native people. The native dress and many interesting curios were displayed and much interest was shown by all present. One new meml>er. Afternoon tea.

CRADLE KOI L PARTY. LAWRENCE A small hut happy party met on Wednesday, April 19. at the Presby-

terian Sunday School, the occasion of ‘he first party in connection with the Cradle Koll Department. Mrs. Edie welcomed the mothers and children and stressed the aims of the Cradle Roll. The children spent a happy time at the sand tray and were especially catered for at afternoon tea. Mrs. Hart on rendered very acceptably a vocal solo. Each child was given an apnle and an Easter egg liefore departing. Mrs Edie conducted the devotions. INGLEWOOD SOCIAL HYGIENE. On Sunday afternoon we held the second of our “Social Hygiene” meetings, when Mrs. Oreenwell of the Y.W C.A. gave an able, helpful and instructive address on “My responsibility to my Community.’ Although the day was wet there was an attendance of over 50 women. The meeting opened with a short devotional period followed by a recitation by Miss E. Wright. Mrs. Mackinder who chaired the meeting introduced the speaker who was listened to with close attention. Miss Young then sang “My Task” and Miss Wright “An Allegory.” Mrs. Young then proposed a vote of thanks which was secon led by Mrs. Wright and carried with acclamation. The meeting then closed with the singing of Tell me the old. old story” and the Benediction. Afternoon tea was then served Opportunity was taken for some quiet talks. Ou** next meeting is to be the last Sunday of the month and Miss J Oaustad is to b“ our speaker. TAKAPUNA SPECIAL ADDRESS. Major Ann CJordon of the Salvation Army, who is also Probation Officer at the Magistrate’s Court, Auckland, gave a splendid address, taking the last chapter of Proverbs, 10th verse and pointing out that the need of to-day is for “Good Women: those who take the responsibility of home and little children upon them and by the grace of God do their duty.” No countn need 'car depressions or any o*her ill—when women rises to their proper standard of virtues. Visitors were present from the Northcote Union, and some who had known the speaker for many years and greatly admired the noble work she is doing. Afternoon tea.