SPECIALS.

White Ribbon, Volume 41, Issue 482, 18 November 1935, Page 8

SPECIALS.

CRVDLK ROLL I*AKTY. I In* N.K. Valley I'nion entertained the children of the Cradle Roll and their mothers on Thursday afternoon. 31st October. Miss Gray presided and in a lew well chosen words welcomed the visitors. Afternoon tea and fruit was served; the children were afterwards left in rha rue of two members. The Mothers Choir of the ITeshyterlan Church gave several items, a duet b\ Mis. Ritchie and Mrs. I.aing, solo by Mrs. Stanaway. Mrs. Oriihatn, of Mosgiel, then uave a very impressive address. She spoke at length of women's responsibility and power, and urged all to tis*> that power, and influence others as far as possible to vote alcohol out of our country so that the children might grow up in purity and safe from its evil effects. Miss (Jray moved a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker, and Miss Begg thanked the dlioir, thus ending a ver\ profitable meeting with prayer. Suitable literature distributed. DAXNKVIRKK. < )n Thursday, October 17th, the ladies of the W.CT.C. ( ntertained Rev. Blanchard and Mr. Malton Murray. Secretar> of the N.X. Alliance, at a luncheon. Rev. Staines presided; associated with him was Rev. Liddell and Captain Spillett of the Salvation Army. Between and 30 persons present. This luncheon was arranged to see if the local I’nion could further the cause of temperance and to see what means would l>e the most efficient to use in the forthcoming election. Mr. Murray spoke at the luncheon and said that the town should be planned out and ;.t ever> house literature should l*‘ distributed. \fter luncheon adjournment was made to the vacant section next the Town Hall where Rev. Blanchard addressed a fair number of people, showing decidedly that the liuuor party's advertisements and plarkards wen* very misleading. V (MIGA N ISKR'S VISIT TO M ARLI’*OR< ICC,M |>|STRI( T. Septemln r linth-Octolier 15th. Attended !>istri«t Comention, conducted devotions and gave a most inspiring address. Met flu* (1 iris’ Friendly Society, to whom gave a wonderful talk on "Womanhood.'' Addressed meetings of PAY.M L at Blenheim and Seddon. Have interesting lantern talks at Blenheim, Springlands and Rai Valley. Addressed Church of Kngland Bible Classes at Blind River and Ward. Was present at the nionthb meetings of tin* Springlands I’nion. Seddon I'nion, Tua Marina I’nion, Canvastown I’nion. at each of which gave an inspiring address;. Gave an address at a Home Meeting in Ronga Valley. Assisted with Church sendee at Ward and conducted a service in Opouri Valley. Met and addressed th*> Y’s at Tua Mniina, Blenheim, Spring Creek. Addressed school children at Seddon and Canvastown, and at a good

Katherine of L T.L.'sat Havelock. Gave an address on world work of W.r.T.l’. at Renwioktow n.

It can safely ho said that ever> where Miss Me La> went fhe «a>' received with enthusiasm and all felt it a pleasure and privilege to hear her. Her talks and addresses were most inspiring and helpful and those who were able to Ik* present and heard her scriptural talk the morning of the district Convention wilt never forget it. We fe«l sure the whole District will look forward to her next visit.

\R\V I’LVMOrTH MAORI DAY. Maori Day observed. 2a niemi>erH present. Election day on our next mooting day, «i**«• i.i»-«I to meet on November 20th. Seamen's Rest report 679 visits during the month. Papers have i>een received and two snooker halls from Auckland makers. A request from the Horough Inspector for the use of the S.R. for- a by-eleetion purpose was granted. He also solicited the assistance of the members to canvas the town for the sale of Health Stamps. A very interesting and appealing address was given by the Taranaki Maori deaconess who had come from Hawera to speak. She was appalled at the amount of intoxicating drinking amongst the Maoris, even amongst the children, blaming the Pakeha for the conditions. She begged the members to do all in their power to influence other.to vote out the liquor traffic which is doing so much harm to a people who are denied the light to vote for themselves. The day was very wet, and the Maori children who were to entertain with singing were unable to attend. Miss Drew proposed a vote of thanks to the speaker, which was carried by acclamation. A collection was taken up for the local Maori work. Afternoon tea was rerved by the Committee.

WAIUOA Bth TUHTHDAY. Oct. Nth. Miss Mcl„{iy. who started branch, was present ami conveyed greetings and congratulations from Napier I’nion, and the District President, Mrs. Wilson, gave a resume of the World’s ('onuvention at Stockholm. Sister Jessie voiced our thanks to her. Items by Mrs. (’atley, our oldest member, Mrs. Macdonald and Miss Hawkins. Afternoon tea. Special feature being a beautifully decorated < iike made and iced by Mrs. Single and cut b_\ Miss Mcl.ay. Four new numbers initiated.

lecture by Miss McKay on Friday realised 1 'll-.

MISS < \ Mr LA V AT CANVASTOWN

On Octal*? r Oth Miss f\ MeLay paid a visit to (’anvastown. On Ortol>er 10th there was a fine rally at the Debating Hall, (’anvastown, when members of the local blanches (which includes Pelorus, Havelock and the Wakumarina), the mothers of D.T.T,. and L.W.R. children and members of the Can vast own W.IXF.r. met Miss Apologies

received from the Deep Creek niem)*r “All Kound the World” sung. Mrs. Murray presided. Miss Mclg touched on several interesting and vitj points in connection with the World W.C.T.I’. Conference. The speaker ah dealt with the asset of the child to th State and the importance of the nji bringing of the child and quoted in stances of children who became grea and noble men. The address was a; preciated by ad. Miss McLay w;i t hanked.

Miss Mcl.a>, accompanied by Miss l llrow n. the local L.T.L. Superintendent and memoers of the local W.C’.T.I walked .'cross tj the school to addres some 30 L.T.L. and L.W.R. member? Miss M c l .4iy was presented by tlv youngest schoolgirl with a beautifu bouquet, made by Miss Pulton, as sh entered the room. The bouquet wa used as a foundation for the subject o address. The children were most atten tive and answered the questions reudilv and intelligently. Miss Itrown thankei Miss McLay on behalf of the children for the treat she had Riven them uni expressed tin hope that Miss M»-Lay would come attain. Afternoon tea served to all in the Debuting Hall after th** singing of the grace. Advantage was taken of the gathering for the distribution of the I'ninn's leaflets. Miss McLay also addressed, in Havelock, th- L.T.L. children and members of the ('hristian Endeavour, under the leadership of Mrs. A. T. Milgrew. Although the Havelock Branch of the W.l'.T.r. disbanded as a branch of the \\\<\T l\. the good work is still carried on among the young people of Havelock by Mrs. Milgrew, who is an energetic member of the ('an vast own Branch, which owes her a debt of gratitude.

NKLSON JI'NIOR (JALA DAY. One of the annual events of the \V.(\T.l\ m Nelson is the presentation of the 8-year certificates to the children of the ('radle Roll who reach the age of 8 years. On account of the (Solden Jubilee it was postponed till October and so coincided with the visit to the district of Miss <\ M. This* year there were 106 children entitled to receive a certificate, and nearly 80 with about 20 members and 20 mothers gathered in the Rechabite Hall on Wednesday, October 16th. \fter sinking the hymn, “Jesus Rids I s Shine," and an opening prayer, a bountiful afternoon tea was provided for all. Miss Mclj&v gave a charming little address on the word “Joy" Jesus first, others next, yourself last, and then presented the certificates. Mrs. Moyes invited all to join the L.T.L. and before leaving 22 did so. Pour new babies were enrolled.

CRADLE ROLL— Rlt V ARTON. Cradle Roll afternoon wai held on Tuesday, October 2!*th, and although a wet day there was a tfood attendance of mothers and children. President (Mi*. (\ W. Harrell) welcomed the mother 1 , and explained the objects of Cradle Roll

I ‘ay, making special mention of the attitude of the W.C.T.U. towards children and alcohol, and stressing the fact, ’'Alcohol is a Racial Poison." The following rendered items: Misses Jackson and Wise, piano duet; Mrs. Commons and Miss Jackson, vocal solos; Mrs. Higgs, piano solo; Mis;- M u joi ie Griffiths, recitation. Miss (Irigg gave an interesting talk on her work among motherless children in Khandallah, Wellington. A hearty vote of thanks passed to the speaker and those who had given the delightful items. Afternoon tea was served by inemi>ers of the Union, and a special vote of thunks passed to Mrs. <>umly, Superintendent Cradle Roll I apartment, for having made and presented a large birthday cuke. The children were entertained with stories and games and each chihl presented with sweets, toys and balloons. Memlrers reminded of the League of Nations Carden Party. Literature distributed undone dozen White Ribbons sold.

HAMILTON. Nov. 7. Mrs. Jones presided. Annual report showed that 11 meetings had been held, time Executive meetings, a garden party and one public meeting when Mrs. Moffat (’low was the speaker. We have 7S members on the roll, 70 of whom are fully financial. There are 244 Little White Ribboners; quite a number had to come oil' owing to age limit. Our White Ribbon Agent has 26 subscribers; the I’nion pays for si copy each month to l»e placed in the Library, Plunket and Rest Rooms. 100 Supplements are divided between three Sunday Schools. The Literature Superintendent icported having sent out 72 parcels with t* mperance leaflets enclosed. Mrs. Jones represents us as a VicePresident on the National Council, and is also a Vice-President and Life Member on the Alliance. Decided to arrange fora Pay of Prayer on November 22nd.

A remit from the Women’s Institute which had l»een carried unanimously at their Dominion Conference held in Christchurch, viz.: —“That in the interests of the physical, social and moral welfare of our younp people of N.Z Women's Institute members use their influence to aindish the use of alcoholic drink at town and country dances." This was heartily supported and it was decided to forward the remit to other women’s organisations locally. Mrs. Jones, who had l>een President intermitently for twentv-flve years and was relinquishing: office, was presented with a beautiful bouquet of carnations and lillies of the valley. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mi's. Stephenson Craijr; Secretary’, Mrs. Hayward; Treaurer, Mrs. E. J. Davey; Vice-Presidents, Mesdames Jones, Robertson and Bradley; “White Ribbon" Ajeent, Mrs. Bradley; Cradle Roll, Mrs. Atkinson and Mrs. Mitchell; Press Reporter, Mrs. Jones

A dainty afternoon tea was served and the meeting: closed with the Doxoloiary and Benediction.

WELLINGTON CENTRAL CRADLE ROLL PARTY.

The yearly Cradle Rod party of the Wellington Central W.C.T.F. was held recently in the Baptist Schoolroom when about eighty children and many parents attended. The children in pretty coloured paper hats (made l>\ Mrs. Hoult) sat at decorated tables and enjoyed their tea while tin- mothers \\>>i waited on with theirs. Fach child was presented with a pretty bag of sweets Mrs. Barrow, the President, presided.

and Mrs. lxmg. t’radle Roll Superintendent, welcomed the guests. During hi., talk to the mothers, the speaker, Kev. ,|. K. Blanchard, .stated that New Zealand was making drunkards at the rate of six a day, and children of to-day will become drunkards of to-morrow if New Zealand goes on at the same rate. He stressed the point of the parents voting no license as it might he an> of our children who might become the victims. Miss Betinell sang l>eautifully for th. guests. Temperance literature was dist ributed.