Bulletin of Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 50, Issue 4, 18 May 1944, Page 6

Bulletin of Union News

NORTHLAND DISTRICT. Whangarei.—April 5. Mrs. Sutherland g a v an account of the Crusader Movement. This in a most useful organisation. Owing to the help and encouragement given by the Whangarei High School teachers, the local group has quickly risen to be the stynd largest in N.Z. This is a very brief re|x>rt, hut there are some interesting things which, if not exactly W.C.T.I’., are doseiy related to our work. The Maori girls are catered for a great deal better than formerly. Mrs. \lailii, a very tine woman with a happy, wellcared for family of six, is very successful with the girls. Another man, an Anglican Maori minister, is being appointed and paid by the Government to do welfare work amongst the Maori families just in this parish. Outside the Whangarei parish the Maori clergy are more and more active. The United Maori Mission has many more meetings. The W.C.T.I’. meetings are much lietter, b numbers and enthusiasm. AUCKLAND DISTRICT. Auckland. April 18. Mrs. Ix)tig presided and urged members to go and see the temperance films to be shown by District Executive. Mother’s Day to be celebrated by a public meeting in Concert Chamber of Town Hall on Sunday, May 4, under auspice> of W.C.T.I'. Donation voted for Patriotic Shop. Most interesting address on “The World Crisis.” One new member. Auckland.—May 9. Maori Day was observed. Mrs. presided. She reported that the picture films meeting had been very successful, and said what an inestimable educational value such films would be to the young l>eople. Mother’s Day was to be celebrated hv a meeting in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall under the auspices of the District W C.T.U. Mi" Appleby, Matron of Maori Girls’ Hostel, gave a most interes'ing talk on the work among the Maori girls at the Hostel; it had been a real home to them. A s|>ecial collection and proceeds of sale of goods were given to the hostel fund. Birkenhead.—May 4. 17 present. Mrs. CaetletM la chair and welcomed visitors. Executive report and temperance fact. Bouquet i tl «rera pn - *nted to Mrs. Morcom, who I lelmquislu-d office as Secretary and L.T.1.. Su|>erintendent. Mrs. Castleton gave interesting account of her recent trip to the South Island. Benediction. Grey Lynn.—April. Mrs. Cook presided and led devotions. .Mrs. Colonel Hoare, of Salvation Army, xj>oke about many incidents in her social work, especially about alcohol. Two new members initiated by the President, who gave them a real warm welcome. A later meeting gained another two new members—five till' fear. Doholoty. Afternoon Benediction. Henderson. —April 19. Mrs. Chadwick presided. Devotions. Temperance fact. Miss Appleby gave interesting talk of the work carried on at the Maori Girls’ Hostel. Parol of provisions sent to Hostel. Kohi-St. Heliera.—April 20. At Mrs. I Eady’s house. Choruses were sung. Devotions, Mr. Farr. Pledge. Fact, “Hot lemonade and orange juice act much better for colds and ’flue than whisky.” White Ribbon Day. Poetry was read from “W.R." magazine l».’ Mesdames Lediard and L. F.ady. A suitable article read by Mrs. Kasper. £ meeting to Ik* held in the Town Hall on Mother’s Day. Rejiort on the L.T.L. Departm nt. Thanks t< Mrs. Eady; Mrs. Machen, sang and led choruses.

Mt. Eden.—May 2. Miss \. M. McLay pr« sided. Twenty-three meinb« rs and visitors attended. Reports of two pra>er and Bible stud\ meetings held in April. Sy.upathv expressed to relatives of late Mrs. W. T. Comrie. An innovation was made when two ycjng women, one a Bible Class leader and the o:her a Bibit Class niemlier and Universi’ 'tu.’-nt, di' cussed in dialogue form some of the problems confronting us today in regard to low .noial standards of many young people. Much of the trouble was, they thought, attributable *o lack of parental control, and lack of spiritual training and witness on the part of many

fots . Amongst the remedies suggested '' a more definite Christian witness by V Christians, and a deei»er prayerful life, members took part in discussion, and t »a- felt a very profitable alter noon had bren spent. % Onehunu'a.— April 13. Helpful afternoon ggpied with Matu, reports of varied Amities, and arrangements in connection with Apartments of work. \|,nl 27. At Presbyterian Hoys’ Home, jki tional iwriod and beautiful solos by Miss >mith. Address by local Presbyterian minis|.r \| r . |)ow, who took as his subject a new ~lk b* Adolph Keiler, entitled “Christian l<> d.<v. ' Hus told that m BtUOpe many must worship in secret—as was ( 'j, „ f so long ago in the catacombs of Home; Mention was made of Pastor Niemollcr, who I, „ iK-tn in a concentration camp for nearly Jvm jears. Many pastors are forbidden to .reach, and others liable to arrest and imprisonment at end of sermon. Still, many men in j women are remaining faithful, but the U)U ng people of Kurope will tiud it hard to ,iep their faith. Demonstration of different effects ot alcohol and water on human body, i,.:4s .iiid various substances by Mrs. Moore. Otahuhu.-April 20. Mis. Taylor presided. The Ke\. P. Cooke addressed the meeting on the recent Licensing Poll and his talk, which was most educational and revealing, was listened to with great interest by all present. Poasoiuv. —April 20. President, Mrs. K. J. in the chair. Devotions, Mrs. Read. Member'* asked to help on Poppy Day and at Patriotic Shoo. Mother’s Day to be celebrated by a gathering in Town Hall Concert Chamber on Sunday, May 14th, at 2.30 p.m. rmijierance fact, Miss Kunciman. Fine address given by Miss McLay on World Convtntum and work of W.C.T.U. in all countries ot the world. Miss McLay thanked by the President. Remuera.—April 25. Boisterous weather, only lau attendance. Mrs. Robinson presided. lackey read a prayer from the "White Ribbon and Mrs. Robinson engaged in prayer ior the men who are at war with the enemy. Miss I loud, temperance fact. Pledge reaffirmed. Extracts from different "White Ribbon papers read. Mrs. Mackey gave an interesting talk oil the “White Ribbon” and was thanked. Benediction. Tauranga.—Attendance fair. Mrs. Christian m chair. Religious exercises, Mrs. Bryan. Mrs. Foxcrolt supplied a temperance lact. A short address was given by Mrs. Finlay on “Peace." A Bring and Buy was held. Gifts were given for the seamen's parcels. Afternoon tea. Benediction pronounced by Mrs. Christian. Takapuna.—May. Well attended. Mrs. kaspai gave a wonderfully helpful talk exl>la:nnu' the work of the School of Methods both here and in other countries, and . iressing the need for observing all the notable days m our Union. The new President, Mrs. Monday, carried out her duties splendidly, and 1 very dainty afternoon tea was enjoyed by *ll* < hie new member welcomed. SOUTH AUCKLAND DISTRICT. Cambridge.— Apiil 27. Mrs. A. L. Lewis presided. A good r esponse for bags for seamen was given, and many useful bags were brought in made by members. Temperance sact given. Kcv. J. S. Waite gave a delightful talk on some of the old Church hymns, their origin, and stories in the lives of the comp us, naming John and Charles Wesley, Hin Newton and FTancis Ridley Havergal. Afternoon tea was a special one, recognising the diamond wedding of MrS. A. N. Martin, a valued member who was President for many >ear-. Benediction and verse of the National Anthem brought a protitable afternoon to a dote.

Fencourt.—April 13. Mrs. Clark presided. • s )'mpathy sent to the husband and family of the late Mrs. A. B. Jones. Devotions, Miss '• Rickard. Bring and Buy at next meeting. A farewell afternoon is to be given to Mrs. ' ari \ vvho is leaving the district. Mrs. Lewis ttavr a talk on “Christian Alcohol,” and was Jttuch appreciated, and sang a solo (“Saviour, j* ar us ") f roni the “W.R." One new member. i*< \o] >gy. Benediction. Hamilton. —April 6. Mrs. Gatman presided. •Vvoti.'ns, Mrs. Stephenson Craig. Mrs. Mcmre dected Secretary and thanked for willr service Three cottage meetings in I'fivate homes arranged. One new member.

Hamilton.—May 4. Mis. Gatman presided. Devotions, Mrs. G. Mrs. Clark, a member from England, initiated. Rev. Carter sjx>ke in praise of work of women’s organisations and stressed benefits derived from their aid. Teni|>erance fact given. Benediction. Taumarunui.—April 20. Flight members present. Mrs. Duder in chair. Devotions by Mrs. Aitken. Temperance fact given. The film, “Stream of Life,” was shown, followed by a discussion on same.

Thames. -April 5. President in chair. Devotions. Rev. F. Handy spoke forcefully on “The Cross of Christ.” It turns selfishness to service; makes humanity sacred, and stands for the redemption of society. These aims are the spirit of the W.C.T.U. Discussion on the licensing proposals at Invercargill and other items of interest.

May 3. Peace Day. Devotions, roll call resjionscs and address all on subject of Peace. Mrs. Underwood gave a hue challenging address, closing with the prayer, "Heavenly Father, let there be peace on earth, and let it begin in me.” A short discussion followed. Mrs. Davies’ remit re the evils of tied houses to be sent to District Executive. Benediction. Afternoon tea. HAWKE’S B.UY DISTRICT. Hastings.—Mrs. H. Hickmott presided over an excellent attendance and conducted devotions. Fledge re affirmed. Mrs. Buckingham, scientific fact. Mrs. Price sang two very delightful solos. Mrs. Robinson, from Waipawa, welcomed. Cole el Burton gave a very interesting address on the proposed re-organisa-tion of .lie N.Z. Alliance, an outline of the work, and some very interesting experiences, stressing the need for a better world. The only way was to have “God within our hearts.” One new member gained. Mrs. Warren, tea hostess. Prayer. MANAWATU DISTRICT. Feilding.—April 5. Mrs. Sjtence in chair. Mrs. Tremaine, devotions. An Easter message was given in a talk by Major Christopher. Mrs. Cummin gave a recitation—an Easter message. Good attendance of members. Afternoon tea. Hymn. Prayer. May 3. Mrs. S|<eiice presided. Mrs. Tremaine. devotions. Prayer by Mrs. Stewart. One new member joined up. Rejiort of District Executive given. Description of temperance pictures shown given by Mrs. Sjx*nce. Afternoon tea. Prayer. Levin.—April 14. Mrs. Kennerley presided over large number of members and friends. Welcome to all visitors. Mrs. Captain Stark led devotions. Talk on “First Things" very helpful. Several apologies received and vote' of sympathy passed to Mrs. Rawson. Special welcome to Mrs. Leov, Rae Valley, who made few remarks, and Mrs. F'airbrother, Masterton, who delighted everyone with display of handmade articles. Vocal items given by Mrs. Finch (harp accompaniment) and Miss Joyce Allen much appreciated. Cake competition won by Mrs. F'inch (Ist- and Mrs. Burnham (2nd), and article made iiom scraps coirq>etition wop. by Mrs. Tomlinson. Bring and Buy stall. Scientific fact read by Mrs. Bott. Afternoon tea and benediction Palmerston North.—April 4. Social afternoon. Devotions, Mrs. Willson. Welcome extended to Miss Hill, also several members who have been absent through sickness. Three new members. Several pleasing items contributed. Collection for Headquarters Building Fund f 5. Votes of sympathy with several members who were ill. Afternoon tea. Prayer. Palmerston North May 2. Miss Jamieson presided. Devotions, Mrs. Shearman. Visitors welcomed. Kcv. G. Herons gave a most interesting talk on his early exi»eriences in temperance work in the mining districts on the West Coast of the South Island. Mrs. Boniface* returned thanks to Mr. Hercus. Afternoon tea. Prayer. TARANAKI DISTRICT. New Plymouth. April. Mrs. Ashworth presided. Items given. Miss Berg spoke on the progress of the Rible being printed now in 1,089 languages. Seamen’s Rest report. Social and gift evening. WANGANUI DISTRICT. Wanganui Cen*rM.-May. Good attendance. Visitors welcomed. Eight new members •oined, also honorary’ member and several

names for Cradle Roll. “Peace and Reconstruction” was the subject of the address given by Mrs. Gregory, who reminded members of tiie practical part in which women can play their share in post- world reconstruction. Unanimously decided to commence packing a box of re-made used articles to lx* for warded about the end of the year. Mrs. Goodey was appointed to report District Executive meetings. White Ribbon Day is to be celebrated next month. Mesdames Goodey and Grinstead hostesses for June. Good, enthusiastic meeting. Birthday sprays presented to four esteemed elderly members, viz., Mesdames Upton, Morrison, Heatley, and little Grannie Morrison (92). WELLINGTON DISTRICT. Brooklyn.—May 2. Mrs. Brewer presided and led devotions. Mrs. Rame welcomed. Letters of cheer to Mrs. Dudley. Temperance fact, Mrs. Webster. Report of District F'xecutive by Mrs. Pearce. Sick visitors appointed. Rejiorts on hospital visiting. Treasurer’s statement very satisfactory. Donations to N.Z. Organising Fund. 10/- voted for literature. Invitation accepted to attend Methodist Church on Mother’s Day. Sigil prayer. Mrs. Brewer spoke on Invercargill Licensing Trust and Carlisle System. Benediction. Lower Hutt.—April 27. Pleased to have Mrs. laijidell and Mrs. Bayly with us again. Devotions, Mrs. Swift. Arrangements made for the second Home Meeting. Subjects to be discussed: C.R. and L.T.L., how to gain new members, and one Department of Work. A request from our Sunday School Suj>erintendent for more Y.P. Supplements. Union decided to purchase another 50 copies. Wonderful resume of the life and work of Madame Curie by Mrs. Aldersley. Prayer. Benediction. MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT. Blenheim.—March. Mrs. Forbes presided. Short session of prayer. Short cuttings on tem;*erance facts read by members. In place of the annual street stall, members and friends asked to give cash donations. Mrs. Lane is supplying a temperance fact which should be inserted in the press rejiort of each meeting. Benediction. April.—Mrs. Forbes presided. Mrs. Milgrew, devotions. Letter to be sent to Borough Council protesting against pictures on Good Friday. Donations towards funds received. Mrs. Wilson appointed to F'vangelistic Committee. A very interesting address given by Mrs. Fear. Prayer and benediction. Springlands.—April 18. President in chair. Sympathy with Cradle Roll mother in loss of husband (Sgt. W. S. Watson) conveyed by Mrs. Leslie. Inspiring reading of Mrs. LeeCowie’s campaign work in Australia from her book by Mrs. F.yles. Decided send greetings to Mrs. Lee-Cowie. Tua Marina.—April. At Mrs. Lamb's home. Devotions, Ml'S. Robinson. Minutes and letter from Mrs. Peryman read. Sympathy sent to sick and bereaved members. Birthday sprays to two members. Mrs. K. Cresswell read “Nursing B.C. 200 in India, Greece and Egypt.” Hearty vote of thanks to speaker. Hymn. Benediction. NORTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT. Christchurch. April 12. Miss C. Henderson presided. Invitations received for seventh birthday social, Woolston Union; sixteenth, Linwood Union (May). Thanks for our sympathy from Mesdames Kiett and Kip|>eii-ix-rger. Interesting fact*, on food values of milk read by our President from article by Dr. Muriel Bell. Liquor facts given by members. Members promised to help at District Committee Soldiers’ Welcome Club tea. April 26. Miss C. Henderson presided. Thanks received from Lady Galway Guild for our gifts of clothing. Members promised to assist at coming Y.W.C.A. street collection. Reports given by Mrs. Hawke of visit to Mental Hospital, and by Miss Thomas of seventh birthday of Woolston Union. Extracts read by President from "White Ribbon’’ of successful temperance work in other countries. Lyttelton, Heathcotc. -April. Mrs. J. T. Norton took the chair. Very good attendance. Six “White Ribbons’’ sold. 10/- given for Welcome Club tea. Mrs. Tredennick gave a talk on mission work. Mrs. Webb reported on Cradle Roll.

New Brighton.—April 6. Mrs. Flower presided. Fair attendance. Sympathy with Mrs. H. S. Mitchell in the death of her husband. Arrangements made for two members to assist at the Welcome (Tub soldiers’ tea. Literature for distribution was given out. A review of the work and workers of the W.C.T.U. in the early years was given by Mrs. McMraith. It proved to be most interesting. New ideas for presci.t-day w’ork were suggested. Sjieaker thanked. A presentation of a pyrex dish and a vase was made to Mrs. F. M. Mitchell, who has resigned after many years of devoted service, during which she was secretaary for 19 years. Reefton. April 11. Mrs. Absalom presided. Decided to write to the local police officer the following: “That members present were deeply concerned at the liquor consumed after hours in and around the town." Mrs. Absalom read a chapter of the life of Francis Willard. Prayer. Riccarton.—April 13. Devotions, Mrs. Harris. Visitors welcomed. Invitations to Methodist Ladies’ Guild, Woolston and Linwood birthday parties accepted. Final arrangements for assisting with Welcome Club tea « May 6th. ! to hold “White Ribbon” special meeting at Mrs. Harrell’s on May .kith. Mental Hospital, Hand of Hope and Study Group reported. Mrs. Mackay sjtokc on the Heritage Movement, and stressed the point that this movement must be founded on Christian principles, which our Union is based on. Sydenham.—April 6. Small attendance, weather bad. Mrs. Davies, devotions. Mrs. Peryman’s circular letter was read. Mrs. Adjutant Smith, of the Salvation Army, gave an address of exceptional interest on the subject of “Past Exjieriences.” A picture of the havoc which alcoholic liquor causes, both morally and physically, “from generation to generation,” was presented, stressing the great need for each and every one of us to work harder than ever before to try and put an tnd to this traffic which is a curse to our fair Dominion. Mesdames Lanyon and Wt .itheilu ad Contributed a sacred duet. Sydenham. -May 4. President in the chair. There was an attendance of 12 members. Devotions conducted by Mrs. Davies. A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of our iate sister, Mrs. Hutton, special reference being made to her untiring devotion to the cause of Teni|»erauce. Peace Day being the item on the syllabus, an appropriate address was given by Sister Dulcie Hlick dealing with the causes of war and the great need for preparation for Peace. A sacred solo was rendered by Mrs. T. Filer. SOUTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT. Ashburton.—April 5. Mrs. Robinson presided. Devotions, Mrs. Drowning. Sympathy with our Dominion President, Mrs. Hiett. Report of No-License meeting by Mrs. McGregor and Miss- M. Jack sou. Tr.bate and fior d spray present d to M r s. Ai'kenh*ad. Mr. Mudie, a tenner IjrvrmfwUl “V’ and now minister of Ch’U'fh (,• Christ, was welcomed, and gave an addrev and was thanked. Invitation to conduct Tinwald meeting on April 27 was accepted. Ashburton.—May 2. Mts. Robinson conducted devotions. Motions of sympathy were passed with those bereaved by the war. There were unite a number of visitors from North Canterburv, and these were given a cordial welcome by Mrs. Robinson. Mrs. W. T. Pethick sang a solo. Tenqierance fact read by Mrs. Harwood. Rev. A. V. Mudie gave an address in keeping with jieace and reconstruction after the war. Mrs. Robinson thanked all those who had helped in any way to make the afternoon a success. Benediction. Afternoon tea.

Timaru. April. Miss Fyfe tiresided. Mrs. Prattley, devotions, letters of cheer sent to Mesdames Keen, Spence, Grant, and Miss Rudd. Collection taken for parcel for member of Mercantile* Marine. Executive to assess necessary renovations and painting at the Sailors’ Rest and rejiort. The Executive emliowered to arrange programme for future entertainment of sailors at the Rest. May jieace meeting to take the form of a prayer meeting. Friends and other organisations to be asked to attend and help. Patriotic shop arranged and stocked by members of W.C.T.U. a great success. Thanks received from Mayoress for effort.

Temuka. -April 26. The S.A. Junior Hall filled almdst to capacity as each member had invited non-members to attend. Presided over hy Mrs. Grocwtt. Mrs. Douglas gave a splendid address. Hymns 25 and 60. Roll call, ’Trust.” Miss Fvfe gave a very interesting and inspiring address on the opportunities of women in th<* new world order; she also sang “Abide With Me.” Afternoon tea handed round. Theme for May meeting, “Peace,” rol! call accordingly. Waimate.—Feb. Well attended meeting. Much business dealt with. Rev. Gosling gave an inspiring address. March. Letter of sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. K'p]»enherger on the tragedv that befell their gallant son, who is now off seriously ill list. Mrs. Gosling gave encouraging address. Bring and Huy table very successful. Mrs. Robinson to address April meeting. NELSON DISTRICT. Nelson. - April 11. Mrs. Tootner in chair. Devotions, Mrs. Walker (Ps. 121). Temjierance fact: Late Ixird Robert’s attitude to liquor in Doer War and in Great War — “Treating soldiers to drink is injurious to themselves and prejudicial to victory.” Birthday posies presented. Decided to advertise temperance facts on screen as well as in local paper. Church Parade to be held at the Church of Christ on April 30. Sewing bee to be held for Patriotic Shop. Miss Cook closed meeting with prayer. OTAGO DISTRICT. Kaikorai.- April 26. Mrs. Flett resided. Pledge and Lord’s Prayer repeated in unison. Temperance fact. Mis'- Dobson. Very inspiring address given by Rev. Clements on “Careless Talk,” who said “careless talk caused needless tears," and stressed two points, (1) Don’t listen; and (2) If you are forced to listen, don’t repeat. Meeting closed with benediction. Afternoon tea. North East Valley. —March 23. President, Mrs. Green, in chair. Devotions led by Mrs. Peart. Two new* members welcomed. Interesting talk given by Mrs. Sanders. Oamaru. -May 17. Miss Cowan presided. Devotions, Mrs. Rawson. Sympathy to relative- of two ministers lately deceased and to relatives who had lost a little hoy. May meeting to lie in honour of Mother’s Day. I’ajiers by Mesdames Walker and Mcllwraith. Extracts read. Cup of tea. Benediction. Oamnru. May. Mothers' evening. Miss Cowan presided and took devotions. Stirring address bv Mrs. Winn. Musical programme. Plavette, “How to Win Members for the W.C.T.U.” Bring and Huy sale and white flower presented to all present. One new member. Benediction. Supi>er. South Dunedin,—April 27. Mrs. J. W. Pelling presided and led devotions. Introduced Major Hay (S.A.) whose subject. “Mothers and the Empire,” was thoughtfully worked out and listened to with appreciative attention. Miss Steedman reported the Cradle Roll party. Attendance small, but much sickness at the time. Misses Bruce and Steedman disjiensed afternoon tea assisted by members. Members asked to prepare for “Question Box” at May meeting. Benediction and “All Round the World” at close. SOUTHLAND DISTRICT. Invercargill South.-March 14. Mrs. Richards, devotions. Good attendance. Social afternoon. The President spoke on the life and work of Frances Willard. Letter from Mrs. Peryman read and discussed. Solo by Mrs. Campbell. Rev. H. R. Turner gave a very helpful address on “Our Att tude Towards Others in Christian Thing-.” Afternoon tea. Si>eaker thanked. Benediction. Af >ril 11. President took devotions. Tem|K‘rance fact. Members urged to take the “White Ribbon” paper. Copies given out to non-subscribers. Two prizes offered for teml>erance essay at the intermediate school. Rev. C. J. Tocker gave a very fine address on “Some Asj*ects of the Liquor Question.” Prayer.