The White Ribbon. “For God, and Home, and Humanity" WELLINGTON, MARCH 1, 1947. SPECIAL REPORTS

White Ribbon, Volume 19, Issue 2, 1 March 1947, Page 4

The White Ribbon. “For God, and Home, and Humanity" WELLINGTON, MARCH 1, 1947. SPECIAL REPORTS

Interesting reports of special occasions have reached us as follows: HAWERA: A picture-painting competition organised by the Union among South Taranaki school children was finalised recently, when competitors ranging from three to fourteen years of age received very nice book prizes. Seven children of the different age groups received prizes. Miss V. 13. Rigden, Arts Mistress at llaw era feclinical High School, was the judge.

WAIMATE held a highly successful Baby Show in December in Knox Hall, when, in spite of heavy rain, the hall was crowded with young and old. The Mayoress, Mrs. W. F. Boland, and Mrs. C. Englefield, were judges. The babies were grouped as Boys under nine months, and Girls the same; and between nine and eighteen months, also Boys and G r ls. Mrs. Duckett, •President, gave a much appreciated talk to the mothers piesent, and a programme of items was presented, followed by afternoon tea. Mr. George Dash, Hon. Member of the Union, shared with the President, the chairing of a veiy happy afternoon.

FEILDINC made a special occasion of their February meeting, which took the form of a Social afternoon, the

special feature of which was the presentation of "Long Service” Badges to Mrs. Jones, for over thirty years of faithful service; Mrs. Goldfinch (who was away on holiday) has served for over thirty years; Mrs. Pack, Miss Watt, Mesdames Trcmain and Whisker, all of whom have served for over twenty years, were each presented with a beautiful shoulder spray. Opportunity was also taken to make a presentation to Mrs. Spence, who re-

tired from the Presidency after sixteen years of very faithful service in that office. She was presented with a shoulder spray and a beautiful cushion from the members in token of their esteem. Mrs. Gill rendered a most enjoyable solo, and Mrs. Cummin a recitation. A very pleasant afternoon was brought to a close with the singing of Hymn 120, and prayer by Mrs. Trcmain.