SPECIAL REPORTS

White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 1, 1 February 1948, Page 7

SPECIAL REPORTS

MARLBOROUGH WOMEN’S DAY

OF PRAYER November 27th A good number attended the November Day of Prayer meetings at Blenheim on November 27th, when the Leaders were Mrs. P. Stevens and Mrs. Kearse in the morning, and Mrs. \ r . L'nderhill and Mrs. V. Powell in the afternoon, the organist being Mrs. W. D. Pike.

Interesting subjects were chosen, hymns in keeping, and reverent prayers were offered, many members of the congregation taking part. Several requests for prayer were handed in. The sick were remembered and very special prayers were offered on behalf of the relatives and friends of the Christchurch fire victims.

This being the last meeting for the year, at the close. Mrs. Baylev gave special thanks to those who had helped in any way during the year to make the meetings such a help and spiritual benefit that all who have attended have felt. She prayed t hat God’s richest blessing would rest on all the members, and that we would meet again with others on the World’s flay of Prayer, when it is hoped to continue with the full day of prayer and fellowship every month. MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT CLOSING SOCIAL December 2nd To mark the closing of the year’s activities, the Blenheim and Springlands Unions held a united Christmas Social Afternoon in Wesley Hall. Blenheim, which was gay with flowers for the occasion. Mrs. Adjutant Kearse led the brief Devotions.

Mrs. V. Underhill presided and welcomed the large number of visitors who had been personally welcomed on arrival by Mrs. N. Forbes. The Rev. A. O. Jones gave an inspiring message in an address based on the words: “Let us now go to Bethlehem.” Carols were rendered by the Redwoodtown Women’s Institute Singing Circle. A piano solo by Miss S. Blick, and two competitions arranged by Mrs. Gascoigne were much enjoyed. A well-stocked Sales Table did good business on behalf of District Funds, and a very special afternoon tea was served.

Opportunity was taken to present “Long Service” b»'ges, the President briefly outlining the services rendered by Union members throughout New Zealand in the early days (for the benefit of the visitors present), and explaining that the badge was a recognition of services given with no thought of reward, but felt to be worthy of gratitude. Mrs. Forbes assisted in the presentations which were as follows Thirty years and over, Mrs. T. Pike, Mrs. \V. G. Girling and Mrs. W. B. Wilson; twenty years and over, Mrs. E. Milgrew, Mrs. Lane, Mrs. F. \\ r ass, and Mrs. V. Underhill. Votes of thanks to the speakers and singers were passed, and a very successful afternoon concluded with exchange of greetings.