BULLETIN OF UNION NEWS

White Ribbon, Volume 21, Issue 7, 1 August 1949, Page 7

BULLETIN OF UNION NEWS

NORTHLAND. Dargaville. May 10th. President in chair, and led Devotions. Small attendance. “Peace” day observed. Short C’OKSO rejkirt. Temperance Fact and “Drinking and Chain-smoking” extract from speech by Sir Bernard Frey Derg, Y.C. read. Mrs. Jolly appointed Community Centre delegate for the year. Dominion Convention report discussed in part. Pledge and Benediction. June 14th. President in chair. Devotions, Mrs. Lawrence. Small attendance. Re|x>rt on Community C entre hv delegate. CORSO garments displayed and rejxirt given by Mr*. Lawrence. Tenux-rance Fact. “\\. R.” day observed, Mrs. W. J. Roberts’ paper being read. Pledge and Benediction. SOUTH AUCKLAND. Tauranga. Judith. President in the chair. Devotions led by Mrs. Bensley. (inod attendance. “Sealed Orders” carried out. Various items of interesting news given from “W.R.” FiveYear Plan discussed. New leaflets to be distributed. Band of Hope report. Gifts of citrus fruit for Old People’s Home in Dunedin, a:id contributions for Sailor-’ Rest parcel brought in. Solo b> Mrs. Clarkson. “Bring and Buy.” Extracts read bv president from minutes of recently held oncers’ meeting. Thames. June Ist. Meeting presided over by Mrs. K. Martin in president’s absence. Dominion President, Miss (’. M. McLay, welcomed. Her inspiring and instructive address much enjoyed by all present. Bad weather and sickness among members made for a poor attendance. A dainty afternoon tea was served. Ju'v 6th. Devotions led by president. Small attendance. Roll call answered by

quotations on “Courage." Routine business followed by the agenda for the Pan-Pacific Conference, read by Mrs. Whiteside; aNo an abridged paj>er to be read there on “Human Rights.” Parcel of reading matter to !>e sent to Sailors’ Rest. Agreed that Thames Alliance representative be asked to confer with ns re plans for the Poll. Clip of hot tea much appreciated on very cold wet afternoon. Te Kuiti. A start lias been made with a Cradle Roll, several names having been enrolled. New subscribers to “W.R.” secured. Hamilton. July 7th. Attendance of 30. Mrs. Moore presided, Mrs. Robinson leading Devotions. Meeting took ythe form of a *pay-up” social afternoon, a pleasant programme of music being enjoyed. Mrs. Scobie. of St. John Ambulance, sjioke on “Blood Transfusion,” a most interesting subject, on which many questions were asked and answered. Shoulder sprays presented to artistes and -peaker. Prayer brought the meeting to a close. Te Kuiti Maori Union. July Bth. Sister Nicholls presiding. Small attendance owing to sickness, etc. Plans made for presentation to Workl President during her visit. Donation sent for Maori Fund, letters of sympathy sent to two bereaved members. Ditty hags handed m lor seamen’s work. Arranged to send parcels of literature to country workers. Closed with praver. Greetings from Mrs. Ewan and Pare Heter. TARANAKI. New Plymouth. June 3Pth. "W.R.” day Devotions led by Miss Petersen. Reading on “Prayer.” Article from 1946 “W.R.” read by Mrs. Brown, and one in the

current number read by (our members in dialogue. Stieet collection (or Seamen s Ke-f Mart Day arranged, meeting closed caily to allow lor work on collection boxes. • Hawera. Mrs. Page lire sided and led Devotions. Article from “W.R." read, and FiveYear I’lan discussed. Food parcel packed to send to Britain, also soap parcel. Gifts of clothing for Sister Airini Hobbs in her Maori work received, making a large parcel. Collection (or “W.K.” Fund. Hostesses, Mrsdames Cage and Burton. Mrs. Cage closed with prayer and Benediction. WANGANUI. Wanganui Centra!. June 17th. President in the chair. Small attendance. Mrs. Ogg re|K>rted on District Kxecutive meeting, t'lans for Dominion Convention discussed. “W.K.” day observed; pajier read. Vote of tharks. One new sub-criber gained. Collection (or “ W.R.” funds. Trading table did good ousun ss. Henediction. July. Mrs. R. Wilson led Devotions, after winch the president took the chair. Message of sympathy to M»s. Reed in her serious train accident. Mrs. Ogg rejHirted on K.xecutive meeting. Greetings and message received irom Mrs. A. Morrison who has joined up with Motueka Union, and heartily reciprocated. Memorial Day obsei vpd, Mrs. Ogg reading a paper on “Alcoholic* Anonymous,” written by Mrs. (jrigg, and worthy of study by all Unions. Thanks expressed. MANAWATU. Levin. June 15th. Good attendance. President in the chair. Devotions led by Major Fletcher (S.A.). Mrs. Iturnhain welcomed after recent accident, also Mrs. Austin. “W.R.” day observed, several appropriate readings being given. Decided that Branch continue membership of l .N.A. Letter of thanks received for vegetables sent »o Maori Girls’ Hostel. Benediction. Feilding. July 6th. Mrs. Hack presided. Fair attendance. Mrs. Taylor •>( Auckland led Devotions. Literature Committee set up for poll work. Mrs. Pack’s report of N.C.W. meeting showed co-operation of N.C.W. with our work. (ollect'on for Seamen’s Rest brought in 17/-. Closing prayer hy Mrs. Taylor. WELLINGTON. District Executive Meeting. Hostess Union, Wellington Central. Mrs. Brewer presided and welcomed Mrs. loonier, Dominion Vice-President, and Sister Hobbs. Several letters of sympathy authorized. "Bible in Schools” re|>ort hy Mrs. Sired. Noontide Devotions led by Mrs. Toomer. Arrangements madi for Mrs. Forrester-Baton’s vi*it m September, a committee com|>osed of District Officers and one representative from each Union being set up. Plans of work discussed. “W.R.” repirt by Mrs. Grigg. Decided to write to Ministers and Sunday Sch*»ol Superintendents inviting them to ord.-r “Y.P. Supplements.” Mrs. Tooniei gave a short address on "Building.” Central Union held a "Bring -and Buy,” resulting in £4 Is. 6d. for H.y. Mortgage Reduction Fund. Thanks to Hostess Union, and Benediction. Wellington Central. June 15th. Good attendance. Devotions led by president. “Thought for the month” given by Mrs. Sired. Arrangements made for entertaining the District at Taranaki Srreet for Executive Meeting. Wool handed in foe knitting hospital socks. Guest s]K-aker, Major Davis, of S.A., who gave most imprrssive account of her work among women drink addicts. Often encouraging results. Also had an interesting talk by Mrs. Sidifen of Durban. South Africa, about many phases of work there. Greetings exchanged. s|*-ci;il collection for “W.R.’ Brooklyn. June 28th. Mrs. Brewer in chair. Mrs. Grigg gave instructive and interesting talk on the localities reached hy "W.K,’ “Beacon” and “Y.l\ Supplement,” illustrating by map of North Island. Pester Competition to lx- announced in Sunday School-. and Brigades. Re|>ort of District Executive given by Mrs. Pearce. I’ra>er offeree! on behalf of Sirs. Reed after setiotis accident. Latest rejH>rt of her progress satisfactory. Sig.l Prayer and Benediction. £1 Is. donated f >r “W.K.” Fund. NELSON. Nelson Union. June 14th. Y.rs. Toomer in the chair. Mrs. Major Moore led Devotions, theme being “Standards for Christians." Mrs. Gardiner s|xtke on “Sr.ilors’ Rests,” appealing for magazines. Sympathetic reference made to the death of four m< mbers,. Mesdaines Kirin-, Walter, Kidland, and Miss Underwood; members standing in silence. Mrs. Toomer sjx»k** briefly on “ W.F.,” urging members to distribute further copies. Next “Youth” gathering arrangements made. Temperance Fact. One new menibrr. Benediction. July 12th. Mrs. Walker presided, Mrs. Jensen leading Devotions. Miss Eve'y, Antigambling Superintendent, read of iwo cases

of theft of large sums oi money to recoup gambling losses, and also gave a talk on “Understanding.’/ Thanks proposed by Mrs. Knapp. Birthday ]x»sie.s. Benediction. MARLBOROUGH. Blenheim. July 7th. Mrs. Forbes presided. Good attendance. Devotions led by Mrs. P. Stephens. Inspiring article read. “AM hands are His.” Mrs. Stephens, acting secrcta;y in absence of Mrs. R. Watson. Iwo new memliers. Temperance Fact. Memorial Day observed by articles read, on I). 1,. Moody and Mrs. J. K Goldie. Benediction pronounced by Mrs. P. Kirkham. NORTH CANTERBURY. Christchurch. June Bth. In celebrate “ W.R.’ day, our president read extracts from the June number. June 22nd. Poster and Essay competition mint matinu received. President sfioke of the number oi arrests for drunkenness and the need for work among our Maori numbers. Extracts from Mav "W.R.” Kejxnt on successful Social at Kiccarton. Miss Henderson presided at both meetings. North Brighton. June. fair attendance. President in the chair. Captain Hadheld (S.A.) and other visitors welcomed. Captain Hadheld spoke on her work in Mt. Ruapehu district, es|>rcially among children. Mrs. N’.xmon led Devotions. Mesdames l’epj»erell and Parker visited Mental Hospital patients and rt|Kirted. Ue|x>rts also ou prayer meeting and C.K.- work. Essay and Poster Competitions discussed. Temperance Fact given lrr>m the N.Z. Road Code booklet, i hanks to s|>eaker, and Benediction. * Papanui. June 2.4 rd. Devotions, Mrs. Malcolm. Teni|terance F'act, Mrs. Hampton. Pledge and Roll Call -a Scripture text. Mental Hospital visitors’ rejxjrt. “W.R.” day, observed by a reading by Mrs. Hawker. Motion of sympathy with Mrs. Tillman (president) in the loss of her brother. Readings oil “Lives oi great women”- Mary Livermore, Mrs. John Deans, and Frances Ridley Havergal. “Bring and Buy.” Benediction. Oxford. June 15th. Mrs. Corny ns presided; Mrs. Robertson leading Devotions. Temperance fact, Mrs, Baxter. Sfieaker was the Rev. Mr. Beck, of the China Inland Mission, who told of his and his wife’s work in the Shensi Province. Solo by Mrs. Jones. A Cottage Meeting held during the month at Mrs. Markham’s home. Spreydon. Mis. Mackenzie, vice-president, in the chair. Mrs. Heec led Devotions. Mrs. Murray gave i'ein|*erance Fact. Miss Brown reported on visit to Mental Hospital, and gratitude of those thus remembered. Miss Olds r«.|*orted on the “W.R.” Literature oil Es>.ay and Poster Comjietitions to be recommended to local schools. Decided to give cushion and ornaments for Pensioners’ cottages. Interesting letter from member in Invercargill, Mrs. Foster, and sympathy with her in the tragic accidental death of her brother, who was a missionary -to-be. Wools ton. June (Ist. Eight members present. Mrs. Hight prr sided. Mrs. (lark, District President, sjxike interestingly on Temperance F'acts. Prayer. Temperance F’act by Sirs. Palmer. One day a year to be se? aside to ceiebrate members’ birthdays. Benediction. Sydenham. July 7th. Mrs. Filer pre-iding. Nine present. Devotions led by Mrs Davis, who was gladly welcomed a f ter illness. Pledge and Temperance Fact. Tributes paid to the mcnifir) of the late Mrs. Black date District Secretary) and Mrs. Cooksou. a motion of sympathy Ix-ing passed. Arrangements made for distribution of literature in view of forthcoming Poll. Interesting and helpful discussion on various assets of work.. SOUTH CANTERBURY. Timaru. May. President read expacts from “W.R.” and “Outlook," stressing the need for Peace and Brotherhood. Mr, Sole enijx>wereu to start Band of Hope at Kensington. Donation received for Youth Work from Mrs. Norrie, senior. “Y.P. Supplements” distributed in ten Sunday Schools. Mrs. Woodward repotted busiest month for years at Sailors' Rest, a- many as 20 to .40 men in for supjK-r some evenings. Benediction. Jure. Twenty-five members present. Mrs. Sop rej*>rted on start made with Band of H jpe. Children very keen. M r s. Hopkins ap’•ointed to represent W.C.T.U. on South Canterbury branch of N.Z. Alliance. Jumble Sale planned for Sailors’ Rest. Quieter mouth rejiorted by Mrs. Woodward. Training ship boys had much appreciated hot showers at the “ Rest.” Benediction. OTAGO. Oamaru. June. Mrs. Rawson presided, and Mrs. Simpson led Devotions. Some facts about the wastage of food stuffs in the manufacture of drink were discussed.

Lawrence. July sth. Good at lend .met. President in the chair. Received re|>ort of Executive meeting and accompanying letter (min Distnct Secretary. One new mnnbrr initiated. President read a paj*er on W.C.T.U. work. Hymn and Benediction. NOTE..— Some rather severe “cuts” havt l>ern necessary in above re|x>rts. Please kerp to < ssetitials only.—Editor.