BULLETIN OF UNION NEWS

White Ribbon, Volume 21, Issue 9, 1 October 1949, Page 7

BULLETIN OF UNION NEWS

TARANAKI DISTRICT Hawera. Mrs. Hayward, President, in the chair and led Devotions. Mrs. \\. I. Johnson, who had lately toured Australia, gave a very interesting Travel 'lalk. Bring and Huy stall for the Seamen’s Rest at New Plymouth resulted in £3 ss. A letter to sent to the Prime Minister and the local M.P. re rejmrt of wet canteens already in training camps. Meeting closed by Mrs. Page. September. Mrs. Hayward presided, ami Mrs. L. G. Hanna was guest shaker, her subject being the “ league of Mothers/ Memorial Window to Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Taylor discussed, and Is. per member agreed upon. Tea hostesses, Mesdames Page and Burton. Benediction. New Plymouth. July 27th. Devotions led by Miss Peterson. Letter from Miss Atkinson in appreciation of Headquarters Donation. Literature to be ordered. Special effort for Seamen’s Rest had resulted in a total of £122, reported Mrs. Bailey. Mrs. Leech gave a moving account of Missionary work in remote parts of China. Executive meeting followed the ordinary meeting. August 31st. Mesdames Armstrong and Hurrell conducted the meeting. Devotions led

by Miss Peterson. An account of an evening spent at the Seamen’s Rest was giver by Mrs. Hurrell, ami an api>eal for ditty rags was made. Duets by members much enjoyed. Following afternoon tea, Mrs. Sedgwick spoke on the evils of gambling, of which she .iad much experience in Australia as well as in New Zealand. The Ngaere Union having banded, Mrs. Simpson on its behalf donated from their funds to the Seamen’s Rest, for which thanks was expressed by Vrs. Hurrell, Rest President. W ANGANUI DISTRICT Wanganui East. May. Maui part of programme taken by L.T.L., who entertained with good singing and other items. I alk given by the British and Foreign Bible Society organiser. June. Annual Social Afternoon. Well-stocked stall realised £7 Bs. Members 01 Baptist Church entertained with humour and music. Unions of the district all represented. Good attendance. . _ „ Wanganui Central. August 4th. Small attendance. Letter o' sympathy with Mr., Mrs. and Miss Jarvis in the passing of their re; loved mother, a faithful member of Wanganui Union. Plans made for future events. Mem-

onal Day collection realised 14s. 6d. Benediction. „ ..... ... September Ist. Mrs. K. Wilson presided. A vote of sympathy passed with Mrs. Duxnelu in the death of her husband. Mrs. Glenn appointed Convention delegate for District Convention. Cradle Roll I’artv held at close ~f the meeting, when children gave items, and Pastor A. T. Templeton gave an interesting and suitable address. Bountiful afternoon tea served by W.C.T.U. members, during which a beautiful iced cake presented by Mrs. Phyzacklea, was cut and handed round. Happy afternoon vlosed with prayer. north canterbury district Christchurch. July 13th. Vote of sympathy passed to relatives of the late Mrs. K. A. Black, District Secretary. On Memorial Day our President sjxikc on “ Pioneer Women of our Movement.” , August 10th. Votes of sympathy passed with Mesdames J. R. Archer and I. J. Royds, who recently kist their husbands, both ol whom were staunch supporters of our cause. Mesdames Neutze and Lennon elected delegates to District Convention. Essay and Poster Competition information sent to schools and Church Ministers in Christchurch. Members took leaflets for distribution. Report of successful Social at Bryndwr. Miss Henderson presided at both meetings. I’apanui. July 28th. Bad weather and small attendance. Devotions led by Mrs. Elliott. Retxirt of Bryndwr’s birthday party. Mrs. Tillman to be delegate to District Convention. Five patient* visited at Mental Hospital by Mrs. Thornton. Mrs. Tillman read an article on “ Wines in the Bible.” and a story showing the had effects of Alcohol in industry. August 25th. Good attendance. One new member. Four Mental Hospital patients visited. 250 leaflets taken for distribution. Travel Talk by Mrs. Elliott on *' Paris.” Speaker presented with “ Twenty -year ” service badge and floral spray. Bryndwr. Eighth birthday celebrated with Social afternoon in Fendalton Hall, when visitors from other Unions attended and brought greetings. Programme of music, elocution and a sketch was provided bv Bryndwr Women’s Institute Glee Club. Regret for absence through illness of President, who had made the birthday cake. Riccarton. July 14th. Seventeen present. Mrs. Griffiths presided. Miss Hughes leading I)evotions. Bryndwr’* invitation to birthday celebration accepted. Letter of appreciation to he sent to Mr. Rolf Porter on his decision again alcoholic liquor for the 1950 British Empire games. Mental Hospital visited and dainties taken to patients. *' W.R.” report by Mrs. McLean. Members to interview S.S. teachers and try to gain interest in Essay and Poster Competitions. Sympathy to relatives of late Mrs. Black. Delegate to District Convention to be Mrs. Gainsford. Letter of thanks from the Rev. Mr. Horwood for donation towards the Memorial Window to Mr. and Mrs. T. F.. Taylor. 500 leaflets purchased for distribution. Three large bundles of “ White Ribbons ” to lie sent to the Churches of district. World Convention remits endorsed. Mrs. Griffiths read a comforting extract and pronounced the Benediction. August 11th. Mrs. Trewth presided in absence of President. Devotions led by Miss Hughes, who also recited a beautiful poem. Miss Miisgrove gave a most interesting Travel Talk on her travels abroad. Mrs. Gainsford. Mental Hospital visitor. Closing praver offered by Mrs. Trewth. New Brighton. August 9th. Fair attendance. Motion of sympathy with Mrs. Archer on the death of her husband. Mental Hospital visiting rejiort given. District officers for ensuing year nominated. Poll literature given out for distribution. September. Mrs. Edmond presided, Mrs. Goodland leading Devotions. Favourable reports were received from visitors to Mental Hospital. 3,000 leaflets were distributed by •nembers. Woolston. Mrs Hight presided over attendance of 1?. Literature to the value of £1 purchased. Invitation to Alliance meeting received. Parcel taken to Timaru for Sailors’ Rest. An enjoyable talk on ** Moral Rearmament ” g'ven bv Miss Dalziel. Thaiks to speaker and Benediction pronounced. * July. Eleven members and three visitors, and one new member present. Mrs. Hight spoW of the passing of Mrs. Black. Delegate to District Convention, Mrs. P. Wehh. £1 to be spent on literature. Mrs. Griffiths of Riccarton gave a most interesting talk on Home Nursing, and was thanked by Mrs. Carrington. Benediction.

L> ttelton-Heathcote. July 26th. Meeting at Heathcote Letter from Miss Atkinson discussed. Re|>orted that Bring and Buy had realised £1 19s. f>d. Mrs. Tredennick spoke on “ Jeremiah." At the August meeting a beginning was made with the Five-year Plan. Recfton. July 12th. Mrs. Thompson presided. Readings from “ White Ribbon.’ Leaflets to be purchased. Message of sympathy sent to Lmwood Union in the death of Mrs. Black. 10s. donation for *' White Ribbon ” Day Fund. Meeting closed with prayer,. North Brighton. July 19th. Good attendance. Several visitors, and one new member welcomed. Devotions led by Mrs. Mcllwraith. District Executive report given by Mrs. Noonan. A tribute paid to the late Mrs. Black, I) strict Secretary, for her untiring work among our Unions, and sympathy expressed with her relatives. The monthlyprayer meeting had been attended by nine members. F'ive patients visited at Mental Hospital by Mesdames Aston and Hardman. New leaflets for distribution ordered. Alcohol in medicines was the subject of a talk by the President. Captain Hadfleld (S.A.) also gave a talk on “ Places and Persons ” in connection with her work. Solo by Miss P. Daniels, and some members gave a “ speciality ” from their cookery recipes. Benediction. Augus* 16th. Good attendance, Mrs. Noonan presiding. Th- Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman welcomed to district, spring flowers being presented to Mrs. Hoffman, on taking vn duties at Baptist Church. Devotions led by M rs. Mcllwraith. Three leaflets read and copies given out for distribution. Two new members initiated. Mrs. Watts appointed Cradle Roll Suj>erintendent in place of Mrs. I’eperell, who has held the office for 16 years. After tea, Mr. Hoffman gave an interesting and thought-provoking address on the liquor traffic and the coming Poll. Mrs. Noonan thanked the stx-aker. Benediction. jpreydon. The Rev. H. W. Haigh sj»oke at the monthly meeting on the serious increase n. liquor consumption in our small country, and advised us to watch the workings of the new Licensing laws. Mrs. Nisbett thanked the sj*eaker. Mental Hospital report given by Mrs. Sim, and ** White Ribbon ** by Miss Olds. Letter of sympathy sent to Mrs. Horwood in hospital. Donation of £1 Is. approved for the T. E. Taylor Memorial Window. Literature to be distributed. District Executive report given by Mrs. Nisbet. Miss Olds to be delegate to District Convention. Members reported on willingness of children to enter for Dominion Competitions. Miss Brown reported on Mental Hospital visitation and Miss Olds on ** White Ribbon.” Chapter on the life of Mahatma Gandhi read by the President. Sydenham. August 4th. Mrs. Filer presided over nine members. Mrs. Davies led Devotions. A paper dealing with the history of the Franchise from the time of the Romans to the present was given by Mrs. Seivers, and much enjoyed. Mesdames Kenny and Ross contributed a most enjoyable programme of music. Benediction. District Officers nominated. OTAGO DISTRICT Oamaru. July 11th. Devotions taken by a new member, Miss Lillington. Thanks to Ministers’ Association for showing our film, '* It’s the Brain that Counts,” to Boys’ and Girls' High Schools and Rotary Club, and an after-Church rally. Appreciation shown at each showing. The Church of Christ, Presbyterian and Baptist Ladies’ Guilds have asked for talks on our work, which were willingly given, new members being gained thereby. F'loral spray to be sent to a friend for her 93rd birthday. Most interesting Travel Talk given by Miss Cowan. August. New members gained through visits to Church organisations. Archdeacon Olds of Napier expressed his willingness to help us in any way possible Miss Cowan sjioke on the work of John Newton, Thomas Scott, William Cowper, Wilberforce and Leigh Richmond. Lawrence. August 2nd. Fair attendance, Miss Ferguson presiding. Letter from Dominion Secretary received and discussed. Resolved to try to '.iold a public meeting before Polling time. B-nediction. September 6th. Fair attendance. Nomination of all piesent district officers. Miss Ferguson, who presided, appointed delegate for District Convention. Very instructive address by the Rev. Mr. Olds of the Methodist Church. Closed with Pledge, hymn and Benediction,