Bulletin of Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 22, Issue 4, 1 May 1950, Page 8

Bulletin of Union News

NORTHLAND DISTRICT District Executive, March A)th, at Darga* vtllc Mr*. Green presided and took devotion*. Special iHercnoe to the px»»ing <*f Mi»» Kdmed. Mi*. Jean reported oa n*it to YVhauoarri. Suggestion* re new Correspondmg Secretary. Darfaville, Feb. Hth. Mr*. Joll) presided and led devotion*. Feeling relerenci to the late Mi*» Kdmed and her work as Froidett and Secretary ovei a king jwriod at different time*. Franchise Day observed. Y.P. Supplement Colouring Competition— special price* sent to local entrants, who had gamed prise*. MARCH 14th, Mrs. Jolly chaired the meeting and took devotions. Greeting to Convention. Arrangement* made lor Cradle Roll Party. Benediction. I’ukehuia, March 'lst. I'uhlic meeting. Large attendance. Devotions taken by President. Recitation*, song, dialogue by children and visitor, enjoyed. Mr*. Cole, guest speaker, r Slave striking address on Evils of Strong Irink. Benediction. Good Bring and Huy sale. AUCKLAND DISTRICT Auckland District F.xscutivs, March Mh. Mr*. Mountjoy presided. Devotions letl by Mr*. Cullen. Report* of Maori Hostel and N.C.W. received. " Bring and Buy " arranged lor April, and Mother's Day gathering lor May. Mr*. Mountjov. Mrs. Kasper and Mi*» Appleby api«ointrd N.C.W. delegate*. W ark worth, Feb. and March. Mrs. Moore presided. Roll Calls, “The most inspiring sight on vacation," and quotation* on "Love, res|iectively. Donation id vegetables lor Maori Hostel. Frances Willard Day observed in Feb. Arrangements lor C . K. Party in April. Good attendances. Onehunga, Feb. and March. Devotion* taken.

Svllabu* lor I9SO arranged. Rf|>ort on Maori Hostel encouraging. C\R party held in March. Regret at passing ol a faithful member, Mis* Hi Lxtrii. Home meeting held at Miss Gngg’s home musical items. Address by Mrs. C. Barton, late of Abysuma, who gave account ol drinking among native* there. She also spoke of the deterioration ol condition* in Ma*terton since the introduction of alcoholic I hanks to hostess. Takapuna, March Ist. Mis. Wmstonc presided in the absence ol Mrs. Richard*, who ha* lieeti in hospital. Devotion* were led by Mis* C ullen. Remit* for Convention discussed. Unions pleased to be asked for the previous members of the Licensing Committee to be returned with two new one* to replace In** ol one by death and one by removal. These men were all put up by the Temperance workers. Auckland Union, March 14th. Mrs. Long presided and U <l devotion* France* Willard Day observed. Collection lor Missionary Fund. An address was given by Mrs. Weigali. recently returned from Britain (mentioned elsewhere). Collection of |>hotograph» shown. V ot thanks t. *|ieakrr given. Titirangi, March 2l*t. Mr*. Holt presided and took devotion*. Tenijierance Fact by Mrs. Parish. Brief talk on L.W.R.*a by Mrs. Hi*att. Convention report given by Mr*. Whitburn. New member by transfer. Collection, Benediction. Afternoon tea served. Ponaonby, March 23rd. President presided. Welcome to Miss S. Pile, ol Honolulu, a former member of Potisottby. Distort officers and others present welcomed Mi** I’vle, who suitably replied. Greeting* brought front Mr*. Lee Cowie. SOUTH AUCKLAND DISTRICT Otorohanga. Feb. letter from Mrs. For-rester-Patou. who spoke of reminiscence* of meeting W.C.T.U. members at Waitomo Hostel during her tour. Her daughter Jean had shown movie film* taken during visit

and were gnud. Mr*. Forrester-Patou was most appreciative of warm welcome given tc her. Inspiring address by Rev. Mr. Dunti. Instead of handkerchiefs, 10/- was sent to Convention Fund*. Te Kuiti Maori, March. President preaided. Large attendance. Farewell to Sister and Mr. NicholU who were presented with travelling rug and a scarf respectively. Gift* from Hangatiki and It KiOti Maori Union. Te Kuiti Kuro|>eati Union members present. HAWKE’S BAY DISTRICT Hasting*. March 23rd. Opening devotion*, letter* of thanks fer food parcels from and Glasgow. Writer* hoj»e to meet Mr*. Pitt on her visit to World Convention in England. Comprehensive Convention rriiort presented by Mrs. Pitt, delegate to Wanganui. Discussion on sending remit* to Convention. Selling of raffle tickets by juvenile* discussed, la-gal opinion obtained b> Mrs. Lewis, Napier, stated it was against the law, only if raffle was illegal. Mrs. Pitt wished Bon Voyage. Benediction. MANAWATU DISTRICT Levin, March 15th. President led devotion*. Intere*titig letter on Convention from Mrs. Burnham. Address given by Captain Smith of Cambridge was much ajiprrciatrd. KrfHirt of District Executive inerting given by Mrs. Bishop. Benediction. WELLINGTON DISTRICT Brooklyn. March *Rth. Mrs. Sawden in the chair. Mrs. Greenwood took devotion*. Mr*. Hall and Miss Kirk were welcomed. District Executive in Rarori April 29th. Tenijierance Fact given by Mr*, fulling*. A full, comprehensive and very interesting Convention rcjM»rt given by Mrs. Brewer. Meeting closed with Sigil prayer and Benediction. NELSON DISTRICT Nelson. Feb. Mr* Toomer presided. Mrs. Hay elected Se« rrtarv in place of Mrs. Doel, who was thanked for 5 years’ service. Tribute* paid to memory of Mrs. Moye*. Jumble Sale arranged. Afternoon tea served; Benediction. MARCH: Mrs. Walker presided in absence of Mrs. Toomer. Devotions letl by Mr*. Knapp. Greetings read from Convention. Mr. and Mr* Ford visitors from Christchurch welcomed. A short talk on Band of Hope work given by Mr. Ford. Birthday posies presented; Benediction. SOUTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT Waimate, Feb. Rth. President led Devotion*. White Ribbon Day observed. Union decided to adopt a mental patient in Christchurch. Pleasing item was presentation of a shoulder spray to Mr*. Kipoenbergrr. who h*d attained her ffOth birthday. She has been an active W.C.T.U. member for SO vears. Solo* by Mr*. Joyce. Benediction. MARCH RtH: President in chair. Ikevotion* taken. Pledge re affirmed. Temj>erance Fact given bv Mr*. Kipiieti’irrger. Speaker was Sergeant Davenport of the local police force. Most interesting talk on Women Police. Benediction. Afternoon tea. OTAGO DISTRICT Lawrence, March 7th. First meeting for 1 950. Mr*. Ferguson presided and devotion* taken. No bu*ine*s. Greetings to Convention. Sympathy to two bereaved members. Gersral discussion on work. Dunedin Central. March. Mrs. Hiett presided. IVvotion* taken by Mrs. Ballantyne. Feeling reference was madr to the |»a**ing of Mr*. Armit. a firmer Devotional Stipt., member* «t.inding in silence. Volunteer* for Poppy Day collecting renin red. Re|mrt of Dominion Convention read by Mr*. Clark and Mr*. Jackson. Vote thank* given to *jieaker*.