Bulletin of Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 22, Issue 10, 1 December 1950, Page 8

Bulletin of Union News

NORTHLAND DISTRICT Dargxvillc. September l’th. Mrs. Jolly presided. Devotions led b> Mrs. Lawrence. Franchise Day observed. All seven ladies who attended District Convention at Whangfrei ie|N*rted on various phases. October 9th. Maori Day observed by talk by Mrs. Jolly. Report from Miss Jamieson re Resolutions was read. One new member initiated. Home Meeting, November 2nd at Mrs. Lawrence’s home; 17 ladies present. Ciuest s|*eaker, Miss Campbell, of Auckland, took f-»r her subject “How much are you worth?' !*ok> by Miss Carrington, pianoiorte duet by Me>dames Lawrence and Hill-Taylor, and recitations by Miss Campbell and Mrs. Jolly. Te Kopuru. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Bickers. Gratification expressed that no license was granted for open bar in Te Kopuru. Letters of thanks to Mrs. J. J. Walker and Mr. Soole re the matter. Seven children entered for Temperance examinations and two stiver medals gained. Children to receive prizes locally. l AUCKLAND DISTRICT District Executive. October M rs. Mouutjoy presided. Devotions by Mrs. Cullen. Kejiort was given of Mrs. Ernest Brown’s meeting in Auckland. This was organised by the Baptist Women, but during the meeting Mrs. Mount joy presented flowers to Mrs. Brown on behalf of the W .C.T.U. Nominations for Dominion officers sent in. Satisfactory reply from the Mayor of Auckland re the behaviour of University students. Mrs. Mountjoy re|*orted on Maori Girls’ Hostel and N.C.W. Conference in Christchurch. November tth. Mrs. Mountjoy in the chair and Miss Appleby conducted devotions. Books received for military camps. Annual Christmas Party November 20th. Members to assist with St. John’s Ambulance Street Appeal. President appointed ddeg«.'e to Dominion Convention, Miss Appleby gave report of N.C.W’. meeting. Remurra September. Mrs. Robinson presided. Devotions were taken by Mrs. Ibbetson. After routine business was conducted. Sister Grace gave an interesting talk on "One of the mysteries” by John Bunyan in IMgrim’s i’rogress. Vote of thanks pawed. Benediction. Takapuna. Annual Meeting. Miss Cullen led devotions ami Mrs. Morgan Richards presided. Mrs. Richards thanked the officers for faithful wo r k done, also for the many tokens of their love during her king period in hospital. Officers elected: President. Mrs. Petchell; Vice-Presidents, Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Nuistore; Secretary, Mrs Trussing; Treasurer, Miss I’. Trussing. Weilsford. October 24th. Mrs. Fordyce led devotions and presidrd owing to President s accident. M.W'.M.U, combined to hear the Guest S|*uker, Sister Lina Jones of Solomon Islands. Most interesting address and display of native handwork. S|>ecial Bring and Buy realised (J 17s. Ud. for “White Ribbon” Fund. SOUTH AUCKLAND Otorohanga. October. Visitors present from Te kuiti, Otewa and Te Awamutu. Mrs. Keniy presided and devotions conducted by Mrs. Rogers. Parcel sent to Seamen’s Rest. Annual Meeting as this was the final meeting of the year. A most enjoyable duet by Mrs. Rogers and Miss Rogers. Bring and Buy Stall. Happy hour s|»ent i v rr afternoon tea. HAWKE’S BAY DISTRICT Hastings. October 26th. President in the chair. Devotions taken by Mrs. Thorp. Mrs. Grainger re|»orted £l3 Bs. Od. proceed> from produce and jumble sale. Paper on setting up <>f Maori Hostels in Auckland read from "White Ribbon" by Miss Mildruhall. Miss Fumiss reported on N.C.W. Jubilee Conference. where it was stated a W.C.T.U. member was on first executive held in 18%. TARANAKI DISTRICT Hawera. September. Franchise Day observed. Collection for N.Z. Fund. Mrs. W. Atmore addressed us on "Children of the World.’’ particularly of war torn countries after World War I. The speaker was one of the workers in Europe. Resolution sent, pro-

testing against Bauds charging admission to Sunday Concerts. October, Maori Day observed. Mrs. Hayward presided and led devotions. \ talk of interest given by Rev. Kakrita on Maori life and ways, past and present. Miss Kirk. J.P. also gave a talk on the Jubilee Conference of the N.C.W. in Christchurch. WELLINGTON Broofcyn. October 31st. Mr*. Brewer presided and devotions taken by Mrs. Greenwood. Brooklyn S.A. Corps willing to amalgamate *ith us on one meeting ray. Concise e|<ort of Distrirt Executive Meeting give). b> President. £1 donated to Mao.i Fund. Annual Re|x»rts a’Hl Balance Sheet adopted. Regret expressed at departure of Mrs. Pearce to live in Napier. Mrs. Jamieson has taken over the “White Ribbon" work in place of Mrs. Pearce. MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT Blenheim. November 17th. A pleasant afternoon gathering presided over by Mrs. Kirkham. A study on “Prayer” was the theme of devotions led by Mr*. Mcßae. Miss Sanders of Christchurch welcomed. Discussion on Picton District Convention. Ha/el Southland’s 2nd Prize Essay on "Popular Beliefs about Alcohol” read by th*- President. NELSON DISTRICT Nelson. Social afternoon with other women’s organisations present to hear Mrs. F. Gngß, of Wellington. Mrs. Knapp presided. Mrs. Grigg’s address on her trip overseas, touching on W. C.T.U., N.C.W’., and other women’s work wjs greatly apnr*i >ated. Mrs. Wood and Miss Askew gave pleasure with two vocal solos, and Mrs. Devanny with recitations. The sjxakei and artists presented with ffowrrs. Afternoon tea enjoyed. NORTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT Lyttelton Hoathcoie October 10th. Arrangements made for Cradle Roll Party. Mrs. Frederick read several extracts from "White Ribbon.*' Members asked to attend Mildmay .Mission being held in Lyttelton. North Brighton. October 17th. Mrs. Noona.i in the chair. “Priests Unto God" was the subject of the devotions and Mrs. Mcllraith offered player. Mrs. Beauchamp initiated a> new member Mesdames Lord and Oxley thanked for hospital visi ation worlc during l>a«t months. Mrs. laird presented compre-

hensive interesting reixirt of District Convention meetings. Temi'erance Fact and Thought from “White Ribbon" read by Mrs. Noonan.

Sydenham. November 2nd. Meeting wa-* held as an “At Home" at the reside.ice of Mrs, Morrison. Mrs. I*ilei presided, all present enjoyed Miss Pat Morrison’s most interesting talk, dealing with many homes she had visited in Europe and Scandinavia, during her travels abroad.

Riccarton. October 12th. Mis* Gamsford presided in the absence of the President, and led devotions. Members had attendee some sessions of N.C.W. Conference. Newth reirorted on the District ( (invention, grading table for District Executive Funds. Vote of thanks to Miss Gainsford and Mrs. Newth. Benediction. Spreydon. President in the chair. Mrs. Htcc conducted devotions. Mrs. Ancall reiiorted on Mental Hospital visiting. Entertaining talk on District Convention given by Miss Brown. Members urg-d to sup|»ort Mrs. Ernest Brown's meeting.