Bulletin of Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 22, Issue 11, 1 February 1951, Page 7

Bulletin of Union News

AUCKLAND DISTRICT Onehunga. November 9th. Annual Meeting. Devotions followed by much correspondence and necessary business—vita! matters affecting welfare of women and young j>eople considered. Year’s rejiorts by Sujienntendents of all departments showed faithful, consistent work. Election of officers and superintendents resulted in most cases in the return to office of those who had given faithful service. Titirangi. November 21st. Mrs. Holt presided and led devotions. The Annual Meeting held. Reports given on Cradle Roll and Seamen's Work by Mrs. Hieatt and Mrs. Parrish. Sympathy expressed in the passing of a beioved member, Miss Yorke. Treasurer’s report by Mrs. Nicholls showed good balance. Remuera. November. ?7th. Annual Meeting was presided over by Mrs. Laird. Devotions were taken by Mrs. Ibbetson. Temperance Fact given by Miss Gane. Annual report read by Miss Tozer, and financial statement by Treasurer. Cradle Roll Party to be held in March.

Election of officer*: President, Mrs. Laird; Vice-Pres., Mrs. G. Robinson; becretary, Miss Tozer; treasurer, Mrs. Laird; white Kibt*»u Agent and Trnii»crance had, Misi Gane; U.K. Supt., Miss Bond. t orr. Sec., Mrs Robinson. SOUTH AUCKLAND DISTRICT Tauranga. iJecember Uth. Meeting postj»or.«d Irotn usual day for luneral ol our late member, Mrs. Itascy. Mis. Williamson presided and Mrs. lluliner led devotions. !• lowers presented to all officers. 1 ravel talk by Mrs. Christian. Mrs. Hunt api<ointed Convention delegate. Small cash prizes to each girl who had gamed Trfc or over m the 1 einperance examinations; to be presented with the certificates, Silver Medal and Kuniier-up special prizes, at lull assembly at lauranga College I‘rize-giviug. \ ery successful liring and Buy ! Otorohauga. On November 27 th a number ol our Maori members met lor lunch in the Methodist Church Parlour. A meeting followed when Mrs. Kenny led devotion*. A talk given on the year’s work and discussed. Parcel lor Seamen’s Rest. Hymn and prayer in conclusion. TARANAKI DISTRICT District Executive and Eltham Annual Meeting. Mrs. Hurrell presided at the morning session and Mrs. lowers in the atteraoon. Delegates present lrom New Plymouth, Inglewood, Hawera, and Eltham. Miss Kirk gave a very hue talk on the N.C.VV. and its Jubilee Conference. Miss Kirk chaired the meeting for the election of olficers, who were all reelected. In the afternoon Miss Pollard gave a talk on her travels through Hrstaui and Canada. Hilton lowers sang two solos. New Plymouth. November 29th. Devotions taken by Mrs. Tuttery. Mr.. Hurrell. president, in a short encouraging talx urged the branch to carry on. Annual re|>orts given. Hood work done in Hospital visiting, lhought j “ 1 he boy of today-the drunkard ol tomorrow. Election of officers: President, Mrs. Ashworth; V ice -Pres., Mrs. Exlcy; Press Reporter, Mrs. Roberts; C.R., Miss Palmer; bales 1 able Asst., Mrs. Atkinson. Other officers unchanged. Mrs. Hurrell received a spray and a book from the Union and a gilt from the Seamen s Rest Committee. Parcel from 1 onsonby Union. HAWKE’S BAY DISTRICT Hastings. November, 23rd. Devotions taken by Mrs I'horp. Annual teport adopted. Officers elected: Pres., Miss Mildenhall; Kcc. Sec., Mrs. Hagenson; Cor. Sec., Mrs. Hopper; Treasurer, Mrs. Grainger; V\.R. Supt., Mrs. Herbison; C.R. Supt., Mrs. lethenck. lnion membefc. 12 oldest C.R. members invited to join Rand of Hoi>e. Afternoon tea and social hall-hour. Benediction. Napier. Annual Meeting. Mrs. huwater led devotions. Aunual reports revealed much activity. Hospital visitor with gifts of flowers has been greatly appreciated. I einperance education continued at Maori Girls school by our President, who conducted the Hand of Hope weekly, too. Many children gained high marks in Temperance examinations. Christmas greetings to all e.dcrly members. Christmas party at Maori Girls’ College. Regular prayer meetings in members’ homes. WANGANUI DISTRICT Wanganui East. Mrs. Robb presided over annual meeting. Miss Jarvis reported on the District Convention. Election ol officers: i resident, Mrs. Robb; Cor. Sec.. Mrs. Day; Ireasurer, Miss Jarvis; C.K.. Mrs. Connybeer. White Ribbon, Mrs. Ogier; L.T.L., Mrs. Jarvis Mrs. Jarvis appointed delegate to Dunedin. A very successful party was held, when Mrs. Jarvis arranged the programme. I WELLINGTON D'STRICT Wellington Central. November Uth. Annual meeting. Reports showed go<>d work tnroughout the year. Y.P. Supplements sent to j Sunday Schools. Street day apjieal-' he.; cd by members. New Plymouth Seamen’s Rest sup : plied with ditty bags, scarves, socks, etc. 3? W.R. subscribers. Copies sent to City flostef>. £1 special donation. Gifts and donations to Maori Hostel, Auckland. Notable days observed. Mrs. Sired delegate to N.C.W. All officers re-elected. NELSON DISTRICT District Executive. November 22nd. Held m Nelson with delegates from Richmond, Motucka and Nelson. Mrs. Tootner welcomed

delegates and gave an inspiring talk on the joy of Christian living. Dominion Corresponding Secretary’s letter discussed. Remits for Convention prepared. Noontide hymn and prayer. Convention delegates appointed. A garden party to be held at Mrs. Toomer’s home to raise funds for delegates’ expenses. Mrs. McMillan reported that literature was being sent to Ca|* Parewell lighthouse, For the Sailors’ Rests, Mrs. Gardiner ref*orted a parcel of ditty bags, stationery and a donation of 30/- had been sent to each Sailors’ Rest. Discussion on use of C.R. cards. Afternoon tea served.

Nelson. November 14th. Devotions led by President. All officers re elected. Encouraging rejiorts. 50 new members gained. Letters to be sent to Secretary of the Method'st Conference, congratulating him on the lead given in asking their members to become total abstainers. Birthday posies. Afternoon tea. Benediction. I MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT Blenheim. December *sth. AnnuaJ meeting presided over by Mrs. \\ . Forbes. Mrs. Capt. Dawson led devotions. Christmas greetings to be sent to sick members. All rej>orts showed faithful work during the year. Election of othcers: President, Mrs. Forbes; Vice-Presi-dents, Mesdames Kirkhani, Taylor, Jones, Dawson and Booth; Kec. Sec., Mrs. 1. Southern; Cor. Sec., Mrs. Watson; Treasurer, Mrs. Harris. At conclusion of this meeting, members joined the Sprmglands branch for afternoon tea. Mrs. Underhill made presentations to Mrs. Girling, Mrs. Stephens, and Mrs. Forbes. Christmas carols sung and Mrs. Hayly closed with prayer. CANTERBURY NORTH DISTRICT New Brighton. Annual meeting presided over by Mrs. Edmond, president. Arrangements made for a Christmas party at the Mental Hospital. Election of officers: President, Mrs. Edmond; Vice-Presidents, Mesdames Hall, Gamble, Gibb, Goodland, Mitchell; Secretary, Mrs. Ellis; Treasurer, Mrs. Mitchell; Reporter, Miss Armstrong. Mrs. Mitchell representative to Dist. Executive. Sui>erintendents of various departments elected. Riccarton. November 21st. Mrs. Gtithth* presided and led devotions with theme “ 1 he patience of Christ.” Annual reports revealeu good year’s work. Procession days. AH previous officers were le-clected. Mrs. Griffith' thanked members for loyal co-operatior and wished all a happy recess. Frances Willards closing service and the singing of the Doxology concluded the meeting. North Brighton. November 21st. Devotions led by Mrs. Mcllraith. Jumble sale augmented funds, for exjienses of a delegate to Dominion Convention and. to the ( anterburv f entenniaj effort. Three Hand of Ho;* children gained

certificates. Mrs. Goodman took the chair for election of officers and was warmly welcomed after long absence through illness. President, Mrs. Noonan; Secretary, Mrs. Mcllraith; Treasurer, Mrs. Hardman. Thanks expressed to Mrs. Peppered, Mrs. Mcllraith and Mrs. Noonan for social work done. Annual picnic 2nd Tuesday in February in Botanical Gardens. Spreydon. Annual meeting w»« presided over by Mrs. Ancall. Election of officers: President, Mrs. Woodcock; Vice-Presidents, Mesdames Ancall and McKenzie; Secretary, Mrs. Bowden; Treasurer, Miss Brown; and sui>erintendents of departments. Recommendations to District Executive that Temperance Facts be placed in trams and buses. Temj»erance <Juiz Cotnjietittons to be sent to local schools. Papanui. Noyember 22nd. Mrs. Clark, District President, chaired annual meeting. Mrs. Hawker welcomed after long absence through illness. Reports given on year’s work were satisfactory. Election of officers: President, Mrs. Neville; Vice-Presidents, Mesdames Elliott, Thornton and Tillman. Sec.-Treas., Mrs. Hodder; Cor. Sec., Mrs. Elliott, and Superintendents of various departments. Thanks expressed to press and hon. auditor, Mtss Orchard. Sydciiham, December 7th. Annual Meeting. Mrs. Filer presided. Devotions opened with Christmas carol and prayer. Routine business was followed by annual reports and balance sheet. Mrs. Atkins, District Secretary, presided for election of officers, most of whom were returned for the ensuing year. Mrs. Archer closed in prayer. CANTERBURY SOUTH DISTRICT Oamaru. November Uth. Mrs. Daniel presided over the annual meeting and Mrs. kitto led devotions. Good entries, and 24 prizes given for “Y.P.” Supplement Painting Competition. “Victoria Home" visited by members, who entertained the inmates with musical items And afternoon tea. Posies, buttonhole* ind sweets given to all. 59 subscribers to “White Ribbon." 102 C.R. members. Mrs. Daniel and the Misses Coralie and Pearl Daniel each presented with a gift, as an appreciation of work in many ways for the Union.