UNION NEWS

White Ribbon, Volume 23, Issue 5, 1 July 1951, Page 8

UNION NEWS

Auckland District Executive, May 7th, with Mrs. Mount joy presiding. Mrs. Knaul led the devotions. Letters of sympathy in their illness to Mrs. Kaspar and .Mrs. Biddle. Mrs. Larsons appointed W.C.T.U. representative on local Pan-Pacific Women's Association. Mrs. Major Simpson of Christchurch and Mrs. Trot man of Levin were welcomed. Mrs. Mount joy reported on the Maori Girls’ Hostel. The Annual “Mother’s Day” gathering arranged by the District Executive was held on Sunday, May 13th, when vocal solos were rendered by Mesdames W. Duncan and H. S. Janies, accompanied by Miss N. North and the* sjieaker was Mrs. A. A. Drew, recently returned alter 38 year* in England. Warkworth. Good attendance. Sejicial welcome to Mrs. Day, of the Methodist Parsonage—our new Vice-President. Letter of thanks |or donation of vegetables to Maori Hostel It was also a farewell to Mrs. Ilartle ami a presentation to her, in appreciation of her keen and loyal -ervice in the Union. Remuera, April 23rd. Mrs. Laird presided and devotions were taken by Mrs. Ibbetson and members engaged in prayer. Two new members initiated and one transferred to this branch. At our Cradle Roll Party, one baby was enrolled and three mothers promised to join. Mrs. Prussitig gave a most interesting rej»ort of Dunedin Convention. Onehunga, May 10th. Ilu-v afternoon, fully occupied with re|*orts, arrangements and corresimndence. Serious discussion re increase in crime caused bv drinking. President told of successful work at the Maori Girls’ Hostel, with its 23 girls. 20 girls have made their own Red Cross uniforms and were complimented on their neatness. South Auckland District Executive was held in Hamilton on May 3rd. The District President, Miss A. McLay in the chair. Five Unions were represented. Rejiorts showed thal some unions had lapsed and plans were made to try to revive them. Other Unions working well. Plans for Maori work discussed. District Convention arrangements were made -Tauranga Union to be hos tess. Mrs. Bentley elected District Vice-President and Mrs. Christian, Secretary. Tauranga, May Ist. Peace Day observed, the -|>eaker being Rev. A. T. Kent. Mrs. Hensley presided and Mrs. W illiamson conducted the devotions. Extracts read from an Indian periodical showing need ior some action against unnecessary cruelty among U.N. forces. Tauranga Cradle Roll Party. Over s venty children and adults present on April l')th. Games and items by the children were followed by an addres.. to the mothers by Mrs. Christian. Ten new members put on the roll, Mrs. Hensley conducting the Dedication service. A party tea delighted the children and each received a little gift, as they departed. Hastings, May 24th. Devotions were taken by Mrs. Thorp. Miss Mildenhall, the President, welcomed the two speakers, Misses Kinross and Truman, who gave a talk on Turakina Maori Girls’ College, also delivering a letter of greeting from the V branch of the College. An interesting and most enjoyable meeting. A vote of svmpathv to our Treasurer Mrs. Grainger, on the passing ot her husband a life-time worker for the Temperance Cause. Levin, April. Mrs. Kennerley led the Devotions. Members stood in silence as a mark of resjiect to the memory of the late Mrs. Storkev. Two new members initiated. Mrs. C. Palmer to be elderly members' birthday Supt. Miss V. Jackson gave interesting talk on World Convention. \'<>te of thanks and flowers. May. Mrs. Haiti well elected W.R. Supt. Roll Call . . . articles read from papers, indicating evils of alcohol in causing accidents. Pastor Upton gave inspiring address on Peace. Discussion on drinking among Maoris. New Plymouth, May 30th “Contrary Winds” was Miss Petersen’s devotional subject, Mrs. Ashworth leading in prayer. Sympathy expressed with Mrs. Morwood in the loss of her husband. Great interest in the Temjierance Quiz as a means of interesting some who would not study for examinations. Reports on Seamen’s Rest and N.C.YV. Decided to affiliate with Committee for the Home for Aged Folk. Spninglands, April 17th. District Executive rejnirt given by the President, was discussed. Good verses in response to Roll Call. Flowers and messages of cheer to Mrs. Evles and M rs. Heggluu. Mrs. Green, as delegate, gave her impressions of her first Convention and an account of a holiday visit to Snithland, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. North Brighton, March 20th. Meeting presided over by Mrs. Noonan, who conducted devotions. Rr|»orts were given on C.R. and Rand of Hoj»e picnic by Mrs. Noonan; Fnvance and Rand of Hope Competitions by Mrs. Hardman; Prayer Meeting by Mis. Peppered; Mental Hospital Visiting by Mesdames Peppered and Hardman. Mrs. Goldman gave a very fine and instructive report of the Dominion Convention.

Riccarton, March. Miss Hughes ojiened with devotions and Mrs. Gniihths presided. One new member. Report on Mental Hospital visiting given. Most interesting report of Convention presented by Mrs. Grey and vote of thanks passed. April 12th. Attendance 26, presided over by Mrs. Griffiths. Devotions by Miss Hughes. C.R. Day to be in August. Mrs. Griffiths gave a resume of an address on “Res|>onsibilities of Women," given by Mrs. Raymond Sayers, aud closed the meeting with a reading entitled “The Pathway of the Cross.” Spreydon, April. Meeting presided over by Mrs. Woodcock. Rev. A. K. Lonsdale of the Baptist Church gave a very interesting and helpful address on the worthwhile work oi the women of the New Testament. Miss Brown rejiorted on Mental Hospital visiting. Mrs. Anc.%ll read extracts from a Temperance Quiz held recently for school children. Agreed to work for the |iossibility of Tem|ierance advertising. Sydenham, April 3th. Mrs. J. Fuller presiding. Mrs. Archer conducted the devotions. Mrs. L. V. Kelly, President oi Bryndwr Branch, gave a very comprehensive report of the Dominion Convention, which well merited the hearty vote of thanks accorded the sjieaker at its conclusion, Rangiora, March 21st. Very interesting afternoon at Mr*. Ayer’s residence when Mrs. Christian was the guest speaker, taking us with her on her tour of Greece, Scotland, New Vcrk and the World Convention. Mrs. Hodges, the President thanked Mrs. Ayers for her kindness and Mrs. Christian for the wonderful talk given. Mrs. Dickens, wife of the Methodist Minister, was welcomed to our meeting. Papanui, April 24th. Vice-President Mrs. Elliott chaired the meeting and led the devotions. Mrs. Thornton presented the rejmrt on the Mental Hospital visiting. Temperance tact was given by Mrs. Hampton. Interesting reading by Mrs. Hodder, on the “Hymns of Isaac Watts.” Benediction. Titnaru, April. A Shop Day for Sailors’ Rest Fund had realised over £4O. Visitors from Kensington welcomed. Rev. Chambers gave an address on Peace, from Psalm 118:8-'). Christ commissioned them in ones and twos, and in this manner, we too, can pass on the Peace He gives. Riccarton. May 10th. Mrs, Griffith* presided over a good attendance, and devotions were let! by Miss Hughes. Instead of a Temi*erance iact, jmstrrs made by Sunday School children were exhibited. Two invitations were accepted. Mrs A. Neuth gave a *alk on “Peace" and a vote of thanks was moved by the Secretary, Mrs. Smith. Benediction. North Brighton, April 17th. Sympathy was expressed with Mrs. Noonan, President, who was absent through illness. Mrs. Goldman presided a> Vice-President. 25th Birthday Social post|wned indefinitely. Mrs. Mclraith reported good attendance at the prayer meeting. Mesdames Aston and Pepprrell to lie our representatives at the local Anzac service. Spreydon, Biithday Party. Mrs. Woodcock, President, warmly welcomed Mrs. Foster of Invercargill. Mrs. Sim refiorted fruit and Faster eggs given as gifts to the Mental Hospital patients. Union Methodist (Tioir and items by Mrs. Fletcher and Miss Inez Woodcock. The Birthday Cake, a gift from the President, was rut b\ Mrs. Mackenzie. Roll ( all was rescinded to by quotations. Sydenham, 3rd May. Mrs. J. Filer (Pres.) was in the chair. Three visitors present. Mrs. Archer conducted the devotions. Routine business was transacted. A very j.riate address on "Peace” was given by Mrs. Davis and this proved an inspiration to all present. Papanui. Mrs. Neville presided over a good attendance at the meeting on May 23rd. Mrs. Elliott conducted the devotions. A verse of Scripture was the Roll Call. The effect of alcohol on the unborn child was the fact given by Mrs. Hampton. Morning tea provided for District Executive in May. Mrs. Coley initiated and Mrs. Hampton farewellod. A reading by Mrs. Neville on Home Life in Korea. Dunedin Central. May meeting conducted by Mrs. Ballantytie, Vice-President, letters rr Scientific Temperance Exams, and Teni|»erancc Quiz were discussed. "White Ribbon Day. Mrs. Graham, our W.R. agent, made a special appeal tor new subscribers. Interesting extracts read by two members. Good citizenship—Miss Armit reporter! on morning and afternoon teas supplied by the Dunedin W.C.T.U. to servicemen on the wharves. Oamaru, May 2*th. A very happy evening meeting. Hall gay with flowers. Mrs. Daniel, the President, welconifl representatives of women s organisations and men friends. Musical items, travel talk by Mr. F. Blackgrove, Temperance facts and free literature. £5 donated to COR. O and Sales’ Table assisted funds.