UNION NEWS

White Ribbon, Volume 23, Issue 6, 1 August 1951, Page 8

UNION NEWS

Auckland District Executive, May 28th. The District Ire indent, Mrs. Mountjoy, presided and the devotions were led by Mrs. Cullen. It was decided to assist in staffing the Bureau being set up (or recruiting additional staff for the Cornwall Hospital. A re|»ort was given of the annual Mothers’ Day gathering at which Mrs. A. A. Drew was the si<eaker*. Mrs. Mountjoy re|x>rted on the Maori Girls’ Hostel. A letter was received from Mrs. Kasjier, who is improving in health. Remuera, May 28th. Mrs. G. Robinson presided and the Devotions were taken by Mrs. lbbetson. Members engaged in prayer and recited the Pledge. Miss Gant read the Temperance Fact. Mrs. Kennedy, Matron of the Maori Girls’ Hostel, gave a very interesting talk on the work there, and for this enjoyable address Mrs. Mackey thanked the shaker. The meeting closed with the benediction. Takapuna. Mrs. fetched welcomed representatives of the North Shore Licensing Committee, members of Birkenhead Union and Mrs. Mountjoy, Dist. Pres. Mr. Stock, organiser for the N.Z. Alliance was guest sjieaker and gave a stirring address. Rev. R. L. Gilmore moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Stock. Mrs. Morgan Richards, past President, presented Mrs. I‘etchell with the 20 years’ service badge. Afternoon tea concluded an excellent meeting. Wellaford, June 26th. A good attendance of members and visitors presided over by Mrs. Singleton. White Ribbon Dayobserved. Mrs. W. R. Grant read from the \WR. and Mrs. A. Gubb read the "Thought” for June, bac.ed solos from Mrs. Yates and Miss Fk Ward much enjoyed. The Rev. S. J. Olds was the guest speaker and his message presented a challenge to aim at the highest in our work. Tauranga, June Sth. President’s resignation (Mrs. Hensley) received with deep regret. Illness made the step necessary. Mrs. Christian elected. Mesdanies Clarkson and York elected Recording and Corres|K>uding Secretaries. "White Ribbon" Day observed. Splendid addiess by Rev. IViuglas W att, M.A., "The Hattie of the Hooks.” Parcel sent to Seamen’s Rest. July 3rd. “Memorial Day.” Sketches of lives oi MesdaniesDon and Perynian read front "White Ribbon" by members and much enjoyed. Article on "Disease or Disgrace’’ also read and well discussed. Very good attendances at both meetings. "Bring and Huy” stall. Hastings, June 28th. Devotions taken by Mrs. Thorp. Members’ afternoon and interesting short talks given. Need shown to be constantly alert. A member noticed an advert, for strong drink in a N.Z. Ladies Journal and wrote expressing sorrow to see such au advert, in a nice, clean journal. Next issue the advert, was not printed. Protest to lie sent re profiosal to sell liquor at football matches. Levin. Mrs. Kennerley presided and led devotions. Decided to get in touch with youth leaders re Quiz Competition. Ist and 2nd prizes in each section to be awarded to local entrants. Tribute to late Mrs. Young. White Ribbon Day celebrated by each member giving a reading from the W.R. Two new subscribers gained. (Quantity of literature to be purchased. Wellington District Executive. Miss Kirk, J.P. presided, and devotions taken by Mrs. F\ Grigg. A reply was received from the Chief Postmaster re ]>nstage on pa]>ers sent to Institutrons. A copy sent to the White Ribbon. Masterton rejiorted having had a left luggage dejot at the Annual Show, at which literature was distributed. A protest had been made re the granting of a temjiorary licence to football clubs for liquor at Rugby matches. Karon reported a letter sent to the churches in their district asking for co-o|»eration in combating the drink evil and urging the need for more Christian women in the W.C.T.U. ranks. Copies of this letter to be made available for other Unions. Concern expressed over Maori youth and the increased facilities for drinking granttd to them. Discussion oil films and literature. In the afternoon, a meeting was held in the Taranaki Street Lounge, when members from all Unions attended to hear Miss Jackson give a comprehensive and interesting talk on the World Convention.

Karori, June. President, as-nsted by Mrs. Carter, took devotions and also spoke on liquor propaganda in U.S.A. Reported some children entering for Quiz. Letters had been sent to women of local churches, urging supfjort for the W.C.T.U. Three new members initiated Blenheim, July. Mrs. Forbes in the chair and led the devotions. District Conv. Sept. 4th, with Mrs. Toomer as guest speaker. Extracts from White Ribbon read by .Mesdanies W. Harris, Waine, S. Harris and H. Forbes. Mrs. Underhill to conduct Temperance Quiz with children. Nelson District Executive, June 20th. Held in Mrs. Walker’s home. Mrs. Toomer presided. Most encouraging reports from Nelson, Motueka and Richmond. Discussions on who pays for engraving of vases. Anti-gambling articles quoted from “Outlook" and “Witness” and showing interest of the churches. Literature sent to Cape Farewell, French Pass and

several sole charge schools. Donations of cash and dittybags 4u Seamen’s Rest. Decided to send a copy of the W.R. to all ministers, marking news of particular interest. Noontide devotions by Mrs. W alker. Adjournment for hot lunch supplied by Mrs. Walker. Constitution considered in detail. Mrs. Hictt's article in April W.R. commended to Unions. Nelson, May Sth. Mrs. Knapp presided and led devotions. Roll Call: helpful verse or item ol news. Decided ,0 offer to help the “New Settlers Assn.” in entertainment of overseas seamen. Successful youth tea rei>orted by Mrs. Toomer. I wenty years’ service badges presented to Mrsdaires Gardiner and Neal. One new member.

June I2th. President presided and took devotions. Mesdames Knapp and Hay representatives to Plunket Annual Meeting. Quiz pai>ers explained and distributed. Spreydon, June. Captain Munsey gave an impressive talk on "Waste.” Woodcock presided and Mrs. Hecc led devotions. Temperance fact was given by Mrs. Murray and repirt- on Mental Hospital visitiug and White Ribbon work by Misses Brown and Olds respectively. Mrs. Woodcock re|>orted on Dist. Executive. Mesdanies Ancal and Woodcock to arrange school Quizzes and to look out for new C. R. members.

Riccarton. 2*)th Birthday Party held on June Nth. The Hall was tilled to capacity and Mrs. Griffiths presided and oj>riied with devotions. Greetings from kindred societies. Programme of vocal and elocutionary items by Mrs. Colthart's party. FTower sprays presented to the jierformers and to Mrs. Mackav, who sjioke on “Heritage.” Trading Table realised £2/17/6.

Sydenham, June 7th. Mrs. F'der occupied the chair and M rs. Archer conducted the devotions, after which the usual business was transacted. White Ribbon day w.rs noted by members providing an interesting programme of selected readings and vocal solos rendered by Mesdames Filer and Weatherhead. A presentation was made to Mrs. A. Davies in appreciation of her eighteen years’ loyal and faithful service to the Branch as its Devotional Sui<erintendent.'

Papanui, June 27th. L T sual monthly meeting w’lth Mrs. Neville presiding. Devotions were taken by Mrs. Malcolm. Seven Mental Hospital patients visited. Mrs. Karst appointed Temj»eraiice F'act Supt., replacing M.\s. Hampton. Uplifting talk by Mrs. N. Heck on "Victories ct Peace.” World peace to be achieved by building uj> —not destroying. Collection loi White Ribbon Day. Dunedin Central, July. Mrs. Hiett presided. Correspondence di-cussed, including the Teni|>erance Quiz, with alteration of date to July 28th. Ref. Mr. Crosier gave an address or. Peace. He asked what contributions could women make to iurthei the cause of peace. To be an influence for good in one’s home and district—to keep informed on International affairs and link up with such societies- to be enthusiastic in the of world wide Missionary enterprise. Two solos rendered by Mrs. Roberts w:th Mrs. Dick as pianiste. Mataura, June 27th. Hi monthly it eetmg. Good attendance jue-ided over by Mrs. I. Maslin, who took for her devotional talk "Hands from This Oj»eti Window.” Offering for White Ribbon fund. Mrs. Lieut. Gosjier was the speaker and took her subject "Unmarried Mothers.” The interest taken in this problem by the Salvation Army from its foundation to the present day was shown by the sj»eaker. One new menibet.