UNION NEWS

White Ribbon, Volume 23, Issue 8, 1 November 1951, Page 8

UNION NEWS

Auckland District Executive, Ist Oct. Mrs. Mountjov presided ami the devotions were conducted by Mrs. Anstice. An invitation was extended to all members to attend a fuuction at the Hostel on the 3rd Oct. to celebrate the imjKirtant occasion—the paying-off of the Hostel, tlius making it the freehold property of the Auckland District W.C.T.U. The Public Trustee notibed the leaving ot a legacy by an Auckland gentleman to the N.Z. W.C.T.U. Ketmrt*- of the treent District Convention, the N.U.W. and the Maori Hostel *weie given. Mrs. A. T. Richards, the newly-elected VicePresident, was warmly welcomed by Mis. Moutitjny.

Remuera, Sept 24th. Mrs. 0. Robinson presided over a good attendance in the absence of Mrs. Cairo. .Mrs. Ibbitson t«x>k the devotions, with members engaging m prayer. Mrs.' Mackey gave the Temperance lact. District Convention was rejKjrted on by .Miss Harlow* Mrs. Robinson read a rejmrt from the newspajier, in which Bishop Panapa at several crowded meeting had implored the Maoris to hght the liquor traffic by keeping liquor out of the King Country.

Henderson, Sept. 19th. Mrs. E. V. Phillips presided and led devotions. The Secretary gave an interesting report of the Dist. Convention. Mrs. Goodruough, “Y” Supt., re|»orted that a social evening had been held recently, when the prizes were presented to the winners of the Tenqieraiice Hun examination. *-

Napier, September. An evening meeting with a good attendance. Miss M. Bradley conducted devotions. Mrs. PearCe welcomed as our new Secretary. Our Guest S|>eaker was a Salvation Army Cadet- a recent arrival from England, who thrilled and inspired us by her ex|»erieiices m London, in her work and visits in the slums. Mesdames Pearce and Ryan elected delegates to Dist. Conventions.

Hastings* August. Miss Mildeiihall presided over good attendance. Devotions taken by Mrs. Thorp. Usual business transacted. District Convention discusses! and delegate-* appointed. Mrs. Nicholl, Secretary, N.C.W., was present, giving a comprehensive rrjiort on work of the Council since its inception, when Mrs. if. \Y. Shepherd of the W.C.T.U. was its first President. SiCial half-hour concluded the meeting.

New Plymouth, Sept. 2fth. Visitors from Inglewood welcomed. Mrs. Ashworth’s resignation as President, through ill health, regretfully received. Alarm expressed at tin suggestion of introducing a State Lottery into N.Z. Dominion Secretary’s letter read—to be discussed more fully at next meeting. CoiICIIIM preparations w«11 untlei w.i \. suitable hall engaged, officers' accommodation arranged, and hospitality convener busy. Renovations at Seamen’s Rest to be earned out Large fo*n! parcel for Itritam.

Hawera, Aug. 26th. Mrs. Goldsmith presided ami took devotions. £5/2/- raised (or Seamen’s Rest. Rev. R. (ioldsmith was the sj»eaker and soloist, for which Mrs. Hurrell expressed appreciation of vety tine address and lovely solos. Sept. 2Sth. Franchise Day observed and collection for N.Z. Fund, fine new member. Rev. Mr. Young, the shaker, told of some of the sorrows and trouble he had met through strong drink. Miss Mates thanked the -qieakrr. Mrs. Johnson, tea hostess “for meetings. Prayer by Rev. Young.

Karon, Sept. Arrangements for Voting People’s tea to celebrate Temperance Sunday. Attended bv about 30 young

folk, who saw the him “The Brain that Counts.’’ Four new , members and evening meeting being arranged for those who cannot attend atternnon ones. Three Trirqierance Ouiz prizes won.

Nelson Dist. Executive, August 29th. Held at Mrs. Walker’s home. Mrs. Toomer presided over 15 delegates from Richmond, Motueka and Nelson. Encouraging re|>ort» from all Unions. White Ribbons being sent to 7 country ministers and some sole charge teachers. For Sailors’ Rest, money donations were more acceptable than goods. Dittv bags were still acceptable. Suggested that Unions take a collection lor Pan-Pacific Conference funds. Unions asked to consider distributing copies of the Beacon to Bible Classes. Y.P. Supplement discussed.

Nelson, Aug. Pay up social. Mrs. Walker presided. Mr*. Encson took devotions. Mrs. Toomer reported * on N.Z. Alliance Annual Meeting. Mesdames Wilson and Maut

entertained with a humorous sketch and Mr< Toomer with two sok)*.. Flowers and best wishes for a speedy recovery sent to Mrs. Knapp, Senr. Sept 11th. Mrs. Walker presided and Captain Hatch led devotions and >|ioke of women’s work. Mrs. Rankin s|x>ke on health, dealing with the influence of fear in our lives. One new member initiated. On Sept. 12th Richmond and Nelson combined to visit Alexandra Home. Members entertained the old folks and provided a sumptuous afternoon tea. Posy presented to one inmate, a member of the Nelson Union. 'The Matron thanked the visitors tor their entertainment.

Sydenham, 6th Sept. Our President, .Mrs. Filer, occupied the chair and devotions were led by Mrs. Archer. Meeting took the form of a social afternoon with representative** of Church Guilds as our guests. All present enjoyed the splendid programme of elocitionary, vocal and pianoforte sokis kindly given by Mesdames Gee and Christiansen.

Papanui, July 25. 13 members present. Devotions taker, by Mrs. Elliott. Roll Call, a text. Pledge and Temperance Fact. 7 Patients visited at Mental Hospital. Extracts from “Vanguard" read by the President, Mrs. Neville. Aug. 2?nd. Mrs. Malcolm conducted devotions. Roll Call, a tc7 patients visited at Mental Hospital. Arrangements made .or delegate to District (onven'ion. One new member initiated and welcomed. Inspiring address by Rev. W. T. Blight on Ephesians, Ch. 5.

Ly t tel ton-Heat hcote. Our meetings are held the last Tuesday of each month. Mrs. Tredennick, our President, in the chair. A prayer period is held, when several members pray. Bring and Buy brought 12/ 4/6 at one meeting.

Spreydon. Mrs. Ancall gave a talk on the uphill task of our pioneer W.C.T.U. members, in securing the franchise for N.Z. women. Re|n>rts on Mental Hospital work reveal appreciation of visits and gilts of eggs, fruit and cream. Afternoon tea. Praver and Benediction.

New Brighton. Mrs Edmonds presided over a good attendance, Mrs. Good land, taking the devotions, reading from Romans 11. “The Motor World," A.A. pajier said recently “The drug alcohol has no place in safe motoring.” Old linen and clothes were requested for Korea. Inmates m Mental Hospital visited and gifts given.

Riccarton. Cradle Roll Function. About 40 children were entertained by Miss Hughes’ pupils with pianoforte duets and elocutionary items. Mrs. Griffiths presided and read an article to the mothers, “A Day with a District Nurse in the Country,” while the children were served at a well-laden table, decorated with camellias and an iced birthday cake. On leaving, each child was given a gift, sweets and apples. Mrs. Henderson, a mother present, jiassed a vote of thanks to the W.C.T.U. members for a splendid gathering.

Oamaru, Sept. Uth. Mrs. Daniel presided at Spring meet mg. Representatives of Church Guilds and Women’s organisations welcomed. Dominion Convention re**|>onsivc reading used for the devotional j>eriod. letters sent to Mr. Haymaii, M.P, and Minister of Defence, concerning excessive drinking among “K" Force. Thoughtful address on Christian Heritage by a member, Mrs. Kirkness, M.B.K, White Ribbons given to visitors. Musical items and tenqierancr facts given. A good meeting.

Dunedin Central. The President, Mrs. Hictt, presided and led devotions. Special prayer offered for His Majesty the King. Mrs. Andrews from l*ortobello gave ait address on Franchise Day and Scientific Temperance. Two duets w’err rendered by Mrs. (\ F. Clark and Mrs. Symonds Delegate* were appointed for the District Convention, at North East Valley, on Oct. 25th.