UNION NEWS

White Ribbon, Volume 23, Issue 9, 1 December 1951, Page 8

UNION NEWS

Auckland District Executive, sth Nov. District President, Mrs. F. W. Mount jcy, in the chair and devotions led by Miss H. Gri#*. “A School of Methods” conducted by Miss Appleby the subjects taken being “Leadership,” “Public Speaking.” and “Instruction to Ofticers.” Regret expressed at the introduction of liquor canteen; at sports meetings, including football and golf fixtures. Mrs. Mountjoy to represent District at next Dominion convention. Several members to help m street appeals for the St. John’s Ambulance Association and Merchant Navy. A Christinas party to be held in December. Otorohanga, lfth Oct. Mrs. Kenny presided and Mrs. Rogers led devotions. A pianoforte solo was given by Miss Rogers. Mrs. Kenny welcomed Mrs. Toomer, who gave much inspiration and" joy with her address. She was presented with a beautiful i>osy by Miss Rogers. One new member gamed. New V.R. Supt. present and joyfully welcomed, benediction and afternoon tea.

Hastings, Sept. Brief report of District Convention at Dannevirke giver, and usual business discussed and then Miss Mildenhall, President welcomed home Mrs. Pitt, lately returned from a trip to England and World Convention of W.C.T.U Mrs. Pitt’s talk, with the personal touch, of that wonderful convention was most interesting. Mrs. Pitt recently elected District President. Meeting closed with the Benediction.

Oxford, 19th Sept. Birthday of Branch celebrated by good attendance with several visitors from a distance. In the absence of the President through sickness, Mrs. Cotnyns took the chair and Mrs. Cederrtiau led the devotions. Sjieakei for the day Mrs. Ancell, of Spreydon Union. Several long service badges presented and one new member gained. Mrs. L. Jones and Mrs. N. Dailey entertained with solos. New Brighton, Aug. Mrs. Edmonds piesided over a iait number present. A go<<d response to request for used and old clothing fo. Korea. Arrangements made for members to help with sale of health stamps in November, Meetn.g closed with Benediction.

Papanui. Sept. Mrs. Elliott presided over nine members present and led devotions. Pledge and Tetn|ieraiice Fact. Roll Call, a text of Scripture. Mrs. Kelly of Bryndwr gave an interesting account of the District Convention at Wai-

mate. Five patients visited at Mental Hospital. Oct. Thirteen present, Mrs. Neville in chair. De/*tion* led by Mrs. Malcolm. Pledge and Temperance fact. Seven patients at Mental Hospital visited. Sympathy expressed with Mrs. Neville in the passing away ot her Mother. Readings on the problem of drunken driving. Riccarton, 11th Oct. A good attendance presided over by Mrs. Griffiths and devotions led by Miss Hughes. Remits to go to Dominion Convention discussed. An article from “The Motor World” and orte from “The White Ribbon" read by Mr. Griffiths. Executive report and report of District Convention given by Mrs. U. Smith. Vote ot thanks by Mrs. Daly and meeting closed with prayer. Spreydon. Mrs. Woodcock took the chair and conducted devotions. The Temperance Fact given by Mrs. Murray. Reports on District Convention at Waimate given by Mesdames Bowden and Woodcock. Remits to be sent to Dominion Convention re Sunday parades at 18-year-old camps and sale of alcohol to’drivers. Sydenham. 4th Oct., in the Baptist Hall. Mrs. Filer presided over an attendance of eleven members and one visitor. Members stood as a maik of sympathy with Mesdames Garlick and Sievers in their recent bereavements. Devotions were conducted by Mrs. Archer, after which routine business was transacted. Maori Day was observed by an address of outstanding merit given by Mrs. A. L. Dixon, who stressed the advantages and dangers of the pakeha way of life to our Maori jieople.

Tinwald. Sept. Mrs. Millar, President, led devotions at a well-attended meeting at the Manse, on “Seamen’s Day.”

Vlrs. Harj»er, Supt. Tor work among seamen, read a report of work done at Rest in Tnnara, and a collection for Seamen’s work was taken. A report of District Convention at Waimate given hv Mrs. Millar, and a sok> sung by Mrs. Roffey. Votes of thanks. Oct ZSth Members ot Ashburton Union visited us and conducted the meeting. An address by Sister Mildred West on “What God thinks about Prayer.” Mis-. Wilson spoke of the good work done tor the Maori t>eople by Princess fe Puea, and Mrs. Harwood spoke on “G<xi’s Guidance.” A solo given by Mrs. Holmes. Tein|>erance fact read. Inspiring and enjoyable meeting. Arrangements made for Band of Hope social and a Cradle Roll and Band of Hope picnic.