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White Ribbon, Volume 24, Issue 4, 1 July 1952, Page 8

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Auckland District Executive, sth May. Mrs. A. T. Richards, Vice-President, took the chair in the absence through illness of Mrs. Mount joy, District President. Devotions were led by Mrs. Richards. It was decided to assist in the Merchant Navy Street Appeal. Mrs. Knauf reported on the work of the Maori Girls’ Hostel, and this was most satisfactory. The N.C.W. meeting wa.» reported by Miss Appleby and the Council of Christian Education by Mis. Kasper. Remuei x. May 26th. Mrs. Laird presided and devotions were take;’ by Mrs. Ibbetson. World’s Dav <>i I’raver observed by members engaging in prayer. One new member joined, ami the President conducted the initiatory service. A talk was giveu by Miss Harlow on her visit to Dunedin and to the \\ .C.T.U. meeting. Benediction. Cambridge. At the May meeting the Vice-President, Mrs. Robin son, presided, and the devotions were takeu by Mrs. Kemsley. Mrs. Moore gave the Temj>eiance Fact. Miss A. Mel.ay >i oke on the of the Union and its needs, and Mrs. K. N. Christian dn the Pan-Pacific Conference in Christchurch. The members were very pleased to have two District Officers present for the first tune. Otorohanga, March. Very interesting meeting, when Mrs. Burnett si»oke of her trip to Scotland and of the Church and British and Foreign Bible Society meetings she attended. April. The Dominion Convention report was given and the joy and fellowship of meeting w’ith members w*> expressed. May. This was our sth birthday, when the oldest ami last member to join cut the cake. One new member received. Mrs. Bui nett elected President to replace Mrs. Kenny, who was on the eve of leaving the district. It was decided to hold a cottage meeting 'ater at the home ot Mrs. Burnett. Tauranga. “White Ribbon Day" observed at June meeting. Readings from old issues of “White Ribbon." Seven new members. Contributions for seamen’s parcels and “Bring and Buy.” Collection for White Ribbon” Fund. Hawera, April. Frances Willard Dav observed with reading from “White Ribbon” by the President. 'The guest sjieaker, Mrs. Atmore, sjmke on “Highlights at the PanPacific Conference,” and also sj>oke on some aspects ol world affairs today. Vote of thanks for interesting adu.r's. Taranaki District Executive, May. Delegates from New Plymouth, Inglewood and Kith am attended at Hawera. Devotions led by Mrs. Hurrell, District President. Mrs. Guildford acted as Secretary for Mrs, Cox, in her absence through illness. Inglewood in recess. Mrs. Towers, President of Kltham, read a letter from an American student attending Massey College asking for information re NV.C.T.U. in Kltham to take information back to his country, lie had been staying in Eltharn. Afternoon: —Mrs. Goldsmith, Hawera President, presided, and took devotions. Mrs. Towers read lesson. Recitations by Mrs. Toy and solus by Mrs. Tozer. Lieut. Kitto (S.A.) gave fine talk on the welfare work of a Salvation Army Officer. Afternoon tea, Mrs. Johnson and hel|>ers. New Plymouth. World Day of Prayer duly observed, each member taking part." Very profitable meeting. Decided 'to distribute Y.P. Supplements to S.S. Mrs. Guildford gave interesting rejmrt on visit to the Hawera union. Donation of 10/- to “White Ribbon" by Miss Gaustad. Four members accepted invitation to attend N.C.W. Annua? Meeting. Hawke’s Bay District Executive. Held in Napier. Mrs. Pitt, President, presided over a well representative attendance of delegates and members from Waipukurau, Waipawa, Hastings, Napier and Wairoa. Encouraging rejiorts given and difficulties and activities discussed. Mrs. Lewis stoke on work among the young people. Plans of work from Convention discussed. President spoke on various matters irom Convention and will visit smaller Unions later. District Convention to be held in Hastings on August 27th. Closing service and Doxology. Wellington Central, April-May. (>ood meetings and attendances. Visit from District President, Miss Kirk, letters and reading matter sent to Castlejiouit Lighthouse. Member welcomed from New Plymouth. Report of Convention by Mrs. Hall. Splendid address by Brigadier Marshall (S.A.). New member recei.ed by President. Secretary visited Tunaru Seamen’s Rest. Auckland Maori Girls’ Hostel visited by a member. Bring and Buy being held for a gift to Korea. Our Union entertained District Executive in April. Marlborough District Executive held a very well attended meeting to discuss financial matters for 1953 Convention. Application to be made to Borough Council to hold a “Shop *Day.” Springlanda, April. Ten members attended Picton meeting as a combined meeting. Mrs. MiUen presided and led devotions. Mrs. Flood, the delegate for both Unions, gave a comprehensive and interesting report of the New Plymouth Convention. Solo by Mrs. Fyles and several Springlands members sang “Ivory Palaces.’’

May. Sy in path’ expressed with Mrs. McDougall and her mother in the death of Mr. Trevella, a Temperance stalwart. Dominion Secretary’s letter read and discussed. Report on Uuiz which was under way. Arrangements for “Shop Day” finalised. Mrs. (Captain) Dawson inspired us all with a wonderful address entitled “The Ideal Christian Home,” uicoriiorating “Mother” and “Peace." Mrs. Underhill rejiorted on newly formed branch of N.C.W., tf \»>'ich she was made a Vice-President. Nelson District Executive, May 7th. Mrs T somer took devotions. Discussion of Dominion Secretary’s etter. Two hundred copies of “Beacon" ordered lor iUC.s. Dominion Day of Prayer to be observed May 28th. C «mcs and gambling games of children discussed. (Jutz papers taken for distribution in Sunday Schools. Noontide devotions by Mrs. Barter, of Moturka. and afternoon devotions b) Mrs. Walker. Unions to a|i*al t>»r ton and Christmas cards for Maori children. Agreed to hud out whethei donations of money or food were more acceptable in Korea. Nelson. Mr-. WaOtei presided over good attendance. Devotions taken by Mrs. C. V. Knapp. Mrs. Rankin elected a Vice-President. Proceeds of (.hristmas Party tu Ik- donated to Childhaveii. Christmas cards and toys to be collected for sending to Maori children. Mrs. Rankin gave one of her interesting talks on Health. £>uiz pa|>ers distributed. Day of Prayer being observed. Best Flower competition: !, Miss Holdaway; 2, Mrs. Knaup, Sen. Christchurch, May. Letter received from Dominion Cor. Secretary outlining much that is needed in our Unions this year, and stressing particularly the need of prayer. Delegate-. to the N.Z. Alliance meeting addressed oy Mr. Milner gave a summary of his talk. June meeting to be the birthday one and arrangements discussed. Invitations to two other birthdays received. Spreydon. Mrs. Adkins gave a very thought-stimulating talk on Peace at the May meeting. District Executive suggests reforming Bands of Ho|»e. All day of prayer for Peace to be held on May 28th. Mrs. Hecc given a small gift on the eve of her departure for England. Mental Hospital patients visited and cheered by small giits. Riccarton. Mrs. Newth presided over a good attendance. Miss Hughes led devotions. Arrangements made for social afternoon in June. Members asked to attend Mr. Milner’s meeting. Pyramid leaflets given out to raise funds. Dominion yuiz papers distributed. Major Simpson spoke on “Peace” for Peace month. Executive report given, letters of love and sympathy sent. Oamaru, May. Mothers* Evening held on May 12th. when Mrs. Daniel, President, welcomed representatives from various organisations. A white flower presented to all on arrival. Mrs. Toomer sent greetings. Mrs. Daniel sjioke of the Temperance (Juiz and the interest this year. Also the |»opular Supplement Painting Conijietition. Last year our Union awarded 44 prizes. (Well done, Oamaru!) Several men friends are giving Temi’erance talks to Sunday Schools. Mrs. Hiett gave a most interesting talk on different departments ol our work, with particular mention of the part mothers can take in Christian education ol their children. Musical items enjoyed. Three new members gamed and two "White Ribbon” subscribers. Visitors given copies of “White Ribbon.” Supi>er concluded happy, successful gathering. Benediction by Mrs. Hiett. Dunedin South. May 28th. Mrs. F. Jones presided over large attendance of members. Visitors, including the District President, Mrs. Hiett, welcomed from all the Unions in District. Mrs. Dewar conducted the devotions. Mrs. Captain McCallum was the sjieaker and gave a Mother’s Day address on font* women from the Bible— Rebekah, Hagar, Hannah, and Mary. Items rendered by Mrs. McCallum, Mrs. Dickenson, and Mrs. Lythgoe. Several members taking part in the Day of Prayer on June 4th.