UNION NEWS
Beach Haven. Thie new Union meets on the 4th Tuesday. Mrs. Sweeny, President, presided. Mrs. Bunker is tne Sec. and Mrs. Mears, the Vice-Pres. A very pleasant afternoon held with three new members and three to take White Ribbon and babies on C.R. Prospects for the Union are good. Kohi—St. Heliera. Opening devotions led by Mrs. Pearson. President warmly welcomed members. A talk on franchise Day given by Mrs. Kasper. A strong protest against the reinstatement of barmaids was passed. Afternoon tea served by Mrs. Phillips. Levin, July. Devotions led by Mrs. Kennerley. Arrangements for Quiz. Re the probability of a further liquor licence in Lewn, it was agreed to put weekly advertisements in local papers expenses defrayed by special collection. Tributes paid to past great temperance Leaders. August. l’ay-up social. Good attendance and visitor? from Foxton. Mrs. Kaitie gave most interesting talk on English Cathedrals, visited recently. Solos by Mrs. Miller much appreciated. Beautiful violets presented to these ladies. Cake and work competitions aid Sales’ Table successful. Marlborough District Executive. Mrs. Underhill presided. Good attendance and two Picton members present. Reports # of local N.Z. Alliance and N.C.VV, Great regret felt at the license granted to the Private” the only private hotel in Blenheim. Arrangements made to celebrate Women’s Franchise Diamond Jubilee, also to invite Dominion President for District Convention guest speaker. Three classes held for the Temperance Quiz. Springla.ids, July. Mr. and Mrs. Kess*-1, Temperance stalwarts, welcomed. Fine quotations in response to the Roll Call. Mrs. Evles reported on N.C.W. matters and on Health Dept. Film. Mrs. Evles read two stories of notable women—Mrs. Carrie Nation and Mrs. Carrie Jacobs-Bond. August. Mrs. Underhill presiding and demotions given from Matthew 22 by Mrs. Leslie. Mrs. Brooks, Supt. Evangelistic and Christian Education, gave informative address under these headings with instances of the value of Bible instruction. Atrangemeuts for District Convention and Franchise Jubilee meeting.
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White Ribbon, Volume 25, Issue 7, 1 October 1953, Page 8
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