UNION NEWS

White Ribbon, Volume 25, Issue 8, 1 November 1953, Page 8

UNION NEWS

Nelson District Executive, August inn, with Motucka, Richmond and Nelson represented Encouraging reports ir-jin all three. Devotiont hy. Mrs. Walker. Annual nuttings to be held in Octobei and D ' invention in November. Lettei t>i appreciation tor enforcing t> o'clock closing sent by Richmond to Polite. Lettei ti«>tn Dept. ot Justice giving assurance that time wtre no restrictions on spcalu pi lsunets aUmt religion. Nelson. Mis. \\ alkci lie sided and Mis. A Fear took devotions, urging members so use power ot prtyts re the King Country poll Alliance annual meeting report sent b) sirs, kaiikm. the delegate. A letter ot ion to be sent SO Mr. Bodkin, Minister ot Internal m his al attitude to a State lottery. Result Best rlowei ■utioii, 1 U A. Buchanan, -Mid Ml. t. M. ■\a\. ChriKtchurch. Mis. Hunt presided over August meeting, opening with prayer. Mis. Maitiuelh read the Vilptute. Mis> Ih'iii.is reported <>n the Dist. Lxecutive. Donation giutetuliv teceived tioin Boon. Sympathy was e pressed with Mi-s M. B. LoveU*Smith in the 1 >ss ot her tistei an 1 ,\iis. Neut/c, in that ot her btssbtl Spreydon. Mrs. llccc wartuU welcomed and gave an ting talk on SOSBC of he. existences while visiting the Old Land iecen< >im reported uii the appreciation of the Ssjenystde Hospital group ot the guts bought. Murdonationi towards ecrved. Reminder <>t the Dist. Convention at Timaru given. Replies to letter? sent to local parliament u> representatives | uiance ot supporl . ihined i-01l in King Country. Mrs. L. Woodcock, I'iesidrMt, hi die chair.

Ruu-tw, August 13th, with Mrs. H. Grifhths in the chau li ' devotions led by Miss L. Hughe-. Invitation accepted ittead St. James Mothers' Union lociaL Reports ive meeting by Mrs. Newth, and o( Band ot annual oatetini and d the N.Z. Alliance. Donation of il sent to Headciuartei - > delegate t< Convention and name also sent Dist. Sec. "tailing tJ kl'> Praying Women" was read trom V.'.R. b> the President.

Timaru, July. Mrs. Smith presided and devotions led by Minis!- I ivised Union that they would ite in the showing of filmi |0 \outh Proceeds fiotn Sales Id'le £.'.'/-. Donated to Head(, Hosnc made biscuitl from the Hunter Institute much sppri by the Seamen. Demonstration of f.iiii projector much enjoy td South Canterbury Executive, August. Mrs Dellow presided over good attendance, with each Union represented. fementl for lhst. Convention ifl Timaru. Let' protest re King Country, < ind drinking at -i«>its' functions. Preparations for Dist. Garden Party on October 10th. Remit to Dist. Convention.

Oaonaru, August. Bright meeting with Mrs. W. I I Daniel presiding. 1 were taken by Mis Mcllraith, the theme benig "me.nones." C years* since the Union commenced here so early temperance wot'ers entertained, live foundation members presented with Sprays. Two received birthday gifts. A musical programme was enjoyed and a talk on the Franchise given. Afternoon tea and a bales' Table completed a full afternoon. South Dunedin, Amru-t. Mr-. 1". Tones presided. Mrs. Dewar conducted devotion; using the Beacon se ion and suitable Scripture. Mi-. Fleury, OUT Cradle Roil Supt., was in charge of the afternoon as we were entertaining the C.R. children and parents. 'Die children themselves did the entertaining with some very pleasant items, even from the little ones, who were not to be left out. I-ois accorded musical honours, as well as her birthday card as it was her birthday that day. Dargaville. Franchise Diamond Jubilee Meeting. 34 present. The si . Mrs. Hughes and M<- Harding, 0.8. E., were each presented with a shoulder spray. In a few •chosen words, the Mayoress thanked them for the invitation to be prteeTat. Mr-. Harding gave a splendid talk on the winning of the Franchise and then she recited a poem by Bobbie Burns. A mlo by Mr-. Clegg much •I. Or new m< mber. An enjoyable meeting closed with afte;.. on tea.

Whanearei. id Jubilee of Women's Franchise meet.ng, c ei tember 23rd. Mrs. T. I'. Lane pi. about •" ladies present. Mrs. W. Roberts led devotions. Minutes of Golden Jubilee meeting held 10 vears ago read (Sec). Vocal items rendered bv Mrs. Bird H i! 1 II Jenkins in duets. The speaker was Major Moore of the S. A. whose address dealt with the group of N.Z. women who had striven i*ersiste:itlv and successfully for votes for women. Miss Frances Willard and Mrs. Kate Sheppard were instanced 'standing women. The shaker closed with a note of challenge, .irging all to use their vote wiselv. A- was said •her centure- aeo. when she saved her |>eoph bv her wise courage, ould be said todav. . . "and who kn^wetb whether thou art come to the kingdom for such time as this?" Esther, 4:14.

WelUford. September. Mrs. D. Browne p esided ovei » i meeting, rranchise Day celebrated with special tead niKs. Meuil- i in sileuoe in menioiy A their late number, Mi.-. Grant* Wreath sent iroiu Lnioi. Roll Call .N( bie women. Competition tor new C.K. babies brought Jb nev ones. Winnci ot cuinpetitioii, Mis. D. Browne, with Sales' 1 able and collection. Auckland Dist. Executive. September. Mrs. Richards ded and devotions were taken by Mr 1 . J. \N. Long. jumole >ale lot District Funds to be held in November. Ihe iJent reported on the ran toi the Ellen .N ehrilk Memorial llali Funds. Mis. Mount the iei>o t on the Maori tel which «.i> t -t.ibhshed 10 years ago hi Octobci 'inal arrangements tor Dist. Convention. Te Awamutu. SILVER JUBILEE celebrated, 80 piesent. Ihe Kev. H. Scott conducted devotions then Mi-. J)ewe welcomed the guests. I: - iry, .Mrs. Bi>ant lead interesting extracts lioin the White Riblx 'is dealing with the opening afternoon in Septembei 1901 a.id later meetings i.. 13 organisations answered the roll call. Several and beautiful DOWCrS given to the President with .•: itulatio. 5 M< iaines \\ ,», c and PoolnUM with i\ the piano, and elocutionary items bj Mrs. I Hull. In Miss Mcl.ay's absence, Rev. D. Haylock kindly gi.ve ihe address- a stirring message to men. ot the I nion. Mis. Wade made the Birthday cake and \< thai] beautifully decorated it. The 2b candles were !u Mr-. IfcCichic and Mis. Alexander and blown out by t'oolnian and Mrs. Bryant. Afternoon tea enjoyed. Taranaki Di»t. Executive. Ausjuet dood representation from the toui I uioiis Kltham gave morning tea and the v\a- appMiiated. Devotions led by Mrs. Holly, and prayer by .Vis. Arthur. Mrs. Kenny spoke against Drink g.ing into King Country, and resolution passeu. New Plymouth Street Day in Nov. Mrs. Kxley and M s[>v»ke alxiut some pictures being shown. Noontide dev< tions. Collection-. Dist Convention in Haw- -mber 10th. Hawera August. !he President presided and led Annual Bring .iul Buy Stall tor Seamen's Rest at I yriouth brought £k Supt. Millson of Salvation Army as guest sj>eaker gave a very hue addie-s. Mi-. Johnson, tea hosu red a very nice afternoon tea. September meeting presided over *j Mis. Goldsmith, lident, who u*)k devotions and gave a -tirring addie--Metnber« read portions trom one of Pay lnchfawn'- In Mrs. M. H Cane with Mrs. Walker's help, provided -.nd served afternoon tea. Hastings. Four new members. Lovely Cradle Roll Party, with iplendid ' ik to young mothers by Sister Catherine bvtenan Church Mi.-. Lovell Smith of the W. spoke on the Pan Pacihc Conference, urging friendhnesi to those around us and in other lands. Memorial I)a> was in the hands of Mrs. Capt. Bundle, who told the storv of Catherine Booth. Franchise Day meeting well •ided. Mrs. H. Hickmott gave a comprehensive talk on "How we won the Franchi- rricl Cosrventi on 3t>tli September at \Vaipawr». and long range planningfee Dominion Convents?* Hastings Union sends loving greetings to all Unions. Rice* ton. September 10: A I Newth presided in the absence of the President. Devotions led by Mrs. Newth, who reported on the Executive meeting. Mrs. Bell I'.ryndwr Union gave an interesting and instructive demonstration on making floral Bon Pons, whi.h were afterwards sent to sick members. Invitation received from St. Nun...il- P.W.M.U. Prayer and Benediction. Christchurch. Mrs. Hunt oresided over good at tendance. Telling Temperance Fact by Miss Howirth. and M Thomas gave an account of the Rally on the 21st. Delegaors to Timaru Convention reported on meetings and on facilities at the Seamen's Rest there. All charmed with hospitality teceived. New Brighton. September 15th. A Paper on "Franchise read. Eight patients at Mental Hospital visited by \liFdmond and Mi- Flower—afternoon tea served to them. Arrangements made for sale of Health S'amps by members. Thanks passed to Mesdames Mitchell and Clark for serving morning tea at Dist. Convention. Spreydon. Some interesting facts about the early history of the struggle for Women's Franchise in N.Z. by our pioneer members was given bv Mrs. Woodcock, President. McFarland donated 10/- to Headquarters' Furnishing Fund. A very interesting letter from Iff*. Pirrett, a former President, was received. Papanui. September Zfoi. Mrs. Neville presided, and devotions taken bv Mrs. Neville. Pledge and Roll Call text of Scripture. Temperance Fact by Mrs. Karst. Leti-"-from Attorney General, expressing doubt about the S ieii Pact with King Country Maoris. Five patients a» Ntnt.il Karst and Mrs. Neville. 10/- sent to Headquarter*! Furnishing Fund. Mrs. Neville reported on Tirearu Dist. Convention.