Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 26, Issue 3, 1 June 1954, Page 8

Union News

Auckland District Executive. April sth. Mrs. A- Alls tier led devotions. Final arrangements made for Mothers Day gathering. Mrs. J. W. Long reported on the Maori Girls’ Hostel. Agreed to assist with joint Street Day Appeal for Society for the Preveu»ion of Cruelty to Animals and the Auckland Kindergarten Associrtion in May. Mrs. Richards (President) welcomed several Niue Island ladies. Mrs. Rex gave a message in her native tongue and Mrs. Head interpreted and also sjioke. Mrs Richards was congratulated on her appointment as a J.P. Remuera, April 26ih. Mrs. Laird presided over a very good attendance. D-votions were taken by Mrs. Ibbetson. Interesting address on Francis Willard bv Mrs. who was presented with a bouquet and congratulated on receiving her M.3.E. ... T&kapuna, April 7th. Mrs. Petchell presided, and led devotions, and Miss Cullen read the Scripture. Members stood as a token of esteem to the memory of their late beloved member, Mrs. UlackweU. Mrs. Petchell gave a very interesting and comprehensive report of the Hastings Convention. The printed rejiorts of Convention were passeu or. to members to read. Henderson, March 17th Mrs. Phillips presided. Three ladies initiated. Mrs. Lord gave a very interesting talk on her voyage out from England with reference to various ports of cail. _ April We had an intiation service for a new member. Mrs. Goodenough gave a pleasing rei»ort on her L.T.L.’s and Y’s. A chapter from the life of Agnes Slack was read by Mrs. Phillips and enjoyed by all present. Kohimaramara - St. Heller*, March 18th. Held at the of Mrs. Phillipps. Devotions led by Mrs. Pearson. A donation of £L was sent to the Headquarters’ Piano Fund. Mrs. Kasper read the annual report of the Dominion Convention and was thanked for her very interesting talk. April. Meeting opened with choruses and devotions taken by Mrs. Pearson. Notice given of Mothers’ Day gatherwffe for the District Unions at Pitt St. Hall. Mrs. Kasper spoke and also read a Resolution of the World Convention on Opium. Te JCuiti, March. A very good report was presented to our Union of the Convention by Mrs. Joseph. This was most interesting and heloful. Aprii Mrs. Stratford presided at.d Mrs. Glucas took uevotions. Sister Grace introduced M.ss Hall, the Maori Deaconess, who has jus* returned from China, and who gave an account of life there and of h*r work in the Medical School. The language was difficult .o learn, but Miss Hall had Chinese teachers to assist her. Since returning to N.Z. Miss Hall has taken up Maori work with the Church of England. The sneaker spoke of the necessity in order to do good work, of getting the Maoris attached to a Church. This was important. New Plymouth, March. Mis. Exley, President, presided and welcomed Mrs. Atkins of Christchurch. I wo new members initiated. Membe s were thrilled to receive the Manner for most members gained in 1953. Mrs. Wood rejorted comprehensively on the Convention and Mrs. Cole gave impressions of a first Convention. The sjKraker highly praised the wonderful group of Temperance women and the work being done. Mrs. Arthur, aged 85, of Inglewood, welcomed and presented with a shoulder spray by our youngest member, Miss Barbara Hawkins. Eltham, April. We sent Mrs. Ricketts a basket of flowers on 1 er 90th birthday. She loves flowers and still keeps some in her own garden. One new' member. Owing to the resignation of Mrs. Towers, as President, due to her being too busy at the shop and so unable to do the work to her satisfaction, Mrs. T. Cox was appointed President and Secretary anc Mri. Holley was made treasurer, as she had resigned from the Secretary’s position. Nelson, April. Mrs. Rankin presided over a good attendance. Devotions were taken by Rev. M. N. Brackenbury. Mesdarres Lumniis and Rankin gavt good reports of Convention Thanki w *re expressed to Mrs. Doel for her great help to the Union and a small presentation made on the eve of her departure on a trip to England and Continent. The competition best article from a sugar bag, was won by Mrs. Seal and brst flower bv Mrs. McLean. Four new members were initiated by Mrs. Toomer. Christchurch, March. Mrs. Hunt presided. Reports of the Hastings Convention were giver by all three delegates, Mesdames Hunt and Gray and Miss Musgrove. The C.R. Roll silver vase was won hv our Union. Mrs. Clark, a Dunedin delegate spoke on her visit to our Headquarters. A resolution th“**iKir , g the Press and "Star-Sun” was recorded. Apr l Sympathy was expressed with Miss Ix>vellSmith in her » mess Mist Thomas reported on the meeting of District fxeturive and the Alliance Meeting, also. Arrangements mule for Annual Birtnd.ay Party in May. Ricsartor,, March. Mrs. Griffiths presided ano devotions taken by Miss Hughes. Parcels received for Mental Hospital patients. Sick members and Mental Hospital patients visiter. President read an article on State Lotteries from W.R. and also Mrs. Toomer’s report on The World Convention at Vancouver, which v as most interesting, and enlightening. April. An instructive report of Convention was given by Mrs. D. Buggy. Members promised to attend

the N.Z. Alliance meeting. Special collection taken to pay for ex-members’ outstanding White Ribbon subscriptions. New Brighton. The annual picnic of our Union was held in Mrs. Hall's grounds on March 16th. A very enjoyable day w f as spent by members and friends. Thanks were expressed to Mrs. Hall by the President, Mrs. Wrighton, April. Devotions !“d by the* President. Sympathy expressed with the relatives of the late Mrs. Gibbs, a regular and much loved members for 29 years, and who was our Temperance Fact Supt. Mental Hospital patients visited. Arrangements made for Anzac Day wreath. One new member initiated and one new C.R. member. A report of Convention prepared by Mrs. Atkins was read by Mrs. Ellis. ‘ Five badges fer 30 years’ service to be presented at our Birthday social in June. Timaru, March. Mrs. Smith presided ov/tr good attendance. Devotions led by Mrs. Dellow. Welcome extended to Mrs. Capt. Grant, transferred from Temuka and to Mrs. Gatchell, who had been in hospital. Transfers received from Blenheim for Mrs. A. O. Jones and Mrs. Green from Tauranga. Members to assist with Poppy Day Appeal. Misj Arras gave enjoyable report on Hastings Convention. Wellsford, Annual Cradle Roll Party. Approximately 200 children catered for with Treasure hunt, paper hats, ice cream and a generous afternoon tea and cola drinks. Mrs. S. Olds and Mrs. N. K. McLean entertained the younger children, while older ones and the large gathering of parents and friends enjoyed a programme of items. Thanks are due to the ladies whose work it was to serve afternoon tea for so large a party.