Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 26, Issue 7, 1 November 1954, Page 8

Union News

Auckland District Executive, 4tli Oct. Mrs. A. T. Richards presided and Miss E. Appleby led devotions. Letters of sympathy to Mrs. Kasper and Miss Holmes, wno are ill. Convention arrangements finalised. Rei»ort of Maori Girls’ Hostel given by Mrs. Trussing, and N.C.VV. rei»crt by Mrs. Richards. A stall to be taken at the Ellen Melville and Pioneer Memorial Hall Committee’s Fair in November. Takapuna, Sent. In President’s absence, Mrs. Morgan Richards presided over a good attendance at the annual meeting. Devotions taken by Miss Cullen. Annual reports showed good progress in the various departments. All the previous officers were re elected. Remuera, Sept. 27th. Annual meeting presided over by Mrs. Laird. Good attendance. Devotions taken by Mrs. Laird and members engaged in prayer for the work. Annual reivirt presented by the Secretary. Offices elected as follows:—Pres., Mrs. Laird, Rec. Sec., Mrs. Ibbetson, Corr. Sec.. Miss Tozt-r, Treas., Mrs. Arnold. Kohi - St. Heliers, 16th Sept. Annual Meeting held at home of Mrs. Phillips. Mrs. Pearson led devotions. Reports of departments given. All officers were returned to office unanimously. Mrs. Kasper thanked all officers for co operation and help and we go forward with hc|>e and Confidence. Tauranga, August—32nd BIRTHDAY PaYty piesided over by Mrs. Williamson, in absence of Mrs. Christian in hospital. Greetings brought by Ga Guild, Home League, W. 1., Baptist Church, N.C.W., W.D., Methodist Guilds and St. Enoch’s and St. Peter's Guilds. Record read from 1896 "White Ribbon,’’ of work among Maoris by Mrs. Britton. A Union «»' formed in 1911 but lapsed. Re-formed in 1922 by Mrs. Christian. Mrs. ('apt. Ojala gave a short talk on F'aith. (oni{*titicn- and musical items. Mrs. Munro lit the candles on the lovely cake and they were blown out by Mrs. John -on. Mrs. Law cui the cake. Sept. Maor’ Day. Tauranga decided to -aid £1 for Alliance leaflets. Mrs. Williamson read rejiort from early W.R. on Maori Girls’ Hostel, Parnell. Miss Burleigh, an Anglican Deaconess working among the Maoris, gave most interesting address speaking highly of the capabilities of Maori men and women. Young and enthusiastic leaders greatly needed. Miss Berwick moved that a committee be formed with this m view; especially in schools. Oct. M rs. Maunder, ‘ dr delegate to the Dist Convention in Hamilton gave a most interesting reiKirt. £5 to be donated to aid Alliance Funds and arranged for distribution of literature. Bring and Buy. Wellington Central, Sept, Good meeting. F'ranchi-t Day observed with interesting readings. Mrs. Galloway visited Porirua Hospital, giving fruit to patients from our donation. Parcel of magazines also sent. £3 donation to W.R. Fund ami 10/ toward.- Ouiz ex|*enses. Mrs. Melvin rej*>rted on District meeting. Mrs. F. Grigg continued her talk on Alliance Conference. Afternoon tea provided by Mrs. Hoult on anniversary of joining the W.C.T.U. One new member received. , Spreydon, Sept. Mrs. Woodcock presided. Annual meeting and reports showed good work through the year. Encouraging reports from Mrs. Ancell of Mental Hospital visiting. Finances very satisfactory. Mrs. Woodcock thanked members for supporting and help and emphasised need for prayer for coming Poll. Mrs. F'agenfelt in chair for election. Pres., Mrs. Wo«xlcock; Vice Pres., Mesdaim-s P. Ancell, H. L. Hecc, and Murray; Sec., Mrs. H. J. Bowden; Treas., Mi-s L. Brown. Miss Brown thanked the President for her great help and encouragement in the Union. . Riccarton, Sept 9th. Annual Meeting. Mrs. Griffiths presided and devotions taken hv Miss L. Hughes. Executive and Alliance reports given. Day of {lacking for ('orso on Sept. 23rd. Annual reports showed goml work being done. Previous officers all returned, excepting Mrs. G. Smith to replace Mrs. Gundi as delegate to Executive. Members worked on Alliance ‘’Fair’’ Stalls. Re|>ort of N.C.W. given. Dist. Convention in October. President clo-ed with a reading from "God Calling, ’’ entitled "Jesus and Faith.” One new memln-i initiated. New Brighton, Sept. Annual meeting with Mrs. Wrigh ton in chair. Mrs. Clark, Dist Vice-President, conducted election of officers, who were all re elected, except Treasurer’s appoint ment. This is held over till next meeting. Members helped with sewing and on stalls at Alliance F'air. Mental Hospital visited. Arrangements made to help with sale of Health stamps at local Post Office. All re|>orts show- steady work. Timaru, Aug. 3!st. Good attendance, despite hail weather and school holidays. Mrs. Smith presided. Devotions byMrs. Dellow. Circular letter on behalf of Seamen’s Rest sent put, thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Smith for work mi this connection. Thanks from Alliance for valuable assistance on their Shop Day. Appreciative letters received re Sailors’ Rest (a busy mouth). Literature and gifts also to hand. Greetings sent to Mesdanies Cumberbearh and Green on awiointment as Officers of Dominion N.C.W. Article on Women of Today from W.R. read by Mrs. Dellow to commemorate Franchise Dav and much enjoyed. Sept 28th. Annual Meeting. Mrs. Shaw took devotions. Pan Pacific Assoc, rejiort read. Pastor Salisbury to attend next execu-

tive to plan for Poll. Annual reports read and good credit balance shown through help of Sales' Table, Collections and donations. Drive for new members next year. F'airlte and I emuka are Associate members. Much publicity in local papers for Sailors’ Rest appreciated. Annual report of Rest satisfactory. Officers all re-elected. Dunedin Central, Sept. Mrs. J. Hictt presided and devotions were taken by Mrs. Garden. Two sacred solos rendered by Mrs. Zeldt Whittington, accompanied by Mrs. F. Clark, mud] enjoyed. Delegates to Dist. Convention appointed and nominations for Dist. Officers. Rev. L. Jones gave a stirring address on the Maori problem. The effect of the Gospel of Jesus Christ was to bieak down barriers of race between man and man, hence there should be no racial distinction in a Christian Community,” said the speaker. Collection taken for Maori Fund.

Dunedin South Annual Meeting. Mrs. Flett, District Piesidrnt, conducted the election of officers, which resulted as follows:—President, Mrs. F. Jones; V.-Pres., Mrs. E. Brown, Mrs. V. Heazlewood; Sec., Mrs. R. Dewar; Treas., Mrs. E. Fleury; C.R. Supt., Mrs. L. Page; \VR Supt., Mr-. J. Lenz.