Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 26, Issue 9, 1 January 1955, Page 8

Union News

North Canterbury Diet. Lxecutive. It was reported that much Tenqwrance literature being distributed. Union visitors to Church Parade at St. John’s Methodist Chuich, to view stained glass window to memory of Mr. and Mis. T. E. Taylor. Very hue address given by Rev. L. C. Horwood 01: the lives of these stalwart winkers of the past. Reports of Sunnyside Hospital visiting. Band of Hope work, and selling of Health Stamps given. Mrs. H. Griffiths presided. Christchurch, October. Mrs. H. A. Hunt presided. Fight members attended District Convention. The 3 delegates gave comprehensive reports and were heartily thanked for attending and rei<orting so fully. It was decided to donate 15 to N'.Z. Alliance Campaign Funds. Riccarton, Oct. Mrs. A. T. Newth (Y’-Prcs.), presided. Miss L. Hughes opened with devotion. One new member. N.Z. Alliance Area report given of Annual meeting and the 3 days’ "Fair”. Members thanked for "Fair" work and packing of COR SO. St. Peter’s Mothers’ Union Soci il attended. Mrs. Buggy gave full and interesting report of Dist. Convention. Mrs. Newth’ closed with leading entitled, "Kynnaus” from Patience Strong's book. 'Spreydon, October. Mrs. L. H. Woodcock presided. Mrs. 11. C. Hecc read interesting pa|>er on the reports from Nth. Canterbury Dist. Convention. Long discjssion was given on Juvenile Delinquency problem as reported in Dist. Convention report. It being W.C.T.U. Day of Prayer, Mrs. P. Ancell closed the meeting with short prayers, especially remembering Licensing Poll. New Brighton, October l‘>th. , Mrs. Wrighton presided and devotions were taken by Mrs. Kdmond. Members hail helped with sorting of ckithes for CORSO. Health Stamps were sold at kica! Post Office for first week by our members. Kxcellent rejxirts of Dist. Convention were given by Mrs. Wrighton, and Miss Gamble. Four new babies on Cradle Rtdl. Timaru, Ocfbbei 2f>. Day of Prayer observed before* business commenced. Mrs. Holdgate took devotions. Members to support shop lay in conjunction with Trinity Hall project. Also sup|Mirt Alliance in prayer, finance and literature preparation. Miss Arras rejnirted interestingly on Dist. Convention. Mrs. Smith ap|>ointed to attend Council of Christian Education meeting. Dargaville, Nov. Social afternoon. Mrs. S. S. Green presided. Mrs. Bellingham took devotions. Mrs. Green won the C.R. Cc>mj>etition. Presented with gift hv Mrs. Moorhead. Mrs. Lawrence entertained with two pianoforte solos. Mrs. 1. Taylor read interesting item, "A Word in Season." "Animal” Competition won by Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Heathcote rejiorted on Whangarei Convention. All present gave and received small gift. Mrs. Green and Mis. Hill Taylor appointed to visit and present a gift to Mrs. Jolly who, owing to ill-health, has had to resign from active service for a while. Before election, 2,300 leaflets distributed by members. Afternoon tea served. Auckland Dist. Executive Christmas Party. Mrs. A. T. Richards presided and Mrs. Kasper tor.k devotions. A ,io<xl programme was presented. The artists included Mesdames W. Osborne, A. Miller, A. Ojrha, vocal solos; Mrs. A. Davis, elocutionary items, and Mrs. R. Sardham. pianoforte soki«. The accompanists were Mrs. A. A. Haniblv and Mrs. Sardham. Mrs. Mountjoy thanked the artists. One new member received.

Talcapuna, Nov. Mrs. Petchell presided and devotions taken by Miss Cullen and Mrs. Parsons. Rej>ort of Convention by delegates. Welcome to Brigadier Sanson, guest speaker, who gave stirring talk on work of Salvation Army in helping lives shipwrecked by indulgence in liquor. He stressed the point that, for the sake of our fellows, we must go forth as ( rusaders. The Brigadier warmly thanked. Te Kuiti (Pakrha Union). Devotions by Miss Hall (Deaconess). Mrs. Stratford ill in hospital and unable to take office as President again. letter of thanks and appreciation of her services sent. Ditty bags and gifts sent to Seamen’s r cst. GreatK- indebted to Wellington W.C.T.U. tor £4OO towards King ( ountry Campaign. Organiser, chiefly among Maoris, engaged and car hired for work. Literature sent all over K.C., thanks to our N.Z. Union and N. 7. Alliance. Election of officers as shown in W.R. Union meetings, page 10. Tauranga, Der. Mrs. Christian present to our great joy, though Mrs. Williamson chaired the meeting. Mrs. Mitnro also present after serious illness. Mrs. Clarkson, just returned from tour of Britain and Continent, gave most interesting descriptive talk. Large Christmas bonbons of flowers presented to Mrs. Christian, Mrs. Munro and Mrs. Maunder. Mrs. Clarkson and Mrs. Kent shoulder sprays. An appreciation of the protest re Brent’s was sent to Miss McLav. In Tauranga and The Mount over £3 worth of roll literature distributed. New Plymouth Social Work. Mrs. Tuffery, during her 40 years of W.C.T.U. work has served as Evangelistic Supt. for 25 years; Maori work, including S.S. and Church service's, for 13 years; and 23 years on Seamen’s Rest Committee. A very wonderful record of which the W.C.T.U. is justly proud. During 1954, hospital and Rangimarie Home for Aged visited by her. Gifts of biscuits, fruit, etc., also books given to

sick and lonelv. Aged iieopb*, unable to get out, visited fortnightly with gifts. New Plymouth Seamen’s Rest Christmas Party. Men of the "Empire Star" w’ere guests of the Rest Committee at Christmas time. Items were rendered by Mesdames Sinioti> and Simmons and Mr. Ray Cocker, while Mr. Gordon Smith brought equipment and snowed beautiful N.Z. travel films and the Ascension. These were much appreciated. Christinas carols were enjoyed and after supper, gifts were distributed to the men. The evening closed with singing of Auld Lang Syne. Levin, 17th Nov. Concluding meeting for year, with good attendance. Year’s work reviewed and members urged to press on in spi»e of disappointing vote at Poll. Mrs. A. C Krnnerley. President, wished members a happy Christmas season. Meeting ended with singing of a carol and benediction.

Marlborough. District social when Quiz entrants and their parents and friends were entertained at a social. A programme of competitions, games and items by the children enjoyed. The prizes were presented, 1 first and 11 second having been awarded. Prizes were given by the District Excutive to 31 children who gained over 70 |<er cent, but did not secure a Dominion prize. All received a bag of .sweets. Sitp]»er and singing of National Anthem concluded very happy occasion. . Springlands, Nov. Annual meeting with Mrs. V. Underhill presiding. Two members transferred from Blenheim. Mrs. E. Leslie conducted devotions. Reports given by Secretary, W.R. and C.R. Supts. Discussion on results of Licensing Poll and brief address by President (retiring). New officers are: Pres., Mrs. McDougall; Sec., Mrs. E. Treas., Mrs. J. Herd. Mrs. Underhill expressed thanks to Mrs. McDougall for her work as Sec.-Tre? % and for all their co-o|»eration. Thanks to retiring President and good wishes for coming trip to England in April. Nelson held a Christmas Party for hnal meeting. Two amusing sketches were given by Mrs. E. Devanny and Mrs. E. Wilson. A humorous reading was given bv Mrs. N. Blincoe and entertaining items by Mesdames Rankin and Tootner. Solos by Mrs. McCallum and Ruth Rankin most acceptably sung. Sprays presented to artists and officers. Prizes were awarded for most t>oiiits for the year: Best flower, ’, Mrs. McLean; 2, Mrs. H. M. Hill and Miss Holdaway. Best hand-made article, Mrs. Seal. Greatest number of names added to C.R. by 1, Mrs. S. S. Haase; 2, Mrs. Gallagher. Mrs. Rankin, President, sj»oke of Christmas as a Christian festival. Afternoon tea was served and carols sung. North Canterbury Dst. Executive. Mrs. Griffiths presided and was appointed to attend Dominion Conv. Miss E. M. Gaiusford presented with a posv and congratulated on honour conferred bv the Baptist Church. Remits re growing and use of grapes for Dominion Conv. sent on. Christchurch, November. Mrs. H. A. Hunt presided. Temperance fact given by Miss Howarth. Mrs. G. B. Nicholls warmly welcomed. Mrs. T. Day appointed to trusteeship, as Miss M. B. Lovell-Smith has resigned owing to ill-health. Resolution carried asking for more attention to table grapes and the use of grape.* in non-alcoholic wines.

December, final meeting for year. Miss M. B. Lovell* Smith welcomed back. Mrs. Hunt nominated delegate to the N.Z. Convention in Invercargill. Miss Thomas reported on Dist. Executive meeting and Miss Howarth gave a Temj>erance Fact. Mrs. McGregor and Miss Musgrove were hostesses.

Oxford, Nov. Good progress re|»orted for closing year. A full complement of officers elected for the coming year. Rrgret was expressed that Mrs. Weston, our Treasurer for 8 years, is leaving the district, and a parting gift was given to *er. The Rev. B. Hilder was speaker for the meeting and gave an interesting talk on life amongst our Maori f*ople. New Brighten. Nov. meeting presided over bv Mrs. Wrighton. Devotions by Mrs. F.dmond. Mental Hospital patients visited. Two new C.R. babies. 3,000 leaflets delivered in our area before election. Bring and Buy held for Mental Hosp. Christmas cheer. Mrs. Mitchell re-appointed as Treasurer. Union picnic in February at Mrs. Hall’s grounds. Sj>ecial prayers for our work.

Riccarton, Nov. Mrs. Griffiths presided and L. Hughes led devotions. N.Z. Alliance Conference remits read and discussed. Atv Article read from Council of Christian Education. The President presented with 20 years’ service badge and a gift in love and affection. Mrs. D. Buggy, Sec., was given a floral bonbon. White lilies in remembrance of our departed sisters brought by Mrs. Anderson. Devotional article read by President and closed with Responsive Reading from W.R. Hymnal.

Timaru, Nov. Mrs. Smith presided and took devotions. Reports of N.C.W. and C. of Christian Education given by representatives. Thanks received from Maori Hostel for donation. Christmas cards being sent to all elderly members. Sympathy expressed to Mrs. Dellow and Rone in their bereavements. Mr. G. Sole ill speaking urged us to keep up the aims of our organisation before us. Rev. Kenward spoke on exi>eriences as a Chaplain to 18 year-olds in Burnham Camp. Appreciation at Chaplains’ services tv youth expressed by Mrs. Osborne.