Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 26, Issue 14, 1 July 1955, Page 8

Union News

Auckland Dist. Executive, 30th May.. Mr>. Richards sided and led devotions. Mi rbe*, Blenheim, and Mrs. A. Incrocci, Uunedin, were welcomed and extended greeting* from their Unions. Mrs. Mountjoy rejxirted on the N.« and also Maori Girls' Hostel. A letter to go to Mrs. Brockelhurst, a very old member, now in Cornwall Hospital. Miss by gave a rei>ort of Annual Peace Meeting, the sessions • i which were led by Hi* I J. Mears, Mrs. Richards, au? l.nnan. Mrs. Mountjoy to represent Dis«.ist at N.Z. Alliance annual meeting. Mothers' Day Catharine, Bth May, mi Pitt St. Methodist Church Parlour, with Mrs. Richards presiding. The soloist was ' Phersoo. and the elocutionist sfisfl Hroadhurst. The Maori girls from the Hostel also contributed items. Mrs. \V. H. Simpson was accompanist. Mrs. A. England, B.T.L, gave a most impressive address oa "Mothers and their responsibilities" V r otes of thanks were expressed by Mrs. Kasper. School of Methods. Mrs. H. Kasper conducted this gatheruc for the Auckland l>i-t. K.xec. Members took part in sentence prayers and favourite Scripture verses. Mi-. Kasper talk on duti< "diss H. Griff five a public speaking lesson and flannelgraph demonstration. L.T.L. work trai studied and discusstd. Mrs. Kasj»er took an acrostic, the word DRINK, giving an address on it. She also worked out l model agenda, showing cut-outs and how to make a ng attractive. Mrs. Richards gave a 5-minutes' paper The Ideal District." Bright singing of choruses brought a worth while School to a i Takapuna, May 4th. Mrs. Petchell presided and Miss Cullen took devotions. Welcome to Mrs. A. T. Richards, who gave a most inspiring address on "What is our resjK>nsibihty ?" Warm thanks to the shaker, who was presented with a shoulder spr.iv. Letter of thanks received from Rotoroa Island for parcel of books sent. Remuera, 23rd May. Meeting held at home of Mr Robirsou, who presided in President's absence. Devotions taken by Mrs. Ibbetson. and members engaged in prayer, after which members stood in sympathy with relatives of Bond, who recently passed away. A member of the Te Kuiti Maori I"nion was welcomed and asked t< speak on the work being done in their union, and this proved interesting. Resolutions passed at InvercargiU Convention were* read and dealt with. Henderson. Mrs. Phillips presided and led dt ■- !♦ was the Cradle Roll Party, and ihere was a good attendance of members and friends, and quite a few children. Items h\ Mr-. Ju.' lonian addressed the mothers on "What effect the Gospel of Jesus Christ has on a child's life." The were entertained by Mesdatnes Barton, Webb, Goodenough and M.ss Patty Mitchell, and each child received a gift. We were ever BO pleased to have Miss Grainger present with us. Mothers were invited to send their young l>eo|>le to the L.T.L. and "Y" Hranch, where they can learn the truth about alcohol, and how to combat the evils in their midst. In the King Country many a young life will be blighted and home*- saddened, because we have let in the dunk evil.

Otahuhu. May. Devotions taken by Mrs. 1 F. Mears, with helpful thoughts on prayer. Peace reading given b\ Beaumont. Mrs. Ward sang two lovely solos. Mrs. Beaumont, treasurer, and a faithful member for many years, is leaving the district, so she was presented with a lovely box iid a nice vegetable bowl with love and best wishes from members. Several sj>oke with appreciation of Mrs, Beaumont's Christian service ifl Otahuhu, and how she would be .nissed. "Blest be the tie that binds," and prayer closed the meeting.

Cambridge, April. Mrs G. I. Hall presided 'and introduced Mrs. Dew*, Dist. President, who led devotion*, and then tare an interesting report of Dominion Convention, written bv Nf.s. f, aki. delegate from the Te Kuiti Maori Union. Roll Call. "A temj>erance fact," brought many new thoughts to l.ght.

May. Mrs. A. Burt took devotions, Mra, Hall presiding. Rei«>rt of Dist. Executive meeting given. Business re Room, the I>i-1. ( •mention to be held in Cambridge in September, and Dominion Convention, 1956, in Tauranga, occupied the meeting. Taranaki District Executive, held in Hawera on 31st Ma v. attendance. Social effort to be made and funds t" White Ribbon. A satisfactory report was received from Mis. Atkins on Seamen's Rest. Men bem the ships enjoy their stay in New Plvniouth, visiting ihe Rest, where no intoxicants are served. Mrs. Cox gave a rtport on Dominion Convention, and two solos were sung. Vrs. Exley had obtained It new member* for New Plymouth. Hawera ladies thanked for their kind hospitality. Blenheim, Mav. An address on child welfare was given by Sister Summerell of the Child Welfare Dept. A most interettissj and helpful talk. Questions answered. The opinion was expressed that family worship was a bond in keeping families united. Mrs. Eyles reported on N.C.W. efforts; thanks for Corso appeal and the hospital chapel appeal. The Broadcast,

"The Prince of Peace" on Sunday afternoon had a universal appeal, it was stated, and a request that it be repeated in evening sessions is to be made to 2ZB. Sprinrlands, May 24th. Mrs. Dougias in the chair. Miss Bhck conducted devotions. Reading, John 15. Roll Call. Members urged to attend monthly Women's Day of Prayer. iunc to have collection for W.R. funds and articles to be rxiurht for parcel for- Timaru Sailors' Rest for later on. £1 ed from Methodist S.S. in. aid of our work. Mrs. •igall read an article, "Mother, the Soul of the Home," and "The Ministry of Kindness," by a mother. Christchurch, «Sth Birthday Party held. Mrs. H. A. Hunt [resided and led devotions. Greetings received from Sister Unions. A warm welcome was extended to Miss M. B. Smith, and a talk on Vienna was given by Miss H. K. Lovell Smith. Items were given by Miss Musgrove and Mr*. Woodcock, elocutionary, and Mrs. Wilson and Miss Mangels, songs, and all were much enjoyed. Hostesses were mes Lennon and McGregor. The cake was cut by Miss M. B. Ixnell-Smith.

Spreydon, 30th Birthday celebrated. Mrs. 1.. H. Woodcock led and welcomed representatives of other unions. Devotions taken from John 14, on Peace, were taken by Mrs. Newtfi. Musical items gave much enjoyment. Sprays given and members, including three foundation members, M.s p. Ancell, Mrs. E. Fagenfelt, and Mrs. J. G. Poison, who also cut the Birthday take. Mrs. M. Griffiths, Dist. spoke a few words prior to her departure to England. New Brighton, April. Mrs, Wrighton presided. Sympathy expressed with Mrs. L. Lorgelly. one of our members. Wreath placed on Cenotaph on Anzac Day bv Mr*, Wrighton and Mrs. Aston. Report on Dominion Convention given by the President and thanks expressed to her. May. Devotions were taken by Mrs. Edmund, the subject being "Wav of Peace." Mental Hospital patients had been visited. Mis. Griffiths, f>ist. Pies., was our speaker on "A iit of Victory." Arrangements made for 44th Birthday. Riccarton, Mav 14th. Mis. ]\ Griffiths presided and Miss L H.'ghes conducted derotioaa. Executive and N.Z. Alliance aiea rejx.rts given. Mental Hospital had been visited. Arrangements lor Tune annual party. Mrs. Walton gave a beautiful tad inspiring talk on "Peace." saying we must pursue peace Thanks to speaker and hostesses Prayer. Balclutha. On April 19th. Otago Dist. President, Mrs. Rett, accompanied b) Mrs. lies. Dist. Sec, Mrs. J. Hiett, and Mrs. Graham, travelled to Balclutha by the latter's <*ar, iMisl, the Union in that town. A short address was given by Mrs. Flett, and Mrs. Hiett sj>oke on the need for training young peopss to abstain from all intoxicating liquor. Fifteen enthusiastic Christian women were initiated. The following officers were elected: Pres., Mrs. Gill; Sec, Miss A. Thomson; Treas., Mrs. Walker. The meeting day to be the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Mrs. Gardiner moved a vote of thanks to the Dunedin members, also to Mrs. Williamson for all the work she had done to organise this meeting South Dunedin, April. Mrs. K. Fleury gave a detailed report en Convention. President was in the chair and Mrs. 1 hton conducted devotions. Collection taken for parcel ed Mental Hospital patient. Secretary reported acknowledgment of previous par May. We had a visit from Rev. J. Smith, who told us of the work of our own Maori Girls' Hostel. This was extremely interesting, and he stressed the need for more work among youth. The Treasurer reported that three of our members had formed a Quiz team for the local radio station, and had 1 I >r our funds. Dunedin Central. June Ist meeting conducted by Mrs. Hiett; three new members. Solos sung by Mrs." Ross Fenton, accompanied by Mrs. C. Clark, much enjoyed. Mrs. Whittinurion and Miss Fanpihar re-elected N.C.W. delegates. Inspiring address from Dr. Hunter on Fundamental Principles regarding Gambling, an ever-growing evil, degrading s->ort. i truing the well-being of society, and discouraging the spirit of industry. Timaru, May 31 st. Mrs. ('apt. Grant led devotions with Beace as the theme. Roll Call with word Peace gave many helpful thoughts. Sailor s" R t ~r busy during month. Film entertainment appreciated. Donations of goods and money received N.C.W. and N.Z. Alliance reports g*ven. Dellow gave important points from Dist. meeting. Rev. A. 0 I nies was . iker and gave a most inspiring and peaceful message for Peace Day. Wellington Central, Mav-June. Good meetings. One new memrx irves and hand-knitted sock? sent to Seamen's Rest \, w Plvniouth. Visitor welcomed from Otta--1 anada. Ar*uress l»v Brigadier Marshall, telling of good work of Salvation Army in State schools ir Australia. Porirua Hospital visited and comforts supplied, also Ohiro Home. A twentv vears' service badge presented. Musical items at each meeting.