Union News

White Ribbon, Volume 27, Issue 7, 1 November 1955, Page 8

Union News

Whangarri, August. Mrs. T. P. Lane presiding. Mrs. Singleton (editor) present and rejiorted on N.Z. Alliance -annual meeting. .Ministerial replies to W.G.T.U. convention remits considered. Discussion about ways of giving more publicity to temperance facts in ncwspaj«rs, etc. September meeting: good attendance and new meniDers reported. Roll Call answered by reasons why 10 o'clock closing should not be re-introduced. N.C.W. report given. Mrs. J. 1 revarton gave interesting and enlightening address about temperance work in Christian youth organixations, such as Girls’ Life Brigade and Cadets. Members discussed way in which further instruction and cooperation could be given by local Unions. Wellsford, Sept. Bth. Ilirthday celebrated with special social afternoon. President present. Enjoyable items given, piano* n»rte solos by Mrs. R. Underwood* vocals duets by Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Olds f with Mrs. L. Bennett as pianist; vocal solos by Mr*. A. Schischka, with Mrs. Busbrnige at the piano; and by Les. Powell. As guest sneaker, the Rev. J. S. Oki* based his veiy fine address on “Ye are the salt of the earti ." A vote of thanks was moved by Mr. W. R. Grant, who paid tribute to the Band of Hope work and the value of temj«cr* ance work. Mrs. Skelton cut the pretty cake, made and iced by Mrs. C. VV. Phillips. Bouquets presented to the artists by the President. Happy successful function. Auckland District Executive, Sept. Fifteen Unions repre* rented, with Mrs. Richards presiding. Mrs. Christopher led in devotions. Mrs. Mount joy reported on N.C.W. and Maori Girls’ Hostel work. Members to help in street appeal for Merchant Navy and Life-saving Appeal. Remits discussed, and Dist. Convention arrangements considered. Auckland Dist. Executive, October. Mrs. Richards presided and devotions taken by Miss Appleby. The W.C.T.U. stall at the Ellen Melville and Pioneer Women’s Fair resulted in over £2O being raised, and Mrs. Richards thanked Unions for their splendid resjonse. A satisfactory rejiort of the Maori (■iris’ Hostel was given by Mrs. Mount joy. Miss G Peterson of New Plymouth, who was a visitor, was welcomed. Report of N.C.W. given by Mrs. Richards. Final arrangements made for IF strict Convention. Henderson. Annual meeting presided over by our President, Mrs. Phillij*. Members engaged in prayer for the work. Annual rejwt presented by the Secretary. All officers returned to office, and we go forward with hej* and confidence that (iod will bless us through another year of service for him. Takapuna, Sept. Annual meeting. Mrs. H. C Petchell presided. Devotions taken by Mrs. Parsons. Reiorts of year's work showed good progress. All officers re-elected. Delegates appointed to attend Dist. Convention. One new W hite Ribbon subscriber.

Takapuna, Sept. 25th. A pleasant afternoon was spent at the home of Mrs. Petchell to farewell the Secretary and I reasurer, Mrs. E. Trussing, and her daughter Pam, who, with Mr. Prussing, were leaving by the Monowai for a short holiday in Sydney. Remuera, Sept. 26th. Mrs. Richards, District President, presided. Mrs. Ibbetson took the devotions. Members donated gifts for the Ellen Melville and Pioneer Women’s Hall Fair. Ihis being the annual meeting, the following officers were elected: Pres., Mrs. A. L. Kelsey; V.-Pres., and Corr. Sec., Mrs. G. Robinson; Rec. Sec., Miss Toxer; Treas., Mrs. Arnold; W.R., Miss Harlow; Temjierance Fact, Mrs. Jones; Tea-convener, Mrs. Piocter. Kohi-St. Heliers, Sept. Meeting was held at home of Mrs. 1 hi Hips. Devotions were led by Mrs. Pearson. Mrs. Phillips gave Temperance Fact and financial statement. Mrs. Kasjier rejiorted on work done under the Fivefold Plan and School of Methods. Franchse Day was noted by Mrs. Warburton reading Miss Jackson's article in W.R. “The Franchise of N.Z. Women. How won How used?” School of Methods. This was held on Sept. sth by the Auckland Dist. Executive. Mrs. H. Kasper presided. Three new choruses practised. Members all praved briefly, and repeated favourite verses of Scrij»ture. Mrs. Richard* conduct'd the Public Speaking study; Miss Appleby read a paper on Medical Temperance, and subject was discussed. Mrs. Parsons sjioke on the White Ribbon and how its circulation might be increased. Mrs. H. Kasner ex|*lained the working of the Fivefold Plan. Miss Appleby was aj.jiointed Minute Secretary. Taurunga. Mrs. Christian in chair. Evangelistic address by Mrs. Williamson. Report of Cambridge Convention given by Miss Beswick. Various matters of business dealt with. Youth Rally held on Sunday, sj*aker, Rev. A. T. Kent, and film shown by Senr. Capt. Stark. Most successful afternoon. Wxiroa. Recent meetings have been encouraging. Members regular in attendance and keen on our work. At one time it seemed that we would have to go into recess, but Mrs loomer’s visit stimulated interest, and now we have nine new members and 10 new names on the Cradle Roll. Springlcndw Sept, with good attendance. Roll call answered with verse of Scripture. Rejiort of N.C.W. meeting bv Mrs A- M Gascoigne, who was guest speaker for the afternoon speaking on how we won the Franchise for the women of New Zealand—most interesting. Mrs. Lester delegate *o Dist Convention.

Christchurch, 10th. Annual meeting of the Union. Delegates to Dist. Convention at Ashburton, Mrs. Hunt and Miss Musgrove. The vecretary, Treasurer and White Ribbon Agent read the annual reports, followed bv the election of Officers: Pres., Mrs. H. A. Hunt; Sec., Mrs. Farquharson; Treas., Mrs. T. D Gray; White Ribbon, Mrs Angus: Cradle Roll, Mrs McGregor; Cater ag, Mrs. Lennon; Pianist, Miss Howarth, and also Temperance F'act. Afternoon tea prejiared by Mrs. I ennon and Mr*. Neutxe concluded a hajipy gather6irford, Sept. 21't. Annual meeting held. Good reports received from all branches of our work. In thanking officers, Mrs. Dailey expressed sjiecial appreciation of Fisher’s work, for she has been a wonderful C.R. Suj>t., but other Christian work prevented her seeking re-election. Mrs. Tibbets welcomed, to this position. Mesdames Dailey, Cederman, and Saunders (Pres., Sec., and Treasurer) all re-elected. Arrangements for car-load to attend District Convention in Ashburton. t Kiccart.Ni. Annual meeting, Sept. Bth, with Mrs. A. T. Neuth presiding. Miss L. Hughes led devotions. Annual and other reports given and all officers re-elected. 150 W.R. subscribers and 28 on C. Roll. Mental Hospital had been visited, and 'toirmbers jiromised to pack for Corso. Mrs. Neuth read extracts from Sydney daily pa|>ers re 10 p.m. closing, and also gave a resume of a talk by Miss Corbeck on “Peace versus War.” Vote of thanks passed. Mrs. I). Buggy apjHiinted Dist. Convention delegate. Spreydon. Annual meeting, Sept. Our president, Mrs. Woodcock, thanked members for loyal supfiort through the year, Mrs. Bowden was esjiecially thanked for annual rejiort of good work done bv Union. Officers elected as follows: Pres., Mrs. L. H. Woodcock; V.-Presidents. Mesdames P. Ancell, H. I- Heec, anu Murray; Secretary, Mrs H. G. Bowden; Treas., Miss L. Blown.

New Brighton. Annual meeting, Sej>t. 20th. Devotions by Mrs. Edmonds; Mrs. Wnghton (Pres.) in chair. Sympathy cxpiessed with Mr Harrington. Mental Hospital visited. Arrangements made for sale of Health Stamjis. Mrs. Wnghton ajipomted delegate to Dist. Convention. Report of year’s work given by Mrs. Ellis. Treasurer’s and Sujierintendents’ reports /l showed good work done. Election of officers not completed. Mrs. Teague presided for the election. Ashburton-Tinwald. Annual* meeting. Second year since the two l nions combined, and our report shows a successful year. 56 financial members, 40 W.R. subscribers and C.R. of 133. Meetings varied and interesting. Notable days observed and offerings taken. Delegate attended Dom. Convention, and all dist. Executives attended. Union became affiliated to N.C.W., with two representatives. Union had charge of Rest lent at A. & P. Show. leaflets setting out our aims and urging co-o|>eration distributed among Christian women. Appeal met with come success, and at least six members l>ronnsed. W.R. copies placed in Library and Rest Room. Aj>j>reciation exj>ressed to Mrs. G. Holmes for many years’ service as Rec. Secretary, and small gift presented with esteem of members.

Timaru, Sept. Mrs. Smith presided. Increase retorted in membership, W.R. subscribers and Cradle Roll. Year’s devotions have been most inspiring. Members assisted at street day ajtpeals. Full reports of N.C.W. meetings given, and of the N.Z. Alliance. Much publicity of our work given in daily papers. Sailors’ Rest continues to be of much value to visiting seamen. Literature and W.R.s given to «\ Schools and hosjntal patients. Mrs. Densem thanked Mrs. Smith for her valuable work over the year. All members had co-o|«er-ated with their officers and a successful year concluded. Officers re-elected.

Dunedin Central. Sept, meeting presided over by Miss Greer in Mrs. Hiett’s absence. Guest speaker Mr*. Patrick, a missionary from Bolivia, who gave most interesting account of that country of great contrasts, its dim te. scenery, and jieople. Converts there have much wit. h to contend, owing to prevalence of the Drink Habit. Kec, .est from N.C.W. asking for help to relieve distress among ag.-i persons. Remit for Dist. Convention in Balclutha was discussed.