UNION NEWS

White Ribbon, Volume 31, Issue 9, 1 February 1960, Page 7

UNION NEWS

Takapuna. November. Mr* Pru**mg ; <re*.d*d and devot*«»n* were conducted hv Vlr* Parana*. Mt* Iceman cave highlight* id the IhOnct C nvrntior. Mr* l*tu**ng reported on the reception corn tor k!i*« V. Jackann on her retne- front the Wor Id (onveuin«i and *he had an intrre*tmg *tory to tell. CMcMC INU ■tH| held on IS-rrmher Tw O.tehunf* Ktgular monthly meeting * and *everal H *nr meeting* hate hrrtt Held during the year. One Sch««»l id Method* conducted hy Mo* Arplrbv, a cradle roll |wrty arid a break up party for the Kurahuna b.T.I. girl* have ai«> b -rn held Several new nn-inlnr* gamed. Shaker* at *o«ic cd the meeting* have belted to make them mterr*ting. Tauranga. Nmmihrr. Mr* hell\ presided Mr* (ltrotian took the dcvolnm*. reading from kphc*ian« J, leading u* <«i fr.Ntt the thought of the hu*h of expectancy when wailing t"» • fountam fo play, to the hu*h that Recede* praver. “Let thy pvayera rtae like a fountain." She reminded u* id the leaver* throughout the Itiblr and the power rd mrpeate prayer in the w«»rk for tentfe-rance and the ciailv individual prater* a* we lift • wit heart* t<« (dd in our home* A find refiort id the lh»trict C'onventMm held at t ambrtdge wa* givew. December meeting Mr* ltrn*let led dev<»tion* Tire meeting wa* held in the home of Mra Oirotian whirh mad it a plea*ant final meeting for the year. Mr* Hill* of Mt. A litert I moa and al*»> Mr and Mra Maunder, who were celeb at mg their (endrn Wedding were welcomed Thet w*re |»re*ented with flower* and a gift. Ref*>rt* of the ran Pacific and N.C.W, were given. A me**agr of greeting and *vm|4thy •fat to Mr* Stark. FW>wer* were prevented to Mt* Kelly.

Feilding. A hymn, rirvotiotis and prayer period are part of each meeting. Cradle Roll Day, .17 names are on the roll with 10 new ones for th eyear. Mrs Henson gave a talk on the "Save the Children” campaign and a party afternoon tea was served for the children. F.ir Maori Day, M.ss Appleby of Auckland s|»oke on the Maori Hostel and work among the young folk. At the annual meeting, owing to the indisposition of the President, Vice-president, Mrs Gill, led the meeting. A member read a letter received from Russia in reply to a letter asking about tein|K-rance work in that country. November meeting. Mrs Coley presided. Devotions on the theme of Christinas. Roll Call was a Text. Sympathy i prosed wit Mr* W. I Blight ia the death ol het mother. Rej<ort and Balance Sheet from Titnaru Sailors' Rest read. The rejsirt of District Convettmm was read. Arrangements made for a Christmas Party at the Mental Hospital—cake, fruit, swtets and parcels for ten patients. New Brighton annual meeting. Mrs Kills gave the secretary’s and treasurer’s reports. Arrangements were made lor selling Health stamps at the local Post Ofhcr. White Ribbon rei»ort was given by .Mrs Gamble. A Bring and Huy for Timaru Sailors’ Rest realised £l/10/6. Mrs Kills appointed secretary and acting treasurer. Klection of officers held over till February. I iiauks expressed and a gift to Mrs Wrighton for her six years as President. Mrs Kdinond and Mrs Wrighton to do Mental Hos|«tal visiting and also the s|»ecial Christmas visit. Ashburton-Tinwald, October. Mrs Mcllroy presided and conducted devotions. Mrs K. Maker reported the N.C.W . meeting. Members to help sort and pack for Corso. Mrs K. J. Tucker gave an informative talk on the Canterbury Dist. Convention. Sent to Literary Abstinence Committee for leaflets suitable for distribution to Hihle Classes. November, Good attendance presided over by Mis L. Mcllroy. The Christmas theme was Immanuel "God with us". Members assisted with hymns, prayers, and Bible Readings. Items were given by Mesdames J. C. Whyte and S. Waton and Miss L. Robinson. A cake made by Mrs K. J. Pucker and iced by Mrs Mcllroy was much appreciated. Bring and Buy realised £6 for a sjiecial fund. Mrs T. IVthick presented with a gift for her service as treasurer over a |»eriod of years.

Timaru, annual meeting, September. All officers re-elected, excepting the secretary, Mrs Delk'W. who was thanked tor fourteen years of faithful service. Mrs R. Wills appointed secretary. Mrs C. Angus delegate to N.C.W., a jHisition Mrs Wills held for a number of years. The October meeting was very interesting when a discussion took place on the evils of gambling. Sailors’ Rest retried a particularly busy month. The crew of the submarine Andrew made full use of our Rest for showers, baths, cups of tea. A sea-farerers’ service was attended at St. .Marvs Church by invitation of the Archdeacon. On Octol>er 15th 34 members travelled to fairlie to a meeting arranged by Mrs Cook, a former President of the branch there. Mrs Cook still continues tc collecP subscriptions from associate menitser- in that area, now without a I’nion A delightful afternoon was sjient hi conjunction with the P.W.M.C. and an address was given by Mrs W’ood. Mrs Dickinson gave an outline on the running of the Rest and Mrs Smith spoke on behalf of the District. Thanks expressed from the P.W.M.U. by Mrs Co*; , the President, and Miss Riddell. Waimate. Cradle Roll Party attended by many mothers and children. Mis Duckett welcomed all. Mrs I*. Buckingham chaired the following programme: Pianoforte solos, Alison Hutt, Karen White, Peter Hutt, Gaiy White, Isabel Nossitou, Stephanie Meyer; violin solo, I>ester Leighton; recorder solo, Marion McKenzie, piano accordion, Ter.nifer Whiting; vocal solo, Phillip Kllen; vocal duet, Phillip Kllen and Mramwell Manson; elocutionary items, Marion Man son, Marion McKenzie, Fergus McKenzie; dances. Shirley Tiffen, Valerie Hunt. The accompanists, Mesdames M. Joyce and A. McHandy were presented with flowers, as aiso was Mrs Duckett. A collection was taken for "Save the children Fund’’. Afternoon tea was served with soft drinks and ice cream for the children.

Dunedin South. Members stood in silence for the crew of the Holttigleti at the meeting. Mrs W. G. lies was in the chair. After the business a social afternoon was held. Items given were recitations by Miss F. Bruce and Mrs G. Coulter; solo by .Mrs Captain J. Nicolson; duei by Mis A. G. Probert and Mrs W. A. Nelson.

A demonstration on toy-making was given by Mrs M. Spain. Mrs F. Jones rejiortrd on the N (’.W. meeting. Mesdame A. Clayton, K. Fleury and F. Graham were hostesses.

At the Crad'e Roll Party over thirty children were entertained. Maori Day was also observed. At the annual meeting the following officers were elected: Pres., Mrs VV. G. lies; V. Presidents, Mrs ( apt. Nicolscw, Mrs I. Fleury; Secretary, Mrs F. Jones; W.R., Mrs Fleury; C K., Mrs R Dewar; Treasurer, Mrs F. Graham; Devotions, Mrs M. Johnson, Miss R. Moreton, Mrs Cant. Nicolson.