NBWTA Report 1904-030
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F Li \ i a ERT I IT OE : i Be Brewster Sessions has also most successfully. A large Hanley Horticultural Fétes, branch, a substantial profit nak: 57 been earnestly conducted, in many cases refreshment tent was again secured at the and worked in co-operation with the local being realized g i a | The Annual Demonstration held in November was preceded by an afternoon conference. Twenty-three meetings have been held. ML : feet ait ie ‘ FEGHORS gee ey SURREY County UNION. Each Branch The quarterly gatherings have been well attended. reports good work and progress. We have taken up the Barmaid question, and in nearly every town petitions have been presented to the magistrates. The Reigate Branch has presented to the combined medical profession of the town a letter, signed by their Committee, asking them to cease entirely to recommend alcoholic beverages either to men or women. Redhill Branch has successfully formed a Y section, and in other parts of the Union this work is in contemplation. The Richmond and Redhill Branches are supplying refreshments for the public on Bank Holiday. Dean, Hons sec TSE at work. # i a _ the need of practical work as an outcome of their meetings. In not been refreshment tents at annual shows, fairs, and games, and so much has this departure been appreciated, that requests for a tent and B.W. workers come from all parts of the country, : A goodly number of the Scottish Christian Union attended the Convention in Geneva in June, 1903, and greatly enjoyed the various meetings and also the renewal of acquaintance with friends from far off lands. the Scottish a Christian 4 Union opened head- quarters for Scotland at 4, Hope Street, Edinburgh. This arrangement has been very successful, and has proved most useful. While much biessing has attended the work in Scotland, there have _ ii i bl con- GLAMORGAN County UNION, Am pleased to report steady progress amongst the different Branches of the Union, each Branch actively working in the best way they know for the spreading of the Gospel and the “emancipation of the slaves of alcohol. have | i Ina Smiru, Hon. Secretary. ID: THe NortH WaALEs UNION. This Union has shown much vitality during the year. The number of new Branches is encouraging, and the vigour of the large majority of the older Branches has given much cheer to the Union officers. A happy sign is, that the Branches are recognizing increasingly ‘ q _ _ a _ UNION. Executive | spared. a of the | us, nie Scottish Executive considered the advisability Unions, hoping thereby to spread enthusiasm of Temperance. Last year saw the success- Unions, and now there are eleven District expectations t902, Ha sed Ie f Blaikie, is still with earnestness and zeal in their various CHRISTIAN disappointed, as already much good has resulted from the new arrangement. : Are One feature of the work in Scotland, which has, within the last two or three years, come very much to the front, is that of providing In November, 2 President, Mrs. i ScorrisH The mecuuss and deliberations. We rejoice that our beloved sequence of that, our workers have been very active in the Licensing Courts, and have successfully opposed several licences, and such valuable aids to sobriety as Temperance tents and tables at shows and fairs are multiplying. Personal appeals have resulted in pledges which have caused great thankfulness and joy. A deep and widespread interest is taken in the present serious crisis, and the Union has certainly done its part in awakening the Principality to a sense of the gravity of the situation. ANNIE C. PRITCHARD, Sec. have, one and all, displayed great Unions also been shadows and sorrows. Many loved and able labourers have Sage their rest, among them Miss White, of Glasgow, one of the vice- presidents and connected with the Scottish Christian Union since its formation. Her gracious and gentle presence is much missed at all : aw we and we trust that she, Mrs. Wm. Miller, and Mrs. John Millar, who have been officials of the Association since the beginning, may long be In reviewing the work of the twenty-sixth year of this Association, it is gratifying to note signs of progress. The branches and - the membership have alike increased in number, and the Superintendents departments, Some years ago the of dividing Scotland into and strengthen the cause ful formation of three j it] 4 ih i ia nt —— = As a Union, _ _ _ 7 we have during the past year met at Neath Cardiff, and Pontypridd, and the reports given by the delegates at these meetings have been most encouraging, telling as they did of rescued lives, brightened homes, and, best of all, souls saved for the Kingdom of “God and His Christ.” Branches report of different phases of work, many and varied, but one is glad to hear all report meetings for prayer. Brewster Sessions work has been most effectively carried on, more of their efforts. All Branches of the Union report appeals to the Government ve the Licensing and Compensation Bills, Barmaid much active work in connection therewith. Truly we thank God, take courage, and AuicH question, etc, “Go forward.” MoiacSian; nh Newport than one Branch reporting the closing of licensed houses as an outcome _ ¥ Hii \ i 4 HomeSec, and Ht a iH Hi a | a I Hi | q I | | | |