page_title: Temperance movement in New Zealand
hierarchical_section_title: Temperance movement in New Zealand
caption_attribution_description: English: Shows text in inset oval, flanked by figures of Industry and Temperance, with beehives below, cornucopia and sheaves of grain, as well as homilies which include: "Resist temptation"; "Be ye steadfast, unmoveable"; "Be not drunk with wine wherein is excess"; "Wine is a mocker - whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise"; "Work while it is called to day". Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Chromolithograph, on card, 160 x 201 mm. Campbell &amp; Tudhope (Firm). Band of Hope Temperance Society. Blenheim Blue Ribbon Branch&#160;:This is to certify that [Lottie Maria Brewer] is a member of the above society having signed the following pledge. [Luther Shelford, June 1886. no 6]. Published by Campbell &amp; Tudhope, Glasgow. [ca 1886].. Ref: Eph-D-ALCOHOL-Temperance-1886-01. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. natlib.govt.nz/records/23216779
context_page_description: The temperance movement in New Zealand originated as a social movement in the late-19th century. In general, the temperance movement aims at curbing the consumption of alcohol. Although it met with local success, it narrowly failed to impose national prohibition on a number of occasions in the early-20th century. Temperance organisations remain active in New Zealand today.
context_section_description: The temperance movement in New Zealand originated as a social movement in the late-19th century. In general, the temperance movement aims at curbing the consumption of alcohol. Although it met with local success, it narrowly failed to impose national prohibition on a number of occasions in the early-20th century. Temperance organisations remain active in New Zealand today.
caption: Membership certificate (dated June 1886) of the Blenheim Blue Ribbon Branch of the Band of Hope. The text reads "This is to certify that [Lottie Maria Brewer] is a member of the above society having signed the following pledge."
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