MEN'S BROTHERHOOD.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1450, 27 May 1912, Page 2

MEN'S BROTHERHOOD.

The usual gathering of tho Men's Brotherhood took place yesterday afternoon in "(Ik; Isew Theatre, Manners Street, when there wag n good attendance. Mr. Lee, organising secretary of Dr. llamado's Homes lor Waifs and Strays was tho speaker. 'llio Rev. 13. 0. Blamircs presided and was supported by Mr. E. Arnold, J.P. Several musical items were rendered which were highly appreciated by tho audience. Mr. Loo said that Dr. Barnndo had worked in rescuing waifs and strays of England for 40 years and had rescued no fewer than. GO,OOO boys and girls. Tho speaker reminded his hearers that. Dr. flnmado's Rescue ll'qnes for Wail's and Strays were for all ages, all creeds, all nations. Dr. Barnado's "family" consists of 0000, which includes 10U0 blind and 1000 deaf 'and dumb. Tho cost to feed this large family is .£lO per hour which is raised by voluntary subscriptions. Mr. Leo informed those present that: these waifs and strays _ played a prominent part, in the Dominions of Canada, Now Zealand, etc., where ihey were sent to and good situations secured for tlwm. Ho wis pleased to say that 98S per cent of them turned out successful. This statement lie could _ vouch for fis thev were in touch with them until they arrived at the age of 21 years. Mr. Loo uppcaled to those present to offer their services for assisting in furthering the work which was enthusiastically taken up by a number of ladies and gentlemen, Sister Mildred being appointed secretary of tho llrothe.rliood liarnado Committee. Tho Kxeeutivc of the Brotherhood handed over 1 lie afternoon's collection to (lie fund which amounted to the sum of .I'.l. They .also decided to adopt for the future a Tiarnmki Sunday. Tho speaker next Sunday will be. Sir ■Robert Stout. It will be an open meeting-