Band of Hope

Feilding Star, Volume IX, Issue 87, 23 February 1888, Page 2

Band of Hope

The above flourishing organisation held its usual monthly meeting on Tuesday evening last. The President* the Rev. J. Qlphert, presided., and having opened the meeting with singing and prayer, gave a most interesting address on the rapid and eWorldwide progress of the temperance catise, making special reference to the complete victory obtained in Auckland at the recent election of the Licensing Bench, concluding by urging all toremain, true to their colors. The first recitation was given by Miss NellieParr in really good style— it gave a a graphic account of a raid on a saloon during the Women*' anti-whisker War in the States. A duet by Mr (X Hubner and Mrs Richardson — "A land without a storm"- -was well receiVed. The same gentleman and Miss. Parr afterwards sang another duet very effectively. The Secretary, Mr J. 0. . Thompson, gave a humorous anti-smoking reading called " The Wife's Experiment " A good address was given by Mr Fredericson on the funny and serious effects of intoxication. This gentleman promises to make a useful sppaker, when he puta on the brake. Mr Albert Gould re* cited "From India" fairly well, but, along with most of the youthful reciters, will much improve himself by using deliberation and distinctiveness* Mr Worsfold next gave "The Maniac" in an impressive manner. Mr Stenberg, of Woodville, jjave an amusing and instructive address, especially exhorting the young Band of; Hopers to earnest efforts in the good cause, Miss Olphert came next with "The Leak in the Dykes," given in her own. thoughtful and striking manner. Missy Bertha Fidler recited well for one bo young, a very touching nece called " Papa's Letter." Mrs Richardson delivered a stirring and inspiring address on the responsibility • of the women of this locality in reference to the traffic, and more particularly of mothers in placing the tempt- ; ing cup in the way of their ohildren or allowing them to imbibe a taste for what may prove their ruin. "The Curfew must not ring to-night" by the President in his': own- happy way, and a Solo, "Beautiful Home," by Miss Parr, brought a pleasant and profit* ; able evening's entertainment to a close, ; Several voting men signed, the pledge book at the finish. It is very gratify, ing to the promoters of these meetings to find their popularity still increase* both with listeners and volunteerworkers, the Church being comfort* ably filled on the one hand,, and there being more offers of help tfcan could be accommodated on the other. : It is decided to hold the next meeting- fonr,\ weeks hence, intending helpers- are invited to comjnunica.te with the i&cr& ." : tary.