ANNUAL MEETING

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12610, 22 November 1926, Page 11

ANNUAL MEETING

DICHARGED PRISONERS’ AID SOCIETY

Tho 21st annual meeting of the Wellington Discharged Prisoners’ Aid Society was ' held Friday afternoon Mr W. G. Riddell, S.M., presiding. Others present were Messrs T. P. Mills, I, Salek, D. C. Bates, Henry Hall, G. Anyon, A. Waterworth. The following extracts are taken from the annual report read by Mr T. P. Mills:

The majority year of the society’s operations has just closed, and it is pleasing to state that the usefulness of the society has been well maintained. Donations continue to increase, and discharged prisoners and their families have received more assistance. Quite a number have responded to the sympathy shown them. The society has not yet reached a state of prodigality, as in the interests of both its clients and subscribers that is hardly advisable; but a greater- good could bo done with a better filled exchequer. During the year 235 discharged prisoners were assisted, 253 beds supplied, 622 meals provided: 30 were helped with clothes, books and tools; 44 with fares; employment found for 50; and 20 families were assisted.

It is gratifying to relate that the incorporation of the society has been accomplished, the rules have been printed and copies are now available. This is a wise move, and should greatly assist the society. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr P. J. O’Regan for his services in the interests of the society.

The following officers were elected for tho coming year: President, Sir Robert Stout; vice-president. Mr W. G. Riddell, S.M.; secretary and trasurer, Mr T. P. Mills; committee. Mr E. Page. S.M., Messrs I. Salek. O. C. Bates; lion, solicitor, Mr P. .1. O’Regau; hon, auditor,, Mr. F» W-