KIHIKIHI.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 2967, 21 July 1891, Page 2

KIHIKIHI.

Band Ob' Horn Mkkiini;.—The Kihikihi Band of Hope held their mooting m the Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening the Kith inst. The J!ev. John Macdonald presided and in his opening remarks contrasted the anxiety inanites'-ed by people to prevent tlm sule jf diseased moat. with tlio readiness of too many to indulge in drinks ultimately more injurious. Recitations were thereafter given by Master Albert fjowther, Miss Mary Stuart and her sistors Maggie, Jessie, and Agnes; also by Miss Maggie tiualtrough and Miss Matilda MeJiwen. Mr Micklejohn gave an address entitled " Illustrious Abstainers," in which he showed the example and testimony of eminent men of different professions of the cause of temperance. In particular he quoted the testimony of Sir Henry Thompson, M.D., that the regular partaking of intoxicating beverages in quantities regarded as moderate is one of the greatest causes of bodily disease and loss of mental power. Sir lienry llavelock was referred to as a soldier who conspicuously combined temperance with bravery and goodness, 110 so successfully impressed his character and principles on his men that they came to bo called " Have'ock's saints." Mr Micklejohn then gave some account of the successful conducting of the aits of peace on temperance ptiuciples as attested by the town of Uessbrook in the North of Ireland. There a most industrious and prosperous community have existed for a good many years without the presence of a single public house, pawnshop or policeman. The hope was in conclusion expressed tiiat this happy improvement, might soon become more general and alt piesent were exhorted to help the realizing of this. Miss Jeanie Miller thereafter rendered very nicely the song. " King Bibler's Army," the accompaniment haing played by Miss L iwther. Mr S. liolloway recited with very good effect a piece ontitled " .Treading the Children Astray." The programme was brought to a close by Misses Jeanie Miller and Virginia Lowther who sang a duet, " Poor Bessie." Rev. Mr Macdonald then asked the meeting to express its feeling regarding Mr Joyce's Bill for preventing the Halo and supplying of strong drink to young peoples under 13 years of age. All were unanimous in approving of the proposed measure, the intimation of which shall be transmitted through the Hon. John Brycc to the House of Representatives. Notwithstanding the unsettled state of the weather the attendance was fairly good and all enjoyed an agreeable and profitable time.