DR. BARNAHDO'S HOMES.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3039, 7 January 1892, Page 2

DR. BARNAHDO'S HOMES.

Tin; Kkv. W. .T. Mayrks, deputation secretary of I Jr. Bain.irrlo's Homes in London, dolivi-i-da very interesting address in the Public Hall, Hamilton, last night. Theiwas a very good attendance. In the absence of the Mayor (Mr I>aac Coates). who was unable to be present, Mr .Tames Hume officiated a.s chairman. Proceedings weiv opened by singing a hvmn. aft r v. Inch the B j v. R. O'C. Ijit'gs offered up a prayer, in tho course of which he feelingly referred to theimmanso amount of suff-ring the Homes had baen the means of alleviating, aud earnestly solicited the substantial help of the audience. The chairman, in introducing the Uev. W. J. Mayers, referred to the great work that was being carried on by Dr. Bamardo and his co-workers in rescuing the waifs and strays of the city of London. Mr Mayers, in his opening remarks, gratefully acknowledged the kindness and substantial assistance that he had received during his tour. He then described tho incidents that first led Dr. Bar nardo to start upon his scheme of benevolence, and which during only a pi'riod of twenty-five years had grown to such dimensions that at the present time over 4000 children were being provided for entirely by voluntary contributions from the charitably disposed throughout the world. During the address the lecturer ndiUd much to the interest of his remarks by calling attention to several well executed coloured pictures, of some of the unfortunates that had been rescued. A'thobr/ii Mr Mayers in the course of his remarks deprecated the idea that the musical portion of the entertainment should be looked upon as its principal feature, it was nevertheless highly appreciated. The selections played on the bells were most thoroughly appreciated by the audience, and the young players deserve great credit for the varied effects produced. The si-lections upon the dulcimer, violin, bagpipes a-nl bugles were most creditably performed. At the close of the lecture a very mitotantfal collection was taken up, evincinp iti the most satisfactory manner that the lecturer had succeeded in reaching the pockets as well as the deep sympathy of his hearers for Dr Barnardo's great work of rescue in London. To-night a similaappeal will be made in Cmnbridge to the well-wishers of this stupendous undertaking, and we trust a good attendance of tho public will assemble to further this truly worthy object.