WANGANUI FREETHOUGHT ASSOCIATION.

Freethought Review, Volume I, Issue 9, 1 June 1884, Page 6

WANGANUI FREETHOUGHT ASSOCIATION.

We have been furnished with the following by the Secretary of this Association ; Wanganui, May 20th, ISS4. Sir, — Beyond the ordinary routine of lectures, papers, and readings, nothing particular has transpired this month in connexion with our Association. On Sunday, May 4th, a member gave an address on Mr. Henry George's “ Progress and Poverty.” It was my misfortune to be absent on that occasion, as I am told the address was one of the best given amongst us. On Sunday last, May iSth, our President gave a most instructive and interesting lecture on the 11 Burial rites and ceremonies of savage and civilised races." The lecturer, in the course of his remarks, said it was supposed by many that cremation was a comparatively novel idea, but such was not the case, as the practice was common amongst the Greeks and Romans more than 2000 years ago. In conclusion, he pointed out the necessity of extensive funeral reforms among civilised races in the present day. A more interesting or instructive lecture could not well be given. Our Association have considered the resolutions passed by the New Zealand Freethought Federal Union, and with two exceptions unanimously agreed with them. In the cases of the resolutions alluded

to resolutions were passed, and the Secretary was instructed to communicate the decision of the Association to the Council. The hour of our meeting has been changed from 7.30 to 7 p.m, during the winter months. Yours faithfully, J. J. Buckrell, Secretary.