Ladies' Association.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 35, 31 August 1905, Page 5

Ladies' Association.

President, Mrs. W. Holland ; vice-president, Miss Mills ; treasurer, Miss Nelson ; secretary, Miss Murray; wardrobe keeper, Miss Gough ; librarian, Miss Donnell.

In presenting; the annual report of the Ladies' Association of Charity, an auxiliary of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, grateful thanks are tendered all the kind benefactors for practical assistance and sympathetic interest during the year. Left-ofi clothing) sent in- has proved most acceptable, and a constant supply

would 'be thankfully received a»d WstriWuted to the best purpose. , The hope is also expressed that - many more ladies will find it convenient to join the Association either as active or honorary members. A substantial donation -of ooals, contributed by a lady friend to the Associaition for distribution to deserving cases was the means of relieving the needs of 25 families in this regard during the winter. During the year 47 meetings were held, 250 visits were made to poor families, 26 to the Jubilee Memorial Home, 33 to the Hospital 40 to the Female Refuge, and 7 to the Samaritan Home. There had boon attendances at the Police Court in connection with neglected children, and representation on the Mayoral coal and "blanket fund, by which a fair share of the benefits was obtained for our poor people The ladies had also assisted at the Woolston Sunday school. New garments to the number of 173 were made and distributed, 9 pairs of new boots were provided and over 50yds of new material were given out, together with 50 bundles of clothing sent in for distribution.

Receipts. JEXPENDITUBB. £ s. d. To Balance forward 9 7 Oj „ Collection weekly meetings ... 5 12 8$ , Donation from Conference (last annual appeal)... fi 0 0 „ Private donation 11 8 0 „ Honorary members' coatributious 2 7 0 „ Disc unt 116 t> „ £ fc d. By Drapery 21 12 8 „ Boots 3 3 0 „ Grocer'cs 3 19 1 „ Meat, 0 11 10 „ r cala 5 16 9 , Sundries — Cash fdvancee, incidental expen Fes, etc. .*. 0 12 6 .. ( a?b balance in hand 0 15 5 £36 11 3 £36 11 3

BALA.NCE SnEBT.