News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 237, 18 March 1915, Page 4

News of the Unions.

(The Editor cannot promise to insert anything in the next issue that does not reach her by the Bth of the month. Correspondents are requested to write their Reports as concisely as possible, on one side of the paper only. Newspaper cuttings are unsuitable.) CHRISTCHURCH. Feb. General meeting held. Mrs McCombs presided. Decided to donate five guineas to the Belgian Harvest Festival, also that the Union give the use of their luncheon booth, attend to the afternoon tea, and give every assistance possible. A vote of appreciation was passed of the action of tho>e members of the Tramway Board who recently voted against the proposal to make all open seats on cars available to smokers. The l nion is pleased to learn that some members of the Board recognise the fact th.it the trams should be run in the interests of tlie citizens, and not merely for a section of the public. The following department officers were approved : —Evangelistic, Mrs McKee and Miss Gainsford; Legal and Parliamentary, Misses Roberts and Henderson; Home Meetings, Mesdames 1 )e Renzie Newton and Derrett; ‘‘White Ribbon,’ Mesdames Williams and Napier; Peace and Arbitration, Mrs McFarlane; Librarian, Miss W. Lovell Smith; Press, Miss McKay; Purity. Mrs 11. Lovell Smith ; Domestic Science, Mrs T. E. Taylor ; I nfermented Wine, Mrs Pedler; Scientific Temperance instruction and NonAlcoholic Medication, Mrs Patterson; Educational Meetings, Miss W. LovellSnnth. It was resolved that a message of sympathy and warm appreciati'»’i of past woik be sent to Mrs Wise. The Union met on February 24th. Mrs |. McCombs presided. Francis Willard Day was celebrated. Miss Henderson, 8.A., gave an address on the wonderful influence of the life of Francis Willard on the women of America, the total increase in membership last year being 30,780. Miss Roberts gave a short address on work amongst the young people. The following ladies wire af pointed superintendents of departments:—AntiGambling, Mrs Richardson; Good Citizenship, Miss Bishop. 1 he following resolution was passed;—“That in view of the acute distress prevailing in Belgium, this Union urges the Government to provide .1 generous contribution, to be forwarded monthly, towards its relief, and also to take steps to ensure that bv means of taxation every citizen throughout New Zealand contribute thereto according to their means. Committees were set up to collect for the tea booth at the Belgium Harvest Festival. NELSON. The first meeting for the present year was held on February 9th; about

20 members were present, Miss Atkinson presiding. The principal business was the passing of accounts, the discussion of the motions to be brought forward at the Convention next month, and the election of delegates. Mesdames Field and Edmonds were t hosen to represent the Union. Plans were also discussed for giving systematic help to the soldiers at the front, and to the mothers and babies who were in need of it at home. NGAERE. Meeting held at home of Mrs Ellis. Six members present. One new member initiated, and one new subscriber to “White Ribbon.” WOODVILLE. Meeting held on February 23rd. The chief business was to elect a representative to attend the Christchurch Convention. Mrs Perkins (Vice-President) was chosen. The Union nominated N.Z. officers as follows:- Pres., Mrs Don; Cor. Sec., Miss Henderson; Rcc. Sec., Mrs W. A. Evans; Treas., Mrs Bcndely. N.E. VALLEY. Feb. 25. First meeting for 1915 held; attendance good; Mrs H. B. Gray presided. Our President (Mrs G. ii. Elliot) resigned, as she is leaving the district. Regret was expressed by many on losing such a capable leader. Resolved no appointment be made just now. Officers re-elected : \ ice Presidents, Mesdames H. B. Gray, Carlisle, Wright, and Begg; Sec., Miss M. U. Begg; Treas., Mrs 11. Sanders; Supts. of Department - to form the Executive. Miss Powell, Dominion Organiser, was present, and suggested plans for work in various departments. Mrs Peart was appointed delegate to Convention, Mrs JNlears substitute. TIM ARC. Feb. Monthly meeting at the Sailors’ Rest. Mr Stead reported a quiet month at the Rest. On Thursday, February nth, a picnic was given in the Park to the members of tin* Cradle Roll and their mothers. There were between 60 and 70 children present, from babies a few weeks old to children seven and < iglit years. The Plunkett Nurse (Miss Cameron) very kindly attended, and gave some well-c hosen words of advice to the mothers, at the same time congratulating them on the fine healthy appearance of the children. Afternoon tea was dispensed and much enjoyed. Business in connection with the forthcoming Convention was transacted. Visitors to the Hospital were appointed, and it was decided to a»k Miss Powell if she would be aide to pay a visit to Timaru while in the South Island. Collection had been made among the members for a family in very sad circumstances through the illness of the father.

STRATFORD. Pcb. 11. Meeting held in Methodist Church ; attendance fair. Business in reference to the Convention was discussed. Resolved to ask for a proxy to represent the Union at the Convention in March re election of N.Z. officers and the proposed amendments by Miss Dewar, Mrs Scanlon, Miss Powell, and Miss Henderson. The President suggested that Frances W lllard Day be celebrated by an atternoon gathering at the President’s home, whic h was agreed to. Resolved that the President send occasional reports of meetings to “White Ribbon.” On February 17th Willard Day celebrated at the residence of Mrs Reeve. The attendance was marred by rough weather. A very pleasant afternoon was spent. Musical items were rendered by friends, and a competition was keenly contested. A vote of condolence was passed to our Secretary and family in their recent bereavement. Afternoon tea and collection. NEW PLYMOUTH. July 27. Election of officers for this year: Pres., Mrs Allan Douglas; Cor. Sec., Mrs Skitrop, Mill Road; Rec. Sec., Mrs Bruce; Treas., Miss Taunt. Much regret was expressed at Miss Ambury’s retiring from the Secretaryship. All recognise that the Union owes its general efficiency mainly to our late Secretary’iT untiring zeal. Eeb. 24. W illard Day was kept by holding a social afternoon and a small Sale of Work and Produce at the same time. Members brought saleable goods, which realised a nice little sum. Tea, music, and recitation by Miss W innie Tichbon made a pleasant heur. FEILDING. Feb. Monthly meeting held, attendance good, Miss Moore in the chair. Mrs Budd (Vice-President) opened the meeting. Apologies were read from absent members. The following resolutions were passed:—To keep the delicate child in the Home as long as funds permit; there is a sum of £2 in hand, and donations were handed in by members. A resolution of sympathy was sent to Mrs F. Lethbridge, one of our oldest members, in her recent sad bereavement. The proposed resolutions for the coming Convention, to be held in Christchurch, were discussed and approved; a delegate to be sent if possible. The advisability of holding young people’s meeting, also the matter of holding scientific temperance essay competitions. Other business was done, completing a profitable meeting. March 4. Our usual meeting was held. 1 he following resolutions were passed .—“That a public social be held at Mrs Pennys West on Saturday, 13th, to celebrate Francis Willard Day”—funds in aid of an invalid child. It was decided to order 12 copies of the W.R. Convention

number to distribute amongst those who do not subsc ribe to it. 1 wo new members were added to our Union, and it was decided to visit absent members. WAIPUKURAU. Monthly meetings were resumed on Thursday, February nth. Attendance lair. It was decided to inaugurate quarterly open meetings, wnen good programmes will be submitted, and the social interchange will be stimulated by the cup that cheers but does not inebriate. Financially the 'i reasurer is not overburdened with the care of riches, lor such things as we did possess in silvei and gold were spent in aiding the Maori work and the No-License League. Our spending barred our desire to send delegate to approaching Convention, but next year, God willing, our branch will be represented by one ot our members. AUCKLAND. Feb. 17. First meeting of 1915, Mrs 1 borpe presiding. Vote of sympathy witit tne relatives ot the iatc Mr Fre :ch, an honorary member of our Urw >n. Appreciation ot his faithful services in the Temperance cause expressed. Mrs Stainton and Mrs Ogilvie were appointed to represent the Union on the No-License electoral body. N.Z. olticers nominated. Feb. 24. Meeting presided over by Mrs J. Cook. Superintendents of departments were appointed as follows: —“White Ribbon Agent, .Mi--. Pudney; Maori Work, Miss Wilson; Fvangelistic Work, Mrs Jamieson; Backblocks Literature, Mrs Thorpe; Purity Work, Miss hvans; Notable Days, Mrs Dick; Bible in Schools, M iss N. Dewar; Cradle Roll, Mrs Ogilvie; Peace and Arbitration, Mrs l’udney; Sabbath Observance, Mrs Stainton; Home Meetings, Mrs Wright; Press Work, Mrs J. w. lay lor; Visiting SGter, Mrs W. Taylor; Mrs Cook, Miss Dewar, and Mrs Scanlen were appointed delegates to tne W.C.T.U. Convention, to be held at Christchurch. Unanimousiy decided that we invite Convention to Auckland next year. Arrangements were made to commemorate Frances Willard Day at the next meeting. Meeting closed with prayer. WELLINGTON DISTRICT. Meeting held in Constable Street, Mrs Cummins presiding. Attendance fair. Mrs Weston gave a very beautiful address on the parable of the ten talents. She also spoke of her temperance work among the telegraph boys in England, and pointed out that much was to be done among the young people. PETONE. Meeting held, Mrs Rouse presiding. Nominations, etc., for the coming Convention were dealt with. Cradle Roll Superintendent reported several more babies for enrolment. Decided

to hold a combined social this month between the Cradle Roll Department and the Monthly Social Department. One new member was initiated. Feb. 17. Ihe monthly social was held in the Sydney Street Church, Mrs Rowse in the hair. V ery enjoyable and encouraging « idresscs were given by Revs. Bruce, Todd, Lascclles, and Mr Grinstead, inter-pri ed by songs by Misses Cody, and Bosher; Mrs Braddock, pianoforte solo. Afternoon tea was handed round. GREYMOUTH. March 2. Monthly meeting held ; well attended, and lull of interest. Mrs Sweetman appointed delegate to Convention. Our President also will attend. Feb. 17. Willard Day: We had a most successful and interesting afternoon. The Sailors’ Rest Hall was most daintily arranged and decorated by Mrs Leggae, and was well tilled by members and friends. The Rev. A"h----------v roft gave us a fine address on Women’s Work and Influence. The Rev. Rogers also addressed the meeting. Recitation, song, and afternoon tea, and the Benediction closed a very pleasant time. WARKWORTH. The monthly meeting was held in the Methodist Church on Thursday. February 25th. Mrs Attwood presided. Attendance fair. Mrs E. Morrison was proposed and seconded as a delegate for the Annual Convention, but was unable to accept the honour. It was decided that the members should have an all-day meeting once a month for knitting for the soldiers and sewing for benevolent purposes. MOSGIEL. Annual meeting held in December. Mrs Elliott, of N.E. Valley, presided. Annual report read by the Secre.ary, Mrs Moor, which showed that the departments taken up by the Union had done good work. Regret was expressed that Mrs McDonald (President) had to resign owing to illhealth. The Union is extremely thankful to Mrs Elliott for acting President during Mrs M< Donald’s illness, also to our N.Z. President and other Dunedin members for their help during the year. The Union, which is a little over twelve months of age, shows a good increase in member ship; the roll stands at 33. Special mention vas made of the good werk done in connection with the Band of Hope, under Mr J. W. Smcllie, <he membership being 81. The 1 »easurer’s statement, which showed a credit balance, was adopted. The follow ing officers were elected: — Pres., Mrs H. 1). Bedford ; V'-e Pres., Mesdames McDonald, Kinmont, Blair and Aitken; Sec., Mrs Moir (re-elect-ed); Treas., Mrs Wilson (re-elected). Monthly meeting held March 9th, Mrs Bedford presiding. The meeting took the form of a social, afternoon tea being supplied by the members. Visito.s from Dunedin were

present. Miss Powell, who gave an inspiring address on our work, and Mrs Don, our N.Z. President, five a helpful address, which was greatly appreciated by all present. It was unanimously agreed that our President, Mrs Bedford, represent us at Convention. Mrs M< Donald wTts elected Reporter and “White Ribbon” Superintendent. We were sorry to say good-bye to one of our faithful members, Mrs Uhas. Blair, who is leaving for the North Island, and wish her and her husband Godspeed in their new held of labour. We are looking forward to Mrs Pinfold coming amongst us, and feel that Kaikorai’s loss will be our gain. it was decided to order one dozen copies of Convention number for distribution and to try and increase the subscribers to our “White Ribbon" paper. HAMILTON. Sixteenth anniversary meeting held March 4th in W esley Hall, Colling - wood Street. President Mrs J. M. Jones presided. there was a very good attendance, and after a very helpful address from the President, we listened to addresses from the Rev. Clover, Mi Milner, and Mr Tidd, which were very encouraging. Miss Stewart contributed two solos, and afternoon tea was served. NELSON. Monthly meeting March 9th, 16 pre-cut, .Miss Atkinson presiding. Air- W. Hockey was appointed delegate to Convention, in place of Mrs i-ield, who is unable to attend. Letters were read fiom Miss Harriett New combe, advocating the subscribing to the womens’ papers in other countries, and from the Ngaere Union, with regard to the wearing of the Union badge by members. Miss Atkinson spoke strongly on the latter point, and the importance of it. Two resolutions were passed, to be forwarded to Convention, one recommending that the law relating to prohibition orders should be annulled, so that they should not lapse at the end of the year unless the applicant applied for a release, ana the other asking that women police should be appointed in New Zealand, and especially women patrols in the neighbourhood of the camps for the training of the Expeditionary Forces. LYTTELTON. Meeting held Wednesday, March 3rd, twelve members being present. 1 he President, Mrs Whitby, occupied the chair. Airs G. W ilson was appointed to attend the Annual Convention to be held in Christchurch this year. WANGANUI. Meeting held on Friday afternoon in the Wesleyan Church Parlour. 18 members present. Letters of apology for absence were read from Mesdames Bassett and Blyth. Mrs Blamires, President, presided over the meeting. Business in connection with the Cou-

vention was dealt with. In connection with the No-License League, a Social Committee of ladies from the W.C.T.U. was formed to manage the supper arrangements. After business, our President addressed those present on working in unity of spirit, which was most encouraging and helpful. BLENHEIM. The usual monthly meeting was held in \Vesley Hall on February 2nd, Mrs Jackson (President) in the chair. Attendance fair. Mrs Ja<kson, in well-chosen words, thanked the members for electing her as President. Letter was received from the Superintendent of Sunday Observance. Resolved to write to the different ministers to hold open-air meetings on this subject. Mrs D. Sinclair was appointed delegate to the Convention. A vote of deep sympatry was passed to Mrs Rose and family in their recent sad bereavement. PALMKRSTON NORTH. Meeting held on the first Friday in February. Mrs H. Mowlem addressed the meeting on the state of Prohibition at the present time. The members were pleased to see their one time President amongst them. Mesdames Young and Allman were elected delegates to the forthcoming Convention. Our membership now stands at 107. Meeting held on Friday, February 19, fifty present. Reports were read, vii.. Mi Rit i< re-ele< tific Temperance Instruction, Temperance Sunday, and Temperance Essays by school children, prizes given for same. Mrs A. E. W hite, head Cradle Roll Superintendent, 50 on the roll; Miss Sturmey elected, Miss Astbury Secretary for Relief Work. Two cases of clothing, containing 140, had been sent for the relief of the Belgians; 15 families had been clothed, the same receiving 112 garments. As the result of a street collection, £2 5 was got for l)r. Barnardo’s Homes. Mrs Allman was elected President for the coming year, * ice Nurse Carter, former President. Nurse Carter (re-elected pro tern) Loyal Temperance Legion. There are about 40 young members in this branch of our work. Reports were discussed. A new member initiated, and afternoon tea handed round. 'The March meeting was held on Friday. sth. Mrs Crabbc occupied the chair. Mrs Ritchie brought forth a resolution re holding a mass demonstration of Sunday School children and all societies of young people. Several superintendents of departments were elected, and the Misses Dewar and Henderson’s resolutions voted upon and agreed to. OXFORD. Feb. 25. Monthly meeting held in the Coronation Hall, Mrs Ryde (President) in the chair. Attendance good. A letter was received from

the A. and P. Association asking the Union to cater for the Annual bhow. Decided to undertake the work, and hand all profits to the Belgian Fund. A branch of the Women's Service Corps was formed, with Mrs R. 11. Gamsford as leader, and Mrs Kippenberger as Secretary. One woman kindly offered to knit caps and socks for the soldiers if the Union found the wool. The offer was accepted with thanks. Mrs Kippenbcrger read a paper on “The Life Work of Trancis Willard,” which was most interesting. A collection was taken up to help on work Francis Willard loved so well. Mesdames Hawke and Ryde were elected delegates to the NX. Convention, to be held in Christchurch. Afternoon tea was handed round. OPOTIKI. Feb. 11. Usual meeting held, nine present, Mrs Murray presiding. Correspondence was read from Miss I lenderson re delegate for Convention, also from Mrs Neal re forming a Band of Mercy. Mrs Neals’ letter in January “White Ribbon” was referred to, and it was left to the Superintendents of L.T.L. to introduce a Band of Mercy amongst the young people. Decided to send a delegate to Convention. Mrs Evans kindly donated a guinea towards expenses. Decided that Mrs J. Thompson should act as delegate. XGARUAWAHIA. March 2. Meeting held in the Library, Mrs French (President) in the chair; 24 members present. Business was carried on for first halfhour, after which we were delighted with an address given by the Rev. W. A. Porter on “A tour through the No-License areas of the South Island.” It inspired all present, and made us feel we must work hard to achieve the success we want. Afternoon tea was provided. Mrs Hult, one of our members, received congratulations, it being her birthday, the meeting closed with hymn and Benediction. WANGANUI EAST. Meeting held February 26th. Mrs Andrew (President) occupied the phair. A vote of sympathy was passed to our Treasurer, Mrs McLeod, who is laid aside through illnos. Nominations for election of N.X. officers resulted as follows: — Pres., Mrs Don; Vice-Pres., Miss Powell; Rcc. Sec., Mrs Mitchell; Cor. Sec., Miss Henderson; Trcas., Mrs Bendelv. The Union is unable to send a delegate to Convention this year. The Secretary was instructed to convey the sympathy of our Union with Elder and Mrs Wilhidc in being so unjustly persecuted whilst working in the interests of humanity. It was announced that a Bazaar in connection with the Raetihi (Waimarino electorate) No-License League was to be held on Easter Monday. Members were asked to forward a parcel. All promised to help.

PA HI AT U A. Feb. 17. Frances Willard Day commemorated by a meeting at the home of Mrs H. Godfrey. Recitations, songs, and pianoforte solos were given. A paper on the life of Frances Willaid read by Mrs J. D. Wilson. Mrs Cheeklev, of Hinemoa, 14 miles distant, joined our Union. She was initiated in Christchurch when Mrs Leavitt visited New Zealand in ISBS. Collection for World’s Missionary. Fund, 12s, March 4. Usual monthly meeting, Mrs Neal (President) in the chair. Mrs If. Godfrey appointed a delegate to Convention, Letters read from Mrs Don (Dominion President) and the l)istri<t Union. Announced that our President occupied the < hair at Mr Bligh’s meeting for women and girls, and spoke on our Purity work. At the close of the meeting the distributed Medical Temperance and White Slave leaflets, and gained three new subscribers for the “Purity Advocate.” Resolved that we purchase more Pvrity books. Mrs W. W. McCardie and Mrs J. D. Wilson were elected Vice-Presidents, and Miss l hurlow Cradle Roll and Purity Superintendent. Resolved that we place on record our appreciation of the good work done by Miss Wilton as Cradle Roll and Purity Superintendent, our regret at losing her services, and that we wish her success in her chosen sphere of work. Mrs J. 1). Wilson read a paper on “The Responsibilities of Women Citizens. ” GISBORNE. February 25th was our hr>t meeting of the year. Attendance good. Mrs Walker s resignation as Secretary was accepted with regret. Mrs Wilkes was appointed Cor. Sec., and Mrs Malcolm Rcc. Sec. Mrs Walker was then elected to fill the vacancy among the Vice-Presidents. It had been previously arranged that each member should bring to this meeting something in the way of linen to go towards the local Salvation Army Home. The resuh was a large bundle of sheets, pillow-slips, and towels, w hich w ill no do b. be very acceptable to the “Haven.” The Treasurer’s report showed we had 64 paid-up members, and that ,£94 had passed through her book for the year. ( That included Convention expenses for us.) Eight departments of work were taken up for the coming year. Our delegate (Mrs Goffe) then read the resolutions which are to come before Convention, so as .to get the mind of the meeting thereon. KAIKORAI. Monthly meeting held in Presbyterian flail. Miss Powell occupied the chair. A brief report of temperance demonstration held on December ist in Wakari Hall was given. Mrs Pinfold (President) is leaving the district. We much regret parting with her, and s tall miss her kindly presence in our midst. Mrs Martin was elected President. Business in con-

nection with Convention was ably disposed of by Miss Powell, and meeting closed with afternoon tea. MATAURA. First meeting of the year held on February 12th, attendance good. 1 he officers for the year were elected:— Prefc., Mrs Bird; Vice-Fres., Mesdames Landels and Lowden; Rec. Sec., Mrs Brown; Cor. Sec., Miss Stenning, Treas., Mrs Abernethy (re-elected/. The Union Organiser (Miss Powell) was present, and gave some useful hints re future work, also a patriotic recitation. We are very sorry to lose Mrs Landels as President, as her home is in the country she found it vers’ inconvenient to attend all the meetings. Our next meeting will be held the last Friday in Mai.L. I he meeting closed with singing the National An them and prayer. ASHBURTON. We resumed our meetings in 1915 on February 9th. Mrs \\ • K. Watson presided. Attendance fair. Mrs W .ftson referred to the offer made by the A .and P. Association in connection with the Rest 1 ent on the Show Grounds on March 17th and 18th, and Mrs Lill reported that the Association had offered the sum of £2 10s towards the expenses of same, and permission to again erect our W.C.T.U. colours. Received with acclamation. Mrs Lill also reported that matters in connection with the rest room in the Borough had advanced a step further, and would soon be an accomplished fact. The election of delegate to Convention was held over till next meeting. Rev. \Y. C. Blair (Presbyterian) was present, and spoke on the necessity of Christians exercising a vital faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. From 2 Cor., 5-15, he gave a helpful and inspiring talk to those present. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speaker, and the meeting terminated. NAPIER. Feb. 3. Mrs Fossey (President) occupied the chair. Discussion was held re starting a sewing meeting in the evenings for making new clothing for the poor of Belgium. Decided to try and get an able worker to start the L.T.L., several being willing to help. Arrangements were made for a picnic for the children on the Cradle Ripll and their parents on February 13. Feb. 18. Mrs Fossey in chair. Report by the Superintendent of the Cradle Roll re Cradle Roll picnic. A very enjoyable outing was held in the Botanical Gardens, over 80 being present. Refreshments, lollies, etc., were provided, and games were enjoyed by the children. Mr W. S. Smith’s book on “Women’s Franchise Movement in New Zealand” was lent out for reading. One of the circulars sent out by the friends of Mr Elder Wilhide was read, and a letter wait sent to Mrs Peryman saying we strongly object to the decision on the so-called indecent literature distributed by that gentleman, for which he

is now being imprisoned. Next meeting postponed, owing to the Agricultural Show, for which W.C.T.U. caters, falling on same day. A vote of thanks was passed to the Hastings Branch of the W’.C-I.U. for offers of help on that day. R IPO AT A MAORI. Ite 7th onga ra o Pepuere i huihui tahi matou kote Roopu o Otamatea. Kotahi tc mema hou i whakauru un ngia e matou, ko Mereana Kerehoma. I kite iho matou i he te perehitanga otaku ripoata o tera mararna. \a Otamatea te tea meeting 1 whiwhi kite e hara ia Oruawharo. he 13th onga ra 1 haere atu maua ko M. Kerehoma kia ’kite ite Roopu o Aropaoa. Ita maua taenga atu ki Kawhitiroa, te kainga o Mei Wikiriwhi, c huihui ana nga mema. 1 muri ite kai ka hui matou. Xui atu te pai. 1 mihimihi matou ite tuatahi, kamutu, ka tahuri ahau kite whakamarama kia r.itou monga mea kua whakatikaia i roto inga Turei onga Roopu. Whakaacngia e nga wahinc tena take. Ka mihi hoki matou kite hekeretari tawhito, kia Kohi Hcmana, kua wehe atu ia ratou kua haere ia kite whawhai. Naku 1 whakapuare kite inoi, na Mei Wikiriwhi 1 whakamutu kite inoi, mete himene. Nui atu te pai o tenci Rooiiu, te maia kite whakahaere inga take, mete u onga mema 19. E tuhono ana ratou kote taunihera Marae Mihi atu au kia ratou mote manaaki ia maua ko taku hoa. Ite 23 onga ra i haere atu au kite Roopu o Pouto. 1 huihui matou kite kainga o Kawhi Kena. l ino pai atu a matou take i whakahaeretea e matou. Kotahi te tamaiti tanc 1 haina kite Baari kia kore ia c inu waipiro. Kei te tino pai nga mahi o tenei roopu meta ratou u kinga tikanga katoa. Kanui t.iku hari kite Roopu o Oruawharo, mete Roopu o Aratapu kua timata ano kite tuku ripoata kite White Ribbon. Ite tahi onga ra o Maehe itae mai au ki Paki Paki kite kainga ote Perehitini. Na kei nga ra o Aperira, kia mutu nga raru o tena takiwa kia ratou hui, ka haki ano au kia kite i ena roopu, kamutu ka ahu atu ki Nuhaka. Ko nga roopu e turei ti ana kite tuku inga kohi tau, kia horo ra. Me tuku kia Mrs Walker, Fox Street, (ii>borne. Mate atua koutou e manaaki. Maari Woodhead. POUTO. I tu te huihui a te Roopu wahinc karaitiana o Pouto ia Pepuere 22 o nga ra o tenei mararna. Na Masefield Kena i karakia hime 23 o nga himene Weteriana. Perehitini. Kia orate Tumuaki me nga mema i hui mai ki tenei mitini. Nga kupu au mihi kite Tumuaki haere mai kia ki te i to Roopu maua nga tikanga hei maramatanga kite roopu i runga a>o i tou mate kia orate tuaki (Miss Woodhead). E mihi e te Perehitini e mihi e te roopu o Pouto tenei nga take kei au e aroha ana ano ahau kinga mea o koutou kua mate kua riro atu ratou kite matua nui tenei ano te take hei korero maku kia kouto ko te ture Y. o nga Paero e ki ana te rima kapa kahaere hei awhina

i nga takutu i nga ncehi i nga kura Maori mera atu Katoa. E tie ana e nga e penei ana ko taua 5d kapa kahaere hei awhina i te kai wnaka haere 1 te taha Maori ara penei 1 au nei. Tetahi o aku take mo ta koutou kohi tau ara te 6d 1 te mema kotahi Lahore ano i tae kite tumuaki. Torohia ate te Pukapuka kitea ana kua oti taua moni te wehe i te 11 o nga ra o Aperira, 1914- Ite huihuinga ote Roopu 1 tu ki Pouto kua oti taua te hoatu kia Rev. Eru i'c Tuhi from 1914 to 1915. Kate mate tumuaki tenei take. Erini kite tino tumuaki a kawhakatu mai kite Roopu Peheate tatutanga. Tenei te tahi kia mohio anau e hia mema o tenei roopu 1 tenei wain 1 temea he nui nga mea kua pula kua haere. Ko nga mema tuturu inaia nei 9 members nga mea kua haere 5 member gone 1. Hoi kia ora and koutou katoa. Whiuwhiu Kia onga nga kupu ate tumuka mote taha kite 5d kapa koia ano tena koie ahua onga take mote 5d kapa. Kati i tenei wahi kua pena te takatorango tino pai taua takotoranga kua rno ano te 5(1. Hei awhina ia koe i to matou tumuaki kia ora. Tautokotia ana e nga ote roopu o Potua tenei take mote sd. Tumuaki Kia Kaha tc tono e te roopu kia homai he inana kia koutou kia aliei koutou te pooti. Hei turaki ite waipiro me tino tonu kite kawanatanga aha koa e kore e homai me tono tonu kia ora me lie patai ta koutou he maunga maku kite hui 1 te Waiponnam romi e patai ana ahau kite timuaki c pehea ana te tou ate roopu e pai ana ranei e he aranei ka kite Tumuaki kei te pai te toa ate roopu. Hei pai ano hoki moto koutou marae. Nga moni aw hi Perehitini 6d, Tumuaki 2s, Whiuwhiu 6d, Pepehi Od. Wata 6d, Rere <»d, Mari od, Ata, 6d, Ronn 6d — Os Od. Ka hiki te hui kia ora ano e nga tuahine aroha iroto i te roopu karaitiana kia maia kei whaka rarua tatou e nga matauranga maha o te ao. He whaka wai nei i te ':angata tenei te kupu o te karaiputure. Kia maata ara kia rnaata popore kei te haereere hoki te hoa riri meto raiona e rapu ana i te tangata. hei horomanga mana. Kati te okiokinga motatou kei to tatou kai whakaora kei ate Karaite kia ora. Masefield Kena, Hon. Sec.