MAORI ORGANISER'S REPORT.

White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 237, 18 March 1915, Page 8

MAORI ORGANISER'S REPORT.

On February 7th I met the Otauratea Union, and explained to them re error in Rule 5. 1 was received satisfactorily. We also added a new member to our ranks. On February 13th 1 rode, with a member, to visit Aropaoa Union. At Whakapirau we left our horses, and crossed by punt to Rawhitiroa, the residence of Mei Wickliffe, where all the members were gathered. We held a grand meeting, opening with a hymn and prayer. The President, llera llemana, welcomed me, and then we went through the business. Their old Secretary, Hohi llemana (male), has resigned and left with Maori Contingent, Hconi l’arapara taking his place. There are 10 members left out of 26. One having died, and the others left the district. The Maori Council is working hand in hand with the women. The members of this Union, except, of course, the Secretary, have never had any schooling, but their standard of Christianity is high, as they work with (iodly inspiration, and their work is really splendid. 1 hey were all satisfied re Rule 5 and its alteration. Mei llemana closed with prayer. We returned the following day, feeling sorry to say good bye* to sue h kind and generous hostesses. On the 23rd 1 called a meeting of the Pouto Union at the house of Mrs kawhi Kcna, the President. We had an excellent meeting all through, and it was pleasing to sec the number of girl members. The only young man who was there came forward and took the* pledge. Since then 1 have been in the Hawkcs Hay district. 1 had hoped to have held many meetings there, but owing to a great many gatherings in neighbouring districts during this month, I found it impossible* to hold a meeting, but have been able to arrange for meetings all around there after Convention, when they will be returned and settled down again. On my arrival at Napier Mrs Dearlove me t me, and was most kind in giving me helpful information re work in this district. Hoping to meet you all at Convention. FLORUNCF W OODHKAD.