News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 21, Issue 246, 18 December 1915, Page 12

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 ont side of the paper only. Newspaper cuttings are unsuitable.)

WAIMATE. Nov. 10. Annual meeting, W s Stewart in the chair. Mrs Dash r« ad ner report, which showed a good year’s work. individual members nad done much Red Cross work without neglecting their own 1 hion work. Resolution re Public Health Amendment and (iaming and Lotteries Amendment A< ts had been forwarded to the Ministers. Petitions circulated in favour of b o’clock closing and of more effective dealing with men guilty ot offences against women and children. Open letter to Moderate League published in papers of our own and adjacent towns. Two women elected on School Committee. Prizes offered tor essay s on i emperanc *• W all Sneets. kest tent at Belgian and Red Cross Carnival. Distribution of literature, especially at 1 erritori.il Camps. In conjunction with other 1 ernperance bodies, successfully tombated efforts to establish liquor booth at Queen Carnival at Tlmaru. q 5 sandbags collet ted and forwarded to the front. Mrs Hichens (Treasurer) read the balance-sheet. 1 he officers were re-elected. £- was voted to the Organising Fund, and X'i to the N.Z. Fund. Aliss McCarthy gave a resume of Miss Roberts’ paper, “A National Peril.” ASHBURTON. Nov. q. Mrs VV. K. Watson presided over an average attendance. Decided to postpone annual meeting until December 13th. £2 4?> was voted to the Organising Fund, and £\ is to the Trustees of Baring Square Church. Miss Bisson (Manchester W.C.T.U.) delivered a helpful address from Nehemiah iv. 6, ‘‘Let us rise up and build.” A collection was taken up. On November 16th our l nion provided the* farewell tea to the Ashburton County members of the 10th Reinforcements going into camp. Fables were laid in the Drill Shed, and presided over by members of the Union. About 80 sat down to a very temirting spread. Beside each soldier’s plate was placed a packet of chocolate and a dainty button hole. The ministers of the town and the local officers of the Defence Department were present. Before dispersing. Rev. \V. C. Blair delivered a short address, brimful of good advice. On behalf of those present, he wished the guests honour and success in defence of home and Empire, of freedom

and liberty. Hearty cheers were given for the speaker, the ladies, and all who had taken part. TIN WALD. Oct. 8. The President (Mrs Stevenson) pres.ded over a fair attendance. Mrs Brown, one of me Ashburion delegates to the' 1 imaru Convention, gave a very interesting report ot tne Convention, winch was much appreciated. MYs W. k. Watson (President of the Ashburion l nion) gave a short address on the “Evils of Drink.” 1 he meeting close cl w ith | raver. Nov. 10. 1 he President (Mrs Stevenson) presided. Owing to the* very poor attendance, it was de. ided not to hold the annual meeting until December «Sth. A paper, “National Peril, was read by the President. One member was transferred from the W inchmore Branch. 1 he meeting closed w ith prayer. T IMARU. Nov. 30. Annual meeting held. The late caretaker’s report showed the* Sailors’ Rest had been well attended and appreciated by the sailors. Some of the rooms have been renovated. Decided to have the outside and roof painted. Four members, Mrs Harris, Mrs Valentine, Mrs Pallerson, and Mrs Licidle, each gave most interesting reports. The hospital h.is been visited regularly by two members. Mrs Kavanagh supplies flowers for the hospital. Cradle Roll has made splendid progress; about bo new names enrolled. Mrs Valentine is Superintendent, and Miss Green Assistant- Superintendent; Mrs Rule, President; Miss Avison, Sec. and Treas. ; Mrs Cave, assistant; Mrs Brooker, 11, Mere Mere Street, •\\hite Ribbon” Agent. HAW ERA. Meeting held November 18th. The Rev. Grant Cowen, of the English Church, gave a spirited address on “Woman’s Individual Responsibility in the War on Intemperance,” which was much appreciated by a fair attendance. Later arrangements were completed regarding the* rest tent at the Show. This was held the week following, when relays of volunteers took charge of the tent, also collecting for the Red Cross. Decided that no further meeting be held till February, when each member would be expected to bring one garment for patriotic purposes. OkAIAWA. Meeting was held in the* Mission Hall on Wednesday, 17th November, 7 members being present. The President occupied tin* chair. Sister Nellie afterwards occupied the chair, and the election of office-bearers resulted as follows* —Pres., Sister Nellie; Vice-Pres. (2), Mrs Green and Miss Hicks; See. and Treas., Sister Whaitiri; Supt. Cradle Roll, Mrs

I.aney; “White Ribbon” Reporter, Mrs Betts; Supt. Literature, Mrs Lees; Supt. Sunshine Work, Miss Betts. After the business part of the* meeting was accomplished, prayers were offered up to God for the members who were* absent bee .tuse of si< kness.

KAIKORAI. The annual report of work done during the year was read and adopted, also the Treasurer’s report. Ihe election of officers was also taken. Mrs Driver spoke on the temperance teaching which is to be taught in schools, also the necessity for improvement as regards picture* tilms for the young. Afternoon tea was passed round. A vote* of thanks was passed to Mrs Driver, also to Rev. R. M. Sutherland and office-bearers for use of class-room.

PON SON BY. Meeting held November nth, M.ss Cailey presiding. Regret was expressed at Mrs Carter’s illness. Miss Cailey gave information re tin* appalling drinking habits among the* men at the tiring line*. Meeting closed with the Benediction. Meeting held December 2nd, Mrs Harris (Vice-President) presiding. We listened to a very faithful address from Miss Henderson, of Christchurch, dealing with the* awful crimes in the Dominion through drink, and urging the necessity of women police and women on juries to deal with girls. Much pleasure was expressed at Mr lianan’s willingness to have Temperance taught in the schools. A resolution was forwarded to the* Hon James Allen protesting against the drinking going on among ihe* soldiers. Mrs Plummer read an encouraging report of the work done during the year. FEILDING. There was a good attendance at our annual meeting. The following officers were unanimously re-elected Pres., Miss Moore; Treas., Mrs Williamson; Rec. Sec., Mrs Bridge. Regret was expressed at the* resignation of Miss Svendsen; Cor. Se c ~ Mrs J. C. Thompson; Vice-Pres., Mrs Beatie, with the ministers' wives. Arrangements were made to send donations and a box of goods to the Palmerston P. and A. Show for patriotic funds. WOODVILLK. Nov. 30. Annual meeting, attendance very good. Mrs Perkins (President) read a report of the work done during the year. Owing to the war, we have not been able to hold so< i.ils of any kind on notable days. President regrets that so many of the members do not attend the* meetings. During the year prizes were given to the sth and bth Standard school children for the* best essays on the Temperance Wall Sheet. Mrs Davie.

kindly gave the prize money. We have decided to give prizes each year for this work. Mrs Cole (Superintendent Cradle Roll) reported that the Cracile Roll at the end of the year ii)i4 had 52 members. this year 142. Last February a picnic was held for the mothers and children. 1 he election of olheers took plate, and resulted as follows: Pres., Mrs Per kins (re-elected); Vice-Pres., Mrs Jackson (re-elected) ; Sec., Mrs Thompson; Treas., Mrs Davie (reelected) ; Cradle Roll, Mrs Cole (reelected). A vote of thanks was passed to all those who had helped to tarry on the work during the year. GISBORNE. Nov. A social afternoon was held in St. Andrew’s Schoolroom to meet Aliss Powell. Between 50 and Go were present, including several new members. t hese were the result of personal contac t during Miss Powell s visit. Miss Powell gave a talk on the Union, its work and influence. Dec ided that Tokomaru Hay be visited, and a collection of £5 was taken til) tor the expenses. Songs and retentions were given.

PAHIATUA. Nov. 11. Members met at the home of Mrs Wilson to bit! farewell to our member, Mrs MtLennan, who is leaving us to reside in Napier, on account ot the health of her youngest son. Dec. 2. Annual meeting. Report shows eight new members gained. Work done in 14 departments. Donations made to N.Z. Union, Maori Fund, and World’s Missionary Fund. Full levy paid to Organising Fund, also .m extra sixpence capitation to N.Z. Fund, as suggested by our N.Z. Treasurer at Convention. Officers elected:- Pres., Mrs Neal; Sec., Mrs 11. Godfrey; Treas., Mrs \V. W. Me Cardie; Cradle* Roll Supt., Miss Thurlow ; “White Ribbon” Supt., Mrs Kager. AUCKLAND. Nov. 10. Mrs Cook (President) in the c hair. Decided that we give, as a Union, a fortnightly distribution of literature* supplied by the* No-License League. Proposed the following resolution be* sent to the City Council: “That the Auckland Women’s Christian Temperance Union protests against the proposed running of trams during church hours on Sunday.” Resolved: “A letter be sent to the Hon. J. Allen (Minister of Defence) drawing his intention to the fact that the shouting system had been dealt with by legislation in other lands, and that the* New’ Zealand Defence Department has the power in its own hands to deal with the matter.” A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Lambourne for her address, “The Sword Invisible.”

Nov. 24. Mrs Cook presiding. A number of visitors from other l nions were present. Mrs Lec-Cowie gave an address, mousing for her subject, “Temperance in Othe r Lands ” li was muc h appreciated. Miss Henderson and Miss Maunder spoke* .1 few words of encouragement and cheer. Tuesday, Nov. 30. A very successful lecture was given by the Rev. G. Rudd, of Devonport, on “The Panama Canal,” in aid ot the Auckland Women’s Christian Temperance Union. GREYTOWN. Meeting held, at which there was a good attendance. Mrs Quin read a most interesting paper, which was much appreciated by all present. A letter of thanks for old linen was received from the Secretary of the* Military Hospital Guild. NELSON.

Nov. 9. Miss Atkinson presided. Two new members were initiated. Resolved that the annual meeting be held on the 7th December, and the members’ business meeting on the Friday previous, December 3rd. Arrangements for the annual meeting and Sale of Work were made. The Annual Sale was held on November 3rd in the Temperance Hall. The afternoon proved very wet, and the attendance smaller than usual, but the business done was satisfactory. In the evening a programme of songs and recitations was given, and the sale was continued on the following afternoon. The monthly meeting at Richmond was held on November 10th, Mrs Watson presiding. One new member was initiated. Decided that the meetings should be continued next year, beginning on the* second Wednesday in February. BIRKENHEAD. An enthusiastic gathering of W.C.T.U. rntmbers and friends met at the Birkdale Methodist C hurch on Thursday, November nth, at a Red Cross luncheon. The afternoon meeting was presided over by our President. Mrs Cook, President of the Auckland Union, gave an interesting address on W.C.T.U. work, its aims and objects Essays written from the Temperance Wall Sheets by the school children from Abany and Glenfield were hande d in. These w ill be judged and the promised prizes awarded. At the close of our meeting six new members were initiated. Collection for R.C.F., £3 13s. MOSGIEL. Annual meeting held~November 9th. Good attendance. Balance-sheet and report adopted. Small balance in hand. Mrs Bedford presided. Election of officers resulted :-President, Mrs Pinfold; Sec., Mrs Wilson; Treas., Mrs Accersoll; “White Ribbon” Agent, Mrs Morton.

WANGANUI. Nov. Monthly meeting held, fair attendance. Election of officers took place; all officers were re-elect-ed. The Secretary and Treasurer’s reports were read and adopted. A helpful address was given those present by Mrs Blamires, President, on the “Hand-Pull,” especially suiting the**e hard and trying days. A letter of sympathy was sent to Mrs Sewell ow ing r to the death of her mother. Owing to Convention being held here March, 19iG, a lot of business was gone into. Committees formed and matters brought forward to ensure a good and helpful conference. CHRISTCHURCH. Nov. B.—Arrangements made in connection with Luncheon and Tea Rooms at Show Grounds. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday tables were set, and luncheon provide 1, several thousands being served in the three days. Collection boxes were put on the tables, and the sum of j£io 14s 7d was obtained for buying wool and material to work up for the soldiers. Nov. 23. —Mrs J. McCombs presided over a good attendance. Correspondence received from the Secretary of Red Cross thanking tin* Union for a bolt of flannel given to the Hospital Ship, and a donation of ,£5 towards Nurses’ Relief Fund. Mrs J. McCombs was appointed delegate to a deputation to wait on managers of Picture Shows re the retrogressive tendency of picture hlins of the present day. A resolution was passed expressing satisfaction at the decision of the City Council in deciding to enforce the by-laws re bo\ s under 12 s<* lling newspapers. The l nion has refused to take any part in the River Bank Carnival unless committee will give an assurance that no gambling in any form will be indulged in. Decided to try and arrange with the United Council of women for a deputation to wait on Hon Dr McNab on several matters affecting women and children, especially those pertaining to assaults on young children, and the detaining on farm colonies of degenerates committing these offences. Red Cross Report. 10 vests; iG pair pants; 4 pair socks; 1 bottle cover; i pair mittens; 2 scarves; 1 night shirt. A bolt of white flannel was given to the* Red Cross for the Hospital Ship, to be made into bandages. WELLINGTON DISTRICT. Dec. 2. —Annual meeting; Mrs Peryman occupied the e hair. The minutes of 1914 annual meeting were read and confirmed. The Secretary read reports from branch unions in connection with work done. Our members worked well in getting signatures to the petitions for G o’clock closing of hotel bars, and regret it was not granted, but all intend to keep “pegging away” until public opinion expresses itself so strongly that they arc* bound to listen and carry into effect the wish-

es of the people. The Dominion organiser, Miss Dowell, spent some weeks in the district, and was mainly instrumental in the revival of tin* Lower Hutt Union, which now numbers thir-ty-one members, and also the formation of a new Union and Hand of Hope at Grcytown, and at our Home meetings the new members gained were due to her untiring e fforts. Ihe balance sheet was read, showing a small credit balance. Rev \\. Shirer, Treasurer to the Ruilding Fund, read the balance sheet in connection with the Girls’ Association, for which he was heartily thanked, and elected again. It was with great regret that we were compelled to accept Mrs Evan’s resignation, owing to her absence from Wellington, but our President recognised, “ 1 hat any Union to be successful needs a President who can devote a considerable proportion of her time and thought to its affairs, who can come into personal touch w ith its individual members, and thus learning the special capabilities and bent of each, can prove a true leader by assigning to eac h that place in the battlefield where she will use to the best advantage her particular gifts and powers.” The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs Moulder; Secretary, Mrs Spearman; Treasurer, Mrs Ringham ; Vice-Presi-dents, Mesdames Box ill, W right and Cummings. NEW BRIGHTON. Dec. 2. —Annual Meeting held, attendance good; President presiding. Mrs Lopdell gave a short spiritual address. The Secretary and Treasurer read their reports. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs Hall; Secretary, Mrs Smith; Treasurer, Mrs Nicholas. Mrs Si rati spoke on the ?%uccessful year our l nion had just completed, and thanked those who had held office during that time. One new member joined our Union. MASTERTON. Nov. 7. Election of officers. Miss Powell in the chair. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs Devonport; Sc retary, Mrs Flanagan; Treasurer, Mrs Sutherland; VicePresident, Mesdames W. li llosking, 1. Millar, I). Donald, and Miss Thomas; Supt. of Dept., Home Meeting, Mrs Ross; Flower Mission, Mrs Walker; Back Blocks, Mrs Millie Millar; ( radle Roll, Miss Thomas; Purity, Miss Wingate; “White Ribbon” Agent Mrs Ross. Kechabite Tent invited the members to .1 social to meet Miss Kennedy of Invercargill. Mrs Ross elected delegate for the Wanganui C (invention. \ otes of thanks were passed to the retiring President, Mrs Ross, also Miss Powell. NAPIER. Nov. iX. Meeting held in Baptist Sunday School. Miss Powell visited Union unexpectedly, and had a talk on the work accomj lished, and urged that all members should wear their badges always. It was reported that

CJ2S more sand bags had been sent away, and that there were still more to make up. Decided to lend Willard Hall to Miss Austen, who was visiting Napier the following week, to give “Purity Talks.” December 1. Meeting held in Willard Hall, when nominations for annual meeting were made, and it was stated that Mrs \ enables had consented to be nominated for President, also the different reports were discussed, and it was urged that all reports for Convention number should be sent off by December 31st. Willard Hall was to be lent to Rev K. Falgrave Davy for Children Mission for three evenings. SOUTH INVERCARGILL. Nov. 30. The President (Mrs Paisley) presided. Special mention was made of the papers by Mrs Cooper, which were read at the last meeting, and were very interesting and instructive and practical. The President said the year’s work had been most encouraging to the members. The Secretary (Mrs Parkins) gave a review of work done. We hope to be able to undertake more next year. Union reassembles in February, 1916. INVERCARGILL. The annual meeting was held on December 7th with a tair attendance, Mrs Baird presiding. A splendid report of work done during the year was read by Sister M. Bell. Mrs Hunter (Treasurer) gave a good report of the tm. me es, and .1 vote of t banks was passed to Mr Hunter for auditing the balance sheet. Our membership is now 142. Final arrangements for conducting the Rest and Tea Rooms at the Agricultural Show next week were* made. Dissatisfaction with the kind of pictures shown at the picture shows, which so many children attend, was expressed, and efforts are being made to have them more carefully censored. A resolution was passed : “'That a programme suitable for children should be given op Saturday afternoons,” and a deputation aj j ointed to interview the m inagei s. 1 be ques tion, re postponing Convention, was brought before the meeting, and it was unanimously agreed; “That there is more need than ever to do all in our power to combate the' liejuor traffic, and that we are in favour of holding the Annual Convention.” Officers elected: President, Mrs Macalister, Holywood Terrace, Gladstone; Secretary, Mrs F. Lillicrap, Earn Street; Treasurer, Mrs Hunter, Don Street. NELSON. Dec. 3. Annual meeting, Miss Atkinson presiding. The Annual report was read by Mrs Knapp, Secretary, and the balance sheet by Mrs Brown, Treasurer. Reports of the Y Branch, and of the Good Citizenship Dept, were also given. Mrs Emmett, Librarian, stated that the library was well patronised. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Miss Atkinson; Vice-Presidents, Mesdames Mackenzie, Lambert, Dickson,

(ex-officio), Field, Watson, and Hockey (elected); Secretary, Mrs Knapp; Asst. Secretary, Mrs Judson; Treasur er, Mrs A. Blown; Asst. Treasurer, Mrs Edmonds; “White Ribbon” Agent, Mrs Whitford; Librarian, Mrs Emmett; Superintendents of Departments Literature, Mrs Field; Good Citizenship, Mrs Judson; Station Box, Mrs Hayes; Back Blocks, Mrs Moves. At the close of the meeting a resolution of deep regret and sympathy was passed tor the late* Cradle Roll Supt., Mrs J. Robertson, who had passed away th.it afternoon. Dec. 7. Public meeting ; a good attendance of members and friends. Annual reports were read; the* Treasurer’s report showing a satisfactory balance. Three new members initiated, j A short programme was given, and" an address by Mrs Butler, wife of the Congregational imnister, bearing upon the spirit in which women should meet the sorrows and anxieties connected with the war. A letter was also read from a N X. soldier, expressing appreciation of correspondenc e by members of the W.CVI U. Collection amounted to £1 6s 5(1. DEVONPORT. Nov. 23. Discussion on “ramp work.” Report from member of Congregational Church; about 50 of the Islanders from camp attend worship there on Sunday mornings, the sermon being interpreted. Mrs LeeCouie gave an interesting address, with words of cheer to our members, also pinning our White Bow on two new members. Dec. 2. Annual meeting. Report of year’s work was read. Early part of year President was ill, hut returned to work in July. Six new members have been enrolled in our “Win One* Campaign,” and we have secured 3 new subscribers to “White Ribbon” paper. Our President emphasised the Noon Prayer as .1 strengthening bond to all members. Following officers elected for 1916: President, Mrs Mann; Vice-Presidents, Mesdames Cranch and Shepherd ; Secretary, Mrs Little; Treasurer, Miss Leßoy; Organist, Mrs (ranch; “W hite Ribbon” Agent, Mi§s Leßoy; Superintendents of Departments Home Meetings, Mrs Johnston; Scientific Temperance, Miss Lilliwell; Notable Days, Mrs Jenkins; Christian Citizenship, Mrs Armitage; Look-out Committee, Mesdames Fraser, Kinnear, Leßoy. This committee is to welcome visitors to our meetings, specially look-out new members, and visit any who are absent from more than one meeting. Resolutions to send to Convention: “We will support vigorous campaign against treating,” also for “6 p.m. c losing of hotel bars,” also urge Unions to “Educate without ceasing for Christian Citizenship” that our land may be a purer place for our men to come* bac k to. GREYMOUTH. Dec. Annual meeting was not too well attended, owing to the very severe weather. Satisfactory yearly reports were read. Our niid-monthiv prayer

meetings have been well attended, and also the united prayer meetings for peace, organised by our Union. Officers elected as follows: Mrs Gaskin, President; Mrs J. Hayes, Secretary; Mrs Sweetman, Treasurer, and Superintendents of other departments were appointed. Notable days have been kept, usually by open-air meetings, and have been well attended. Our Sale of Work (Sailors’ Rest) came off mid bad weather, but nevertheless we did very well. Our special thanks are due to Mrs Whitcombe of Dunedin, Mrs Jamieson, Mrs McAllister, and the Ashburton V’s. Our Sailors’ Rest is in Rood hands, and is appreciated by many sailors while in port. WANGANUI FAST. Nov. Monthly meeting held in Baptist Chapel; small attendance. The reports and balance sheet for the year were presented. Ten shillings was donated towards Organising Fund, also the Supt. of the Okoia Loyal Temperance Legion reported that the Legion had donated the sum of £x 4s 7c! towards Organising Fund. The following- officers were elected for the year: President, Mrs Duxfield; Secretary, and Treasurer, Mrs Andrew. W HANGAR FI. Nov. 2. President in chair. President said she* had received a letter from Hikurangi President stating that the Organising Secretary, Miss Evans, would pay them a visit at their first meeting in the* New Near. Decided to let the matter rest for the* present regarding the wr ting of essays in the various standards. All members, whose subscriptions were owing, were requested to pay up so that the Treasurer can balance accounts. INVERCARGILL DISTRICT. Nov. 2. Mrs Baird presiding. Puritv literature received to be circulated among members. Mrs LeeCow ie reported having sent £7 to Miss Slack (World’s W.C.T.U. Secretary) for sand-bags. Three judges were appointed for Temperance Essays. Decided to send special letters of sympathy to Mrs \\. A. Waugh, Mrs |ohn Stead and Mrs Sutton, three members who had recently suffered sad bereavement. Mrs Cowie, Evangelistic Supt. reported that the Temperance Pleasant Sunday Afternoon meetings had been held regularly on first and third Sundays in each month. Also a “Band of Service” for children on alternate Friday evenings, a prayer meeting on behalf of the Empire each Friday afternoon, and a Bible reading on Saturday evenings—all at Amethyst Hall. Two new members received. OTAMATEA. I tu ane he mitini ma te roopu Karaitiana wahine Otamatea i te 5 o nga ra e Hepetema. Ite here Aotearea na te Pirihitini karakia ka kimenetia 23 o nga himene a nk te Pirihitini ano te inoi, whakapuaretia te \>hare mo nga take,

Kohi marama, Mihimihikito Pirihitini kia rutera Karena i runga itemea ke kei runga ia i te pournanga o noho 1 te wehenga atu o tana kotiro o Parani Karena 1 tona aroaro kua riro nei ia i te matua nui i te rangi n* konei nui atu te aroha o nga hoa roopu mete mihi atu hoki. E pai ana e hoa. Kote whakatauki hoki tenei ate karaiti tukuna mai nga tamariki ma nga hoki te rangatiratanga o te rangi, heoi Tatatou karakia he w.iakapone kiaia kite matua nui i te rangi me kahone tatou e whiwhi kitena orkoia kite* kainga hoki o te okiokitanga. Kaati 1 whiwhi ano te roopu kia whaatur a tektahi ngahau fairwell i te (> o nga ra o tc* Hepetema whakaaetiana o nga mem; katoa mo lames Paul raua ko James Tepene itemea e haere ana raua kote whawhai with the second Maori reinforcement. Kaati 1 tc* tunga o taua taakro ra mo raua nui nga mihi mo raua eo raua whanaunga moo raua hoa Pakeha heoi kohia te moni taake ha c* nga Maori. Pakeha i taua no puae te moni i kohia £y 3s. Na Andrew W iapo i tukku atu taua moni kia raua mete whai korero atu kitana tokerua ahakoa e tamarna 1 ti tonei moni kuatu nei etoke rua iwi tae atu hoki kiokorua hoa Pakeha me tango e korua tenei moni. Erangi kote* whakaaro tenei ate iwi me* tano e* korua he paipera. Kiaua moni hei whaka maharatanga ma korua kia matou kaati nga mihi mate matua kui korua emanaki. Mr Woodhead, school teacher, he tuaketenei nakku he whakepai atu kia korua. E James Paul E James Tepene kahaere nei kite whaiwhai mote kingi mote motu hoki. Kaati maku e penei atu, me whakarite o korua ngakau kite te Ingarihi kia kaua e kite 1 te wehi i nga hoa riri ahakoa kotehea ahuatanga kaua e wehi. Erangi he an English kaati nui tc* mihi o toku ngakau kia korue it emea he tamaiti taku e haere omane hoki kote w haw ha kei te Training Camp inainei kaati nei waku mihi atu kia kowa. I tu ano he mitini mate roopu K.iraitiana wahine Otamatea 1 rote i te Hooro Aotearoa i te 5 o nga ra o Tihema. Na te Pirihitini te karakia ka himenetia te 23 o nga himene. Ka mutu ka inoi te Pirihitini ka puare te whare mo nga take, it. Take tuata ho koohi marama. k 2, take ruarua he whi whiriwhiri na tc* Pirihitini mo nga t.ike raruraru i waengu nui 1 te roop mete whaka takaoto tikanga eora ai nga moni kua mate. ■> Take na te roopu kia whaute, tetahi takoha he whaka mahatanga mate roopu wahine Otamatea kia kohi tatana Hamana i mua o tona hokinga kite whawhai kaoti tc* whiriwhiri. Kapahi tia nga take ka inei te Pirihitini.