ORGANISING FUND REPORT, 1915-1916.

White Ribbon, Volume 21, Issue 250, 18 April 1916, Page 13

ORGANISING FUND REPORT, 1915-1916.

Madam President, — I am pleased to report that the Organising Eund maintains a fairly firm position, notwithstanding the many hindrances to a successful issue owing to war conditions. We started in March, 1915, with a balance of ,£132 7s 4c!, as against £B2 14s the previous year. The receipts for the year amount to £lO7 6s 2d. Last year our receipts were £143 6s lod —a marked difference. The Bank interest for the year is £3 ms 3d, an increase on £2 13s lod on the previous year. The fall in receipts is £36 os Bd, which is serious. The private donations, although still generous, are not as numerous as usual, which helps to explain the drop in amounts received for the year, for we really depend very largely on our private contributions. It is gratifying to report that so many Unions, both large and small, have sent in their full membership Ktvjr. Invercargill takes first place with its contribution of £7. Dunedin is next with £6. Next in order of merit come Wellington District, Wellington Central, Nelson, Christchurch, Palmerston North, etc. It is a pleasure to notice how faithful so many small Unions are in the

regul.tr forwarding of their levies to the Organising fund. Some never miss, year by year. It shows, 1 think, true interest in the work. The noticeable contribution that came to hand during the year was from the Okoia L.T.L., who, under the capable management of Mrs Duxfield, gave entertainments w hie h resulted in a generous gift of £3 4 s ?d to the Organising Fund. This report shows a marked increase in expenditure, proving veiy plainly the difference in travelling and living generally, when the country is under the shadow of a terrible war. I do trust that in the near future the Unions will rally round this Fund for the support of an Organiser. W hat has been done in the past is gratifying, but we do not want to go “down-hill.” It will t all for thought and economy on the part of each Union in dealing with its funds, but 1 feel sure the effort will be worth while, because the organising treasury cannot long cope with the extra drain due to cost of living and travelling with decreased receipts. ALICE R. C. TAYLOR, N.Z. Treasurer Organising Fund.