MEN'S BROTHERHOOD.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1423, 25 April 1912, Page 2

MEN'S BROTHERHOOD.

SECOND ANNUAL BEPOIiT. The second annual report of the committee of the Wellington City Men's Brotherhood states, inter alia, that the year just ended has been one of interest and progress. Tho removal into new quarters was a successful change,. the attendances increasing. The sneakers (luring the year have been of splendid quality. The musical part of the year's programme (given by willing volunteers) was excellent, and has certainly assisted the Brotherhood in attaining success. "Two years have almost pnssed," continues the report, "since (he Brotherhood was born in Wellington, and, during this period, tho committee, and members have been alive to their responsibilities. The most important undertaking has been that of the ippointment o£ Sister Mildred, who has been engaged'for twelve months to work amongst the sick and needy. Tho result of her labour alone docs immense credit to the Brotherhood, and, with God's blessing, wo hope to continue to assist (hepoor and to visit the sick. The position to-day is, that your executive have promised to be responsible for Sister Mildred's stipend, an undertaking that we feel sure,voii will readily confirm. "The celebration of, the Brotherhood's second anniversary was held in the New Theatre, the building proving by far too small for the occasion. The Mayor of Wellington (Mr. T. M. Wilford) occupied tho chair, and made a splendid appeal to the largo audience for financial assistance, in order to enable tho Brotherhood to proceed with the scheme of engaging a sister. At tliis meeting Mr?. Blamires won many friends for the Brotherhood by her touching appeal on behalf of (he sick and poor of our city.

"Your executive has also, through the kindness of a number of commercial men of this city, obtained three complete sets of nursing apparatus, any of the articles composing which, -when not otherwise required, are always, at tlip dispofalof those who may require the'r use. Special thanks are due to Bro. .7. Dowtlel, who spent his time and influence in securine these three scR "The speakers at the Sunday meetings included sonic of tho finest, in the Dominion, and able nnd (rifted visitors from other parts of the world. They all have been pleased to speak in terms of highest prnii-'c of the work of the Brotherhood, which is becoming a great and united body, devoting its energies to (ho assistance of suffering humanity throughout [ the world. Much encouragement is dei.rived' in this work from the fnct that through the lend taken by this city, branches have been opened at the following towns in New Zealand: Auckland. Chrisrehurch, Wanganni, Waihi, and New Plvniouth. "The executive regret very keenly tho enforced departure of Bro! Jordan, tho fir=t «ecretnry of this Brotherhood. TTis splendid talonti; are mi rod. but. at. tho snme time we rejoice to know that he is still actively cngnsprl in the wnrk elsewhere. Your executive also extends its heartiest thanks to Ero. Harry linker and the Central Mission Band for their uiitirinT services on many occasions. "Finally, .your "xoMilive desires In express ili very highest prniw nnd admiration _to tho president, the Itev. T!. 0. Blamires, for hte untirine energy and his courteous assistance (o all hclpin? forward tho good cause; also to his Mod wife, wliose interest in the success of the Brotherhood has boon unflagging, even nt (lie sacrifice of her health." Xo cold is "XAZOL" proof. A few drops on sngiu , slowly dissolved in tho mouth, and a few good inhalations through (i Xazol Inhaler will dispel tho trouble. liifliipii/n, .ill Colds, Bronchitis, or XaMil Catnrrh. ore quickly cured liv "XAZOL." If taken as directed. "NAZOIT penetrates to the trouble and removes it.—Advt. In snuip Hindoo temple? the collection is made by an elephant, who goes round with a basket. Xo one, it is paid, has> ever ventured to feiorn unconsciousness when the basket (jaine in his vicinity, ;