BIBLE SOCIETY
UPPER HUTT MEETING
Mrs. Balcombe Browne (president'of the Upper Hutt branch of the British ana Foreign Bible. Society) presided at a representative meeting of the branch held recently. She eulogised the work of Mrs. Scholes as secretary and collector for a number of years at Upper Hutt, Mangaroa, Whiteman's Valley, and Kaitoke. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. Scholes and her daughter," Mrs. Jarvie. The chairman also mentioned the fine work of. Mrs. Salisbury, who founded the branch.
The following were elected as officials for the ensuing year:—President, Mrs. Balcombe Browne (re-elected); vice-presidents, Mesdames Kendrick and Rogers; secretary, Mrs. Scholes; committee, Mesdames Rogers, Scholes, Hendrickson, Tompkins, and Miss Keys.
Mrs. Porter spoke upon the worldwide 'work, of the society, specially stressing the translation section and what the work meant to both the translator and those who received the new translations year by year.
The president entertained all to a dainty tea which Was' much appreciated. The organising secretary proposed a hearty vote of. thanks to Mrs. Balcombe Browne for her hospitality and for her generous help ever since the inception,of the branch. The resolution was carried with great enthusiasm.
BIBLE SOCIETY
Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 91, 14 October 1935, Page 15
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