DUNEDIN CITY MISSION.

Evening Star, Issue 11657, 18 September 1901, Page 8

DUNEDIN CITY MISSION.

The monthly meeting of the Committee took place ou Tuesday afternoon at the Board Room of the Bible Depot, Princes street, Mr G. M. Thomson (president) in the chair. After prayer and reading of minutes of last meeting, the hon. treasurer (Mr Rosevear) gave in a very satisfactory, report. The credit balance was good, and tho following donations, etc., had been received:—A mother, 2s 6d; friends at Maori hill, 8s; a friend, 20s; friends of • the children, £5; attendance cards, ss; First Church, £10; Russell street box, 15s 6d; per Mr E. Aslin, £3 12s 9d; per Union street ISchool. ss. The president undertook to communicate with the Mornington Presbyterian Church concerning a collection. The following sentences are taken from Mr Wright's monthly memo., which was laid upon the table : —Large numbers I ave attended our Bible-reading classes during the month, and in most schools the attendance of boys is larger than in any former year. For four weeks: 1,635 girls, 1,111 boys; total, 2,746. , Mondays, 509; Tuesdays, 621; Wednesdays, 630; Thursdays, 515; and Fridays, 471. Once again cordial thanks are offered to all helpers, including school committees, teachers, parents, and young people. If wo only had experienced and competent helpers much more and hotter work could be accomplished. Specimens of work done by the children were shown to the Committee; and incidentally it was mentioned that the classes at. High street, Union street, Albany street, George street, and Arthur street had been photographed for the ' Otago Witness,' and, that these groups included about 900 pupils. Mr Aslin had given an instructive lantern service at. Union street School Hall to a large audience 'of young people and their friends. * Addresses have been given at Russell street Mission Hall by Mr Blackwood, Mr J. Wilkinson, Mr C. Taylor, and the missionary. This weekly gathering is well attended, and continues to be valued by many people in i,* neighborhood. Mr Wright has also assisted at King street Congregational Church and Kaikorai Baptist Church. Sunday school anniversary. My visitations have, as usual, been to sick and suffering ones among old and young in and around the City. Many are sick, and some are dying. I have also visited two of the public institutions and absentees from our large classes, and in every case had a cordial welcome. In most cases the Gospel is valued, and the hopes of the world to come bring comfort and solace to the heart. In addition to the many demands made upon ministers and pastors, there are now many agents and agencies seeking to uplift the fallen and those who are backsliding. The City Mission has a place, and does a modest share.