PREVENTION OF CRUELTY. MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14048, 30 April 1909, Page 7

PREVENTION OF CRUELTY.

MEETINGS.

SOCIETY'S ANNUAL MEETING.

The fifteenth annual meeting of the New Zealand Society for the Protection of Women fend Children and for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was held at the City Council Chambers yesterday. Tho Right Rev. Dr. Neligan, Anglican Bishop of Auckland, presided.

The annual report, as already published, was presented by the chairman of committee and hon. chief inspector (Mr. H. Wilding), and the balance-sheet by the treasurer (Rev. S. A. Goldstein). The finances were reported as sound, a fact which was entirely attributed to the industry and generosity of the Ladies' Committee. The annual subscriptions, however, Had dropped from £192 10s ad to ±/J. 03 12s 6d.

The report and balance-sheet were adopted. 'i'ue chairman congratulated Mr. Wilding upon the satisfactory nature of the report, and applauded the objects of the society. It did not merely exist tor the purpose of prosecuting people, but to act as a deterring agency. Tue work, being done among women and children was, His Lordship considered, especially praiseworthy. Much good was also uone in preventing cruelty to animals. s This form of cruelty was not nearly as prevalent here as in many countries, particularly those of Central Europe. He thought that the formation of a Central Advisory Board at Wellington would tend to still more valuable work of an educative character.' The speaker urged that so far as possible the society's operations should be carried out on a voluntary basis. The more people were encouraged to do for themselves instead of looking entirely to that nebulous but paternal body called the Government the better it would be. (Applause.) Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: —President, His Excellency tho Governor, Lord Plunket; vice-presidents, tho Anglican Bishop of Auckland (the* Right Rev. Dr. Neligan) and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Auckland (the Right Rev. Dr. Lenilnui), the Jewish Rabbi (Rev. S. A. Goldstein), the chairman . Methodist Church District Synod (Rev. Geo. Bond), representative of Baptist Church (Rev. A. . H. Knowles-Kempton), representative of Presbyterian Church (Rev. W. Gray. Dixon, M.A.), tho Hon. Geo. Fowlds, Messrs. Alfred Kidd, F. E. Banme, M.P., K.C., Hy. Wilding, J.P., David Goldie, A. M. Myers; committee, Mr. Henry Wilding, J.P. (chairman), Mesdamcs L. N. Benjamin, Louis Myers, Bedford, N. A. Nathan, Armitage, Nelson, Devorc, Miss Outhwaite, Inspector Cullen, Messrs. Geo. Bloomfield, Lucas Bloomfield, J. Bollard, M.P., H. 0. Nolan, Win. Thome, F. W. Brookfield. Sidney Wcotnian, Frank Waller. B. S. Finn, E. D. O'Rorke; Ladies' Committee, Lady Plunket (president), Mrs. N. A. Nathan (vice-president), Mesdames Alexander, L. Benjamin, H. Brett, Baume, F. 1-:. Baume,' Bedford. W. 11. Bloomfield, W. Coleman, Corbott, Culling, Moss Davis, E. R. Davis, A. E. Dovore, J. M. Dargaville, P. A. Edmiston, D. Goldie, .1. J. Holland, F. W. King, McDowell, Louis Myers, J. C. Macky, Arthur Myers, L. D. Nathan, S. Nathan, N. A. Nathan, Neligan, Nelson, C. J. Parr, St. Clair, Scott, Archdale Tayler, W. Thorne, Rathbone, Houghion, Greigg. Pay ton, Misses Outhwaite and Connolly; hon. treasurer. Rev. S. A. Goldstein ; hon. auditor, Mr. Ernest Jonas; hon. medical officer, Dr. W. C. W. McDowell; hon. corresponding secretaries, Mrs. Armitage and Mr. Percy Weetman; hon. veterinary surgeon, Mr. R. P. Kinloch; hon. solicitors for town, Messrs. F. E. Baume, M.P., K.C., F. W. Brookfield. A. G. Pilkington, J. W. Gittos, E. Mahony, Wm. Thorne, J. R. Reed, J. St. Clair, J. W. Stewart: hon. solicitors for country, Messrs. W. A. Carncll (Coromandel), W. A. Carruth (Whangareih Peter Gilchrist (To Aroha), C. A. tie Lautour (Gisborne), H. A. Cornford (Napier). H. Y. Collins (To Awamutu) James Miller (Thames),' Mueller (Paeroa), W. H. Barnicoat (Wangaimi), 11. A. Sharp (Tauranga), Geo. Urquart (Rotorua); hon. chief inspector. Mr. Henry Wilding; inspector, Mr. 11. Alder. Votes of thanks were passed to all who had assisted in the work of the society (Mr. Wilding's name being especially mentioned) and to the chairman.

CHURCH OP ST. JOHN THE

BAPTIST.

The annual meeting of the adherents ot ! the Church of St. John the Baptist, North: cote, was held in the parish hall on Tuesday, there being a record attendance. The vicar (the Rev. A. F. Smith) presided. The report of the vestry showed that during tho year there had been 49 celebrations of the Holy Communion, with 496 receptions, 16 baptisms, two weddings, nine burials. Tho collections showed a slight increaso over the previous year. Tho total income was £419 9s 2d, and the expenditure £418 Is Id. Tho liabilities amounted to £84 13s lid, and the assets were £7 4s 6d, leaving a deficit of £77 9s sd. Tho loan on tho parish hall had been considerably reduced, leaving a balance of £150, which tho ladies' guild hoped to pay off this year. Special mention was made of the work of the guild, and of tho great assistance they had rendered in this department of the church's work. The Sun-day-school has 102 scholars on the roll, and seven teachers. This department of tho church organisation was described as very hopeful and encouraging. Tho choir, under the able management of Mr. A. Taylor, had well maintained its efficiency. During tho year fortnightly evening services had been held in the Foresters' Hall, Birkenhead, and were fairly well attended, without detracting from the Northeote congregations. Tho work at Mayfield and Albany had been continued with regularity and interest. The vicar appointed Mr. H. H. Hunt as his churchwarden, and the following officers were elected:—Parishioners' warden, Mr. A. Tver; vestry, Messrs. Budd. Oulpitt, Cadness, A. Harrison. Jeffery, V. Smith, Taylor, Van Veen, Way, and Weeks; secretary and treasurer, Mr. Tyer. It was decided to issue debentures, free of interest, to pay off existing liabilities, and to renovate and enlarge the church. The envelope system of giving was also inaugurated to place tho finances of the church on a firm basis. Votes of thanks were passed to all church workers.

PITT-STREET SUNDAY-SCHOOL. Tho anniversary tea and public meeting in connection with the Pitt-street Methodist Church were held on Wednesday. Mr. Henderson, an old scholar, presided. Mr. G. Winstone, superintendent of the school, presented Mr. McMaster, who- had been connected with the school for over 40 years, and who is now retiring as teacher of the young men's Bible-class, with a Bible, as a token of their appreciation of his services. Mr. McMaster suitably responded. The circuit stewards (Messrs. Jones and Caughey) welcomed the newly-appointed ministers (tho Revs. W. Ready and G. S. Cook) to the circuit and city, at the same time assuring them of loyal support. The Revs. Ready and Cook suitably replied. Tho scholars sang several pieces during the evening, under the conductor&hip of Mr. T. Garland.

PONSONBY DEBATING SOCIETY. The weekly meeting of the Ponsonby Literary and Debating Society was held in the lecture hall, Leys Institute, on Wednesday evening, when Mr. McMath presided over a fair attendance of members. * The evening was devoted to impromptu speeches, a number of interesting and profitable discussions on a wide range of subjects being indulged in. The following took part: Messrs. Holloway, Gittos, Good, Murray, Row, Dowle, Docura, G. Bullen, Bagnall, J. Stubbs, Bennett. Brown; Richards, Slebbing, Knight, and Phillips.. REV. G. H. COLE'S MISSION. Attendances at the special mission of the Rev. G. H. Cole in East-street Hall are increasing, and last evening the preacher discoursed to a large audience on " Starting From the . Scratch, and How to Win." A powerful impression was made upon i his hearers. Mr. Cole has wonderfully sustained tho interest throughout the series of meetings, and the results are all . that could be expected. The meetings will be con-, tinued to-night and Saturday evening, and special services will be announced for Sunday. -' - . ■'• ..'•,. '