DUNEDIN CITY MISSION.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16121, 9 July 1914, Page 11

DUNEDIN CITY MISSION.

The monthly meeting of the executive, held on Tuesday, was attended by Messrs J. H. Wilkinson (in the chair), Joseph Braithwaite, Andrew King, W. E. Sessions, John A. D. Adams, E. Roscvear, John Barnes, P. L. Clark, and D. Wright. It was agreed that in future the monthly meeting of the committee be held at 5 p.m., instead of 4.45 p.ni The Hon. Treasurer reported donations etc., for the month amounting to £34 7s Id. • The usual accounts were passed for payment It was reported that Mr John Anderson; a member of the committee, had died since last meeting. The following resolution was agreed to, membor* standing: ."The members of this committee desire to place on record their deep regret at the death of Mr John Anderson, which took place on June 29. For fully two years he had been a helpful and sympathetic member. They offer to Mrs Anderson and family their sympathy, and express the hope that God may give all needed comfort and strength in their time of sorrow."

It was agreed that Mr William J. Lore ihould fill the vacancy.

"Mr Wright's monthly memo, was of a very cheerful nature, and membere of the committee were well satisfied. So large are the classes for Bible instruction at Maori Hill, Kaikorai, Albany street, Forbury, and Arthur street that the rooms in Dvery case aro not only full, but crowded, by interested pupils. The encouragement and active assistance given by head masters, teachers, and senior scholars have been most stimulating On a recent Thursday Mr Fleming 'chairman of the school committee) visited the Forbury School olid spoke words of cheer to the eager crowd of young people. At Kaikorai School the same thing was done by Mrs Pinfold (a member of the school committee), and last week the Rev. O. E. Allen gave the lesson at Albany Street With the attention and demeanour of the children he was well pleased, and it is hoped he may come again. During the eevere weather the missionary would be glad if sympathetic friends would think of the old people, who are thankful to have coals sent to them. .Ho has been already supplying urgent oases of need, but the winter will be with us for some time yet. In most instances Mr Wright visits and fees for himself where needy cases arise from time to time. Tire Sunday evening service continues to be largely attended by old and young, and many experienced helpers have lately. As it was impossible' for the missionary, or pther delegates to attend the great conference at Brisbane of missionaries and workers from the Australian States during the preeent month slides are, by request, being prepared of the large classes, ■ etc., for the lantern exhibitions. Large gatherings are expected at Brisbane similar to those at Sydney two years ago.