The Ministering Children's League.

Otago Witness, Issue 1981, 11 February 1892, Page 26

The Ministering Children's League.

TO THE EDITOR

Sir,-— May I be permitted through the columns of your paper to bring to the notice of your readers a society which is not unworthy of the attention of those interested in the welfare of the young? The "Ministering Children's League" was started in my house in London ju.st seven years ago. It now numbers about 40,000 members and associates, and it has been introduced into all English-speaking lands. It* objects are to assist the young to become loving, useful, and unselfish, and to train them up as helpers of the poor._ Though it has ambitious aims in view, no society could be simpler. It has no intricate organisation, 'and its members are bound together but by one rule of kindness and by the use of one short prayer. There are no limitations as to creed, age, or sex of the young people who join. Probably to its very simplicity the association owes much of its success. Two homes in England, a small hospital in Canada, and a chapel for the Indians in the United States owe their origin to this society, whilst in the mother country quantities of gifts for the poor are being supplied. The association has received warm prai&e from men of most varied religious views. Since I arrived

in New Zealand, three weekß ago, I have been fortunate enough to secure" the kind services of Mrs Menzies, Molesworth street, Wellington, as hou. organising secretary for this colony, and I have met v in that town, and also m Christchurch, several ladies who seemed to be very ready to lend the society a helping hand. My stay in your beautiful city has of necessity been so short that I have had comparatively little opportunity for bringing the society to the notice of workers in Duuedin. I should thorofore be much obliged if you would kindly allow me to do so through your paper. — I am, &c., Dunedin, February 1. M. G. Meatu. P.S. — Letters will find mo if addressed to "The Countess of Meath, Queenstown."

County for three months prior to races that have not won advertised money. Nomination, 7s (id ; acceptance, 2s (id. 3.— Wairio District Cup, of 20sovs. Open. Two miles. A sweep of 10s each to go to second. Winner incurs penalty of 71b for Flying Handicap. Nomination, 12s Gd ; acceptance, 7s 6d. „ , 4.— Maidp.n Piate, of lSsovs. One mile and ahalf. For horses the dona fide property for three months prior to races of residents pt the Wairio Riding. Winner incurs penalty of 71b for the District Handicap. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. S.-Fi/HNT, Handicap, of 15sovs. Three-quarters of :v mile. Open. Nomination, 10s; acccpt6 —District Handicap, of losovs. One mila and a-ouarter. Owners and horses to have resided within a radius of 12 miles from course for three months prior to races. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. 7 —Hack Rack, of 10»ovs. One nnlc. For all horses owned by residents within a radius of seven miles from course for three months prior to races, that have never won advertised money nor have competed in any race during the day. Post entries. No weight under lOst. Entrance, 10s (sd. B.— Consolation Race, of 6sovs. One mile. For all beaten horses during meeting. Horses competing in Trot excluded. Rules and Kcgulations. I.— Nominations for all races except Hack and Consolation must be accompanied with fees ; name, age, description, pedigree (if any), and previous performances (if any) of horse, and riders colours ; and must be lodged with the Secretary not later than 8 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, February 17 2.— Weights declared in Invercargill Daily News on SATURDAY, February 20. 3.— Aocaptances, with sweep money, must be paid not later than WEDNESDAY, February 24. at 8 p.m. „ . , 4.— The decision of the Stewards on all points in connection with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. s.— Any jockey riding except in the colours entered will be fined LI. f}. — The Rules of the" Metropolitan Club will be strictly adhered to both as regards the racing and the working of the Totali&ator. 7.— The Trotting Race will be run under the rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association. B.— Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross amount of all moneys paid in accordance with the programme for expenses. ALFRED HEATHCOTE, Secretary. Postal and telegraphic address: Wairio Post Office. 11 f