DUNEDIN CITY MISSION.

Otago Witness, Issue 2355, 13 April 1899, Page 63

DUNEDIN CITY MISSION.

The monthly meeting of the committee was hold on Wednesday afternoon, sth, in tho Book Depot, Princee street, when thore were present — Captain Wm. • Thomson ; •Messrs E. Rosevear (hon. treasurer), G. M. Thomson (chairman), D Smith, Shacklock, and Duncan Wright (missionary). Mr Joseph Braithwaite wrote to tho President, explaining that he was sailing next day for Britain, and would be absent for gomo months He also gave an account of his visit to tha Russell street Sunday evening service two weeks ago.

The financial statement for the month was again of an encouraging nature and the following donations were reported up to date : — A lftdy, 10a; a lady, ss; J.R., Is bi; a friond, 2s 6d; Mr X., £2 2a; friend, Leith Valley, 10»: friends of the ohildren, £5; L., 10s; Bible Class cards, 6a 6d; a friend, Scotland, £1; Lowburn Ferry. C. R., 11»; Mrs L., 10« ; Russell street, £1 3» sd; 8., £2 2s; a member of committee, 21a; another member. £5; D.S.A., 10a; a friend, 10s To all generous donors th» conimittoo offer sinCere Uiankg. Jtt Thomson (Pr«eideut) sported, that h«

had written to several city and suburban churches suggesting a collection for the mission funds, and others are to be communi cated with on the subject. Last yeai the various churches gave the sum of £30 or so, and a hearty response is again hoped for. In regard to the Bible classes in State schools, Mr Wright reported as under : — That Miss Croft assists at High street. At Union street the large class has been divided, and Mr J. Reid takes one half. At Albanystreet both the head master and Mr Spence give active assistance in the class. The committee still hope to hear of volunteers coming forward to help at George street and Arthur street. And once more they appeal to parents who are* in sympathy to do all they can to strengthen Mr Wright's hands. The averages since the classes were resumed this year have been: — Monday, 124; Tuesday, 90; Wednesday, 94; Thursday, c 6; Friday, 100. There is room for a large increase of boys at several of the schools.

The weekly singing class at Russell street has been resumed by Miss Morrison. About 40 boys and girls are enrolled. Last yft\r they gave two pretty musical services, and their assistance at the Sunday evening meeting is valued. The Sunday service at Russell street is appreciated by many poople in the neighborhood. Last Sunday Mrs Milne, who ib always a welcome visitor, gave a most interesting account of her long experiences In tho New Hebrides. " Other friends have assisted.

On the invitation of the young men, Mr Wright gave a public lecture on " Tho Powerof Music- and Song •" last week at Waihaiiio. • Rev, Mr Brown presided. .The proceeds went to the funds of the public library. On dunday 1 an evangelistic service was conducted.

The Manawatu Standard learns that the Government have under consideration the question of running Mr Donald Grant for the Palmerston seat in the Ministerial interest.

An old identity, named William Fisher, has died- at Gunning. New South Wales, at the reputed age of 102 years. He arrived in tho tolony 84- years ago, and loaves grand children a,r.d- great grand children to the number of 142.

In order to»be revenged on a harmless newspaper man who had given publicity in lighter vein to a view of life in the Easter camp at Johnson ville, the New Zealand Times says, certain officers decided, by way of practical joke,, upon effecting, .the pressman's arrest. The scheme was carried out with a readiness which' promises well for the author's future military career. The. innocent reporter was invited to see the plan of operations or design of a now infernal machine in a suspiciouslcoking tent. When the tent was entered by this unsuspecting " wax special," the officers made a brilliant charge from the rear, and " lan him in " and left him in the custody of 11 ponderous-looking warriors, who were armed to the teeth The pressman improved the shining hour.. With characteristically persuasive eloquence he beguiled the captain of the guard into taking part in an innocent game usually- -played with three enrds- On being dipcoyer^d at this ganio by a certain important commanding officer, tho '.prisoner was •summarily dismissed without the option of a line, although he had by that time actually " cleaned out " the guard. Medical-