DUNEDIN CITY MISSION.

Otago Witness, Issue 3148, 15 July 1914, Page 81

DUNEDIN CITY MISSION.

The monthly meeting of the executive, held on the 7th, was attended by Messrs J. H. Wilkinson (in the chair), Joseph Braithwaite, Andrew King, W. E. Sessions, John A. D. Adams, E. Rosevear, 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.ra. The Hon. Treasurer reported donations etc., for the month amounting to £24 7s Id. Tho usual accounts were passed for payment. It was reported that Mr John Anderson, a member of tbe committee, had died since last meeting. The following resolution was agreed to, members 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. Love should fill the vacancy. Mr Wright’s monthly memo, was 'of a very cheerful nature, and members of the committee were well satisfied. So large arc the classes for Bible instruction at Maori Hill, Kaikorai, Albany street, Fqrbury, and Arthur street that the rooms in every case are not only full, but crowded, by interested pupils. The encouragement and active assistance given by head masters, teachers, and sen ; or scholars ha’ve been most stimulating On a recent Thursday Mr Fleming 'chairman of the school committee) visited the Forbury, School and 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. 0. R. 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 severe weather the missionary would be glad if sympathetic friends would think of the old people, who are thankful to have coals sent to them. He has been alreadysupplying urgent cases of need, but the, winter will be with ns for some time yet. In most instances Mr Wright visits and sees for himself where needy cases arise from time to time. The Sunday evening service continues to be largely attended by old and young, and many experienced helpers have assisted 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 present month slides are, by request, being prepared- of the large classes, etc., for the lantern exhibitions. Largo gatherings are expected at Brisbane similar to those at Sydney two years ago.