Society of St. Vincent de Paul

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 36, 3 September 1903, Page 30

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

St. Mary's Conference, Christchurch

Patron, Right Rev. J. J. Grimes, S.M., D.D. , spiritual director, Rev. Father Marnane, S.M. ; president, Bro. A. H. Blake ; vice-president, Bro. J. R. Hunt ; hon. treasurer, Bro J Mr Adam , secretary, Bio. A. J. Ormandy. Report and Balance Sheet for year ending August 20, 1903. In presenting our eleventh annual report and balance sheet we desire to thank the parishioners and all who have so generously contributed to the funds of the Society, those who have donated clothing, boots, etc., for the destitute and aged poor, and also the honorary members who have so materially assisted us in our work. The Society returns its sincere thanks to the trustees of Ihe Hyman Marks' estate for their annual donation, and express its great indebtedness to the clergy of St. Mary's for the kind support rendered in carrying on the good work. The necessary steps have been taken during the year to affiliate the conference with the central council of Paris. We are also in direct and regular communication with the superior council of Sydney, of which supreme governing body in these colonies our president was recently elected a member. We regret the comparative fewness of our members, which number at the present time eight active and eight honorary, with

a fair average attendance at the meetings. During the past year there have been issued 174 orders, totalling £23 17s 9d. of these 76 were for groceries, 97 for coals and wood, 1 for 3 pairs of boots. In addition house rent, amounting to £10 10s was provided for four needyfamilies throughout the year. Many cases of distress have been visited and relieved, deserving poor supplied with clothing and money grants, and successful efforts made to get them and their children to attend to their religious duties. In conclusion we would remind our benefactors of the words of Him Who said that a cup of cold water given in His name would not go unrewarded.

BALANC SHEET. Receipts. Expenditure. £ s d. To Baianfie forward... 5 12 0£ „ Members contributione 5 8 7J „ MoTithlycoilectinns at -t M».ry'« Ohnrcb 17 15 7 „ Honorary membi r^' Hiihscnpiioiiß ... 7 2 0 „ Donations Hytnan Marks' Fstate ... 2 2 0 Sundry ... 1 12 6 £ p. d. By Coal and fire ... 914 0 „ Grno rit-s 13 10 0 „ House rmt ... 10 10 0 , 80-it* 0 13 9 „ Fu en! expr-i'Bes (p«rt) ... " .. 0 10 0 „ Stauon^ty and po.-taße 0 2 10 „ Ta^'i h Jance iv baud 4 12 2 £39 12 9 £39 12 9