Maori Work.

White Ribbon, Volume 17, Issue 194, 17 August 1911, Page 12

Maori Work.

August 4, 1911. Dear White Ribbon Sisters, Knowing how deeply interested you are in the work that is being done among the Maoris, I am sure you will be glad to know that our Organizer, Miss Rebecca Smith, is doing splendid w’ork for our cause among her people. She has worked in the Hawke’s Hay District, and in Gisborne too, and this month is busy at Putiki and other places on the Wanganui Riyer. Wherever she has been her work has been much appreciated, Maori Unions have been formed, as well as No-License leagues, and pledges taken. The Maoris have taken great interest, and some have given real good help. There are requests for Miss Smith’s services in more places than she can possibly go to. However, she tries to he at those places ’"here large Timbers are assembled, such as weddings, huias, and and other large gatherings. We are very fortunate in having such a grand worker among our Maori people. Now we, who have sent her, must also do our part to keep her going. Her salary is not heavy, hut when travelling expenses are added it makes large demands on our finances.

Will nil who have collecting cards kindly forward the amounts collected, and those who have not yet been supplied with cards can have them hy sending me their name and address. This is a work that calls for our support, and all that we can do for the Maoris is little enough when we consider our responsibility in this matter. This year, for the first time, the Maoris are allowed to vote* for or against the sale of liquor among them, and we are extremely anxious that they shall he so influenced that they will vote against the traffic which has brought nothing but evil to them. Any contributions to this work will be gratefully received. Yours very sincerely, In W.R bonds, 11. (1. llrouks. Postal Address - Mrs It. 11. Hughes, Mount Eden, Auckland.