News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 19, Issue 218, 18 August 1913, Page 4

News of the Unions.

(The Editor cannot promise to insert anything in the next issue that does not reach her by the Bth of the month. Correspondents are requested to write their Reports as concisely as possible, on one side of the paper only. Newspaper cuttings arc unsuitable.)

ASHBURTON. July meeting held, Mrs \\. H. Watson in the chair. Resolved io contribute to the memorial for the late Mrs F. Cole. Letters of condolence to be sent to Mrs A. Smith and the M isses Butterick in their recent bereavements. Rev. W. J. Ellioit spoke on “The Value of kindness,” and was thanked. July 27. T. K. Taylor memorial service held in Theatre Royal at 8 p.m. Mrs W. K. Watson presided, and stated that the Union’s object in commemorating the day was to inspire young men and women in the work of temperance. Brief addresses were delivered by Ensign Hosking, Revs. J. Ings, J. M. Innes, and T. R. B. Wooloxall. The latter, in closing, said that “Faith, ui benejing rectitude, Christian braverv, manliness, and heroism were the main characteristics that made T. E. Taylor such a power for good.” HAMILTON. July. Monthly meeting held. President presiding. Unanimously decided to subscribe to memorial to our late beloved President. Decided not to undertake catering at next Agricultural Show. Letter on Peace read from Mrs Lee Cowie. Question of Gift Auction left over till next meeting. Mrs Auld, President ot Y’s, reported formation of sewing class to make garments for sale, money to be handed over to No-License League. Mothers’ meeting to be held, when members are asked to bring small pots of jam, jelly, marmalade, etc., to take to hospital patients. July y. Evangelistic and mothers’ meeting held at Mrs Henderson’s. Mrs Snow gave an earnest address to mothers on responsibility of training their childrcp, not only for this life, but for the life to come; ?>he urged them to establish family altar in the home. Two young women testified to a change of heart this week. A well known drink victim, who has been earnestly rrayed for, has come into touch with Christ. We thank God for prayers answered. DUNEDIN. Celebrated White Ribbon Day by inviting their auxiliaries and V Branch to an evening meeting in New Octagon Hall. An excellent paper was read by Miss Neil on our official organ, and all members urged to sub-

scribe for the paper, which stands for removal of all sex disabilities, and strongly urges temperance on individual and State. Miss Rosevear, a V. member, read a paper on our Maori work. Mrs Kirkland spoke of the work in old days. Rev. Slade dealt powerfully with three-fifths handicap, and urged members to work for Democratic Vote Campaign. Songs and refreshments followed. New members and new subscriber for ‘ White Ribbon’’ were gained, and 24s 6d collection to Maori Fund. Mrs Dick thanked all who had helped in evening’s entertainment.

Meeting held August sth in the Octagon Hall, president in the chair. Resolutions forwarded by Society for Protection of Women and Children were endorsed. Mr Falconer, seamen’s missionary for W.C.T.U., resigned, owing to ill-health. Deep regret was expressed, also appreciation for hi> long and devoted services to the Master’s cause was voiced by Mrs Begg. An offer by Christian workers to carry on the work was gratefully accepted. Mrs Gain reported great success of Band of Hope competitions. President read a leaflet on “White Slave Traffic,” and urged N.Z. women to be on the alert lest this iniquitous traffic be introduced in our Dominion. RICHMOND Y’s. July 2. Monthly meeting in Methodist Schoolroom. Decided to meet every fourth Monday. Miss Hunt, Cor. Sec., resigned, and Miss Woods was appointed to the position. The members arranged bunches of flowers to be taken to Hospital, while a letter from Miss Powell and several interesting articles were read. Cradle Roll Superintendent reported 15 names on her roll. July. Meeting held in the Methodist Schoolroom. Papers on “Alcohol’’ and “A Day 111 the Life of Our Queen” were read. It was decided that the Union should provide the programme for the next Band of Hope. NELSON. July 8. Letters of sympathy for loss of Mrs Cole from Miss Hodge and 1.0.G.T. Resolved to subscribe to memorial stone for Mrs Cole. Regret expressed at loss of Treasurer (Mrs Grove), and Mrs Brown appointed to succeed her. Satisfaction ex pressed at cessation of opium trade between India and China, and decided to write to evening paper calling attention to the fact. KAIKOURA. A new branch of the W.C.T.LC was opened in St. Paul’s Sunday Schoolroom in May. Mrs Stewart was asked to take the chair, and introduced the speaker and organiser. Miss Powell. This lady gave a very interesting address on the benefits and advantages of the Union, along with

its principles and scope of work. The officers elected were: President, Mrs McAra; Secretary, Mrs Spence; and Treasurer, Mrs Stubberfield. Sixteen ladies joined the Union. It was decided to meet the first Tuesday in the month. As the only temperance organisation in the district, this Union should prove helpful, c-penally at election time. July 1. Mrs Slater read an interesting paper on “How to help your Union,” also speaking on privileges and responsibilities of the franchise. Mrs Mclvor appointed Cradle Roll Superintendent, with Miss Campbell as assistant; Mis> Me Vane Superintendent of Band of Hope. W HANGARE I. June. Meeting held. Interesting discussion on Bible-in-Schools. All members agreed “that the Bible should have a place in State schools,” but just what system of Bible teaching is the best is hard to determine. A resolution was passed: “That the Bible in Schools be referred to the people to vote upon.” Motion of sympathy passed with the family of late Dominion President. TAURANGA. A meeting was held in St. Peter’s Hall on July 13th. After some correspondence had been dealt with, and it had been decided to hold the meetings every second month, the various officers were appointed for the ensuing year: President, Miss Sorlev; Secretary, Mrs P. Munro; Recording Secretary, Mrs C. York; Treasurer, Mrs A. E. Hammond. STRATFORD. July 27. T. E. Taylor Memorial Day.—A service was held in the Methodist Church in memory of our late beloved aomrade. Mrs T. White presided. PETONE. July. “At Home” meeting held at Mrs Corner’s. An interesting musical programme was provided. Miss Peach iead a paper written by the late Mrs Cole, on “Alcohol and Nursing Mothers. A competition was also held. Julv 23. Meeting held for mothers and Cradle Roll babies, now numbering 55. Plunket nurse gave address to the mother-, on the proper feeding and care of infants. Recitation given, and afternoon tea provided. August meeting held in Church of Christ, the President in the chair. The Secretary, on behalf of the Union, presented Mrs Rowse with a handsome handbag, it being her eightieth birthday. Mr> Rowse responded. Afternoon tea provided. INVERCARGILL. Meeting held August sth. On the motion of Sister Moody Bell, it was resolved to urge the Government to take immediate steps towards the

provision of institutions for feebleminded and women. Miss Powell Rave an encouraging report of her country organising work. Later she spoke on the efforts to be made to reduce the three-hfths handicap. A letter was read in connection with Miss \\ oodhead’s Maori organising work, and members undertook to try to get subscriptions in aid of the work. One new member was admitted. GISBORNE. May. A vote of deep regret at the loss sustained by death of Mrs Cole and of sympathy with her relatives was carried, and meeting adjourned. June. Postponed meeting held, when several departments of work were taken up. White Ribbon Day observed by social in Methodist Schoolroom. Mrs Stewart drew attention to value of the “White Ribbon” paper, and also to the importance of wearing the badge. Mrs Walker urged claims of Maori work. Rev. Chatterton spoke on importance of Democratic Vote Campaign. Mrs Jones urged women to realise their responsibilities. July. Afternoon’s entertainment given at Old Men’s Home. T. E. Taylor Memorial Day, combined meeting with No-License League. Rev. Lochore spoke on life and work of Uue Mr Taylor. Rev. Chatterton urged that memory of lost leaders should inspire us to greater effort. N.E. VALLEY. June 24. Meeting held in the Young Men’s Institute, Mr> (». C alder presiding I he following resolution to be sent to the local M.P., was carried unanimously:—“That the Government should at once take in hand the proposed school for feeble-minded girls on the same lines as that at Otikaike.” Mrs Saunders read a paper on ' The Effect of Alcohol on the Nervous System,” especiallyshowing the deteriorating effec- it has on the brain. June 2(). White Ribbon Day commemorated. Mrs P. Dick presided, and briefly explained objects of the paper, and also spoke on our Maori work. Mesdames Wright and Saunders read papers on “White Ribbon.’ Mrs lli>lop appointed Superintendent for Good Citizenship. 15s collection for Maori Fund, and six now rrs to the paper.

MASTERTON. Meeting held on August sth, Mrs Devon port presiding. Correspondence was received from N.Z. Superintendents of Notable Days, Batkblocks, and Maori Work. Decided to send a donation towards the Maori work. Miss Moore was appointed local Superintendent of I hrift. Mrs Flanagan read a paper on “The d raining of our Boys arul Girls, b\ Mrs Parkes. A drawing-room meeting at Mrs D. Donald’s, Homebush, to be held.

OXFORD. July. T. E. d'aylor memorial service held in the Coronation Hall. Mr Watson gave a very good address. Mr Kippenberger presided, and reminded us that we were, left here to continue the good work that Mr Taylor died for. The Temperance Band played. July 30. At the Coronation Hall, Mrs Gainsford presiding. An article by Mrs Wilson, member of the Christchurch Charitable Aid Board, on “Mental Defectives,” read, and after discussion it was decided to send a letter to our M.P. on this subject. Decided to purchase an organ. The President gave an account of the late Convention. Decided to send a delegate to the Provincial Convention, which is to be held at Ashburton next month. One new member was eniolled, also one subscriber to the “White Ribbon.” NAPIER. A “Taylor Memorial” meeting was held in Trinity Methodist Church on Sunday evening (July 27th), at 8.15 p.m., under the auspices of the W.C.T.U. There was a good attendance, the various churches being well represented. Rev. J. A. Asher occupied the chair. Suitable hymns were sung, and brief impressive addresses were given by the Chairman, Revs. J. K. Archer and H. L. Bla mires, and Mr A. J. Hooker. TIMARU. Monthly meeting held on July jgth in Wesley Hall, Mrs Rule presiding. Afternoon tea was handed round. Correspondence was dealt with. Mrs Smith and Mrs Trott were appointed delegates to the District Convention. Mrs Bruce and Mrs Grant to visit the Hospital this month. Votes of condolence were passed to Mrs Valentine and Mrs Bardslev on the death of their >ister, Mrs Johnstone. Mrs Stead’s report showed a busy month. AUCKLAND. Julv 9. Meeting in Herbert Street Mission Hall, President in chair. Decided to contribute to memorial stone for late N.Z. President’s grave. Mrs Rollins, S. A. White Ribboner, addressed meeting, also Mrs Gaulton, of Hamilton Union. Resolved: “ That this meeting urges the Government so to amend the Shop Hours Act so as to provide that all hotel bars shall be closed from 1 p.m. on the day observed as the statutory halfholiday by other traders in the same district.” July 23. Mis Thorpe presiding. Mrs Saunders gave an address on “Social Purity.” Replies to letter sent were received from the Prime Minister (Hon. F. W. Massey) and Hon. A. L. Herdman, that representations of our Union re hotel bars closing on the statutory half-holiday will be given careful consideration. One new member initiated.

VYOODVILLE. July 29. Monthly meeting held in Ormond Street Hall, President in the chair. The meeting passed a vote in favour of the Bible in-Schools. Two large boxes of clothes brought by the members for the London poor were packed. Railway freight to Napier given by members. The N.Z. Shipping Company will take them Home free. Decided to contribute towards the stone to be erected over our late beloved President, Mrs Cole. RANGIORA Y’s. Meeting held at Mrs Lewis’s residence. Two new members joined, and the membership cards were given out. Miss R. Wood held elected Vice-President. Letters were read from several ladies willing to help us with our work. WELLINGTON CENTRAL. July. Meeting held in the Y.M.C.A., President in the chair. Mrs Nimmo gave a most interesting and comprehensive address on the N.Z. Alliance Conference held lin Christchurch, and urged the members to work whole-heartedly for the Democratic Vote Campaign. Mrs Peryman spoke on the resolutions passed at the Nelson Convention. Interest in the work is shown by th« large numbers who attend each month. District Convention to be held at Petone during the first week in September. One new member initiated. NGAIO. July. Meeting held at the residence of Mrs W. Barnes. President welcomed Mr and Mrs Alexander, deputation from Society of Friends, England. Mr Alexander addressed the meeting on “Peace and Arbitration.” Mrs Alexander spoke briefly on our white badge and its advantages when travelling, from experiences of her own. Literature was received from Mr Alexander on the subject. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speakers. WANGANUI. July. Meeting held in the Trinity Church Parlour, Mrs J. Smith presiding. A letter was read from Miss Henderson drawing attention to a paper issued by Mrs Wilson, ot Christchurch, re mental defectives. Mrs Upton read the paper. Several resolutions in favour of the paper were passed, and copies sent to the Minister for Education and to Mr Veitch, M.P. Two new members joined. CHRISTCHURCH. June 11. Committee formed to look after our auxiliaries. Resolved : “That the Union give its hearty support to report from United Women’s Council re care of mental defectives.” Mrs Neal spoke on “Medical Temperance,” and Mrs Duxficld on “Our Badge.”

June 25. Letter of sympathy for loss of Mrs Colt* from Y.W.C.A. Two new member'. Mrs 11. Lovell Smith appointed Purity Superintendent. Letter of appreciation printed on white ribbon and signed by all members to be sent to Mr Cole. Letters of sympathy to Mrs Wise and Mrs N uttall. SOLTII DUNEDIN. Monthly meeting in Wesley Church Hall. Mrs South presiding. One new member initiated. Mrs Don, actingPre>ident tor N.Z., 'poki; on life and work of our late President, Mrs Cole, and urged all to go forward. All our forces will be required to win Dominion Prohibition, and we cannot pay a better tribute tc our departed leader than to carry her loved work to a successful i"ue. Decided to hold a public meeting for our Maori work in July. Ihe President brought the “White Ribbon” before the members, and urged all to become subscribers. Letters of thanks received from Hast and \\e*t London for gifts of clothing and toys for dwellers in the slums. WAIPUKURAU. Meeting held July 10, President in the chair. Our President had visited the Masterton Union, who conveyed. through her, greetings to our member'. Meeting decided to contribute to the memorial to late Mrs Cole, also to celebrate Taylor Memorial Day. W ELLINGTON DISTRICT. Monthly meeting held in the Constable Street Rooms on Thursday, August 7th, Mrs Boxall presiding. The Superintendent of Sabbath Observance* received a grant for literature, to be distributed, and all members were urged to discourage all work on the Sabbath. j£i was donated to Miss Newcomb, Secretary of Woman’s Suffrage Union, British Dominion Overseas. I.etters of condolence were directed to be sent to the families of two of our members who have passed away during the month. Iwo new members were initiated. OTAUTAU. July. Meeting held in Methodist C hurch. Miss Powell gave an interesting and helpful talk. The following week Miss Powell gave a lecture in the Presbyterian Church on “A Week among the* Maoris in Hawke’s Pay.” Several new members were enrolled. Mi>> Powell also addressed the Band of Hope meeting, and the work here h.i* had quite an uplift lately. PON SON BY. July. Mrs Vickers presided. Miss Henderson wrote of the movement on foot to erect a memorial stone to our late President. Every member present responded. Resolved : “That we hold a public meeting on T. K. Taylor Memorial Day.” Our Union is

too small to supply superintendents for all departments, still we are intensely interested in hearing of work done by our ardent workers more favourably placed. July 2b. Public meeting held in Oueen’s Hall, Paget Street, 7.30, to commemorate T. K. Taylor Day. Mrs N ickers presided. Mr A. Thorne, in the unavoidable absence of Mr T. B. luck, read from the “Vanguard” of June Mr lsitt* speech at the unveiling of the memorial stone 111 Christchurch. Mr French spoke of T. K. Taylor’s life and work for Prohibition; Mr Harris on the great need of more earnest work being done by women for women. Mr i'homas rendered a song. PALMERSTON NORTH. August. Mrs Crabb, our newlyelected President, presided. Mrs llodder, our newh appointed Secretary, led in prayer. A letter of thank' for help given at Bazaar reccived from No-License League. “Democratic Vote” was discussed, and several member-, promised to help m this work. Mr* C arter is responsible for the formation of Boys’ Institute. A special Kvangelistii Corn mittee was formed to organise prayer circles and vist the sick. Arrangements were made to ensure the success of Lady Stout’* visit. July 30, 1913. 1 noho tc Roopu o Ahikiwi 1 te 8 o liga ra o tenei marama. 1 noho ano hoki i te 15 o ng.i ra kite mahi l nga ano ate Roopu. Ara irou ai nga ripoatc a tenei Roopu kei runga ano kei nga raru i pa ki tenei Roopu Karaitiana. 1 uarua i tuku ripoata ano matou i nga ra o Aperira. Ileoi Kihai 1 perehitia e te pepa, a tukua atu nei ano tenei kei te kai perehi te ritenga. Mehemea Ki te kore ano e perchitia katahi ano te mea pouri. Hoi ra ka tukua l u.nua tio atu nei ano te matou Ripoata o era marama. He whakaatu tuarua ko onei korero e whai ake nei. Kua tukua ano e matou ta matou Ripoata o Maehe. Hoi kiha i puta i tc Pepa o Aperira, tae mai, hi tenei marama no reira, ka tukua ano, 1 tenei nohoanga, ote, Roopu. 1 ko nga kupu whakakaha a Miha Kena o Pouto kia matou kia kaha te mahi o tautoko ana, 1 nga mahi mo te Atua 1 te mea hoi ano, lika nga i niahue tika eho 1 o tatou 1 upuna Matua hei taonga ma tatou he taonga ka hangai kite Rupu. K pahure te rangi mete whenua. Ko nga Rupu a it* atua e kore e pahemo. No reira e te Roopu kia kaha 2 ko tc whakawhetai a tenei roopu kia Rev. M. T. Taurere o Waimainaku mo tana av hina i nga roopu, Erangi me mahi i runga i te tika i te pono, he whi no te kikoi whakamua kaua e tahuri whakamurc, mete kei a M. T. Taurere. K nga w all me he kupu ano mo kotou. Tc kupu tuatahi te rupu, kia mere, haere korero atu ki oku teina tuarua 68 Waiata Whati raw-a nga kingi o nga tana te wahine i noho i te whare, na na i tuha nga Parakete.

Tuatoru hoi ano te wahi kihai i puare ia Paora. Ko tc toroona o roto i nga whare karakia e kore nga wahine etu ki reira. Ko waho i nga whare karakia ko te kupu mo koutou haere. Ki te kauwhou i te rongo pai c te Atua, Hoi ra nga mea he maha atu nga kupu a Taurere i cnei. Hoi he taonga pai enei ki tc tupu ki ta tato'u pepa hei Kautoko i nga whakoro o nga roopu Maori ara ko nga kupu whakakaha aia roopu. Me tuku ki te pepa a nga roopu Karaitiana, he Whakangahau 1 o koutou roa i roto o tenei Karangatanga. Tcna koutou e nga roopu katoa ma te atua koutou e manaakr e tiaki e whakakaha ki tc mahi i nga mea tiki 1 roto o tenei Karangatanga Na o koutou hoa na te Roopu o ahikiwi. TRIBUTE TO OUR LATE PRESIDENT. E hoa ma. Tcna ra koutou i o tatou aitua 1 kona, 1 konei kanui hoki te aroha mo to tatou Perehitini tumuaki mo Mihi Koura (Mr* Cole), kua tangohia atu nei 1 waenga i a tatou. Kua kite iho tatou i tona whakaahua me nga Mihi mo ona i roto i ta tatou nupepa. Heoi ra kua tu mai ko Mihi Tana hei tumuaki mo te mahi Mrs Don ka poroporoaki atu nei ki tona tira. Haere e te hoa nui atu te a oha ki a koutou ki nga Aitua o roto i tenei tau. Whai muri atu i toku tuakana i a Tautohe Pirimi i haere ia i te 23 o nga ra o Aperira Na to koutou hoa aroha. KAIW HAKATU. Julv z(). E aku hoa aroha, tcna ra koutou e te Roopu wahine, e te iwi. We kupu poto kia koutou kia noho mahio ai koutou kite ahua otaku haere 1 enei ra 1 mahuc ake nei. Kua uru hou ahau ki roto ite Roopu Wahine Whakaora, hei kai kauwhau, He <i me mihi ake ahau kia routau e aku hoa aroha, ite mea kua kotahi tatou kirare itenti ahua. I tae atu ahou kite Rawhiti, ki Warkare, ki Karetu, ki Otiria, ki Whakapara, ki Whananake, Na ka tu he Roopu hou mo enei takiwa erima. Kore row a itu ta W hananake, ite mate rawa onga tangata o reira. Kore rewa itaca te huihui kite* wahi kotahi kanui te koa onga mema onga Roopu hou kita ratou taonga. ite mea katahi ano katae atu he mea genei te ahua ki waenganui ia ratou. Nui atu ta ratou biahia kia rongo rongo ratou kite ahua o a koutou nei mahi i rota i a koutou hui, kia tino mohio, kia tine kite rautou ite pai o tenei tu Roopu wahine. Ta hatou taonga hou, taonga pai, hoki, kua tae ki Waenganui ia ratou 1 runga ite manaki tangi onga Roopu wahine kua tu noa atu ki tenei motu. Tenei kia kaha kia routou, kia haere tonu te ingoa pai, me nga mahi whakamiharo e mahia iho nei onga mema onga Roopu. Kia kaha kite aw hina kita koutou, ara. kita tatou taka*. Kia nui haere, kia neke haere tonu, kia tini ake nga Roopu me nga mahi whakaora, whakapono, ki a tatou hoa e noko ana ki

roto kite pouri, mete kuare. Kia aroha kite iwi. Nvi .nu t.iku poun itaku kitenga lhi kinga tamariki tane, menga whaea, me nga matua tane, e mu ana, e haurangi ana. Tate ma te kaha, onga Koopu wahine kite whakahaere la Koopu, la roopu, ka lti haere ai te mu oa tatou hoa. Kia whiwhi ratou kite tahi maramatanga, kia whaka rerea e ratou nga wlu he e eke mai ana ki runga la ratou me a ratou tamariki E Kore taea t ahau te haere atu kite Karawa itenei taima, ite taimaha rawa ote paanga onga mate kino kia ratou takiwa. Tera pea kia hokimai ano a tera tau, katahi ka taea e ratou te huihui mai kite wahi kotahi. K haere ana ahau ki ie Wairoa, a ka huri ma tc Kaipara kat.:hi pea ka tae atu ahau ki runga mahi haere ai.

Tino nui te mate onga tangata o Whananake, a Ngunguru, a Wairahi hoki. Kahore ano kia tae atu te mate nei ki Whakapara, e rangi ano nga taki>va ki raro, e taimaha ana te mate. Heai ano nka korero me nga mihi. kei te nohopouri te iwi o Tow a ki ta ratou rangatira F»u lliraina ki tana tamaiti hoki kua pangia itetehi mate tai aha. kia ora ano koutou Mate .Vua t.Moli e awhina, mana e homai ne kaha kii’-tJ la tatou mahi katoa, kia oia ai nga iwi mate. llco* ano na te kai Kau whau. / ORUARIKI. July 5, iyi3- kanohe te Rcopu wahine karaihiana Oturei and Oruanki. kawhakawhetai tia ete Turau aki e Mihi \V. Werihi kamutu kapnare te whare mo nga take korero. katu Kina I*. Mohi kia ora tatou ete Koopu kei te titire ake ahau kei te mangere to tatou nuinga Inga tini marama kua pahure ake nei ekore rawa enuku atu nga mcma ehui mai la tatou raa huihui nahoki eiwa ano tatou ehui nei onga mcma cruate kau marua 22 metitire hoki koutou eaku hoa ite ripoata otenei marama kua pahure ake nei itokoutou kore Kupu aite mangere onga mcma naku anake nga toru koreoitukua kite pepa. kati kia kaha tatou kia u kite tanga nei haua cngoikore pera ito tatou nuinga enoke mai ra. katu Mihi W. W erihi hoi ano itu ake ai kei te whakatika kinga korero ate mema kua noho ake nei, kua rongo hirea ahau tera tetahi tangata kei te haere mai kite uiiu ite hua otatou mahi; kati ete whanau ma kia kaha kaua hei ngoikore me huare tatou irunga ano ite kaha kita tatou taongo. 1 cnei ake peate wa ewhin hi ai tatou kite maramatanga. katu kaa It. Ilimene kia ora ete Koopu kei tenui te whakapai kinga kupu anga mema kua tuake nei na tatou tonu ana kotiro kahore nei etac mai inga ra ruihui ote Koopu. Engari pena he raa tiata kanikani kua tae kee mai koia rahoki toratou kororia. Tuarua ihe kei te whaka hee ahau kia tatou kinga mema ote Koopu nei kia waihe hoki tc Katapu hei raa mahi matatou ite mea ekii nei tatou kia kaha kite taonga nei, awaiho ana tc Katapu hei ra mahi. kiau k«a

uru tatou te Ratapti kite toru nei ano oku kanohi eraere ana te koneke ite Katapu mete piana ata tatou Tumuaki kitana whare. K ngari ehara ehara iaia te kai mau ite tahi ranei otana whanau. Na Te Araroa \V. \\ aata he mema ia note Koopu chaere ana te wakena mete piana eiinimria ake ite wapu kitana whare natona hoa tonu itiki ite Katapu. Katu Kma I*. Mohi kei te whakapai ahau e Kaa 11. Ileinene, kio korero nawai hoki iteka kia waiho tale “Atua” raa hei toto piana ma tatou. Koia tena e Kaa, kia h.ika kite korero inga mahi hee angameina ote Koopu. Katu Mhhi W. Werihi kia ora e Kaa 11. Ilimene kati eaku hoa he tika naku te piana emauria 11a irunga ote koneke ite Katapu note iwi Oturei tena hee. Ite poo ote kohoroi katu taratou kanikani naratou atu itiki taku piana ite Katapu iputa noake ano mete piana he mu te kino omana kotoku Rangatira kia taritaria tamana piana ite Katapu. K taea rahoki c tatou tera iwi te pehea emohie katoa ana tatou kite korerotiatu he rere kee te whaka utu. He mahi luturu ra tera kia ratou ahakoa ne roto itenei karanga tanga ehaere ana nga koneke nga wakena ekaua kani ana nga tamariki. Katu Kma P. Mohi kahore atu ra he tikanga hei whaka rarata itcra iwi kote whare karakia etu ra ireira. Kia ahatia kotatou ano kia u kia kaha. Katu a Kaa 11. Ilimene koia rahoki ten eaku hoa kotoku whakaare tera etika me waimarie ratou ite mea eiitire tonu lho ana te whare karakia ra kia aratou mahi. Kahone rawa ewaimarie mai kali ka kakc whakarunga atu. Kawhakamutua Kma I*. Mohi. Amene. Na. Te o mema tenei ihui itenei raa: Mihi W. Werihi, Hinerangi T. Haimona, Kma P. Mohi, Kaa 11. Ilimene, \ : Rongopai. K. Kemara, Hera Mohi, Temiringa NI oh i, Kare Mohi, Te Auraki Mohi.