News of the Unions.

White Ribbon, Volume 21, Issue 241, 19 July 1915, Page 12

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 are unsuitable.) WANGANUI. June. Two new members joined the Union. Mrs McKenzie, M.A., spoke on the war and its relationship to women. Women were urged to unity — service of all kinds, and to sacrifice. Resolved that a series of social afternoon meetings be held, and hope thereby to add to our numbers. HIKURANGI. June. Lecture by Miss Bisson, of Manchester, England; excellent audience and an inspiring and instructive lecture. Mr Cross, an hon. member of the W.C.T.U., expressed the feeling of the meeting when he said the lecture made one feel that we must be u and doing. Two new members were gained. GISBORNE. June. Seventeen present. Communication from Miss Roberts re “Public Health Amendment Act” brought up, and a resolution passed on the lines of Convention’s. Miss Powell to be asked to come in October and try to form Branch Unions. Service read for two new members, and bows pinned on. Mrs Graham undertook to send pamphlet, dealing with unfernunted wine, to all Anglican clergy in the district. AUCKLAND. June io. Arrangements were made for Miss Bisson’s meetings. Miss Evans read a report from Branch Unions. Decided to have a special meeting at Birkenhead, Miss Bisson to speak. June 14. Collection in aid of the Auckland Women’s Navy Relief Fund was taken up; Miss Bisson gave a short address, then afternoon tea was served. Miss Butler, headmistress of the Auckland Girls’ Grammar School, delivered a patriotic address. \t our meeting, June 16th, Miss Bisson gave a re< ital entitled, “Bars and Contort Rooms of Manchester,” and

four new members joined. Drawing room meeting addressed by Miss Bisson. and several new members was the result. June 30. “Pay up” social. Recitations and songs were given. Reports from members who have taken part in the Kitchener pledge signing campaign. DEVONPORT. February. Regret expressed at resignation of Mrs Wats, who is removnifr to Takapuna. Resolved to urge closing of hotel bars at 6 p.m. March. Resolved to purchase two dozen copies of Convention number cf “White Ribbon.” Resolved to ask Auckland District Union to organise a Branch at Stanley Bay. April. Delegates appointed to No License Council. Miss Le Roy appointed “White Ribbon” Agent. Miss Dewar gave report of Dominion Convention. May. Deep regret expressed at the loss of Mr and Mrs Mackay in the Lusitania. Mrs Mackay was an old member of our Union, and was always ready and willing to give practical help Vote of sympathy with her relatives passed. K.K. pledges were circulated. TIMARU. Mr Stead’s report was read showing a quiet month at the Rest, not manyhome steamers had been coming into port; 55 men had made 103 visits. A vote of condolence was passed to Mr and Mrs Radcliffe on the death of their son. Mrs Radcliffe is a member of the Union. Miss K. Evans, who has just returned from a two year’s vi#it to India, then read a most interesting paper on mission’s schools in South India. Miss Evans showed specimens of needle-work done by the girls—lace and embroidery—which is sold to defray the expenses of their education. Miss Evans was most heartily thanked. Many members reported encouraging work with the K - K. pledges. Miss Roberts wrote in reference to the proposed Bill dealing with the question, syphilis. Decided to leave the matter in the hands of the President and Secretary to act as occasion requires, when the Bill is before Parliament. A paper was read by Mrs Harris on Florence Nightingale. KAIAPOI. lune. Miss Powell gave an address dealing with the different branches of work of the W.C.T.U. The W.C.T.U

cleared over ,£Go by Refreshment Booth at Belgian Festival, the total proceeds to be forwarded to the Patriotic Committee. Ihe President announced that tile W.C.T.U. rooms had been offered as headquarters to the Red Cross Society, and that the Union members would amalgamate with the Red Cross workeis and assist them in every way. Decided to co-operate with the B.ind of Hope Committee, and to work up an evening’s programme. Decided also to again offer prizes to children of the three highest standards for best essays dealing with the Temperance Wall Sheet, also prizes to be offered for best Temperance recitations. Resolved to join “Win One” campaign. Circulars were received from Miss Roberts relating to the compulsory clauses in connection with the Public Health Amendment Act. A resolution was passed protesting against compulsion in any shape or form, and the Secretary was instructed to watch the papers and to forward this resolution at the right time. Miss Powell spoke about the K.K. pledge, and supplied members with the pledge cards for canvassing purposes. Deputation was arranged to wait on the Mayor, and ask him to bring this pledge before the Borough Council, and ask them to yivc the public a lead in the matter, and .also to arrange for a oublic meeting. A letter of thanks was received from the British Distress Women’s Suffrage Union for substriptions forwarded by members of the W.C.T.U. Resolved: “It is the opinion of this meeting that hotels (as far as the bars are concerned) should be brought under the Shops and Offices Act, and thus compelled to close early in the evenings and on half-holidays. We urge the Government to grant this request in the best interests of the people. BLENHEIM. On April 0 a Home meeting was held in Wesley Hall. Sister Marion spoke on the signs of the times and the comine of Christ. Afternoon tea was served. On April 15th the monthly meeting was held in Wesley Hall. The different ministers had been written to on the subjrrt of Sabbath desecration, and some replied that they were quite willing to bill in with what was thought the best way of combating the evil. Mrs Sinclair, our delegate to Convention, read her report. Afternoon tea was served.

X GAR LAW All l A. June 8. Rev J. Mackie gave an address on 1 empcrance. 110 also brought along a number of K.K. pledges,, all oi which were distributed among those present, each promising to obtain a certain number of pledges. Atiernoon tea was provided. A “Y” meeting. 1 hree new members initiated. Paper on Sincerity by Mrs bell was read by Airs French. July 0. Decided to adopt the “Win One ; campaign. Decided to ask the Churches to co-operaie with us and have an Alter Church Rally on Sunday, July sth, in connection with the K.K. pledges, ladies wearing the Union badge to take charge of the tables. Airs Pulleine gave a paper on “Sabbath Observance.” Letter of sympathy sent tc* Mrs Vincent on the death of hei husband. “V” meeting. Poems from Tennyson and K ll a Wheeler Wilcox the subject for the evening, a ballot being taken for the best poem, the name of the winner to be disclosed at the Ani U 1 1 Meeting. The '‘Win One" campaign w;s adopted, and promise of help f >r the coming rally. W HANGAREL Decided to ask our sister union at Hikurangi to co-operate with us in hospitality to Mis» Bisson, who has so kindly offered to visit our l nions. One new member initiated. The prayer meeting was then held, and blessings asked for all our boys at the front. Mr Whalley gave an interesting address on Prayer, living several instances of how prayer has been answered in grave national crises. WELLINGTON DISTRICT. June. A committee, consisting of four members, set up to act with similar committee from Central Union to make arrangements for Miss Powell’s visit. Decided that Provincial Convention should l)e held in September, all arrangements left with Executive. Convention resolutions rc Public Health \mend mnt Act were thoroughly discussed and carried unanimously. Eight new members gained during the month. NEW PLYMOUTH. May ’(>. Prayer meeting for peace. Pamphlet read on the evils of war. A home meeting was held on June ist at the President s house. Miss Bisson gave an address on tin- position of the Temperance work in England. June 4th. Band of Hope held in the Good Templar Hall. Miss Bisson gave the address, and the juniors of the Salvation Army gave two items. Miss Bisson has since given an openair address in conjunction with the Salvation Armv on the K.K. pledge. SOUTH DUNEDIN. Mrs Don to act as President till one ran be secured. The following resolution was unanimously carried: — “That this meeting of women views with extreme despair the action of the

Government in providing the Hospital Ship with such large quantities of alcoholic liquor, and deem such an action as not conducive to success in coping with German efficiency and preparednes.” Lady Stout’s statement as to the supply exceeding that of the London Hospital with its 700,000 patients annually, was commented on. We deplore the gambling spirit which is being evinced in the numerous Queen compel it ions held throughout the land in aid of the Belgians. NELSON. May 24th. A well-attended Prayer meeting. June Bth. Monthly meeting. Resolution of sympathy with Mrs Bow sen who lost her only son at the front. Resolved to publish letter to Moderate League. Resolved to hold .1 devotional meeting every month. Members arrange to correspond with soldiers at the front. Mrs Hockey spoke about Convention. Resolved to hold monthly meetings at Richmond. At a good citizenship meeting the following resolutions were carried unanimously : —“The members of this meeting of women, which in itself is evidence of the serious desire of women to bring together mankind in the work of building up our common civilisation. pledge themselves to promote mutual understanding and good-will between the nations, and to resist any tendency to hatred and revenge”; “This meeting of women urges the necessity of so directing the education of children that their thoughts and desires may be turned towards the maintenance of peace.” NAPIER. Mav 20. Paper read by Mrs Fossey on “The Tragedy of Ignorance.” This splendid p iper can be had for any Union on application to Mrs \ oung. June 2. Mr Foston gave a talk on Temperance work, and said that we should not be cast down, but feel quite hapnv that we have now 60 members pledged to reduce the 60 per cent, handicap. Letter was sent to the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board asking that a distri< t bo established in Napier. Letter sent to Medical and C'linical Conference, which is to meet in Napier to discuss ways and means to fight venereal diseases, ct<., asking that Sex Health Lectures be given to men and women, and offering the use of the Willard Institute to hold them. June 17. Reported L.T.L. has 50 members. Deaconess Brand gave a very interesting address on “Character Budding." She classified it under three heads: (1) Truthfulness and sinsceritv; (2) Self-control and (3) Unselfishness. If these three things are installed into the children, nothing much will be wrong. A short report was given by Mrs Fossey of the Provincial Convention. Mrs Fossey elected Provincial President.

OTAUTAU. June 10. The headmaster wrote saying he was willing to give essayists on the Temperance Wall Sheets any help he could. Decided that prizes for above be: Ist, 7s 6d; 2nd, ss, and if sufficient entries a 3rd of 2s Od. Nurse Liddle was appointed Cradle Roll Supt., with Mrs Arthur Harring ton to assist. FEILDING. July 1. Our members meet once a week to pray for all those at the front. The following resolutions were passed, that members join in the “One Win One” pledge, and endeavour to get one new member before our August meeting. Decided to get the s< holars of the various schools to compete in writing essays on the Temperance Wall Sheets. Decided to agree wiih the proposals of treatment sent by the Parliamentary Superintendent re syphilis. NGAERE. June 25. A Social Evening was given to the Honorarv Members at the residence of Mr and Mrs W. Morrison. Meeting opened with Bible Reading, Prayer, and Hymn. Report given by Mrs M. Phillips on the W.C.T.U. work in the Dominion, and one on the Local Work by the President, Mrs Kennington. Work done for the Belgians, for the needy of our own district, flowers and magazines taken to the Stratford Public Hospital regularly by Miss Mackie, and a Cradle Roll number of 105 were pleasing features of the latter report. Songs, recitations, and a Reading were given and much appreciated. One new honorary member gained. Supper was handed round, and the National Anthem sung. HAMILTON. June. A drawing room meeting was held at the residence of Mrs Henderson. Miss Bisson, of Manchester, gave a very interesting address on the White Ribbon work in Manchester and Salford, England. Afternoon tea was served, and five new members were re ceived. Miss Bisson also addressed a public meeting in the evening in the Wesley Schoolroom, London Street. OPOTIKI. June. Mrs Sinclair resigned as Secretary, and Mrs Thompson was appointed. Reported £2l as the result of the recent auction sale. Arrangements made for Miss Bisson’s visit next month. NAPIER. May. Discussion on Proposals of Medical Congress re venereal disease. It was considered serious for members to go against medical opinion, this disease is gaining ground, and nothing being done; ihat if treated as all other infectious diseases, and both sexes treated alike, something might be done. Matter to be more fully discussed later.

LYTTELTON. July i. A very interesting address was given by Miss Powell. All present promised to help in the K.K. pledge • ampaign. luly 7. Eleven members present; four new members being received into the Union. Decided to work the “One Win One” campaign thofougn lv. also K.K. pledge, and especially to keep it before the young people. Decided that wo heartily co-opt rate in the movement to secure the closvf all li<|uor bars throughout the Dominion at 0 p.m., and one o’clock on Saturdays. OXFORD. | line 2<). Prayers were offered for those bereaved and suffering through the war. Resolution of sympathy was passed with Mrs Hahn and family whose son was killed at the Dardanelles, also with the husband and family of the late Mrs Clucas. Resolved to ask the Convention to place Mav 25th among the notable days as the Fanny Cole Memorial Day. Agreed to ask bishop Julius and the Rev. Paterson to speak at a public meeting for tin* purpose of initiating the K.K. Pledge and ‘‘Win One” campaign on T. E. Taylor Memorial Day. lunior Hand of Hope was held. Mr Cuniming addressed the children on “Sand.” Eight children signed the pit dge. I uni' 24. Senior Hand of Hope. A real good programme by the Y girls. Mr Williams, the Xo License Organiser, addressed the Btu)d of Hope on the effect cf alcohol on ihe brain. CAMBRIDGE. Mav 24. Evangelistic Meeting; prayers for peace and guidance in the present war. A resolution of sympathy was passed for all sufferers through the sinking of the Lusitania, and for all those suffering from the effects of the war. Capt. Hayes addressed the meeting on the necessity of our making prayer a daily duty. lune 1. Decided that we take up the Red Cross work for the hospitals at Alexandria and Cairo, and send our donations through the Victoria League from our W.C T.U.; this work is now being prepared hv the Secretary. One new member was initiated. Hogan was elected Purity Supt. June iS. A special Home Meeting was held at Mrs Shepherd’s home to welcome Miss Bisson, and a collection taken up. Two new members joined. Afternoon tea dispensed. Miss Bisson gave an address at the B”»'l of Hone meeting in the evening, and collection for Miss* Bis>on. The K K. 1 ledges have not reached Cambridge vet. MANAIA. Turn* 8. Interesting address by Rev Mr Neal, and intercessory prayer for peace bv Sister Nellie. After a vote of thanks to Rev Neal for address, and Si>ter Nellie for presiding, the meeting closed with the Temperance Doxology, and the Benediction.

SAW YER S BAY. Prayer meeting tor our boys at the front. Decided to hold prayer meetings a.s often .is pussibic. Mrs Don gave an address. Mrs Don promised 10 come and speak on next “Babies : o bring with her a l’lun ket Xui-e, who would give a demonstration on the care and feeding of infants. two new members were initiated, and 17 more babies were reported for enrolment. PAHIATUA. May 21. Miss Bi>son of Manchester gave an address. Five new members were initiated. May 2(>. Prayer Meeting. Mrs Godfrey read a paper on the “Power of Prayer.” Mrs Farmer spoke on “Meditation.” Mrs Neal read the translation of the ancient prayer, which expressed the desire of every lover of righteousness.

June 15. Mrs Crabbe, District President, spoke on our Maori work and the importance of every member ,übv ribing to our “White Ribbon’ I' ,i r. Collection taken for Maori OrFund. July 1. After discussion the resolutions passed at Convention regarding the proposed “Public Health Amendment Act, 11)15.” were passed, and left in the hands of the President to forward to Premier, etc., when the Bill is b fore the House. Resolved that w;» sin >v>rt the action of the Auckland and Wellington Branches of the Tea* fours’ Institute with regard to their reciuest f< r a censor of picture films. Motion passed regretting the loss of two members, Mrs Cox, who has removed to Wellington South, and Miss Ross, now Mrs Stevenson, who has removed to Te Reliunga CHRISTCHURCH. A report was received from the* convenor of the* Refreshment Booth Cc mmittee for the Belgian Festival, held on June stating that the W.C.T.U. had cleared over o by this effort. The President announced that the W.C.T.I’. rooms had been offered as headeiuarters to the Real Cross Society, and that the members would amalgamate w ith the Red Cross workers and as* ist tin min every way.

P < ieled that strong protest against the* excessive <|U entity of alcohol being provided for the Hospital Ship be sriit to 1 <>r 1 Liverpool and the Minister of Defence. This resolution to be drafted bv Miss Henderson and Mi ss Mackay. Rev J. f. North gave an address on anti-gambling. Resolved: This Union strongly protests ag.iinst any further facilities for gambling being granted, or the provisions rf the Act extended in anv wav. \ new member was gained for the “W in One” campaign. Special donation of 5s voted to Red Cross work Miss Henderson gave a sketch of “Woman’s work in the Old Land,” telling of ten and rest rooms near ramps for soldiers, also for wives and mothers of soldie*rs. Secretary report-

ed 7 large parc els had been forwarded to the Ked Cross and Lady Liverpool Fund rooms. 1 new member KAIKORAL May. President gave an address, and urged on those present the pressing ne ed to intieast* our member ship. Thanks ol the* Union given to Miss Wilkinson for present of literature. June. Decide to take up “Win One campaign, and to visit absentees, and induce them to win one. Decided to watch for further developments in Public Health Amendment Act. WANGANUI EAST. Resolved that the Executive hold a special meeting in order to consider and discuss thoroughly the circulars sent by Miss Roberts. Letters of sympathy to Mcsdamcs Brown, Marshall, and Frazer, all of whom arc* laid aside- through sic kness. Mrs Scott. President of Normanby i nion, spoke words of encouragement. Mrs Mercer read an excellent paper entitled. “Advertising Our Unions.” Decided that Mrs Mercer should again give her paper when there was a large meeting. GREYMOUTH The State School was visited by Mrs Mason. She reports the Rector being in favour of Temperance 1 caching and Essay competition. are working well for the “Win One campaign. The President give a special address on the value of the noon tide hour for prayer.. Sailors’ Rest Anniversary held, the Mayor presided, and helped us well by his interest in the work. The balancesheet and caretaker’s report were most satisfactory. A good programme and i.-freshments closed a very pleasant and profitable evening. June. Regular monthly prayer meetings are held with special ones for peace. K.K. pledges distributed Literature sent out. TIN WALD. Miss Powell, Dominion Organiser, who recently spent several days in visiting around the* neighbourhood, on Wednesday, June* 2nd, held a meeting in the Public Hall. Owing to counter attractions, the attendance was very small, no attempt was made to organise. On ihth the attendance was good, and a number of members were initiated by Miss Powell. The following officers were elected: President, Mr> Stevenson; Vice-Presidents, Mesdames Mill, Jennings, and Miss linkman; Secretary, Mrs McKay; Treasurer. Mrs G. Clark; Press Correspondent, Miss Sutton; White Ribbon Agent, Mrs Tremain; Mrs Hopwood was appointed Cradle Roll Supt., and promptly inaugurated her campaign br enrolling two babies who were present. All the members agreed to circulate the Kitchener pledge, and ihe petition for six o’clock closing as soon as it came to hand.

OTUREI, AOROA, AM) DARGAVILLE. March 22nd, 1915. Kanoho te roopu wahine Oiurci, Aoroa, Dargaville, kite whare o Mihi Werihi; whakawhetai tia e Te 1 uhi, himene 08. Ka puare te whare monga take. le take tuatahi he mihi kito matou pirihitini, kia Kma I*. Mohi kua wehe atu nei i waenganui 1a matou ; kua nro kinga tupuna, e kore, nei e hokimai mo ake tonu atu. He nui te tangi kia ia itona ngaronga atu iroto ia matou huihuinga. He wahine whai kupu. he wahine atawhai kite tangata, na konei kanui to matou mamac kia ia Krua tino wiki te paanga mai otona mate, mate tonu atu. Rue rite ia kitcnci kupu e kiia nei “Nana ano i homai, Nana ano i tango atu." E kore c taea tenei hanga te mate, te pehea. Kaati mote mihi huri tu. Te Rarua I’. Ihaka. —Toku tu ake ki runga hore kau ahau e mohio ana me pehea he timatanga korero ma matou. Toku hiahia ma E. Te Tuhi he timatanga korero ma tatou i tenei ra E. Te Tuhi. —Katahi ano pea to koutou roopu ka tu ite matenga mai oto koutou perehitini? Kote mahi tuatahi matatou lie rapu itetahi tangata hei tu ite tunga oto koutou perehitini. R.irua lhaj>.a.— Kaati, ko toku mohiotangu kua oti tena take. E. Te Tuhi. —Kote tikanga otenei kupu ote roopu karaitiana, he tini hoki ngahua otenei mea ote roopu. He roopu ano tonga kararche. Ko tenei he karaitiana whakapono. Kaati kote tikanga otenei karaitiana ia koutou nei, he mahi inga pai ara he mahi pai, ara he mahi itetahi mahi kia tika, ara me mahi e tatou kote Atua hei mua mo a tatou mahi katoa. Kite ki mai to koutou pirihitini me inoi etahi o koutou. me inoi, aha koa wai o koutou me inoi. Whai hoki me whai pirihimana koutou mo koutou. He mea pai ano me whakaako koutou kite inoi, haunga hoki nga himene. Kote himene tino pai hei himene. E to matou matua ite rangi kia tapu tou ingoa E hara hoki ite mea mate pirihitini anake nga mahi engari ma koutou katoa. Kaua e Kopipiri. Mihi Werihi.—He whakapai .toku tu ake. 1 patai ano Mohi Waitai mehemea kotehea karaitiana tenei karaitiana e kiia mi kote karaitiana tapu. Kaate koia tenei kote karaitiana e kiia nei. Nga raruraru i waenganui ia matou e rn.ihia c matou e oti pai ana i waenganui ia matou. E whakapai ana ahau kio tikanga ekina koe me pera te pirihitini ara me tukutuku e ia nga tikanga e hiahiatia ana ki tera ki tera o matou tino nui toku whakapai moena tikanga katoa. E. Te Tuhi.- I runga ite tunga o ta koutou ripoata he mea tika ano irunga ite tauhou ki tenei tunga. Kaati e inoi ana ahau kia Hinerangi kia tu ia kite korero. Hinerangi Haimona.—Kaati 1 reira kahore ahau 1 whakaae kaati kia koutou kinga mea kua tuanga ki tera

tunga. Kanui hoki toku wehi kite tango itene*. taouga nui. Kotenei mea koie inoi Kahore ano ahau 1 mohio noa k< tenei main, 11a konei e hara toku reo ite reo mama. He kino tonu nga kupu e puta mai ana 1 toku mangai, na konei norc raw a ahau e mohio me pehea ranei. L. le i uhi. —Kahore ano tenei take i ote noa he mea nui raw a tenei hei tirotiro ma tatou engari 1 toku hiahia nei koia ki tau.i tunga. Ki toku mohio hoki hore rawa he tangatu 1 hapa 1 tenei mea ite reo kino ahakoa minita. Kitaku mohio keitc takoto mate ano tenei take. Kaati me whiriwhiri e tatoi’ tenei take kia tatu tika. Rarua I'. Ihaka. —Keite whakapai atu. Eru, ki o korero, t* korero na koe, aha koa ia tamariki hei tango itena tanga. Ki ahatia kua kaumatua ia ahakoa kino tana mangai kei a matou katoa oroto ite roopu tenei mea te mangai kino. Kamutu atu ano to matou mea mangai pai ito matou hoa ia Ira R. Waitai. Mai oto matou nohoanga ki roto itenei mahi hoi ano te main lie ngau tuara. Toku hiahia e Rangi me tino whakaae koe ki mua ito tatou matua ia E. Te Tuhi. Mote wahi mote pirihimana e tino tautoko ana ah.iu motena take. Me tino uhakutu he pirihimana mo tatou. Mihi W. Werihi. —E tautoko ana ahau mo tera take, ara mote pirihitini mete pirihimana. Me tu katoa enei t ike erua, nunga itaku mohio e hoki mai ano taua tunga kiau. Hinerangi 1 llaimona. —E whakaote ake ana ahau itenei tunga. Ae e whakaae ana ahau. E. T.. Tuhi.—Ko tenei take mote pirihimana 111 a koutou e ki ko wai o koutou ? Mehe mea he take ta koutou me hoatu kite pirihimana hei hoatu tanga kite pirihitini konga raruraru onga niema. Mehe mea he raruraru to tena mema me tu rawa ia hirunga inoi ai kite pirihitini. Mahareta Parore. —E whakapai ana ahau ki enei take e korerotia nei e koe. Kei hari katoa toku nk.igau ki enei korero e korerotia nei e koe i roto 10 tohutohu e korero nei. Tino nui te whakapai otoku ngakau ki o Rangi korero katoa. E hari ana ahau kite nohoanga o Hinerangi ki tana tunga, mete pirihimana hoki e tino whaka pai ana ahau ka ki tonu ake ahau ko Mihi Werihi hei pirihimana. To Rongopai Kemara. —Kaore ahau e tautoko ia Mihi Werihi hai tu itenei tunga engari a Kataraina Himene. Hinerangi Haimona.— E raupatu ana ahau ita Makareta raua ko Rongo. Ko toku hiahia hei ate Rarua hei pirihimana. Mihi Werihi. —E tautoko ana ahau ki tate pirihitini kote. Rarua hei pirihimana. Rarua P. Ihaka. —Horekau ahau c panga i tenei tunga e whakaae ana ahau ki tenei tunga ki ahau. . . . Makareta Parore. —Me pehea nga moni iauE. Te Tuhi. —Taku korero me kawe kite peeke. He ingoa mote peeke kote pirihitini mete hekeretari. Rarua P. Ihaka. —Mehemea kite mate aua tangata ka puta ki a wai.

E. Te Tuhi. —Ka puta kite roopu. He maha nga take 1 hiahia ahau kia koutou kia whakamahia. 1 runga ote poto ote taima me waiho mo tetahi atu taima. Rarua P. Ihaka. —t inoi ana ahau kito tatou minita kia ahau noho ai inga ratapu k» Oturei nei. Whakaaetia ana. Makareta Parore. —E heahia ana ahau me puta he parani kia Pouaka Parore. W hakaaetia ana e Te 1 uhi. Whaka mutua e Te Tuhi k’te inoi. Aniene.