MAORI ORGANISER'S REPORT

White Ribbon, Volume 32, Issue 378, 18 January 1927, Page 4

MAORI ORGANISER'S REPORT

On the Ist of November 1 commenced work f*»r the N.Z, W .CT.l'. amongst the Maori people. Meeting held at Tangiteroria N. Wairoa. One lady joined and signed the pledge; th»* others present will think over forming a I’nion there. Came to I irgaville and visited Houhanga, Omariki, hope for members there later. Then to Oturei. The Oturei Union held tlieir monthly meeting; several European members of different brunches were present, and also Kev. Mr (IrifTin (Methodist). Forwarded a resolution for Convention, and two new menders joined. Went down the river to Naumai, visited the homes, and got a meeting and formed a Union of six memliers. Then on to Poutu. The I’outu Union hehl a meeting, and endorsed the Oturei resolution; three new mendH*rs signed. To Helenwille, and visited several homes, and then went on to I’ort Albert. Visited the pah, and got all old tnemlier to join again. Then went to a hui tangi. A little liahy died; made a wreath, and sent it over. Attended a Pakeha meeting; most of the ladies were members of the W.C.T.UExplained the rules, and also aliout Convention. Formed a Union; dates of meeting arranged, delegates proposed, and subscriptions paid. (Aime on to Pakiri. and visited l>oth Maori and pakeha. On to Leigh, and thence ty» Auckland Visited several homes, and helped the sick; got one new member. Left for Hamilton, and will be in the

Waikato district for the month of l>e eember. I have found our Maori sisters greatly interested in the work, and doing all they can to help wipe out the Liquor Traffic, as it is a ruin to many homes. 1 also thank all my European sisters for their help and kindness. With the Messing of the lx>rd, l wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Vear. (Signed) Hinerangi T. Simons, Maori Organiser FRAN ETON. The al>ove Union was formed on I)e----cemlier Ist, 1925. Although few in number, they have held meetings regu larly every month. The Superintendent (Sister Nichols) has been doing good work in North Auckland for the Unions in helping to or* uiise new Maori Unions; also Mrs Wnatu (Secretary) has helped to enlighten the Maori sisters in the work of the Union, and there are hopes of new members. The hospital visitors have been regular in their visits, and this is one of the Union’s chief activities. Mrs Jones (President of the Hamilton Branch) has l>«en a great help to this Union. Though they have not been able to do much yet financially, they hope to do more next year. The work is difficult, as the members are very scattered, but those that are able to attend the meetings are very anxious for the Union work to be carried on. Mrs Whatu has been elected delegate for the Annual Convention in March.