REWETI.

White Ribbon, Volume 32, Issue 380, 18 March 1927, Page 5

REWETI.

FVb. 9. A meeting was convened by the Maori Organiser (W.C.T.U.) Mrs Hinerangi Simons, and held in the Reweti Hall. The meeting was opened by a prayer by Mrs Simons, who then gave a brief summary of her work. A W.C.T.U. was formed at Reweti "vith a membership of six. Another meeting was held February 25th, when we had the pleasant privilege of a vitit from Miss McLay. There was an encouraging attendance of a few more interested friends,

Pakeha and Maori, who were pk v ased to meet Miss McLay as well as the Maori Organiser, Mrs Simons. Mrs Simons presided. Miss McLay opened the meeting with a prayer. After routine work had been approved of. Mias McLay gave a brief account of the Aims of the W.C.T.U., which was followed with interest by all members, who are very anxious to be helpful. Then, following a short reading of the 15th chapter of St. John, we were privileged to hear a most interesting and helpful account of her varied experiences. Miss Paora (Secretary) will represent us at the Convention in March. A “Bring and Buy” Afternoon has been arranged for March 18th, at the residence of the Secretary. The Union has arrange to collect vegetables for the Harvest Festivals of the Presbyterian ami Methodist Churches, Woodhill, who forward same to the ML Albert and the Rev. Jeffrey’s Orphanages, respectively. An appeal for members was heard with sympathy, so there is every hope of an increasing membership. In any case, we will loyally strive to remember our Pledge always. An instructive meeting closed with prayers. Officers elected: —President, Mrs Hinerangi Simons; Vice-President, Mrs Eri Poata-Uruamo; Secretary. Mrs Elizabeth Paora; Treasurer, Mrs Molly Pihema.