Y REPORTS.

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Y REPORTS.

ARATAPt-TK KOIM Hl’.—Mar. 1S» M Taylor presided; good attendance. Mr Mugridge, Awakino Point, gave a very lid| ful talk on “The Great Question of Temperance,’’ and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks*. Games and HUpper. A*HIH RTON.— Mar. lti. The President n the chair; good attendance. Secretary absent at Convention. Impromptu Hpeedi Contest held, Subjects dealing with Temperance work. There were some good speeches, and the judges, who wire Ministers, awarded first, second and third pla» o*. KI/THAM. —Mar. 4. A most successful tea and initial meeting: over thirty Y.P'* attended. We were delighted to have with us again Misa gru»y, who conducted a Model meeting. For the benefit of th<»e w'ho did not understand the W.C.T.IT. and the Y. branch, Misa Mcl,ny gave an insight Into Its formation and work aa In the first mooting and also gave a short address on “The Effect of Alcohol on the whole Body.” Nineteen new members. HI'KAKF.KK (Maori).—Mar. 2. Present were th» Vice-President and the Secretary amd Treasurer. The meeting commenced wjth the usual hymn and veraea from the Bible. Smith gave an address of welcome to the members who had returned after their holidays, and expressed her sorrow and regret of the absence of one of the members who had passed pway. and spoke a few words of comfort to those who still mourned for her. A vote of gym pathy was moved by Trim Sola Scia, and seconded by Kohu Buwhiu. Also suggest* I by Kohu Buwhiu, that n letter of sytnpnthv he written hv Secretary to the girls bereaved father. The motion was seconded by Naere Hangi, Treasurer. Then a vote was moved by Miss Snell, the Vice-Pnes; dent, that Kohu should All the place of President, as the late President had left the school. The motion was seconded by Miss ftmlth, the Vice-President. Then MisSnell gave an Addreas about ♦ lie* making and also evil of Alcohol.

KAKOKI.—Mar. Home meeting at tin residence of Mra R. XVatchman, Campbell Street; a representative gathering of young l*eople. Miss C. M, Mclmy, Imminion "Y" Organiser, gave an addreas on “The Early History of the W.C.T.P. and the work of the *Y.* ** A resolution to form a ,f V" branch was unanimously carried, and the following officers elected;—Pres., V*r Max Tasker: Vlce-Pres., Miss Gladys Mcl,eod and Mr Bussell I.anksh .*r; S«*c.. Mr Frank Frew; Treas., Miss Goodall; Press Reporter Miss Jean Butcher; Parliamentarian. Mr R. Watchman; Medical Temperance Supt., MiKitty Wood; Cradle Roll “Y” Supt.. Mis-* Neßtor Wood: Idbrnrlan. Mr Reg. Watch man; Supts., Mvsoames Wilson and Watch man. I/F.VIN.—Mar 26. Attendance small counter attraction. Officers elected;—Pres I. E. Petersen: Vlce-Pres., J. Yount Evangelistic Supt., E. Ransom; Reporter. M S. Petersen. Misa Young gave a report of Convention. Mra Young gave a short a«l dress. Decided to hold Social Hour aftei next meeting. NEW BRIGHTON. Mar K. Fair attend ance. A debate on “The Indulgence of Sunday Picnics,’’ waa very keenly discussed nil present taking part. Mr A. lVaym.'ti was addvd to the Social Committee. PICTON. Mar. 21. t Annual meeting. Mi Head explained the work of the Y’s to new members. Two new members. Officer** elected : Pres , Miss M Noeld; Vice- Pres. Mr Noel Jacques; Sec., Mi.*s P, J. Ireland Treas., Ml<*s M, Totter. Supper and Sodnl Hour. WANGANI I NORTH,—Mar 12 Larg* attendance of members and visitors. A really splendid meeting enjoyed by everyone Impromptu speeches received much apprecUsOtm Miss McLny. who was with us, gave a very rich and stirring address Supper and mudi hearty conversation over rup of tea.