FLEMINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1424, 22 May 1886, Page 3

FLEMINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The annual tea meeting of the Flemington Presbyterian church was held an Thursday evening, in ihe schoolroom and proved very successful. Six tables loaded with good things, were provided, and tho«e who partook expressed their entire satisfaction with the excellence of the varied and tempting provision made. The room w.»s illaminrd by abundance of candles and also by the electric light provided by Mr Williams n. The ladies who presided were Mer dames G Gilmour, W. Anderson, S. Anderson, T. Taylor, the Misses Holland, and at the bachelors’ table, Mrs McConuel, Mias Taylor, and Miss Fechney.

When about two hundred and fifty persons had partaken of an excellent tea, an adjournment was made at eight o’clock to the church. This was filled to its utmost capacity, several forms being placed in the aisle, and some persons having to stand in tho porch. The Rev, A. Blake took the chair, and after opening the meeting re:'erred to the work of the district. He remarked that it could only be carried on with the hearty goodwill and co-operation of the c tiice bearers and people, which, he was glad to say, ex ated. He went on to speak of the strengta of a church as lying not in members, or wealth, or intellect only, but in the possession of the spirit of Christ, and concluded by illustrating the power of sanctified influence.

The Treasurer’s statement was presented by Mr G. Gilmour. Revs. D. McNicoll and T, Hill from Ashburton spoke In excellent taste, and their remarks while humorous were full of instruction. The Rev. Mr Beattie spoke on “ Sociality,” guarding the young as to what books to read, and what companionships to form. He expressed himself as much gratified at the spirit he had seen prevailing that evening, and wished the congregation every success. Votes of thanks were moved in brief but appropriate terms, to the Ladies, by Mr Antrobus; to the Bachelors, by Mr Donaldson ; 1o the Cirnr, Mrs Harding, Mr Williamson, and other friends whu assisted by Air Taylor ; to the Speakers, by Mr Chapman ; to Mr Dakers, by Mr Gilmour; and to the Chairman by Mr J. Croy. s The choir under Mr Dunn contributed several hymns, and anthems which had been carefully prepared, and were rendered in a very pleasing manner.