WILLOWBY WESLEYAN CHURCH

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1948, 19 September 1888, Page 3

WILLOWBY WESLEYAN CHURCH

» I The anniversary services m oonneotlon with the above ehuroh were brought to a •Aoelaiton last evening. On Sunday last sermons were preached by the Rev J. N. Battle and the Rev J. T. Burro wa. In the morning the churoh was orowded to ezoeu> The rite of baptism was administered to one iofant «nd after lermon holy communion, to forty four commnnloanti. In the evenlug. there was a latf 0 congregation who highly appreciated the excellent discourse delivered by (he Rev Mr Barrowi. The annual tei meeting wai held last evening under the moit favourable olrconitßDoei. There was a large and representative gathering, visitors being present from Aahburton, Tinwald, Winslow, Hindi, Greenstreet, Water too, Lowollff*! Longbeaob, and Flemlngton. Tables were prodded by Mesdames Chapman, Low, Frampton and Williams, The baohelora also supplied a table which wag moat efficiently aoperlntended by the Mines Hayman (3) It is needleis to say the provision made both as to quantity and quality, was In aooordance with the traditions of Wiliowby hospitality. The Rev J. N. Buttle presided over the meeting held afterwards, and suitable addresses where delivered by the Revi Boothroyd and Battle, Oaptaln Harvey, (Salvation Army) Messrs S. S. Chapman, Harding. Withell, and others. A strong tholr, under Mr Wheeler, rendered very affectively several anthem*, Mr Tom Wheeler being at the organ. Cordial and hearty thanks were paassd to all those who had assisted m seourlng bo pronounood sue* east In this annlveriary.ltwaHatatod during lbs meeting that an effort was being made so liquidate the debt on the Charon (£75). Already neatly £40 was promised, several additional amounts being tffared m the meeting. Farther Improvements are also contemplated, a shelter shed for hot Bee -■ and vebidei, and a vestry being the most nrgaot. On the suggestion of the Chair' man, the meeting sent an ezptesslon ol goodwill and sympathy to Mr and Mre Chapman, senr., parents of the Meisri Chapman Bros. Amidit much physical weakness the venerable couple maintain tbo keeneit Interest In the welfare and progress of the Charoh and congregation] i" the foundation of which they took a v.tf prominent part-