THE REV. THOMAS FEE. '

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 486, 20 April 1909, Page 7

THE REV. THOMAS FEE. '

■ A WELCOME MEETING. ; ' The Thorndon Methodise Schoolroom was well filled yesterday evenitig, when a conversazione was held to afford the congregation an.opportunity of welcoming their newlyappointed minister, the Roy. Thos; Pee. It also served to celebrate the anniversary of the Thorndon Church. Addresses of welcome to Mr. Fee were delivered b.v varioiis officebearers and ministers. Mr.-Dimock, senior circuit stoward, who presided, extended a welcome to Mr. Fee on behalf of the congregation as a whole, and Mr. Walton; on behalf of the trustees. Mr. Sims, superintendent of the Sunday School, conveyed the wolcomo of the teachers'and scholars, and Mr. Moxham on behalf of the Thorndon part of the circuit..,-, The Rev; J. J. North spoke as a representative ; of the Wellington Ministers' Association, and the Rev. C. Ward as representing the Primitive Methodist Church, While the Rev. S. J. Serpell extended a welcome from tho Taranaki Street Methodist Church. t During the evening Mr Hobman sang. Miss Brown, Miss Rowan, and Mrs. Moxham played an instrumental trie, and a recitation was given by Miss Blanchard. Messrs.- Dalgety and Co., Ltd., advertise particulars of entries for their, stock sale at Waverley on Friday next at 12,30 p.m. ' A list of properties is advertised for. sale by Messrs. J. Harris and Son, Martoii, to-day. Pull particulars appear elsewhere.' ,The goodwill of lease, license, and furniture of the Club Hotel,. Carterton, on tho border of the Wairarapa. No-Licefiso area, were sold ijy Lcvien, Shallcrass, and Co., at their auction robins"yesttrday. Bidaifig' u -'bcgan «t .£2OOO, rising with ,£SO and ,£250 bids to .£3OOO, at which figure, Mr. Patrick Scanlan> of Wellington, became the purchaser. ■ Just now ladies who intend visiting tho Wellington races aro on the look-out for the specially chic things in millinery and costumes. G. Adams and Co.j 108-110 Cuba Street, have a magnificent display for the occasion. Particulars are announced elsewhere.' ' In this issue, Allen T. Yickers, of Taihape, advertises a sale of town and suburban freehold property, to be held on Thursday next. The property consists of on 6 of the most valuable business sites in Main Strest, Taihape, also some splendid suburban properties, with dwellings thereon. < This is a 'splendid opportunity for speculators and others, as shops in Taihapo are very . scarce, and purchasers inclined to build shops would get a splendid return for their money. The suburban properties are stated to be tho finest in Taihape, and should 6ommand a ready sale. .. Messrs. A. Ij. Wilson ahd Co. ndvr.itise, in this issue, details of a property auction sale, lo be held at their rtoms at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday- To-morrow, at 1.30 p.m.,,the firm-will dispose of the contents of three houses..' Messrs. G. C. Ross and Co., Masterton, advertise, in this issue, details of a ,1327-acre property in the Waikato, on offer as exchange for Wellington property. At the Catholic, Bazaar yesterday excellent business was done at all'tho stalls. Tho bazaar will , closo to-morrow, and art union tickets will bo drawn at 9.45 o'clock that evening. The British Emigrants' Information Office warn intending emigrants to view with great caution offers. of employment in Venezuela, especially ' when " such' offers aro coupled with the obligation of giving security by making an investment in tho undertaking offering .employment. Official " information has recently been received- of a considerable number of. cases in which emigrants who have , gone out in response ,to similar offers have found themselves destitute. and liavo had to apply to a British Consul for relief. It is necessary to, point out that Venezuela does not offer a suitable, field for tho ordinary emigrant, Owing to the great difference of laws, language, climate, and conditions of lifo. t and work. . For Influenza, take Woods' Groat . Peppermint Cure.. Never falls, Ib." fid;, 2b. 6d,