ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, UPPER HUTT

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 529, 9 June 1909, Page 8

ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, UPPER HUTT

Just now tlicro. is abundant evidence, of retiring 'prosperity.- mid a: brigllt "outlook for, the.' future of St, . David's Presbyterian Chjirch, Upper Hiitt. With the advent of their ■'newly-appointed Minister, Mr.' 'Orates., who has tho assistance of a cheerful and onergetic ;vjfe, and 11 reinforced committeo 'of ■management, this , little church has takon S now leaso of life, so to speak, and much good work is being nccomplishcd in tJie .dis-* '• trict. On Sunday special ! services in/commemoration of the, anniversary of th» church . ■ were held, tho preacher bring.the' Rev. Jas. : . l'aterson, of Wellington, whoso addresses wore much appreciated by a, congregation., ! On Monday evening tho anniversary social was held, when ihe church was again crowded. Tiro Rev.. A. Coates, who presided, briefly outlined the progress of 'tho cluireh since R's . foundation some Ihiity. years ago up to date. Mr. Coatcs and the Revs. Eaterson. Thompson (Petoile, moderator of the' district), and Svlces (Anglican);.' all expressed their frrati.' ficatiou at . tho convincing evidence of renewed interest in the, church, and urged.ad., herents and frionds.to rally round their pas." tor, and vigorously strive to maintain tho' present activity and interest. Vocal itwnn were contributed by Mesrinmes Coatcs' and Mogini and the Misses Feist and Bonnet'. Miss Butler presided at the. ori'an,, and tho choir, under Mr. Allen, rendered' special' anthems and liynins. Tho church has just parchased a -belt, ami. its call to servico was nuijx out for tho first twio on Sundpy • An movement, whirl* ha? lately heon taken m hntvl is tho. pro vision "of a inanso, •ml strong efforts aro being made to brinff' tins to a successful jssne. . . ; •