HUMOUR AT THE PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2937, 24 November 1916, Page 4

HUMOUR AT THE PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY

The bright humour of Mr. A. M,, Climie, Homo Missionary in the le Puts distriofc for the Presbyterian Church, brightened the proceedings of theGeiW oral Assembly yesterday. Mr. Clinna related with lovely Caledonian unction and effective pauses how; lie met cue oE his out-back flock one day who said:— "Ye no, Mr. Climie, if I'm no at servico in the morning, ye'll know my hearts Wl *'Oh e 'is it?" said Mr. Climie. "Well, I want your -boots there—it doesn't mat-* ter so much whore your heart is! The speakor referred to those w.ko_ rc< presented themselves to ho Presbyteriana and yet were-never seen in-.church,, Thero was a type who called themselves onf-and-out PresbyteriaiM, presumably because they were never in. (Laughter.} Another incident—a settlor living oil one side of the schoolroom, ran out of butter, and telephoned to another settler;, to supply tho deficiency. So he phoned—"Climie is going to preach, at tha school, bring the butter, and I'll get it from you there." (Laughter.) Ho was very glad that tho butter had run out, for it had increased the strength of his, congregation. (Laughter.) Finally Mr. Climie said, that whilst he was 'in khaki and prepared to do hia duty, he regretted having to leave, ami if he did get back to Scotland, it would only be for a few days, as he would take the first boat back to New Zealand. AU ter all he would sooner be a well-paid, home missionary than a poorly-paid, minister-(laughter)-and there was. plenty of hard work yet in New Zea-, land for homo missionaries. AN ANNOUNCEMENT. We have to announce that the second, series of 1916 "Studebaker" cars are now; on their way to New Zealand, per s.s.' Pakeha, from Montreal, due to arriva, shortly. These cars come from the Canadian assembling and finishing branch, Walkerville, Ontario, and are remark* able for their exceptionally fine finish, necessitated by the demands of the over-,, seas Studebaker trade. Many valuable, detail improvements-are incorporated in, the second series modols, one of tho most noteworthy of these being the provision, of independent and separately adjustable front seats of the "bucket" type, to, gether with adjustable pedals. This rej finoment should especially appeal to tha lady driver or the exceptionally tall oc short man, whose comfort is not ade« quately provided for by the usual fixed dimensions in the front of the car. An. other important modification is the Tele-i cation of the petrol tank to the rear oS the car, and the provision of a very effU cient vacuum feed to carburetter. Therq are many minor modifications and im» provemonts, all designed to add to th« comfort and convenience of both driver) and passengers, while in appearance thq car is handsomer than ever. The new; Studebakers will be on view at Studebaker Agencies shortly, and all interested in the latest developments in American automobile design are invited to inspect them. Adams, Ltd., New ZeaV land Distributors of Studebaker Motors, 1 Christchurch.—Advt.