CHURCH CONVERSAZIONE

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 12, 9 October 1919, Page 3

CHURCH CONVERSAZIONE

The annual conversazione, of the Kent Torrace Presbyterian Churoh was held on Tuesday evening. The Rev. Dr. J. K. Elliotty minister, occupied the chair. The proceedings were opened by the singing of the "Old Hundredth" Psalm, after which the Rev. James Paterson engaged in prayer. During the evoning short addresses were givers by the Rev. Thomas Miller, M.A., of Feilding, and Mr. J. h. Bay, secretary of the Y.M.C.A. Mr. Miller congratulated the Rev Dr. Elliott on his long ministry at Kent Terrace, and pointed out that a lengthened ministry was a very searching test, and only the faithful preaching of "tho unchanging Gospel" could hold congregations over so many yeate. All progress iti civilisation Was directly duo to Christianity. It was a significant fact that in non-Cliristian countries, paper money and* a man's word in business were un. heard of, which went to prove that tlio teaching of Christ had a marked effect on commer«ial honesty and morality. Mr, Hay gavo some of his experiences in Franco during the war period and iemnrkod that although nearly five years of war had upset many, ideas and calculations, etc., tho Christian religion had come through the furnace unscathed und stronger than ever. Christian churches must set up for themselves some definite objective and aim at reaching tho same, but to do this, every member must assist in the same wny m the individual soldier of the Army does his little bit which goes to make up tho whole. During the evening the Gleo Clui,, under the 'leadership of Mr. J. W. Jack, reacUred items. A violin solo by Mr. Harper and songs by Miss Godier and Miss Barrie and Mr. Irwin were very acceptable. Supper wns served by tho members of the Ladies' Guild. A vote of thanks, proposed by Mr. Hingham to tho ladies, the two speakers, perforators, and the chairman, brought to a close a very enjoyable evening.