MAJOR MARSHALL'S TALK TO METHODIST GUILD

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 18, 5 February 1937, Page 14

MAJOR MARSHALL'S TALK TO METHODIST GUILD

The 1937 season of the Methodist Ladies' Guild opened on Wsdnesday afternoon, when Mrs P. Loack presided over a good attendance of members and friends. * An address was given by Major Marshall, of the Salvation Army, who with Major Wheeler, was present by invitation. Major Marshall spoke of the glory of the temple of King Solomon and eaid that its wonderfui architecture, its rich magnihcence and its dedication would be worthless unless the glory of God had hlled it. Major Marshall and ker sister ofEcer had spent 1936 travelling in Engiand, Scotland, the Continent and the United States of America and just prior to sailing from Liverpool on their leturn journey they visited the Liverpool Cathedral. Their guide had pointed out to them various featuies, all of which had a significance not ahvaj s understood and which could teach all a lesson for every year. The Cathedial was designed as a monument of the gospel which would for many centuries proclaim to the world that in the Kingdom of God there was room for every body, of all races, and all estates. Then the walls ; not one was unbroken, every one, whether necessary or not had been designed with an opening in it. This was to teach the lesson that this life is always opening out into 'new vistas. Above the altar there was a figure of Christ with outstretched hands, and above that a great cross. Still higher a picture of the last supper, each figure carved in brass, above that the Christ upon the Cross. Then higher up, the resurrection, and as a g orious finale, the ascension of our Lord, Ko we learn that we, too, ' with suffering, shall mount to be with Him. The chapter-house where the business of the Cathedral is conducted was entered by a door on either side of which stood the figure of an owl, representing "wisdom," and a life-siz-ed man in coat of armour representing "courage," both of which qualities were needed in every enterprise. A feature of the building was the carving of the woodwork which extended up eight or nine feet, where the stone took its place. The colour of both wood and stone had been combined in such a way that it was kard to detect where one finished and the other stai'ted. This was done to promote greater beauty and harmony. Leaving the Cathedral after close on two hours spent in its sacred precincts , the speaker said she silently prayed that she might be like that cathedral. serving not for timo alone, remembering that there was something better beyond in the spiritual life. Not allowing one part of life to spoil the other but making every part harmonise.. Concluding, she urged all present to accept the message so taught as their New Year thought, remembering that their sufficiency was in God. Mrs Loach and Mrs C. T. Russell voiced the thanks of the meeting to Major Marshall, who was handed a posy of sweet peas from the members present. Mesdames Garratt, Clift and Ainsworth dispensed afternoon tea, and a pleasant afternoon concluded with the benediction. Mr H. M. Bennett, F.8.M.O., F.I.O., and Mr B. M. Bennett, F.S.M.C. (Hons), F.B.O.A. (Hons), F.I.O., have resumed practice. Hours of consultation: Daily 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. and Friday Night 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., Satcrday 8.30 a.m. to 12 noon.