Musical Evening

Huntly Press and District Gazette, Volume 3, 11 December 1914, Page 2

Musical Evening

A musical evening was the nature of an entertainment held in the Presbyterian church on Monday evening. The church, especially behind and around the singers’ gallery, was tastefullydecorated with flowers and flags, the flags being lent for the occasion. The entertainment was in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund. The chairman, Rev. J. Richards in iiis opening remarks said that the Ladies Guild associated with the church felt that something ought to be done by the church, independent of other great efforts, to relieve the distress ill Belgium caused by the war. In Huntly we had experienced a great sorrow through the recent disaster, and we could never forget the kindness and sympathy expressed by- the people of New Zealand toward ourselves. The musical items were of a moral and religious character, and in keeping with the treditions of the church. Selections were given by Mesdames Sissons, Kilbnrii, Crowder, G. Shaw and Shand; Misses Stevenson and Brownlie ; Messrs. Stevenson, G. Shaw, W. Shaw, Mathews and Devine. Mrs. Richards gave lid address on “ Suffering and Sacrifice, ” and the Rev. J. Richards a reading entitled ‘Gods Own Woman,” All the items rendered were highly appreciated by the audience. Mrs Stephenson and Miss Starr played the accompaniments, and Mr Darby the violin. A hearty vote of thanks to all who had taken part, and the singing of ‘ God save the King ” brought a pleasant and profitable evening to a close,