Dr Baillie Welcomed At Queenstown

Lake County Mail, Issue 43, 31 March 1948, Page 1

Dr Baillie Welcomed At Queenstown

The Very Rev. Dr John Bailiie, professor of divinity in the University of Edinburgh, and former moderator of the Church of Scotland, accompanied by Mrs Bailiie, and the Very Rev. W. Perves Boyes, past moderator of the Presbyterian Church in England, were tendered a welcome at McKenzie Hall, Queenstown, last Thursday night. The Rev. P. Anderson presided. He said that Dr Bailiie and the Very Rev. W. Perves Boyes were men of international fame and he was glad to make their personal acquaintance. Other speakers who spoke on the same lines were the Mayor, Dr Anderson (a civic welcome), Captain Pont, representing the Salvation Army, and Mr W. Warren, representing the Anglican Church. In his reply, Dr Bailiie said that he had come to New Zealand to take part in the Centennial Celebrations and that he brought greetings and congratulations and goodwill from the “ Mother Church ” of Scotland. He had seen many pageants, he said, but never had he seen one so well done and so fitting to the occasion as that which ha had seen at the celebrations of the First Church of Dunedin. The Very Rev. W. Perves Boyes 4 spoke on similar lines. Mrs Bailiie said she brought a message of appreciation from the women of Scotland to the women of New Zealand for food parcels which had been received. Items were given by the choir, Captain Pont and Lieutenant Libeau (duet), Mrs Christopher, and Mrs Stone. Supper followed and the guests spoke informally to those present. The hall Avas beautifully decorated with flowers for the occasion. During their stay at Queenstown the visitors were the guests of the Rev. and Mrs Anderson. with George Tollerton’s BIG MAGIC SHOW and will be showing at the Athenaeum Hall, April 3. He is thf old Punch but in a new role, a role which is as - clever and amazing to-day as when he was used to teach Biblical stories to the illiterate.

CROMWELL ONE NIGHT ONLY ONE NIGHT ONLY ONE NIGHT ONLY ATHENAEUM HALL, SATURDAY, APRIL 3, MATINEE 2 P.M. “ BIG MAGIC SHOW ” “ BIG MAGIC SHOW” “ BIG MAGIC SHOW” George (Chuckles with Jerry) Tollerton Proudly Presents; A GUARANTEED CLEAN FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT THE BILL OF FARE INCLUDES: Crazy Comedy, Tricks and Illusions, Ventriloquism, Dancing, Singing, Musical Novelties, Side-splitting Sketches, etc. The old favourite PUNCH AND JUDY—they all love it from 7 to 70. CRAZY QUlZ—Taking Australia by storm. THE INEXHAUSTIBLE BEER BARREL —always popular. The whole show presented to you by a full company of talented overseas artists. NOTE: When booking your seats for the “ BIG MAGIC SHOW” be sure and ask for a Patent Magic Coathanger—presented FREE with the compliments of George Tollerton. PRICES: Reserves, Adults 4s, Children 2s 6d. Unreserved, Adults 3s, Children 2s. Matinee Prices, Adults 3s, Children 2s. Plans now open at C. W. I. Roberts. Remember: Packed out last time — so book early.