PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1613, 21 September 1916, Page 3

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

■ SCHOOL SOCIAL. Tlkv Presbyterian. Sabbath school was tilled to excess by parents and scholars last night on the occasion of the annual social and prize-giv-ing. The Rev. J. H. Bredin presided. The function opened with the National Anthem, after which-the minister delivered an interesting address on the vital importance of the Sunday school in the Christian life of the children. He urged parents to see that their children took advantage of this important adjunct of the church, and regretted the laxity of home worship that was apparent in these'l imes. The importance of the Sunday school could not he too highly commended for its bearing on the training thus allorded in scripture study and character building. He paid a tribute to the self-sacrificing work of the teachers and urged parents to give them all the encouragement and support in their power. lie was pleased to learn that the work of the school was satisfactory, and that the scholars were faithful and diligent in their studies. 4 capital programme was then submitted by the scholars, some of the items being of particular merit. Mention must be made of the elocutionary effort of Alex Henderson, whose recital of “Bairn - ies Cuddle Boon” was a treat —at least to those who hail from Bonny Scotland —while Doris McLeod’s graceful dancing of the Highland Fling called forth loud applause. A tiny tot, Kitty Large, mounted on a. chair, won the affection of the audience by her singing, and Miss Pearl McMurray scored a success with her song, “The Quaker Girl.” Other items were rendered by the following:—Pianoforte selections by Doris McLeod, Misses B. Speirs and Ella Patterson and Master Willie Claris, recitations by Claude Cunningham, “The Ocean,” Stella Robinson, “How d’ye do?” Reg. McEwen, who entered into the humour of his piece, “Only a Pin,” Ninian Ross, Sarah Henderson “Barbara Fritchie,” Willie Claris a humorous recital of a. boy’s impishness concerning a, sister and her lover, Madge Patterson. Little Keith C-laris volunteered an item, which brought forth a line •outburst of applause, Leila Robinson, “The Kaiser’s Dream”; duet by Izey Patterson and Joyce McMurray, a prettily rendered trio by Kitty Large, Leila Robinson and Miriam Spoil’s, song, Ella Patterson, trio Izey and Madge Patterson and Joyce McMurray, a. cleverly executed duet, “Don’t Want to Play in Your Yard,” by Izey Pat terson and Joyce McMurray, !i trio, “Bird of My Native Land,” by Madge and Izey Patterson and Joyce McMurray, and Mr McMurray finished the programme with a humorous recitation. The prizes were then distributed by the Rev. Mr Bredin, after which refreshments were partaken of, presided over by Mrs Kenton, Misses Speirs and Sewell. The benediction concluded the most successful function of its kind yet held in connection with the Sabbath school.