PRESBYTERIAN SOCIAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1632, 2 November 1916, Page 3

PRESBYTERIAN SOCIAL.

The sen ting accommodation n t the Presbyterian Sunday school hall was taxed to ils utmost on Tuesday evening last, when a social under the auspices of the District Committee of Management was held. The Hev. -I. 11. Bredin, minister of the charge, presided, the concert programing consisting of instrumental, vocal and elocutionary items, was generally considered one of the best entertainments of its kind yet provided in connection with the Church. The proceedings opened with the singing of the National Anthem. Among those who contributed to the programme were Mrs Wainwright (nee Miss Hogg), one of the Dominion’s front-rank whose rendering of a descriptive piece in prose entitled “Home, Sweet Home," gave the audience an indication of her histrionic talent. In response to an undeniable encore, Mrs Wainright displayed her versatility by reciting a. humorous item entitled “Taxing Bachelors.” The Chairman explained that Mrs Wainwright, owing to a breakdown some time ago, had been compelled to forego public appearances, but we hope Eoxton’s bracing climate will be the means of restoring Mrs Wainwright’s health, and thus afford the Poxton public further onjjortunitics of hearing her. Mr T. P. Henderson, of Palmerston North, also contributed two vocal items, in one of which the audience joined lustily in (he chorus. Other contributors were: Air Betty’s orchestra, Mesdames Guilder and Teviofdale, Misses Signal, Grant, Aitken (Methven), Messrs Guilder, Aitken, Simmons (instrumental item), McColl, Knewstub (clog dancing), and a duet by Mr and Mrs Aitken. Nearly every item was deservedly encored. The accompaniments were played by Misses Betty, White and Signal. At a suitable juncture, Mr Hornblow, on behalf of the District Committee, handed the minister, Rev J. H. Bredin, a cheque of £22 odd, which had been contributed by members of the congregation throughout the charge by way of a war bonus. In making the presentation, Air Hornblow stated that at the last quarterly meeting the minister had been asked to leave the room, and no doubt this strange request had somewhat puzzled him. The Committee unanimously decided to grant him a 10 per cent, bonus, and had themselves contributed £ll odd at the meeting. He apologised to members of the congregation who had not been afforded an opportunity to contribute to tlie bonus, as it had been quickly over-subscribed. Ho expressed the opinion that ministers of other churches should be treated similarly by their congregations during the Avar period, owing to the increased cost of living. Mr Bredin, in acknowledging the cheque, said that during his ministry in the charge he and Airs Bredin had received nothing but kindness from the members of the congregation, both in Poxton and the out-districts. He had endeavoured to discharge, his duties faithfully, and was pleased to say there was an entire absence of friction. He made a special appeal for improved at tendances at public worship. He hoped that the j)resent happy relations would continue to exist between himself and the various congregations.

Refreshments, provided liy llio Indy members of the congregation, were then partaken of, and the remainder of the time given np to social .intercourse.