PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1691, 27 March 1917, Page 3

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

A meeting of managers of Hu* local Prcsbvterian Church was held

last -Pre.-mul : Rev. J. 11. Gredin (moderator) and Messrs Claris, 1 lol'llbloW, .inn. Ross, .liis. Ross. Bn it, Parkes, McColl, McMnrray, and Renton. Correspondence was road I‘roui the Good Templar authorities regret Huff (hal the Committee had ch»cd (he right-of-way through il> properly to Ihe hall al die rear. Il was explained dial access had been given to the hall al a rental of G per year, hut mil only was I his no( paid, hut (he {piles were left open, and die church grounds used as a grazing paddock and a public convenience. Il was decided to mention these facts to Ihe Good Templar aiilhorides, who were receiving a rental for (he hall. 11 was pointed out that the Friendly Societies who used the hall had been given access to the hall by an adjoining property owner. Messrs (’laris and Henderson were appointed delegates to Ihe quarterly meeting. The moderator said the services of a superintendent were required for the Sabbath school. The school was a flourishing institution, but in order to maintain a proper oversight a male superintendent was essential. Al present (he institution was staffed by female teachers, who were doing good work. The necessity for a male superintendent was vital to the welfare of the school. After considerable discussion, a member of (he Committee offered his services every alternate Sunday afternoon, and it was hoped that some other member of the congregation would take the other

Sunday. It was reported that the sub-committee had not yet carried out the work in connection with the choir platform and rail, and they were urged to push this matter on. Other minor matters were discussed, and the meeting rose.