METHODIST CHURCH.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2472, 26 August 1922, Page 3

METHODIST CHURCH.

ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AND SOCIAL.

The Methodist School Hall was well filled on Thursday evening at the anniversary concert and social. A good programme of musical, instrumental and elocutionary items were given. The following took part:—Songs, Mrs Downs, Mrs L. Bullard, Mr Downes; duet: Messrs H. Osborne and G. King; pianoforte solo : Miss E. Evans; recitations : Mr Hornblow; quartette, Mesdames Osborne and Downes, Messrs Osborne and Bangs. The choir, under the capable baton of Mr Osborne, rendered the glee “Trpe, true till Death,” and “Radiant Mom.” A novel musical item was contributed by Mr Tongs. Captain Fraser, representing the Salvation Army and the Rev. W. Walton, vicar of the local Anglican Church, were present and ' both extended greetings. The Trust and Circuit reports were presented and disclosed good progress op. the year’s working. Thanks were extended to the ladies for refreshments, to alt performers and to Mrs Wlalls for the use of piano. The singing of the Doxolgy and the handing round of a dainty supper brought the evening to a close.

TRUST REPORT

“The year has been one of almost unparalled activity. Early in the year a contract was let for the removal of the beach Church to Foxlon. This, with additions, and the general renovation of the town property cost; £2OO. To-day, n the property cost £2OO. To-day in the pro£3,ooo only £9O is owing. This is paid in annual instalments of £l2 and is met by grants form the Ladies’ Guild, Sunday School and a few donations. Shannon Trust reports a thorough renovation of the church property there. Our best thanks are extended to all who have assisted the Church during the year. The organists, Miss Strand and Mr Moorman, flautist, Mr Moorman and violinist, Miss Chalk, the conductor of the choir, Mr H. Osborne for his excellent work ami also each individual choir member, Mr Huntley as Church Steward and Superintendent of the Sunday School with Sunday School teachers are also deserving of thanks. Also the Ladies’ Guild for financial assistance and work in connection with the Festal Fair and Sale of Work; Mrs Ashmore for church cleaning; and the local preachers for services; Mrs Walls for use of piano on several occasions, to the local press for publicity and comprehensive reports.”

CIRCUIT. REPORT,

Circuit also reveals progress. Services in Foxton have been well maintained compared with previous years. Shannon and Oroua Downs report, steady progress. A night service has been commenced once a month at Oroua, Downs with an attendance of upwards of 50. A service every other Sunday night at Shannon has also been started with a well filled church. Sunday schools throughout the circuit show marked increases on roll and in attendance. The Shannon members evolved a scheme for a car for the minister’s use and also for maintaining extra services in the district. The scheme has been accepted and financed by some of our members. The car is ordered and we expect delivery this week. Whilst we thank all for assistance in circuit work, we would especially mention one or two cases. Our best thanks are idue to Mr F. Rout, of Shannon mail service, for his aid in conveying the minister and his wife to and from Shannon on many occasions on church work and this free of cost to the Church. A new motor shed has been erected at the parsonage at .a validation of £6O. This has cost only a very few-pounds for material required/ .We thank Mr Banks and his assistant, Mr Minifie, for making this work possible. Finally we appeal* to our people in regard to the future. Our Church will progress just to the extent to which we, as individual members, do our part.”

Owing to the exceedingly wet night last Sunday evening it was decided to postpone the special anniversary service. This service will be held,, to-morrow evening at the Methodist Church. The choir apart from leading the singing in anniversary hymns, will also contribute special hymns. A very bright,* attractive service is guaranteed.