Lecture at Totara.

Northland Age, Volume 1, Issue 12, 1 November 1904, Page 2

Lecture at Totara.

On Friday evening, 21st October, the Rev. J. A. Lamond delivered a lecture in Tametame Hall, on the “Great Cause of Great British People.” There was a large and representative attendance, Mr. Lane, sen., occupying the chair. ‘The proceedings were opened by the singing of the hymn “ O Worship the King;” by all those present. Next came a vocal item, rendered by Mr. Soloway Lane, which was much appreciated, as also was an anthem sung by several ladies and gentlemen, including Misses Conway, Brown (2), and Messrs. Douglas and Reid. A solo and chorus “The Sinner and the Song ’* (in which the solo was sung by Miss Conway) followed, after which the chairman briefly introduced the lecturer to the audience.

The main items touched on during the rev. gentleman’s discourse tended to show that the vernacular bible was the true cause of Britain’s greatness. He referred to the introduction of Christianity into Great Britain, and made mention of such men as the Venerable Bede, King Alfred, John de Wycliff, William Tyndale, Miles Coverdale, John Rogers, Homy VIII., and King James, who fought to give the bible to the people, in their own longue. He also quoted poetical expressions of blessings through the bible, from W. H. Burleigh., Pollock, M. E. Rogers, Kentish lyrics, Bernard Barton, Albert Midlane, and others. Altogether the lecture was highly entertaining and instructive.

At the conclusion of the Rev. Lamond*s remarks, the doxology was sung, after which a collection was taken up, realising £2 14/3, which goes to the circuit fund of the Methodist Church.

The chairman in a brief address supported the view s expressed by the Rev. Mr. Lamond, and urged all to love and prize the bible and follow all its teachings.

Other items were a solo sang by Mr. Reid, and an anthem by the choir. On the motion of Mr. Nield, seconded by Mr. Lawrence, a vote of thanks was carried to the chairman and all who helped to ensure the success of the affair, after which the proceedings terminated with the singing of the National Anthem.