PAPAKURA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 271, 1 May 1917, Page 3

PAPAKURA.

An enthusiastic and loyal Methodist welcome was given to the newlyappointed Minister, the Rev T. F. Jones, recently in the Church, over , which Mr S. Evans (Circuit Steward) presided. Mr E. P. McLennan, as representing the Presbyterian Church, spoke encouragingly. The Chairman officially welcomed the pastor and trusted his ministry would be a happy one. He assured the pastor of the happy co-operation of the Church in all branches of his work amongst them. The Eev. Jones, in a pleasant speech, thanked the speakers for the kind expressions towards him, which was encouraging to him in the commencement of his ministry amongst them. During the evening vocal music was contributed by Miss King and Messrs T. Seaton and Gibbs. On behalf of the Girls Friendly Society a sale of work was held on Thursday last in the Parish Hall when there was a good attendance. The sale, which was opened by Mrs Parkes and organised by Mrs R. J. Willis with the ooperation of several ladies identified with the Church, proved very successful, the sum of £4O being realised. The Commitcee desire to express their thanks for the gifts of produce, etc., which were much appreciated. A Papakura lady, in the early part of the war, sent a sleeping suit for any wounded soldier. In the pocket she placed a note giving her name and address and she has just received a very interesting letter from the recipient of her gift. The writer stated that he had lost his right leg in the Somme battle in France and was, at the time of writing, a convalescent patient at the Military Hospital, Netley, England. He wrote cheerfully and expressed his sincere thanks for the present. THE Y.M C.A. Despite the inclement weather, there was an interesting gathering at the Methodist Hall on Friday evening, the occasion being a lecture on the Y.M.C.A. war work. Mr A. Willis presided. The Hon. Geo. Fowlds was the principal speaker and he referred in eugolistic words to the vast organisation of the Association, paying a high tribute to its business administration, combined with the social agencies which were net worked throughout camp and battlefield. He urged the people not te overlook the seriousness of the war which it was feared was done in a country where the aeroplane was absent and prosperity was seen everywhere. Mr Wesley Spragg, in an interesting and impressive address, spoke of the Association's war work from the time a soldier joined the camp until he was in the trenches. Wherever a soldier was the Association had its hutments tents and social rooms. In the social and recreative work the Association was always extending its operations. The many agencies of a religious and social nature were emphasised and explained by the lecturer in a clear and convincing speech which could not fail to make a great impression on all those who were privileged to hear him. During the evening two excellent songs were sung by Mr T. Seaton in his usual first-class style and were much appreciated. Canvassing on behalf of the Association's War Work Fund is being carried out this week throughout Papakura and on Saturday night Messrs Richardson Bros are to give a special picture programme, the proceeds to be entirely devote 1 to that work Mr J. Murray is the honorary secretary who will be pleased to receive contributions at Willis' store. ♦ I