HONOUR ROLL

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 644, 22 April 1929, Page 14

HONOUR ROLL

UNVEILING CEREMONY AT EDENDALE FOR THOSE WHO FELL The ceremony of unveiling an honour roll in memory of the Edcndale men who fell in the Great War was performed at the Edendale Presbyterian Church yesterday morning at a special service. Addresses were given by Sir Harry Lauder, who was present with his niece. Miss G. Lauder. Mr. L. E. Rhodes, Mayor of Mount Albert, and the Rev. W. Gilmour, minister of the church. The Rev. J. L>. McKenzie, a former minister, conducted the service. Mr. Gilmour, who welcomed the visitors, said Sir Harry Lauder had preached the message of good cheer throughout his life and his philosophy was known all over the world. Mr. Rhodes had always shown interest in the activities of the church. A welcome was also extended to members of the borough council and the representatives ot the Returned Soldiers’ Association. Mr. J. Carrie, an elder of the church, unveiled the tablet, which is a gift from the congregation. Mr. Rhodes said the unveiling of such a roll was one of the ways in which appreciation could be shown of those who had fought and given their lives in the war. “A braver nation never buckled on a sword nor shouldered a rifle than New Zealand,” said Sir Harry Lauder. "The memory of the men will go down in history for ever. They laid down their lives, not impulsively or recklessly, but fully aware of what they were doing.” The spirits of the dead were hovering round the congregation at the present time, said Sir Harry. He himself had changed his attitude toward the foe, and desired nothing more than peace now'. "My message to you is a message of peace,” said Mr. Gilmour, who said he never w'ished to see war again. It had been discovered that war could never kill war, and that neither science nor education could abolish it. When a nation became highly educated in scientific research and development, it became more dangerous, unless brought under the sway of the Spirit of God. Some people had made bold to say that the Church could have prevented the Great War. It was true the Church had given out no decided voice, but had spoken in several voices. It would be a glorious day when the whole Church would speak with one voice. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES FRANKLIN ROAD METHODIST SPECIAL MUSIC GIVEN The anniversary services of the Franklin Road Methodist Church were held yesterday, the peacher of the morning and evening services being the Rev. N. P. Larsen. In the afternoon, when the Rev. A. Mitchell was the speaker, a special musical service was held, solos being sung by Mrs. Moses and Mrs. H. McLennan, the Rev. A. Mitchell and Messrs. Poore, Hoffey, Erring ton and Simpson. The anthem, "Break Forth Into Joy,’ "Daughter of Zion,” and "O Gladsome .Light,” w’ere sung by a large choir. At the evening service solos were given by Mrs. Skeen and Messrs. McCardell and Simpson, and the anthems, "The Radiant Morn’ and “Sun of My Soul,” by the choir. FAREWELL TO MINISTER REV. S. NIXON AT PUKEKOHE (From Our Own Correspondent) PUKEKOHE, Saturday. Representatives of evry denomination in Pukekohe assembled on Thursday to say good-bye to the Rev. S. Nixon. Presbyterian minister, who has accepted a call to Pukerau, Gore, Mrs. Nixon. Miss Rogers and his family. There was an attendance of well over 300. Clerics present were: the Rev. J. P. Oowie, Anglican minister at Pukekohe: the Rev. Father J. Molloy, Roman Catholic priest for Pukekohe parish: the Rev. H. L. Fiebig, 8.A., .Methodist, minister of the Pukekohe circuit; the Salvation Army representative stationed at Pukekohe; the Rev. R. R. Greenwood, and the Rev. J. Hubbard, 8.A., Presbyterian ministers at Papakura and Drury, respectively.. Mr. E. Allan presided. The chairman. in presenting a cheque to the Rev. Nixon and his wife and an electric radiator to Miss Rogers, referred to the valuable work the minister had accomplished during his 19 years’ service at Pukekohe. A musical programme was contributed to by Mesdames A. Potter, A. Waddell, Misses R. Chellburg, R. Allan, N. Perkins, N. Snell, Messrs. D. Fallows. A. D. Young and J. Roulston. During the past week presentations have been made to the departing minister by the Girls’ Guild, Women’s Guild, Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Women’s Missionary Union, Girl Guides, and parishoners at Waiau Pa, Bombay and Buckland. OTOROHANGA ANGLICANS MEETING OF PARISHIONERS (From Our Oxen Correspondent) OTOROHANGA, Saturday. The annual meeting of the parishioners of St. Bride’s Anglican Church was held yesterday, the vicar, the Rev. J. Treliarne Phillips, presiding. The vicar appointed Mr. W. J. C. Patterson as his warden. Mr. Clive Tucker was elected peoples’ warden and other officers elected were: Messrs. H. G. Corbett and IT. J. OsI mond (synodsmen). H. Baker, A. G. England, G. R. Haworth. V. McD. Hitchings, G. R. V. Hudson, H. J. Osmond (vestrymen), with power to add one Maori member; Mr. C. W. Harte, secretary; auditor, Mr. G. R. i V. Hudson: representatives on Rural ; Deanery Board. Messrs. G. Eassey, C. I W. Harte, W. ,T. C. Patterson: dele- ! gates to meet Board of Nomination. ■ Messrs. J. Glenie. T. Cumpstone, and ] H. 11. S. Westmacott.