ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.
SOUTH ROAD SUNDAY SCHOOL. The South Road Methodist Sunday School celebrated its anniversary this week, ami on Sunday and again last night, special anniversary services were held. The church was crowded at all three services on Sunday, when Rev. W. J. Elliott preached in the morning, Mr. Haynes conducted the afternoon service, and Rev. Chambers, of Inglewood, was the preacher in the evening. The children’s massed singing was a feature of all the seiyices. Last evening the prize distribution ceremony was held, the Rev. W. J. Elliott presiding. The children, under the leadership of Mr. R. J. Deare, again Bang, whilst three of their number rendered solo items, being assisted in the refrains by the whole children’s choir. Miss Cannell presided at the piano and Miss Ibbotsen at the organ. Before presenting the prizes, Mr. Elliott took the opportunity of congratulating the conductor, the superintendent and the teachers upon the success of Sunday's services. There were two classes of workers for whom he held the greatest regard, Sunday School teachers and hospital nurses. No band of workers were more noble, more useful than these, and he knew something concerning both. Mr. Elliott gave ssome interesting figures in which he mentioned that the number of Methodist Sunday Schools in New Zealand was 395, teachers 2851, scholars 27,340, and members of the Young Worshippers’ League 4535. In the New Plymouth circuit 4Hiere were 51 teachers, 582 scholars, 58 on the cradle roll, and 109 members of the Young Worshippers’ League. The speaker concluded by wishing all concerned in the work of the Sunday School success in the new year they were entering upon.
The annual report, presented by the secretary, Mr. W. Hooker, stated that the roll number now stood at -196 (girls 104, boys 92). with an average attendance of 170. The staff numbered 13. Mr. J. C. York, the superintendent, left at the end of July last year, Mr. Weston temporarily filling the vacancy. Mr. Zen wick had now taken up the position permanently. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £2B 14s sd. All the’ children received prizes, the chief prize-winners being:— Fourth class girls: Jean Charters I. Third class girls: Josephine Stone 1. Second class girls: Joyce Beale 1. class girls: Beulah Brokenshire Good conduct (special prize): Thelma Stone. Bible Class girls: Audrey Brokenshire 1. Fourth class boys: Max l Smith I: Third class boys: Jack Pratt I, Second class boys: Ron Bally 1. First class boys: Stanley Watson 1. Mr. Hooker's special prizes: Alison Smith and Sta'iQey Watson. Before the gathering dispersed hearty votes of thanks were accorded those who had been responsible for the success of the annisersary services. Messrs. Fenwick and Deare briefly responded. Mr. Deare also announced that vthe children would visit Rangiytea Home an Sunday next to repeat their anniversary songs for the benefit of the old folks.
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Taranaki Daily News, 2 November 1921, Page 6
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