SOIREE AT TARARU.

Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 117, 23 February 1872, Page 3

SOIREE AT TARARU.

Last night a most successful re-union took place at the new Presbyterian Church, Taram. The building was crowded to excess, and everyone, of course, enjoyed the edibles provided so kindly for them by the lady friends of the church. The tables were nicely decorated and well provided. After tea the tables were all cleared out, and when everyone was seated, The Ilev. James Kill made a short introductory speech, in which lie said that it gave him most heartfelt pleasure to preside on the present occasion. The opening of a new church was. or ought to be, an occasion of rejoicing to any district, as it showed a belief in the permanency of the place, and proved that higher and belter ideas than mere love of gain pervaded the community. The building, lie informed them, was not only to lie used as a place of worship, but also as a school during the week, and so was deserving of support in more ways than one. One service every Sunday would be performed by the Rev. S. Wilson in the morning, and in the evening it would be used by other denominations. He was glad to say that there was only a small debt on the building; for which they had principally to thank Mr Steadman, who had been indefatigable in collecting money for the purpose. He also thought that their gratitude was due to Mr Robert Graham who had so kindly made them a present of a site for tlie building. This was the second time lie had done the same thing for his church, and lie certainly deserved their sincere thanks. (Applause.) lie begged the meeting to excuse the absence of the Rev. Mr Bruce, who was notable to be present, consequent on tlie postponement. from Tuesday to Thursday.

The following programme was (lien gone through: — Part Song : “ Departure,” Choir.—Song : “ The Murmur of the Shell,” Mrs Mitchell. Address by the Rev. S. Wilson.

Song : “ Consider the Lillies,” Mr Newberry.—Song : “ Be Lind to the Loved Ones at Home,” Miss Kay.

Address by Mr McKee

Song, with chorus : “ Come where my love lies dreaming,” Mrs Mitchell. Duett: “All's well,” Messrs Anderson and Mitchell. Address by Mr Fulljamcs. Song: “ Speak gently,” Mrs Robson.

Song : “ The Monks of old,” M r Pullciiic,

Mr Bitow.s' proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies, which was carried with acclamation.

Song : “ She wore a wreath of roses,’ Mrs Mitchell.

Mr Steadman proposed a vote of thanks to the choir ; and Mr Brown one to the reverend chairman, which were unanimously passed. A part song, “O, who will o’er the Douro so free,” was then given by tlie choir, and, after singing ‘‘God save the Queen,” the gathering broke up, and wended their diilc.ent roads homewards.