OPENING OF THE WESLEYAN METHODIST CHAPEL,

Tuapeka Times, Volume II, Issue 85, 25 September 1869, Page 3

OPENING OF THE WESLEYAN METHODIST CHAPEL,

COAL CHEEK TEVIOI\

Tiie opening services in connection with the above place of worship, took place on Sunday, 12th September, when two sormona were preached by the Rev. "W. Keall of _ Lawrence, to crowded congregations, ihe collections being over £6. On the following Monday, a tea meeting was held, when about 120 sat down to a splendid repast. Such a tea as would do credit to the ladies of Tuapeka. After tea a public meeting was held, presided over by Mr. E. B. Clarke of Tuapeka. Addresses were delivered by the Eev. W. Keall, and Mr. r ßldxham, Tuapeka, Messrs. Tamblyn, Ireland, "Willgoss, G-lass, and Mervyn, M.H.R., Teviot. l^ot more than half could find room inside ; the remainder having to stand without, which inconvenience was not felt, as it was a beautiful night. a ( .Votes of thanks were passed to Messrs. Cargill & Anderson for the use of woolshed for the last eighteen months ; also to the inhabitants of the Teviot for their liberality in. responding so generously towards thebuildirg fund ; also to the ladies for the excellent tea provided; Total proceeds - profit of tea - £35 0 0 Sunday — collections - -666 Collected by Messrs. Tamblynand Elliot - - - 94 0 0 Total - - - 135 6 6 The total cost of the Church, up to the present date, is about £150. It is a stone building, and would be an ornament in Lawrence. ( This leavesonly a small debt of abotit £16.