WESLEYAN CHURCH, TE AWAMUTU. Soiree and Concert.

Waikato Times, Volume XIV, Issue 1222, 29 April 1880, Page 3

WESLEYAN CHURCH, TE A WAMUTU. Soiree and Concert.

A jsoikkk anil concert on the occasion of the induction of the new pastor of the church (the Rev. Cornelius Griffin), came off in the Public Hall, To Awamutu, on Tuesday evening, and was in every resraci Most enjoyable. The hall was tasrofu]3y f decorated with foliage, and presented^ exceedingly cheerful appearance, especially when taken in conjunction with the large gathering of the members of the Church and their friends of all denominations. Tea was on the table at 6 o'clock, ami the trays were presided over by the^ following ladies : — Mesdanies Cooper, Judkins, Bridgmai^, J. W. Bridgman, ana Miss Gibson. ' About 300 sat down and partook of the "good things, " after which the hall was arranged for the concert. The chair having been taken by! the Rev. Mr Bull, superintendent of the , circuit the choir rendered the anthem, "Behold how good and joyful," after which prayer was engaged in. Mr Bull then vacated the chair in favor "of Mr' Winstone, and the latter gentleman hi' a happy speech referred to the pleasure which it gave him to preside and took occasion to speak in praise of such meetings., Th6n followed an enjoyable musical programme, after which Mi* Gane • introduced the Rev. Cornelius Griffin,, who at once entered upon an exceedingly interesting address dealing chiefly with subjects of cheerfulness and "Unity among Christians." The speech, which ■ was one of the happiest nature, was listened to very attentively. Mr Griffin concluded by reciting Tennyson's "Northern Farmer new style, " and so well was it given that an imperative encore followed and had to •be appeased with one of Tom Hood's "exquisitely funny pieces. Miss Maudcno sang the -ballad " Apart/ and Miss A. J. Caley the solo. ."For Ever," the latter haying to be repeated at' the desire of the audience j Miss Fleming's pianoforte solo, "Roaaeau's Dream," brought the musical portion of the programme to a close. The usual reports were then read, and votes of thanks , having been passed to the ladies irho had provided the tea, to the ladies and gentlemen who had contributed the musical portion of the entertainment, and the Chairman, a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close.