WESLEYAN SOIREE AT TE MATA.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2129, 2 March 1886, Page 2

WESLEY AN SOIREE AT TE MAT A.

Ox Monday, February '22nd, n noircc in connection with the Wesleyan Church was held in the public school, Te M.ita. Te.i was provided by the following ladies:— Mehdame* Breo, Billinglon, Pain and Nicholson. Before tea, which took place at half-past six o'clock, tho young people enjoyed themselves with sovenl Raines. A very large number of settlers were present, and about one hundred sat down to tea. After Ua the choir gave some choice selections. The Chairman, Mr Brec, paid he was very happy to see so many from all parts of the district. In the days pone by the stipend of the minister was furnished bv the Home Mission Committee. But now it was intended, if possible, that tho circuit should provide a considerable sum, the Homo Mission Cnmmitteo still providing the remainder. The Raglan people had during the past received a laige amount from the Mission Fund, and ho hoped on this occasion all would relieve their consciences by giving according to their ability to further this good cause, which had for its object the spiritual welfare of tho people. (Applause.) Song by the choir, " Sow not in Sorrow." Mr Billington delivered a short but practical address. Song, "Father, take my hand," Mr Stephenwn. Song, M Balm of Gilead," Mrs Stephenson. Messrs Pegler and Parris then addressed the meeting. Choir, "Along the River of Time; Quartette, ''The Good Shepherd. Mr Stephonson was very gratified to see so large a gathering, and hoped all would put forward individual efforts to extend the Kingdom of Chriht. All are not called to be ministers or become office bearers, yet Christ's work belonged t<i all alike, each had his part to play ; let the people of God rise into a higher place of grace, the joya of religion influence every one; God does not give each a talent without giving^ also the power to work for Him. Seven workiug men had been elected to the new House of Commons in England, all of whom were Wesleyans and acquired tho art of public speaking in that Church. (Applau&e.) If only gogd men wero at the head of affairs in this colony prosperity must follow, for " righteousness oxaltetij a people." (Applause.) Quartette, " New Song ;" So«g, " Master Stood in Hia Gardon," Mrs Stophennon ; &jug, "Oue Pa? tfearo H/we." Ttw

•iiivtiiiK elo<w»d with the unual votes of thankb to the LiditN, the cli'iir, the .iccompanist, and the cliauman. — (Own Corrt.->-iwndciit.)