S. ANDREW'S, CAMBRIDGE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2254, 18 December 1886, Page 2

S. ANDREW'S, CAMBRIDGE.

About 90 members of the congregation of thft above church met on Wednesday last in the schoolroom, and passed a very pleasant evening. Many sorts of interesting games and puzzles wero provided and a galvanic battery caused a deal of amusement. Pianoforte solos were given by Mrs Chitty, the Misses Chambers, Gard, Hill, Wilson, and Messrs F. Hartley, Annershaw, and Master J. Wilson. Songs were given by Miss Selby, " The Stepping Stones " and " Shells of the Ocean ;" Mrs Macara, *' The Three Maries ;" Miss Uoskruge, " Now, Turno ;" and Mr Chambers, " The Message." Mesdames Chitty and Chainbei'S gave the duet "Trust her not/a nd several friends gave a glee, "The Forrpster." Coffee and eatables were provided by some of the ladies, and were duly appreciated. Before separating the Archdeacon announced that on the previous evening a meeting of ladies had been held in the vestry to devise some means of paying off the debt of £550 that remained upon the church, when the following resolutions were passed : — "That the town and countiy be divided into districts, and collector be appointed to collect subscriptions of (5d per week and upwards towards reducing the debt." " That Mrs Mackay be requested to endeavour to organise a body of 10 collectors to undertake the woik." " That a fair of all nations be held in December next, and contributions and help be invited from all friends, both in the district and elsewhere." " That the ladies present form an inteiim committee for the carrying out of the above resolutions, and that a meeting be held on Wednesday, January 12th, to report progress and appoint a permanent committee." The Archdeacon further stated that he should be pleased to provide anyone who would collect with a card for that purpose. He trusted all members of the congregation would help either in articles or subscriptions. The meetiug terminated about 10 p.m.