JE AWAMUTU.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 2606, 26 March 1889, Page 2

JE AWAMUTU.

Wksi.HV.VN SoiiiKlv—'The annual soiree and concort of the Wesleyan church, held in the Public llall on Wednesday last proved a great success. A large company sat down to tea, and tho richly laden tables were tilled again and again. They wore provided by the following ladies Mesdaine? Miller and Rogers, assisted by Miss Bridglimn ; Mesdames Howard and Westbury, Allen and Patcrson. The bachelor's table which v;sm arranged with special taste, was presided over by Misses Gribblo and Maiideno. The hall was tilled to its utmost capacity fur the concert, a number n<-t being al)le to tind seats. The Rev. S. Griffiths presided, and after prayer opened tho concert in a few introductory remarks. The following excellent programme was then presented to an intent and appreciative audience, each item being enthusiastically applauded . — .Pianoforte duet. " Gift'ue," by tho Misses Archer and Griffiths j song, "The Gates of the West," Miss Allen ; song, "The Scout," Mr C. Hunter ; violin solo, Rev. T. G. Carr; recitation, " Henry of Navarre," Miss Dinneon ; song, " The Silver Cup," Mr Burgess; song, "It was a Dream," Mrs Andrews. The Rev, T. G. Carr then gaye a short but racy address, referring in felicitous terms to the presence of Mr and Mrs W. P. and Miss Griffiths, from London, the parents and sister of the Wesleyan minister. This concluded the first portion of the programme. Then followed a pianoforte solo, " B.ittle of Delhi" by Miss Archer; song, "The Old Lock," Mrs Burgess ; recitation, "Measuring the Baby," Mr W. P. Griffiths i character song, "Over the Hill to tho Poor House," Mr Vause (encored); song, "Oh to be Over Yonder," Rev. T. G. Carr; address by Mr W. P. Griffiths ; song, " Daddy," Mrs C. Hunter ; duet, " I Heard a Voice in tho Tranquil Jfight," Mrs Andrews and Miss Fleming. The National j\.nthoin and Benediction brought the proceedings to a close, and all went home well pleased with the evening's entertainment. The net proceeds of tho soiree were about £10.

Harvest Festival.—The anniversary IJarvest Festival services were conducted by Mr Griffiths, senior, on Sunday the 17th insfc., the Oliuroh being filled both morning and evening. The subject in the morning was the Parable of the Seed, Mark IV 20—29, and in the evening "The Hidden Manna," Revelations ii 17, both discourses being attentively listened to and making deep impressions. The Church \vas tastefully decorated with harvest ofFeringH of fri]jt ( vegetables, grain, etc., and looked very beautiful.