LECTURE AT CAMBRIDGE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 2819, 7 August 1890, Page 2

LECTURE AT CAMBRIDGE.

A i.kcr'likoii " Ministerial Reminiscences" was delivered in the Public Hall, Cauibiidge, on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Wm. Evans, the pastor of the Trinity 'Presbyterian Church, lmhl, as we predicted, it proved a most enjoyaolo one. Pew lectin ers can blend wit and humour with that, which is interesting and instructive in to pleasing a manner as the Rev. Mr I'.vans, and when we state that his " Ministerial Reminiscences'' extend over half a century, it may well be conceived that he must have met with many that were, ludicrous and also many painful ones. It is fifty years this month since Mr Kvans preached his first sermon, but he was not ordained until about four years after that lime. He was then given charge of the Chester Presbyterian Church, and remained there for 21 years, after which he organised a church at a seaside resort, and remained there until came to Auckland 11 years ago. Hb was in that town only a few months and then came to Cambridge, and from that time up to the present lie has had charge of the Trinity Church. It appears the Reverend gentleman occasionally bursts lorth into poetry, and several of his effusions met with hearty applause. The following is how he describes what is commonly known as a " Tea-fight " : — Tea and cake, and music sweet, Ami sandwiches of bread and meat, And plates, and cups and saucers. And looks, and smiles, and mirth,and fun, And currant cake, and currant bun,

And lots of Adam's daughters. Judging by tho above, we could almost imagine the lecturer had been a journalist, and had learnt the art of "boiling down," but we note one prevailing element of " tea fights" is absent —viz., the parsons. Several very amusing anecdotes of clergymen were given, the lecturer imitating tho various styles which they adopted. The difficulties lie had met with in his ministrations were touched upon, and also remarkable conversions ho had known. Space will not admit of our noticing this lecture at length, but, as wo before said, it was a most enjoyable one, and if any of tho neighbouring townships require a lecturer they cannot do better than prevail upon Mr Evans to give them his "Ministerial Reminiscences." Tho success of tho evening's entertainment was greatly enhanced by songs given by the Mis-es Walker, Priestley and Dykes, a piano duel by tho Misses Webber, and a violin solo by Mr ,T. Lamb. Mr Pisher, of Pukorimu, presided in an efficient manner. The usual votes of thanks closed the proceedings.