CAMBRIDGE INTERESTS

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21187, 9 August 1940, Page 2

CAMBRIDGE INTERESTS

THIRD ECHELON MEN PRESENTATION EVENINGS (Special to Times) CAMBRIDGE, Thursday There was a representative gathering of fully 100 settlers at the Roto-o-rangi Hall on Tuesday night when four district members of the Third Echelon were the guests-of-honour. The men were Private R. Porter, Gunner A. Partridge, Private D. Pentelow and Gunner J. Smith. During the evening Mr John Peake, on behalf of the settlers, presented each of the four men with a shaving outfit. Mr Peake congratulated the men as worthy representatives of the district and wished them Godspeed and a safe return. The four recipients suitably replied and were accorded musical honours. The evening was spent with dancing, items being given by the Misses Browne Presentation to Referee At the general monthly meeting of the Waikato referees held at Cambridge on Wednesday night, the opportunity was taken to honour Private H. Kirkman, who is a member of the Forestry Company. The president of the Cambridge Association, on behalf of the members with whom Private Kirkman was actively associated, presented him with a tobacco pouch. Mr Scott congratulated Mr Kirkman on joining up with the Forces and wished him luck and a safe return to Cambridge. Mr A. C. Watkins, immediate past president of the Waikato Association, endorsed the remarks of Mr Scott, and extended good wishes on behalf of all the Waikato members. Private Kirkman suitably replied. On Wednesday night a number of Monavale residents entertained Private D. Pentelow and Gunner J. Smith at the residence of Mr and Mrs J. W. Pentelow. Musical items and dancing were enjoyed. During the evening Mr C. Russo extended best wishes to the two soldiers on behalf of all present.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 68th ANNUAL MEETING INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP The 68th annual meeting of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, was held last night when the Rev. H. W. Hitchcock .presided over a smaller attendance than usual. The report of the session stated that attendances at services, both in Cambridge and at the seven outstations, had been well maintained. There had been a steady increase in membership. During the year 26 members had been received by certificate and 21 by profession of faith. Nine members had been transferred, and three had died. The recently purged roll showed the membership to be 343. Baptisms during the year totalled 29, and marriages 25. In speaking to the report the minister extended thanks to all who had assisted him in the work of the Church. The troubled state of the world made people realise the need of the church, stated Mr Hitchcock. It was the church that stood for things that were vital to the nation and to the world. Financial Position Referring to the financial statement, Mr Hitchcock said that the position was even better than shown by the balance sheet. The year had commenced with a debit of £62 and concluded with a debit of £22, which looked as if the funds had improved by £4O. However, in the previous year, the debit of £62 included a grant from the centenary account, and the improvement this year was actually £IOO. The response to missions had been well maintained, the allocation of £IBB being exceeded by £49. The managers, who retired by rotation, were re-elected. They are Messrs R. Fisher, Edgar James, E. McCandlish, A. McVicar, C. Thompson and H. Webb. Mr Edgar James was re-elected auditor. Supper was served and during the evening items were given by Miss June Maisey (songs), Mr T. Mowat (comet solos), and by the choir (glees).