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AN INDUCTION

THE REV. D. D. MACLACHLAN.

TINWALD PRESBYTERIAN CHARGE.

A WARM WELCOME EXTENDED.

The Rev. D. D. MacLachlan, of Waikaka Valley, near Gore, who has been called to tlie Timvald-Lagmhor-Flemington Presbyterian charge as minister to succeed the Rev. W. Marshall, who lias retired, was inducted at the Tinwald Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon, when there was a very large congregation. The Revs. D. B. Ashford, of Rakaia (Moderator), R. S. Watson, of Ashburton, R. Morgan, of Methven (clerk), A. D. Kirkland, of Mayfield, and Mr W. J. Moore represented the Ashburton Presbytery, the Rev. Mr. Watson being the presiding minister. The service opened with the singing of the “Old Hundredth,” followed by a prayer and Scripture reading by Mr Watson. A sermon was preached by Mr Ashford, who spoke on “The Supreme Loyalty.” Mr Ashford was the last minister inducted) in the Presbytery. After a hymn, Mr MacLachlan was inducted by the interim-Moder-ator of the charge (Mr Watson), who asked the prescribed questions. Hie address to tlie minister and congregation was given by Mr Kirkland, the speaker dealing with loyalty from the two aspects of the minister’s loyalty to his charge and the people’s loyalty to tlieir minister. The service concluded with the singing of the ordination hymn. A tea was held in the Parish Hall after the service and there was again a particularly large attendance. Ladies of the congregation provided the tea, which was thoroughly enjoyed.

Greetings at Social. At the welcome social which followed, the Rev. R. S. Watson presided over a very large' attendance. Associated with him were Mr MacLachlan, the Rev. R. Morgan (Methven) and the Veil. Archdeacon A. J. Petrie. Mr R. Gilmour (Flemington) extended a hearty welcome to the newcomers. It had been the unanimous wish of the charge that Mr MacLachlan should succeed Mr Marshall, and all would make him feel very much at home. He asked that the parishioners should not .expect too m.uch of their minister until he had settled down. Mr Gilmour also thanked those who had assisted with the filling of the pulpits during the vacancy. For tlie Tinwald Church, Sunday School tmdl branch of the P.W.M.U.,j Mr W. McKay also welcomed Mr MaeLaclilan and assured him that he would receive the whole-hearted support of all sections of the chuich. He had hep i d that Mr MacLachlan had had a very successful ministry at Waikaka Valley and with the loyalty and love and devotion of the Tinwald people all were anticipating a similar one in this district. Mr S. Crosson spoke for the Lagmlior congregation and stated that this section of the charge would have great pleasure in demonstrating the warmth of their welcome when he visited them. The Rev. Mr Morgan (clerk) spoke on behalf of the Ashburton Presbytery and congratulated Mr MacLachlan upon having been called to the large and important charge of Tinwald. The parish' bad shown great progress in recent years and it would be veiy interesting for'the newcomer to carry on the good work. With many young people in the district, there were great possibilities, and the speaker assured Mr MacLachlan that the youth of his parish would stand with him. Ho hoped that the ministry now opening would be most happy and successful. In the absence of the Rev. R. McGregor (Willowby), Mr G. H. R. Dill expressed a welcome from the "Willowby Methodist Circuit. He had always been an advocate of church union and was sure that tlie Presbyterian and Methodist ministers would - co-operato in what was the work of tlieir common Master.

Co-operation of parishioners. Archdeacon Petrie welcomed l the.new minister on behalf of the Church of England and, speaking in happy vein, reminded those present that the hall they were in was an Anglican one. He was sure the large attendance of people anxious to take Mr and Mis MacLaclilan and the children to tlieii hearts would make them feel very happy. He hopedi that an equal number would lie present at church oil Sunday, for the minister could not make a success of his work without the co-operation of his parishioncis. He was optimistic enough to believe that the world was on the verge of a tremendous spiritual awakening and ministers and! people together . would contribute much to its success if they flung all Scotch caution to. the winds and fought the apathy, indifference and carelessness which many people had toward! church work. “Do not leave all the labour to your minister, for without your active support he can do little effective work,” concluded Mr Petrie. Mr Wilfred lull, on behalf of the Mayfield Methodist Home Mission Station, associated: himself with the other speakers in welcoming Mr and Mrs MacLaclilan. Telegrams and best wishes from the Waikaka Valley congregation, were read by the chairman, who said ho hoped the congregations at Tinwald would he patient while Mr MacLaclilan came to know all the people. The guests of the evening would enter very whole-heartedly into the work of the Kingdom of God at, Tinwald. Mr MacLaclilan was greeted with hearty applause. He expressed his gratitude to those who met him. nnd his family at the .railway station, and thanked all who had! been responsible for the welcome function. The warmth of the welcome had been very much appreciated. There was little difference between the various denomina-

tions and he was pleased that representatives of the Church of England and Methodist Church had been present to show such a friendly attitude. The churches were like regiments of one big army fighting for the one great cause. He had enjoyed a very happy ministry in the south and looked lorward' to an equally successful one in Tinwald. He respected what had been done in tlie past and would liave excellent foundations on which to build. Mr J. Lowery thanked the performers and all who had assisted with the functions.

The musical programme was as follows Pianoforte duet, Misses E. Lowery and M. Millar* - song, Mrs D. Shaw ; monologue, Miss Mary Taylor; instrumental duet, Messrs D. and A. Ross; song, Mr E. G. Craighead ; recitation, Mr S. P. Taylor; pianoforte solo, Miss A. Watts; song, Mrs E. G. Craighead; violin solo, Mr E. Harper; song, Mr J. Wright.

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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 242, 26 July 1935, Page 3

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AN INDUCTION Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 242, 26 July 1935, Page 3

AN INDUCTION Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 242, 26 July 1935, Page 3