ST. PETER'S

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume XXIV, Issue 2054, 19 May 1896, Page 2

ST. PETER'S

j The Bishop, who with Mrs Ju!iu~, arrived afc the Vicara&e on Friday, has s.) far recovered from his recent illness that he was able to preach both morning and evening at. irt. Peter's. At both services there were very large congregations, when he preached two very able sermons especially the one in the evening. In the morning the discourse was on the subj.ict of the day, " The promise of the Comforter." In the evening. " Demas," or '•' I.eying this present world." In the afternoon be went to Duvauchelle's in the Piraki, and confirmed ten candidates, who were presented by the Vicar. -The 'Church was very crowded with friends of the candidates from Akaroa and the surrounding bays. His Lordship hopes to be here aj»ain in July to consecrate the Church of England portion of two cemeteries, in the--neigh-bourhood. He left foiTLittle River yesterday, where there'i<« another confirmation service, Mr Milne having taken him iv his launch to Barry's Bay, where he met the coach Tbis was much appreciated by the Bishop, as too much travelling by coach at present does not sui him. He considered that tho short rest and quiet of Saturday ,-with tho lovely air of Akaroa,-"did-him---a great deal of srood. Pie has the best wishes of all hisflock, who earnestly hope he may be ; soon restored to his usual health. THE SOCIAL.

The annual social of St. Peter's congregation took place in the Oddfellows' Hall hist night The hall was prettily decorated with flags, evergreens and flowers by the ladies. There was 9 very large attendance, not only, the-Church of England, but many other denominations; being largely represented. Tho hall was so arranged that gamps of all sorts could be played at little tables, and everybody, seemed in good trim, all endeavouring to make their neighbours happy. There was a very pleasant musical programme, which was as follows :—Overture, Miss Orbell and Miss Smyth ; anthem, the choir," Blow, blow fair winter wind ;" song, Mrs Hargreaves, " Golden Lore ;" song, Mr Helbert, " The. v: baby, on the shore J' song, Dr Laing, " The Little Hero ;" duet, Mr and Mrs Murdoch (piano and piccolo) ; duet, 'the Misses Keegan, "No one to love ;" song, Mr' Murdoch " J Jt>hn Wellington Wells;'' song, Miss N. Vangioni, "Honre'they brought the warrior, dead.'' Part IL— Overture, Miss Hahn ; song, Mrs Harrison, " Many a mile away ;'' song, Master Armstrong, " From the Banks of Alan Water;" piano solo, Miss Orbell, " The zither;' song, Mr Helbert, " The cat came back ;" glee, the choir, " Here in cool grot," Many of the numbers were redemanded, and everyone received good measure of deserved applause; Between the two parts refreshments were handed, round, which seemed to "be much'appreciated. The Rev T.AX. S&'yfh presided! At the conclusion of. concert; votes • "of/thanks were passed to all who had

•issisted in making the-soiree a success, and thfl ' Natrona! Anthem 'brought the >?..therfog to a close !