POKENO.

Auckland Star, Volume XII, Issue 3353, 26 April 1881, Page 2

POKENO.

The anniversary of the Wesleyan Church, Pokeno Hill, was celebrated on Thursday evening 21st inst in tbe usual way, by i soiree, and public meeting, and passed off successfully. The attendance) was very largo, as many friends from Tuakau and Bombay helped to swell the crowd, and the ladies who provided, had their powers tested to the utmost, yet they were quite equal to the occasion,, and it was the subject of general remark, that not only -were the tables beautiful to look upon, (decorated as they were most tastefully with flowers and ferns) but they also literally groaned beneath the load of tempting confectionery anil other etceteras, even bj aris* tocratic Pitt - street, or fashionable Pousonby, or primitive, but orthodox, Grafton Koad. Everybody seemed highly pleased, and I trust, profited—for tho public meeting held in the church after the tea, was crowded to the doors, and was one of tho best meetings of the kind I hare ever attended, as tbo " tone " was so good. The Rev. D. Isitt (who has a warm pUce in the heart of tho people hero) was presont, and brought with him the Key. Mr l)unn— Presbyterian Minister, a man evidently of the right stamp; and last, but not Itast the Key. Mr Canghey, the newJy-np pointed minister to this circuit. The addresses given by these gentlemen were all very good, as also was Mr Oldham's, of Tuakau. It certainly was one of the best meetings I have ever been at, aud ought to encourago tho friouds of Methodism in this •' cornor of tho vineyard." Mr Mr Hoskiu presided at the organ (kindly lent by Mr Turner for the occasion) and tho Tnakau choir rendered some very good munic (above the average) which was highly appreciated by the audience. Mr R. Hobbs occupied the chair, and called upon Mr G. J. Waterhouso, of Sydney, to propose a vote ot thanks to the ladies who supplied the tea, which he did in a short and felicitous spe«cb, and after a vote of thanks to tho Pokeno Hill School Committee for the use ot the schoolroom for the soirde, and Mr Warn for decorating the church. The meeting was brought to a close about 10.30. p.m. Such gatherings as these tend to smooth down any rough places, and do away with any ill feeling that may be engendered in a district, and make people "forgive and forget," and not be for ever harbouring feelings of onmity and ill will, which cannot do anybody any good, but in all cases a good doal of harm. " Scatter seeds of kindness " is a good motto for any district to adopt, and will well repay those who will light against the natural or casual mint), and endeavour to "heap coals of lire" ou the hoads of their neighbour?. The financial position of the church is good, as it cost £220, and the debt is now under WO. Tho trustees propose to introduce a melody organ, so that the service of song may be what it ought to be, and with this addition, aud the co-operation of our friends, under the blessing of God, the adherents o£ this church expect a year of prosperity in every sense of the word.—(Co.VUUESPOMDENT.)