MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENTS

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 137, 9 June 1905, Page 2

MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENTS

I,KCTTTRE ON JAPAN. Last evening, at the Monnt Rosklll Baptist Church, the Rev. Gray I>hcon gave hi: popular lecture on Japan and the Japanesi before a largo and highly appreciative audi once. The lecturer was very happy in hfc delivery, and his reference to the late phases* of the war with Russia most in itnictivc. Durrrig the evpuLntr thp Men' Guild Choir rendered selections In a veo creditable manner, and Mr Iloneyman eontribntcd :i bass solo. The Uev. K. A. Kir , wood pastor of the church, prrsiiled, an< a vote of thanks to the lecturer was pro nosed by Messrs T. E. Wbitton and R. h ' Abel. Refreshments were served at th( / closes. 1 AUCKLAND rROTBSTAXT DEFENCE 1 ASSOCIATION. s There was a very satisfactory satorrinc in the Roskill Hall lust evening to fnaugnr rate a brunch of the Auckland Protestan , Defence Association for the Mt. EUou dis ' tlift. The Rev. J. W. Smith, who oce;i- ■> nirrt the chair, expressed his sympathy ! villi the movement, and pointed out tha the organisation was one for defence no: offence. He was fully convinced that th< I tim<' had arrived when Protestants sboul( > take steps to protect Their interests. M: '. C. Watt, president of the society, save : ' stirring addruss on the necessity for surl 'I au organisation, and related several in , ! t I donts that came nnder his own observn f i tion. whre glaring favonritisTQ had, ho al leped, been showu by several State depart ments to members of the R.C. church. H » explained the objects of the Association t ami ur?ed those present to join the brand abont to be formed. During the evenin; musical items were rendered by Miss Les 1 ter. Miss Hanson, and Mr H. A 1 ' the close of the address It was decudod t t ' form a branch, and the following officer wore elected:—President. Rev. J. W. Smith vice-presidents, Mr F. !.. Hadflcld and M 2 J. Henderson: secretary. Mr .1. W. Jones treasurer. Mr A. Reynolds: nommittee. M G. Iligfiott, Mr Rimtner, Mr E. n. Falk ncr, Mt B. Turner. Mr 3. Alexander, ani Mr H. H. Seabrook.