MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENTS

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 233, 29 September 1908, Page 3

MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENTS

"NO-LICENSE" LECTURE. Tbe Rev. R. B. S. Hammond, under the auspices of the New Zealand Alliance, continued his "No-license" campaign last night, when he delivered a lecture at St. Sepulchre's Parish Hall. There was a remarkably large attendance, the hall being too small to hold those anxious to obteiiu admittance, and many were reluctantly denied admittance. Mr. C. J. Tnnks presided. ' and, In Introducing the lecturer, remarked that the day had gone by when prohibition eouni be classed as experimental legislation. Mr. Hammond, who was greeted with applause on rising, in a spirited and impasslonIcd manner, dealt with the subject of drink from many points of view. He referred to tbe judicial statement that a large proportion of the divorce cases were due to the drinking habits of a nation, and urged | the electors to vote "No-license" at the I forthcoming election. The lecture was illustrated by limelight views.

UNITARIAN CHURCH SOCIAL.

The Unitarian Chnrch monthly social was held at Ponsonby-road last night. There was a good attendance. The programme was very appreciable. Items were contributed by the Lyric Quartet (Messrs J. W. Ryan, A. McElwaln, W. Aspinall, and H. Blakeley), Miss Emily Moon, and Mr G. Van Heck. The function was a very pleasant one.

' TABERNACLE MKN-S BIBLE CIjASS.

A highly successful function, in the form of a men's tea, took place on Sunday afternoon, when seventy young men assembled. The tea was preceded by a discussion upon "Personal Work," opened by the secretary. After tea, addresses were delivered by Messrs. Monro and Smith and Rev. H. K. Kempton. The chairman (Mr. Smeeton) also took the opportunity of bidding "God-speed" to Mr. w. Cox, the class minute secretary, who Is leaving for the South. The men then assembled In church, where a large congregation listened to an address by the pastor on "Christianity Applied to Home and Business."

DISCHARGED PRISONERS' AID SOCi&TY.

The quarterly meeting was held at the Diocesan Office on Friday last, the Rev. G. A-auusell In tne chair. Details were given ot work done during the past three months, a considerable number of male and female prisoners having received assistance ou discharge, in the form of clothing, board and lodging, small loans, fares paid to the country or to friends, and employment. Oilers of employment from country settlers Is one of the most useful ways of helping men who have been incarcerated. Mr Mac]ih.r«_, the hon. sec, reported having visited i'.-tkatoa island, and there has been correspondence with the Hon. the Minister of Ji.tlce, with a view to obtaining the us-jal prison gratuity for men when a'.s-tUrn-god from the island. On the proposal of Mr Ewiugton, seconded by Mr Brakenrig, it was resolved "That it is premature to register the society at present, but as money is required to carry on the work, a private appeal be made for financial assistance. " 1.-onaticus may be sent to the hon. treasurer, Key. K. C. Budd, Carlton Goreroad.

PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS BALL. A plain and fancy dress ball was held 111 the Royal Albert Hall last Friday evening, being the annual function held in connection with Pro. E. A. Williams' combined classes. The Grand March was a brilliant procession, the fancy dresses being many nud vai-led. The hall was beautifully decorated. Morrow's full orchestra was present, and the well-arranged programme gave great satisfaction. During the evening Pro. E. A. Williams was presented with a handsome set of carvers by the members of the classes.

CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR UNION.

The sixteenth annual Christian Endeavour convention was continued in the Beresfordstreet Congregational Church last evening, when the missionary meeting was held before a fairly large audience. The Chairman (the Rev. J. M. Simpson) said in his opening remarks that all Christians must either do mission work in person, or else by the substitute of prayer, aud also they nilist be liberal iv offerings to God's work. Mr I.cafe in his address gave most inspiring words of encouragement ou foreign mission work. He pointed out that Great Britain and Enrope were the result of foreign mission effort on the part of the early Christians of Asia Minor, where Christianity first began. He also stated that in FIJI

daring the last 70 years the Fijians had left the most horrible forms of cannibalism, till now 92 per cent of them attended places of worship on the Sabbath Day. He also made reference to several of the giants in the Foreign Mission cause. During the evening the retiring president (Rev. G. Clements) presented the senior banners to the winning societies as follows:—Ponsonby Baptist (increase banner), increase 12 members; at Central Mission (missionary banner), individual gift £1 9/6. A quartet by Misses Hall and Ellingham and Messrs Williams and Moses, was well rendered, and a solo by Mr Williams was mnch appreciated. Suitable recitations were given by Messrs F. Brookbanks and E. Evans. The Epiphany Boys' Club this year are providing a varied selection at their entertainment, including cutlass drill and a comedietta. The Tabernacle Gymnastic Club give their annual concert and display in the school- | room to-night. | A dramatic recital will be given at Knox Hall, Parnell, to-motrow evening, in aid of I the church debt extinction fund, by Mrs Forsyth and pupils.