ST. LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN.

Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 184, 6 August 1925, Page 11

ST. LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN.

i ' » ANNUAL 'CHURCH MEETING. The annual meeting of members of St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, Remuera, was held last night, the Rev. C. J. Tocker presiding. The report of the session referred to the loss by death of three members, Mr. E. W. Mossman, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. E. TV. Burch. During the year there were 12 baptisms, 18 marriages, and the minister officiated at 11 funerals. The. church roll shows 275 members. There are seven Bible classes, with 110 members. The Sunday School is under the superintendence of Mr. Julian Brook. . The appeal for a special Jubilee fund of £2000 met with a generous response, the sum of £1744 being paid or promised, which leaves £256 still to be raised. The treasurer's report showed £833 5/2 received on general account. The expenditure, including ■ the manse property, amounted to 806 0/10, which was £113 9/8 less than in the previous 12 months. The trustees under the will of the late Rev. 6. B. Munro, have now £630 Invested. Over £300 was spent during the last two years in the renovation of the church buildings. The reports were adopted, and the meeting voted a bonus of £50 to the minister in recognition of extra work undertaken during, the jubilee year. The following were elected office bearers :—Members of Session : Messrs. D. M. Dingwall, J. Dempscy, E. O. Perry, H. B. Burnett, S., Donaldson, C. H. Furness, A. Smethurst, C. S. Falconer, W. R. Andrew and Julian Brook; session clerk, Mr. D. M. Drag— all; managers: Messrs. W. Graham Bell, G. W. Bews, Elon Bond, jun., W. Bond, S. Duncan. W. J. Fletcher. M. G. Harvey, J» McDonald. F. G. Reynolds, E. W. Burch and J. C. Hummerley; hon. treasurer, Mr. H. B. Burnett; hon. secretary, Mr. S. Duncan. The Rev. T. H. Rosevear, of Papatoetoe, attended as a deputation from the Presbytery, and addressed the meeting on the activities of the Church. , LOVB'S YOUNG DHEAM. Did It Com* True? "The course of true love never runs smooth." In this particular Instance It wasn't Jealousy, infidelity, or any of the usual causes. It was something worse— yet very common. They had met by appointment to spend the day at the beach. He was all smiles and eagerness. . She was pale, disturbed, and uncomfortable. "Jack, dear, I'm sorry. I simply can't <come. My indigestion is frightful to-day. fThose pies ." - "Indigestion!" he exclaimed. "I'll soon fix that. You come with mc." They adjourned to the nearest cnemist'j. "A tin of Antl-A.cido, please, and a dose right now." Did Ahti-Acido stop the pains? Did smiles give place to scowls? Did they so to the beach? Did Lotb'b Young Dream come true 1 The thousands who take Antl-Acldo, and know what a wonderful preparation it is, would aay: "Does a duck swim?"—(Ad.) Buy your prospective bride a ]./ packet ,of "No Rubbing" Laundrjr Help in advance —right now.—(Ad.) Despite of the careful care we take All breakable things are doomed to break, Treasures in metal to last are made, But breakable goods are good for trade. So. don't get savage, and don't look sad. When dumping the fragments of things you had. Don't break your heart when colds you endure— Send for Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.— • ■ \ (Ad.)