KIRITAKI,

Bush Advocate, Volume XX, Issue 1001, 13 April 1908, Page 5

KIRITAKI,

*• EOWN COfcltE&PoilMJrr.} ) Tho social tendered to Mr G. W. /Grainger on Friday evening was rf.'driictorisod by the utmost goodwill and sociability, and was a marked success in uvef.7 way. For some time past it has been felt that Mr Grainger's" long yeai-s of work as superintendent of the Sunday School hero should bp recognised in deed a&^well as iir words, and every one was pleased when the Sunday scholars decided they would take the matter in hand and arranged a social. A programme of music pleasantly filled the first part of the evening, and it speaks well for Kiritaki that such a good one can be arranged on so shoiit a notice. Concerted music was supplied by Mr and Mrs Graham, ami Mr W. Clausen (violins), Mr A. Glansen (clarionet), and Miss Clausen at the organ, and was very much enjoyed. It is to be hoped this miniature orchestra will delight xis on many future occasions. Songs were contributed as follows: Miss Smith, "Why must we say good bye?"; chorus, ""What do the bells, say?" by Sunday school scholars; songj "The holy city," Mr T. Grainger; song, "Way down on the old Swance," Miss M. Smith; song, "The better land," Miss Ross; chorus, "Oh, come on the ice," by the children, and a pretty Norwegian song by the Clausen family, made up a very enjoyable programme. . The Rev. Mr Giant, at the request of the children, made the presentation speech, and the gifts, which consisted of a handsome writing desk and silver pencil case, were handed to Mr Grainger by Miss Jeannie Phily, while Miss Lydia Clausen presented a neatly printed and framed address. The printing of this had been entrusted to the Advocate office, and the proprietors, on learning the object of it kindly did the work free of charge, a consideration gratefnlly appreciated by the children. In making the presentation Mr Grant said it was difficult to express the pleasura he had in being present at such an enthusiastic gathering, to see such a large attendance, and one so evidently in accord was proof of the esteem in which Mr Grainger was held. He referred to the length of time Mr Grainger had. conducted the Sunday school— over 17 years-^-and to the importance of Sunday school work. Mr Grainger, in returning thanks, said he had never looked on his Sunday school work as other than a pleasure. For over 40 years he had been engaged in it and lie always felt that to himself fell the greatest good. The time spent in preparation alone he considered of great benefit. Over 100 children had passed through the school, and he had in some cases been privileged to see the fruit of his labors. He urged parents to send their children regularly, and concluded by stating he wished it to be understood that he conducted the school on entirely unseetarian lines — purely Bible instruction was given. An apology for absence was read from the Rev. Mr Thomas, and received with regret. Mr Ross also made a speech, in the course of which he said that a great deal oi tho success of a school of any sort depended on the scholars, and urged them to attend regularly and to become interested in their work. After tho speeches were over a very appetising supper was handed round, andj at its conclusion the Doxology was sung with much heartiness. Then games of all sorts Mere indulged in by the young people until midnight striking sent everybody home.