ST. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17863, 8 September 1923, Page 9

ST. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

ANNUAL MEETING. At the annual congregational meeting of •St. David's Presbyterian Church tie Rev. J. D. "Webster presided over ft good attendancc. Tio Session report stated that the membership had increased by 14 during the year, the number on the roll now being 220. The balance-sheet, presented by tie treasurer, showed that the finances were in a very eatisfactory condition, tho revenue for the year from all sources being £lO3l 8a Id. The ordinary Sunday collections received amounted to £448 Is 10d, being an increase of £8 £a lid. The mission collections also showed a gratifying increase over the previous year, £7l 14s 9d being given to the various missions in connexion with tie Church. The new Sunday School hall was completed and taken over from the contractors at a total cost of £829 15s, and was opened practically free of debt. The ball ias been a great ielp in tie work of the Sunday School, as well as to the other organisations in connexion with the Church. The building reflects great credit on Mr T. IBarnea, a Bible Claa3 member, who prepared the plans and specifications. Eeports were presented by the Sunday School, Young Women's Bible Classes (Senior, Intermediate, and Junior), Young Men'a Bible Classes (Senior and Junior), P.W.M.TJ., Choir, and the Ladies' Guild, all of which are in a- flourishing condition, and doing good work. Tie annual flower siow, which waa held in November, waa very successful in every way, tie exhibits of flowers, especially in tie rose section, being exceptionally good. The net proceeds amounted to £lO4 7s 6d. Tie following resolution was carried unanimously:—"That this congregation' rejoices in having tie Eev. J. D. Webster back in his work again, and trusts that he will be abundantly strengthened to continue God's work in this Church, and tiat we, as members and adherents may do our part in upiolding him in this work in the year that has commenced."