Southbridge

Ellesmere Guardian, Volume LIX, Issue 87, 1 November 1938, Page 5

Southbridge

T PRESENTATION TO MR H. *** SCHNELILE

OVER 40 YEARS AS LAY READER

A large and representative gather-

|ng of parishioners from Southbridge, -^edgemere, Killinchy, and Dunsandel met at the parish Hall, Southbridge, to honour Mr H. Schnelle, who for over forty years has acted as lay reader in the Anglican Chruch of the district.

The Rev. G. L. Harold spoke in warmly appreciative terms of the faithful services of the guest of the evening and presented him with a handsome oak chiming clock with the best wishes of the parishioners. Complimentary speeches were also made by Messrs Hi J. Greenwood (vicar's warden)., R. B. Willis (people's warden), A. McLaughlin (Sedgemere), and A. Allen (Killinchy), each of whom testified to the zealous services given by Mr Schnelle.

Mr A. J. Inwopd (organist) spoke of his long acquafntance with Mr Schnelle, who had been his co-worker in church matters and also loyal friend and neighbour over many

years

Apologies for absence were received from Messrs D. T. Wraight and C. A. Wright\ of Dunsandel. On rising to respond, Mr Schnelle was greeted with applause. He thanked, the parishioners for their handsome gift and kind wishes. During his forty years as lay reader his work in the churches had been one of love and duty. He had travelled long distances and in early days riding on horseback in adverse weather, and later, riding a push bicycle, he often met with slight mishaps, but s jjx»in recent years the use of his car had made travelling more comfortable and speedy. Mr Schnelle said that if his -y^, .influence in his spiritual work had 1 made any lives brighter and happier then he would be well compensated for the years of service given to his church. A dainty supper was dis~~f pensed by the ladies of the parish. s. REV. AND MRS WHITEHEAD WELCOMED AT SOUTHBRIDGE There was a large attendance at St. John's Presbyterian Hall, Southbridge, last evening, when members of the church welcomed the Rev. and Mrs Whitehead from Wallacetown, InvercargilJ. Mr A. McPherson (session clerk) presided and on toehalf of the congregation extended a very hearty welcome to Mr and Mrs Whitehead, and said he hoped they would be very happy at Southbridge. He urged the church members to rally round their minister and give him loyal support. Messrs R. G. Bishop and A. Anderson, on behalf of the members, also welcomed the minister and his wife. Mrs F. W. Scott, for the women of . the church' and the choir, welcomed Mrs Whitehead and said that the P.W.M.U. members were looking forward to her leadership and kindly assistance. Mrs Scott felt quite sure that Mrs Whitehead would find the - i women of the church a loyal band of workers always ready to help in the cause of the church. Rev. G. L. Harold expressed pleasure at being invited to welcome Mr and Mrs Whitehead. It was always most helpful for the ministers of the different churches to have a friendly relationship with each other both in church and district matters. , Mr Whitehead would be his close neighbour and on behalf of the Anglican congregation he extended a very hearty welcome to Mr and Mrs jL Whitehead. The following musical programme added pleasure to the function:: —St. John's Choir, which gave a fine presentation of Matheson's anthem, "Oh Love that will not let me go," the solo parts being taken by Mrs W. V. Rowan and Mr J. Parkin. Vocal solos were contributed by Mesdames W. C. Eggelton, W. V. Rowan, and Miss P. Bennett. Mrs T. H. Bennett feelingly recited Rudyard Kipling's " poem, "When Earth's Last Picture is W''\ Painted." Mrs F. W. Scott was the accompaniste. Rev. Whitehead, who received a

hearty ovation, thanked all /present for the splendid welcome accorded to Mrs Whitehead ana himself. With the loyal support of his congregation, he felt confident that his ministry in Southbridge was going to prove a happy and successful one. A dainty supper was served by the ladies. PERSONAL Miss Edna Burt (Wellington) accompanied by her mother, Mrs J. Burt, has been spending her annual holiday in Geraldine. The many" friends of Mr E. A. Inwo'od (Southbridge) will be pleased to learn that he is making steady progress since his operation at Christchurch Hospital. J