"LAN MACLAREN"

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 78, 2 April 1914, Page 2

"LAN MACLAREN"

'■ " » A lecture upon "lan Maclaren" was delivered by the Rev. A. T, Brainsby at the Baptist Church, Vivian-street, loet evening. Tho chair was taken by Mr. »;. Cathie, the Mayor of Karori, who alluded to i the success which wte attending the inihiefcry of Mr. Braiheby, specially th« large morning congregations that had been steadily growing throughout the first year ot his iiunwtry, which wa« completed that day. The leoture traced the ca.reer of > fln,nf In,n Maelaren, and described his friendship with Henry Drummond, Sir Oliver Lodge, and ofchGf distinguished men ot his time. His ministry in Drumtochty Was sympathetically described, an pcJu6;,M.'.)S^§^«{!Qtf6ri, jifcM" characters "Dfcmde' 'the ■ 'Bohme Briar Bush" \v<, t e > poi-traypd. The lecturer knew the famous author, atad come- of the veiled c'lnrnct •« 'ti "Afterwards*' were ptteoual 1 * whom: he, &» enfold Liverjx>ol boy, wa-i abte to identify.) The lecture was illuv trated with a tecitel of ' several pieces from tho works of tan Maol^ren, which were enthusiastically applauded by, tho audience. The selections .wore inter» epersed with favourite Scotch Songs by Mrs. _ Brainsby, who rendered "Annio Laurie,' "My Aih Folk," and "Angus Macdonald." In response 1o insistentcalls Mrs. Brainsby sang "The Land o' the Leal," "Ye Banks ajid Braes." and the eve^popuiar "Caller Horrin'." Mi', nnd Mrs. Brainsby were accorded n hearty vote of thanks from the large audience. Tho proceeds will be do voted towards the expenses of the forthcoming, revival mieeion, bo ns to render public appeals during the mission ; UHneoessai-y. The pio.no used was kindly . ' lent by the Dresden Piano Company.