KILBIRNIE METHODISTS

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 121, 26 May 1925, Page 9

KILBIRNIE METHODISTS

WELCOME TO REV. AND MRS,

E. S. EMMITT.

A very cordial reception was given in the Maranui Methodist Church Hall last, evening to the Rev. and Mrs. E. S. Emmitt and family, wljo arrived from England last week. Representatives of the ministry and laity of all parts of Wellington were present. An apology for absence was received from the Rev. E. R. Weeks, who had served with Mr. Emmitt as a padre in France.

The senior circuit steward, Mr. H. D. C. Horwood, who presided, spoke of the expectancy with which they had looked forward to Mr. Emmitt's arrival. The eastern suburbs presented great opportunities for Christian service, and h<> felt that in the Vise providence of God Mr. and Mrs. .Emmitt had been led to settle amongst them.

The chairman of the district, the Row W. C4reenskde, extended a hearty welcome on behalf of Methodism in Wellington and the district; He had heard nothing- but good of Mr. Emmitt and his work in' the Old Land, and ho felt that, -with tho support of the people here, he would have a prosperous time in ]S Tew Zealand. The secretary of the conference, the Rev. A. N. Scotter, and the vice-president, Mi-. 11. P. Mourant, expressed greetings on behalf of the church in New Zealand. Tho Rev. W. Sykes, who welcomed Mr. Emmitt on behalf of tho Anglican Church, touched upon the need of loyal support in church life to-day.; The Row IS, 11. Catlicrwood, in giving a. welcome from the I'resbyterian Church, emphasised, the need of tho human touch in Christian service. Fitting words of welcome and of assurance of support by tho several parts of tho circuit wero spoken by Messrs. .It. Moston, T. Fathers, E: Kellow, and the Rev. T. 11. Burton. The Rev. E. S. Emmitt, who was received with prolonged applause, explained that as yet he had not quite recovered from the wrench in leaving the Old Country and the facing of new conditions. He made reference to Letchworth, the garden city in Hertfordshire, which had been the scene of bis labours just before be left England, and also to experiences at the front. He had been led to come to New Zealand after many years of anticipation, and the happy reception and the favourable, first impressions had made them foci at home already. Ho would not promise not, lo make mistakes, but bo would work to Uie best of . his powers. TTo hoped that each in turn would be faithful to his task, and that what, had been said that evening would be borno out by loyal service and support.

Musical itenis were rendered by Misses Lawton, Daniel, F. Baker, and M. Hitch ings. After supper, served by the ladies, the function closed with thesinging of Ihe Boxology. •

Messrs* J. if. Ueiliunc and Co. are of-fering-(o-morrow. at their rooms, Keatlierston street, ut 2.30 p.m., a 4-sfory warehouse property and offices, situate at 191, Thorndon quay, with frontage to Hobson street.

The fnt stock sale at .Toluifonville tomorrow will commence at 12.30, not 2.50. as previously advertised.

Mcs-srs. l!nm?py \Vil?on and Co. will cell Hio whole slook of .-sewing machines on the premises, 101. Manners street (opp. Rojal Oak), at 1.30 to-morrow.