MEETINGS AND SOCIALS

Evening Star, Issue 14626, 24 July 1911, Page 10

MEETINGS AND SOCIALS

Y.M-CA. JUNIOR DEPARTMENT. The ordinary weekly meeting of the Y.M.C.A. Junior Department was held in the Rooms, Stuart street, on Friday evening. The evening took the form of a fancv dress social, and a large and appreciative gathering assembled, in the expectation of a good time; nor were they disappointed. Among the costumes may be mentioned King Carnival. Pierrots, Sairey Gamp, conductors, Robin Hood, cowboys; aristocrats, etc., malting a'striking display. The first prize for the most original costume was won by Allan .Macdougall as ' The Scarlet Pimpernel'; while H. Reetieaux and V. Courtis, as nigger tramps, were a very close second. The latter pair, along with a pierrot and harlequin, produced much of the fun ct the evening, imitating their parts to .perfection. A first-class programme was rendered, including songs, recitations, pianoforte pieces, etc., and was heartily appreciated by the audience. At the close of the evening a flashlight photo of the members in costume was taken by Mr R. Crawford. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. The Dimdas Street Primitive Methodist Church celebrated their 52nd anniversary yesterday. In the morning the preacher was the Rev. Graham Balfour. The address to tho children was based on the passage in 22nd chapter of Revelation, verse 16: "I am tho bright morning Star." The sermon was based on 2nd Kings ii., part ot verse 9: "And Elisha, said, I pray thee let a doable portion of thy spirit be upon me." The speaker dealt with the incidents surrounding the passage, and said that as Elisha's request was granted on condition that he saw Elijah's translation, so the Christian's power was dependent upon vision, and vision was dependent upon submission of will. The choir, under Mr E. Robson (Miss V. Moore, organist), gave a creditable rendering of the anthem ' Fear I Not. 0 Laud ' (Caleb Simpler). The evon- | ing service was conducted by the Rev. P. | W. Fau'dough, who based his address on j several past-ages of Scripture dealing with i man's repentance. The anthem was 'Tho Lord is Exalted.' I STRANGERS' TEA. ! j There was a very good attend a nee at the i strangers' tea at the Y.M.C.A. Rooms yes- : terclay. Among the visitors were representatives of the United State*. Mr I I Hughes 'general secretary) presided, and i ' on behalf of the association welcomed tho ! strangers. Mr R. W. H. Bligh, lecturer of tho White Cro.-e> League, was the speaker, and gave an address entitled 'The Coming Man.' In his opening remarks Mr Bligh asked the question "What-aro we doing to help these who are coming after j u>'''' We aro now enjoying privileges which are to a great extent the heritage of these who have preceded us; in time others will take our places, and what are we doing to help them to better till the places which they will have to occupy after us? He then went on to show what coukl be done for tho coming meat. Mr Bligh exhorted the men to'be sympathetic, and to do their work in tho strength of Jesus Christ, for without Him nothing could be accomplished. MISSELBI'RGH I'RESBIT'JiRIAN CHURCH. The services yesterday were conducted j by the newly-inducted minister, the Rev. ! It. Scott Allan, and although the weather ; was of a wintry nature large congregations j were present at both services, t'n the : morning tho preacher took for his text j ColoEoians i., 27: "Christ m you, the hope of glory." During the coulee of an interesting discourse he pointed out that it should be his aim as minister and theirs as hearers to obtain this glory. At the evening service the text was from Genesis xii., 7: "And there budded he an altar unto the Lord." Trailing the life of Abraham anil God's promise, he again gave a spirited and encouraging address on tho wisdom of seeking and* living the better life. CAYERSHAM FIRE BRIGADE. ! The Caversham Yohmteer Fire Brigade held thei:- annual t-ociai on Friday evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, David street, ivlien there was an excellent attendance, about 50 couple; taking the floor. Tho social was termed or.e of the best the brigade i have held for years, the success being in j a measure due to the excellent music sup- | plied by Messrs Poole and Sullivan, while, the catering was in the hands of Mr J. Kroon. The following brigades weie represented at the function:—South Dunedin, Railwav Workshops, Dunedin City, Roslyn, Port", Maori Hill, Mosgiel, St. Hilda, and Railway. ,