MEETINGS

Greymouth Evening Star, 14 September 1929, Page 5

MEETINGS

BIBLE CLASS TEA. About sixty members of St. John’s Presbyterian young women’s and young men’s Biible classes, Sunday School teachers, members of session, sat down to tea yesterday at St. John’s Sunday School. The Rev. T. N. Cuttie presided, and there were also present Rev. Gilbert (evangelist), Mr Whitelaw (travelling secretary Y.M.8.C.U.1, Miss Shannon (travelling secretary Y.W.8.C.U.), Misses Hardie (mission ary from India) and Neilson (Otira Line). The Moderator extended a hearty welcome to the visiting missionaries, and hoped that as a result the Kingdom of God would be exl tended in their midst. Mr Whitelaw, in reply, said it was a pleasure to be back, this time with combined forces, for a special mission on the West Coast. In that way he thought more could be accomplished, the work presenting special advantages. The missioners had visited Hokitika and Runanga, and during the next three days at Greymouth he appealed to all to urge other young men and women to attend the meetings. The Bible Class movement carried a tradition and challenge. The best of men who had fallen in the Great War were Bible Class members, and districts to which they belonged still mourned their loss.

Miss Shannon said they had looked forward quite a while to their visit to the West Coast. It was wonderful how Greymouth had provided for them. By working together both in the town and isolated places the mission would better achieve its purpose. She congratulated the young men and women upon the strength of their classes, particularly the senior division, and pointed out t'he opportunity afforded to invite their friends and others to the meetings. Rev. Mr Gilbert also acknowledged their welcome.

Afterwards special addressses were delivered by Mr Gilbert and Mr Whitelaw. Mr Gilbert dealt with the subject of the rich young ruler, basing his remarks upon St. Mark’s Gospel, chapter’ 10, verse 17 : “And when He was gone forth into the way there came one running and kneeled to Him, and asked Him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? Then Jesus beholding him loved him and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.’’

Miss Drake sang a solo, “Jesus is Calling,” and the meeting closed with prayer. . To-morrow the Communion address will be given by Rev. Mr Gilbert at the morning service; the afternoon meetings at three o’clock will be specially for young Bible-dass men and women. In the evening the service will be specially for young men. MiGilbert was a soldier in the Boer Wai and served as a chaplain during the Great War, so that his wide experience gives his message a special appeal. HOKITIKA HARBOUR BOARD. (Our Own Correspondent). HOKITIKA. September 14. The monthly meeting of the Hokitika Harbour Board was held last evening. Present: Messrs M. Houston (chairman), J. J- Mclntosh, Dy Teichelmann, E. W. Heenan, and WE. Richards. A resolution authorising an overdraft was carried, on the motion of the Chairman. The signalman reported the bar m good order. Mi- Heenan referred to a resolution appearing on the minutes respecting the occupation of old and insanitary huts on the Board’s reserve occupied by Chinese, and which stated that the huts were not to be re-let when becoming empty. —It was resolved to ask the Hospital Board to 'have the hut de molished that has been rendered vacant lately by the death of a Chinese. The question of diverting the river to deepen the berthage was held over till a report is received from the Engineer. It was reported that the scour on the south wall had greatly improved.

HOKITIKA BOROUGH COUNCIL (Our Own Correspondent). HOKITIKA, Sept. 14. The fortnightly meeting of the Hokitika Borough Council was held last evening. Present, The Mayor (Mr GA. Perry, Crs. D. J. Evans, Dr. Teichelmann, G. Heinz, J. L. Turner, Ja ®' King, A. C. Armstrong, T. W. Duff, AK. Elcock, E. W. Heenan. Wm. Wilson wrote asking the Council to inspect the drain in Davie Street and have it attended to.—Referred to P.W. Committee. An application for 40 gallons of tai was granted to the Three-Mile Tennis Club. „ The New Zealand Refrigerating Co. wrote intimating that the following meat was delivered into Hfokitika during July: 155 sheep, 4 lambs, and 2J cattle. • The secretary, Westland Racing Club wrote intimating that following a letter from the Council, the Club and Automobile Association had combined to set up a committee to arrange the details of the equipment of-a camping ground for touring motorists at the racecourse, and asking if the Council would be represented on the committee —Crs. Evans and Armstrong to represent the Council. William Livingstone, 36 Wordsworth St., Sydenham, wrote applying for permission to run an electric merry-go-round, Cass Square, for about four weeks from the 3rd January next. The charge to be 6d for each child or adult for approximately between two to three minutes; and further, that the only side-show would be the game of hoop-la and selling dolls on sticks. Resolved that a fee 'of £1 per day be charged. A motion by Cr. Armstrong to the effect that the charge to children be not more than 3d per ride was lost, Crs. Turner and King supporting it. Mr. D. P. Stuart, Stafford Street, aplied for a street crossing at the east corner of his section N. 1012, Stafford Street. —Granted on usual conditions. Mr. Stanley Bassett wrote drawing attention to the unsatisfactory condition of the drain in Hall Street at Mr. C. Neville’s frontage.—Referred to P.W. committee. Mr. Wm. Wilson, agent for A. W. S. Barltrop, applied for consent to subdivide sections 395 and 397, Rolleston Street, as .the owner desires to dispose of Section 395. The sub-division will leave each section with a frontage to

Rolleston Street of 100 links. Consent granted. Officer in charge, Salvation Army wrote, asking that depressions in footpath fronting Salvation Army Hall be filled. —Referred to P.W. Committee. The Borough treasurer reported receipts since last meeting: £771/17/5, payments £756/10/8, Dr. £751/18/4. Accounts amounting to £243/6/- were passed for payment. The Abattoir manager (Mr. J. Conning) reported: Animals slaughteied during August, 14 cows, 25 heifers,. 56 bullocks, 111 sheep, 2 lambs, 12 pigs, 8 calves. Fees collected, £4B/10/6; same period last year, £57/14/6. The Overseer reported on'work done during the month. It was resolved that the Council as a whole visit the pipeline at Lake Kanieri. Complaint was made that drays were being driven along footpaths and cutting them up and that the notice re rubbish was being treated with cont6The Town Clerk was authorised to prosecute anyone disregarding tlie bylaws and notice boards.