LEVIN METHODIST CHURCH.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 14 July 1936, Page 4

LEVIN METHODIST CHURCH.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS CONCLUDED.

A fair number of friends and supporters of the Alethodist Church in Levin foregathered in the Century Hall last evening, when the celebrations of the 41st anniversary of tile establishment of the church were concluded with ciu enjoyable social evening'. The proceedings, which were conducted under the chairmanship of Rev, J. Dennis, opened with the singing of the hymn, “God of Bethel,” followed by piayei, after which a short concert programme arranged by Mr G. H. .Sorensen, was presented. Amongst the items were vocal solos by Air L. H. Baumber, who rendered “When the King went forth to,War” with “Bells of the Sea” as ati encore, and Air D. Sorensen, who sang “The Vagabond,” responding with “Gentle Alai den” as an encore, together with a pianoforte duet, “Marche Militaire” by Messrs H. L. Jenkins and G. H, Sorensen, who responded with “Nola.” Air L. Burrell, with several saxophone solos, was also a popular performer, his numbers including “Rubenola,” “Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life,” “St. Louis” Blues” and “Roses of Picardy.” .Accompaniments were played by Airs Hodges and Afessrs Jenkins and Sorensen.

At an interval in the proceedings a short report was given by Mr P, W. Goldsmith in his capacity as secretary to the Church Trust, his figures showing that the financial administration of the Trust remained upon a second basis, while all activities of the Church were proceeding in a very satisfactory manner.

The Methodist Church, remarked Mr Goldsmith, had been opened in Levin in July, 1895, and at a similar gathering held last year those present had included four members who had been present at the opening. One of those, in the person of the late Mrs J. Davison, had recently passed away, and the speaker paid tribute to the true Christian character which had been evident in all which the deceased lady undertook and the manner in which she had consistently and quietly assisted in carrying on the work of the Church. A very tasty supper was served by the ladies of the Church, and a vote of thanks to them, as well as to the performers and all who had assisted in the organisation of the function, proposed by Eev. Mr Dennis, was carried by acclamation prior to the dispersal of the gatliering;.