City Church Farewells Popular Minister

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 54, 6 March 1935, Page 8

City Church Farewells Popular Minister

STOCK AND SHARE MARKET.

VALEDICTORY FUNCTION TO REV. AND MRS C. S. MATTHEWS

Indicative of the popularity won during an energetic and faithful ministry in the .city, there was a large and

representative gathering in the Baptist Church last evening on the occasion of a valedictory function to Rev; and Mrs C. S. Matthews. Rev. Matthews has resigned the charge of the church and in a few days leaves for an extensive trip overseas. During his absence, Airs Alatthews will reside in Auckland. Sensible of the services they have rendered to Palmerston North, church members and others last night paid many tributes to the outstanding qualities of their departing friends.

Air J. Howard, who presided at the meeting, voiced tho apologies of several who were unable to attend the gathering. There was a message from the Baptist Union of New Zealand voicing appreciation of llcv. Alatthews’ ministry in Palmerston North. From the Alayor of tho city, Air A. E. Alansford, who was engaged in business in Wellington, came a warm tribute to Air and Airs Alatthews for their unfailing interest in all matters affecting the welfare of Palmcrstoniaus. Particularly, said tho Alayor, had Air Alatthews exerted himself on behalf of the unemployed, and he had been a valued member of the Central Relief Committee. Tho hope was expressed by Air Alansford that one day Palmerston North would have the pleasure of welcoming Rev. and Airs Alatthews' back lo its midst. Another apology was from Air G. H. Bennett, circuit steward of St. Paul’s AlcthoJist Church.

Rev. J. Bolton-Smith, of Wellington, representing the Baptist Union of New Zealand and the central' auxiliary, saul there was no minister in the church today more highly respected than Rev. C. S. Alatthews. Ho was esteemed far and wide for his character ami his services; for himself and for his good works. Palmerston North was looked on as a strategic point in the Baptist field, and knowledge that it was in Hie care of Mr Alatthews had been a source of strength to the union. Airs Alatthews, too, had contributed tre-

mendously to the effectiveness of her husband’s ministry. Their minister had been a man of many and wide sympathies, and of qualities that found the approval of all. Ho had distinguished himself, particularly in Palmerston North, for his understanding of youth; an understanding that was so vital' to-day. Air Alatthews had, too, distinguished himself for his ability to enlist support for deserving causes. *

lie had commended himself to the Baptist Union both as a man of God and a man among men. All would wish him a successful journey and would hope that, heartened and inspired by overseas contacts, ho would in due course find his way back to New Zealand to labour still more fruitfully.

Representing tho Fcilding church, Rev. 11. G. Page added his encomiums. Rev. Alatthews, he said, had won the heart of all, and Airs Alatthews with him had been hospitable and helpful to all with whom they made contact. Tlicir minister was going overseas as an ambassador for New Zealand, and would extend goodwill among those lie met in England. His preaching abilities would find him a welcome iu mauy English pulpits, but his New Zealand friends still hoped that ho would come back to continue his work among them.

Senior elder of the church, Air G. 11. Elliott, said that in 30 years lie had seen five ministers go through the church. Air Matthews, even apart from his ministry, was one of the finest men it would be possible to meet, and all would regret his departure. Faithful in little things, he had been greatly respected by all. Alorcover, his fine sense of humour, and his ability to infuse others with laughter, had enabled him to make, many successes among the young people. It was not in his nature to grow old; geniality was enduring.

As a tangible l tribute of esteem, Mr Elliott, oa behalf of the deacons and church members, asked the guests ol honour to accept a beautiful illuminated address, embodying the congregation’s expression of thankfulness for their dual ministry.

Representing the Council of Christian Congregations, Rev. H. L. Richards gave voice to the esteem in which Mr Matthews was held by his ministerial colleagues. In the city they had found him a good counsellor on all matters. These were difficult days for organised religion, and there was a call to-day for men of (he prophetic order who had brave hearts and the spirit to give utterance to their convictions. Mr Matthews was a man of that order, keen-sighted, sympathetic, approachable. Fellow-ministers wished him a radiant future, but should lie elect to return, a warm and enthusiastic welcome would await him. Mr \V. Whitehead, secretary of the church, expressed appreciation of the faithful services of Rev. and Mrs Matthews. He asked their acceptance of a gift from the church organisations and adherents, presenting to Mr Matthews a travelling rug and to Mrs Matthews a handsome clock.

Acknowledging the tributes accorded him, Mr Matthews thanked all the speakers for the good things they had said. Officers in the church, he said, had given him loyal co-operation and unflagging assistance, and if lie had achieved some success in the community it was largely due to them. Overseas lie hoped to study church conditions, problems aud developments. It would not. be all holiday, but if the future brought, him homo to New Zealand again, he hoped to be better ccpiippcd than ever for the work to which he was devoted.

'flie church in Palmerston North had possibilities for becoming something great and big, more than the church of a few families. But that opportunity could not be availed of by little thinking, little acting, or little talking. Its people must have vision, an aim, and courage. These things Mr Mat-

TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1935.

UNOFFICIAL LIST.

CHRI3TCHURCH SALES. I ’er Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Last Night. Sales on ’Change: Comm, of Aust., ICs Id; Comm. Bank of Sydney, £IG Os (id; Bank of New Zealand, -19 s 3d, 49s 2d (1); New Zealand Refrigerating (£1 paid), 10s (id (2); New Zealand Breweries, 50s (id (2); Anthony Hordern, 17s (id; N.Z. Farmers’ Co-op., 41 per cent, stock, 1945, £S3; Bendigo Goldlights, .lOd (2); Blackwater, 325; Mount Lvell, 17s 3d.

Sales reported: Bank of New Zealand. -19 s 3d; Goldsbrough, Mort., 27s 9d (2); Southland Frozen Meat, 77s (id; Stockton (ord.), Is.

thews counselled his hearers to cultivate, as ho was sure they would. The speaker voiced also appreciation of the help he had received, not only from his own people, but from others in the city who had been good friends to him. Items were rendered during the evening by the following: Mr PI. Radford, pianoforte solo; Miss Adrian Allen, elocutionary; Misses Trcweck and Currin, pianoforte duet; Mr W. Wilby, vocal solo; Feilding Baptist Church Choir, anthem; Miss E. Grover, vocal solo; Miss A. Crabbe, elocutionary.

Supper was later served in the schoolroom.

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