MOTUEKA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIX, 28 January 1936, Page 6

MOTUEKA

MEMORIAL SERVICES CHURCH OF CHRIST (From Our Own Correspondent) Memorial services for the late King George were held at Motueka, At the Church of Christ, emblems of mourning' were placed round the communion table end desk. Mr Bell, the minister, in his address, spoke of some of the reasons why ail should be proud oi their beloved King George V.. whom it had pleased the Father of kings to take Home to rest. As a man, the late King had lived as simply as one in his station could live. He realised tho responsibility of his position and took it as a trust from God, and endeavoured to live for his people, whom he looked upon as his children. But what should appeal to his people was the fact that their late King was a. Bible lover, who sought to make its precepts the guiding principle of his life, both in hie home and in his official duties.

At-, the. evening service the preacher pointed out that the death of a king had often brought intrigue and bloodshed until by force of arms the right to succession had been settled. The British Empire had been happily blessed in that for a hundred years no trouble had arisen from this cause. The late King had fulfilled a noble part through many difficult periods of history, and the best way in which his people could honour his memory was by being good, upright, honest citizens. “We,” said tiie preacher, ‘'.could find 'the iway, where he had found it, in the Word of God and in the experiences of life.” Appropriate hymns were sung at all services; and a similar meeting was conducted in the home of Mrs Ross at Sunrise Valley, in the afternoon., ST. THOMAS’S CHURCH

Memorial services were held at St. Thomas’ Church in the morning and in the evening and at Kairuru in the afternoon, and these were attended by large congregations. The Rev. Canon Crossman spoke of the nation mourning, or the loss felt by each individual, and the witness made by the King in his sincere life. A communion service was held at Riwaka at 9 a.m., at which the prayers in the memorial service wire used. METHODIST CHURCH The memorial service was celebrated at the Methodist Church on Sunday, in the presence of a large congregation. The Rev. J. 11. Bailey paid a glowing tribute to the personality of late Majesty, King George V.. stating that to many in the Empire this would be a memorable year, remembered as the year in- which “Our King” passed on to higher service Speaking from the words of Isaiah vi, verse 1—“ In the year that King Uzziali died, I saw the Lord,” the preacher explained several points which would fittingly apply to the present circumstances. “While in the shadow of the Empire-wide sorrow we needed,” lie said, “the vision which could penetrate to see the power behind the throne. Isaiah saw the Lord God of Israel as the power behind the national throne and the result of this vision was his changed life and consecration to God. His life devoted to the task of bringing his people to recognise God more fully in individual and national life. What possibilities might not lie in the future for our Empire if, like Isaiah, we caught that same vision and submitted its challenges and its opportunities? What a destiny for any nation to see and respond to such a vision ! ’ If out of this shadow of national sorrow we can rise as individuals and as a nation to see the God our late King sought to service then for us, as for Isaiah, there is. an era of world service to make the Kingdom of God a reality in a world community of nations.” The choir sang Tennyson’s “Crossing the Bar.” SALVATION ARMY HALL The meetings at the Salvation Army Hall on Sunday were characterised by a deep spirit of loving respect for the late King George V. Special, appropriate spiritual songs were chosen for the occasion, and the hall was draped and ornamented with flowers. Captain Raethel, the commanding officer, conducted the morning service and spoke to the children about the late King and his interest in children. He stressed the Godly example set to all, by his life. Lieutenant Waite, who gave the address, emphasised the necessity of holiness of heart and life. Special prayers on behalf of the Royal Family were offered throughout the clay. At the evening meeting there was an increased attendance. Captain Raethel, in a brief address, brought before the congregation toe late King s outstanding love for God and how he expressed it in his life, in service for others. • He extorted all present to give their hearts to the Lord .Jesus, who is the King ot Kings. All present rose in reverence when the Baud played the 1 Dead i.Maieh in Saul.” Brother Painter followed with a sou) stirring address on man s spiritual blindness and the forgiveness of sins. All the bandsmen wore the Army regulation mourning bands of white, and funeral marches were played.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

On Sunday memorial services to bis late Majesty King George V., were conducted at the Catholic Church, by Father Carmine, and a special service was held this morning.

AMATEUR ATHLETICS

ANNUAL MEETING OF CLUB

The annual meeting of the Motueka Amateur Athletic Club was held in Bowers’ Sample Rooms, last evening, when Mr Harry Manoy presided. Mr A. J. Tarlcton presented the balance sheet, which disclosed the fact that the club was in a healthy financial condition, there being a cash credit of £3(5 and assets over liabilities of £SO 12s. The chairman, in a verbal report, made reference to the unstinted assistance rendered by officials at the Easter meeting and extended the club’s thanks to all those residents who had so generously billeted competitors free of cost. Special thanks were accorded the ladies’ committee for their services and to Mr N. A. Andrews, who had installed the loud speaker —an innovation to the district which had been much appreciated by the public. The valuable support given by the Nelson A.A.C. in the way of officials and competitors was also commented upon by the chairman. A strong team, lie said, had come over from Wellington with Mr Clifford (Wellington Centre) as manager, for the Master Sports. Two of the Wellington lady competitors—(.lns Misses Sharpe and Wilson, laid generously presented the Motueka Club with a cup for competition in the Nel-

son district for 100 yards Indies’ scratch event. The cup, lust Faster, was won by Miss O’Callaglian, Nelson. The chairman said it was gratifying to know that the club had a credit balance of £36 and it would now be possible for the club to help local competitors along with their training. He expressed the hope that the officials would receive the support of competitors in their efforts to make the club a progressive one. Mr Manoy extended thanks to Mr A. J. Tarlcton, organising secretary, and to Mr J. Pocklington, treasurer, for their very valuable services to tlie club. Mr Tv. J. Holyoakc, M.P. was elected patron, J. Pocklington, secretary and A. J. Tarlcton, treasurer. After a discussion, in regard to the best means to be adopted to increase the number of local competitors, it was decided to call a further meeting, in about a fortnight’s time, and to invite representatives, from the teaching staffs of the various schools in the district, together with other residents, interested in athletics, to attend.

CHARGE OF THEFT Arthur Albert Miners appeared before Messrs .L, IT. Rankin and S. B. Canavan, Justices of the Peace, on Monday, on a charge of theft of a sum of money, the property of Frederick Teece, Harakeke. The accused pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment.