ECCLESIASTICAL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 15141, 4 November 1912, Page 5

ECCLESIASTICAL.

Y.M.C.A'.

The men's meeting at the Y.M.C.A. ye* terday was presided over by Mr. A. Mill. The general secretary spoke or the sab* ject " The Man who can Stand Alone.* Mr. R. Beswick was soloist for the afternoon. The usual tea was held at 5.1,5 p.m., when a number of strangers were welcomed by the chairman, Mr. Ward/" Cempbell. CENTRAL MISSION. , The services of the Central Mission Yes- ' terday were conducted by the missioner ' (Mr. John Bissett), who preached in the , ; Mission Hall at 11 a.m., his text being Matt. xxii. 14. The even- • ,mg service was held in His Majesty s Theatre, Mr. .Bissett again • \v-f»A and tekin 8' "* his subject "Lot's . Wlfe Vr There was a large congregation, i Mr. H. Blakeley was the soloist. The ! choir, orchestra aid brass. also assist- ' ed. The shipping workers held a success- • ful meeting on board the steamer Otaki, at 10 a.m. The brass band held an open- ' air meeting at the foot, of Victoria-street at 6 p.m. i BIRKENHEAD ANGLICAN' CHURCH. I. ' The congregation of < the Birkenhead ! Anglican Church commemorated the first anniversary on Friday by special services, and there were large attendances or, each occasion. The Rev. F. W. Young, vicar of St. John's, Northcote,' officiated In the morning and afternoon, the evening service being taken by the Rev. C. A. R. Watson, of St. Paul's. Auckland, who unveiled a tablet in memory of the late Mrs. Draffin, this lady being instrumental in. founding the church at Birkenhead. At the close ox the evening,service the visitors and friends were entertained at supper.' '■' ' ' .''''.' ';';,' ''■ : MISSIONS TO SEAMEN. '•• The missioner conducted the service ati the Sailors' Home Mission Hall last night, : < An interesting address was enjoyed bv, , the sailors and friends. Solos were-suns • by Miss Foster. ".'. . ', < ;'.'.. ;; ■ The Flying. Angel Mission, to"■-• Seamen! ' Church was well filled last evening at : evensong .with seamen. The , missioned, i Mr. A. P. Cowie, conducted the service, , After service fovouxite hymns were sung. PRESBYTERIAN MISSION. ' , i I The usual evening serVice was held Jastf night by the Presbyterian Mission in the Queen's Theatre. Mr. J. McKendrick, the evangelist, addressed a. large congregation. Misses Miller and Emerson sang a duet.

GRANGE ROAD SUNDAY SCHOOL.. The ninth anniversary of the Grange Road Baptist Sunday (School was celebra-t tod yesterday very successfully. Rev. W. Keay, of St. Enoch's conducting the morning service. Rev. W. Ready was tho preacher in the afternoon, and the pastor (Rev. E. A. Kirwood) took the evening service. There were big congregations at all services. The scholars and teachers filled the largo platform, and sang appropriate music under the baton of Mr. R.. S. Abel., Mise Smeeton presided at the piano, and Master Kirwood- al> the organ. Miss Irene Phillips sang a solo very pleas- '* ingly. The anniversary will be 'further; celebrated on Wednesday, when a tea and ' public meeting will be held.'., Addresses > will be given by the Revs. Knowles Kemp-, ton and Woolley, and the scholars will supply the programme of music, ;r;

THE MARIST MISSKVNERS. ? ; A fortnight's mission- was opened at St* Patrick's Cathedral yesterday by the Marist Missiotters, Fathers O'Connell, Taylor, and McCarthy. The missioiiers addressed various congregations at the early: masses, and the mission was formally opened at 11 a.m. by the Superior (Father O'Connell), there being a very large congregation. In the evening- the Bishop (Dr.Clcary), presided, and the Rosary was 'recited by tho Rev. Father Taylor. A most impressive address was given by Father McCarthy. The Cathedral was packed, to the doors. The Procession and Solemn! Benediction of the Blessed ' Sacrament were given at the evening service. Tho mission services will be continued for the next two weeks; in tho morning at 6, 7, and 9 o'clock, and every week night at 7.30 o'clock. ' • •

THEOSOPHY. ; .... At the Chamber of Commerce "Halt,' Mr. J. R. Thomson, for tho H.P.B. Lodge, gave his second address on "An Ideal Education." The lecturer stated that those hoys who were ever thinking of the welfare of others should, be chosen and trained as teachers. A true teacher is ono whose whole life is devoted to his profession, and is happiest when amongst his pupils. Teaching is a, most important office, as the method of training the children not only affects the individuals, but also the whole nation. The building of character, the drawing out of the pupil's Intent, faculties, should be the teacher"* first consideration.