GENERAL NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16916, 31 January 1917, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS

A record number of members of the South v Dunedin Church of Christ attended the first service held in tho new place of worship yjust erected at tho corner of King Edward street and Macandrew road. Mr L J Mathieson (Nelson) presided, and exhorted the church from tho text, " Constrained by tho Love of Christ." Notwithstanding the increased accommodation provided in the new building it was found impossible to provide seats for all who attended tho service in the ovening, althougu seats -were placed in tho aisles and porches. Mr Mathieson choice for his evening subject ihq Soundation Truth of the Christian Keiigion, upon which ho preached a con'vmcuig sermon, quoting the most notable •writers and students of the centuries in support of the divinity of tho Christ. The choir assisted by friends from otiier ..churches, rendered several anthems under the leadership of Mr D. Eobbs, and Mr H V;' f£? ttoa , P resided at tho organ. It is Mr iMathiesons intention to remain here for u few-weeks and tho South Dunedin Church .3S- fervently hoping that he will be persuaded to take up the work in this community PCrinanently; but as the evangelist has already offered his services to his King and country in tho interests of justice and righteousness lie cannot at present accept tho pressing in vitationa of the church. Thei-e was a full attendance at a meeting f of. the Mosgiel District High School Committee O n Monday night, '1110 Works Committee reported that several repairs had •boea carried out during the month, and pointed out some others that wore necessary, rhe Defence Department notified that tho gymnasium would not be required in. futuro for drill and instruction purposes Uhe Education Board notified that intimation had been received from the director of education that tho committee's application for .a grant for providing additional accommodation at the school had been declined The;, department was satisfied that there ivasvsumcicnt accommodation at the school schools for all tho children »in the district. It was resolved to take no ;action_ until the school was reopened Accounts amounting to £3 10s were passed for^paymenl.