GENERAL NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18898, 26 June 1923, Page 5

GENERAL NEWS

The fortnightly korero of the Returned Soldiers’ Savage Club was held in the concert chamber on Saturday, Chief Savage Major Dampen being in the chair. An outstanding programme' was thoroughly enjoyed by a large audience. The items were as follow:—'Orchestral selection (conductor, Savage E. Kerr); ’cello solo. Savage Passmore ; bugle and trumpet selection, Ser-geant-major L. Napier; songs— Messrs Madigan, ,F. B. Davy, R. Walls, A. Moore, Gordon Henderson, A. Gardner, G. Luckhurst; humorous song, Mr Ilalleyman; humorous monologue, Mr Allan Young; humorous recitation, Master Paine; dramatic recitation, Professor Filzmaurico. The accompanist was Mr Leslie Burk. The regular meeting of the Rescue Lodge, 1.0.G.T., was held last week, Bro. H. Sincock occupying the ohair. There was a very fair attendance of members and visitors. Two candidates were initiated into the order, the ceremony being carried out by the Acting C.T. and officers of the lodge. Greetings were received from Hope of Christchurch Lodge and the Hope of Dunedin Lodge. After the recess, competitions were indulged in, which were conducted fay Sister D. Baird and Bro. Thomas. Previous to the meeting of adult lodge, the Star of the South Juvenile Temple met and was presided over by Sister D. Baird (in the absence of S.J.W. Bro. Hilton), and a good attendance was recorded. The following members cf the Hillside Ambulance Class have passed this year’s examination: —H. Bond, J. List, for medallions; C. Dingwall, W. Titchener, A. Robinson, A. Farrant, J. Lunarr, W. Hannah, D. Melville, for advanced aid; G, Spears, W. A. Notman, W. C. Wakelin, J. R. Taylor, W. W. Connor, A, C. Notman, R. Johnston, J. Seddon, R. Reed, R. W. Connor, for first aid. The weekly lectures in connection with the Religious Education Training School were held last evening, the subjects being “Paul, the Roman Citizen,” by Rev. Hector Maclean, and “Child Psychology,” by Miss F. S. Warner. During the course of the Rev. Mr Maclean’s lecture he said that tho Roman Empire forms the background of tho New Testament. It was the Roman Empire which gave the Christian missionary his first objective. Nothing else would satisfy Paul than ihe whole world for Christ, and the Roman Empire gave Paul the moans to meet his objective. The Roman Empire has been called the “seed plot of Christianity.” The Roman Empire also gave to the world roads which have resisted destruction for 2000 years. Paul and his companions used these Roman roads and wore a great influence in the spread of the Gospel. Another great factor in the spread of the Gospel was that tho Greek language was spoken over all the Roman Empire. There was also one coinage, , saving all necessity of exchanging money. The Roman law protected the traveller all through the Empire. Tho Roman Empire allowed a large amount of liberty to tho people whom it had conquered, permitted self-govern-ment, and tolerated all religions. Paul chose tho main centres. Hold the towns for Christ and tho districts will follow. , In Athens, Corinth, Ephesus, and Rome itself Paul preached tho Gospel. Through all tho Empire Paul travelled as a Roman citizen. A Roman citizen was not allowed to bo scourged or crucified. Another privilege was the right to appeal to Ccesar, which Paul availed himself of when at Ctosarea. Roman citizenship could be obtained by being born a Roman citizen. Paul was a Roman born. Paul contimwlly emphasises tho value of the Roman Empire to Christianity. Its tolerance and its respect for law helped forward Christianity. In later years this attitude of the Roman Empire to Christianity changed, and under Nero it. became a persecutor of the Christians. Miss Warner dealt with tho psychology of the child from the age of four to seven, speaking of the creative activity and the sensational activity showing the great advantage in encouraging the child to use its cu-eativc impulses. In play children are helped to control their emotions. Miss Warner also spoke of the power of imagination in development of the child, and illustrated this with some imaginative stories.

METHODIST CONCERT A SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT. In spite of tho weather there was a fairly large attendance at tho annual concert of the Methodist Central Mission, which was hold in the Octagon Hall last night. The Rev. Mr Bellhouse. of Trinity Church, presided, and on behalf of the mission ho welcomed those present. He stated that the work of tho mission had been carried out very successfully for the last 12 months, and Mr Walker, who had succeeded tho Rev. Clarence Eaton, had made himself extremely popular. The mission served an excellent purpose for some people who were averse to attending a regular church, but who felt the need for a faith, and it had made great strides since its inception. Later in the evening opportunity was taken to make ■ a presentation to Mr Hoskins, who - is retiring from the mission activities. Mr Moffat, on behalf of the mem hers of the mission, made the presentation, and remarked that Mr Hoskins had served tho mission for over 30 years, and during that time had been one of its most active members and an inspiration to all. The recipient, in returning thanks for the gift, gave a brief outline of the history of the mission. It had begun in a. little hall in Rattray street, opposite Messrs Speight and Co.’s brewery, and since then they had had several meeting halls, until at last they had ootained the very fine hall which was now used. The concert, portion of the programme was a very attractive one. and every item was encored. Air W. N, Satterthwaite was not permitted to go until he had sung three times, and Master Jack Stevens delighted the audience with his fine, clear voice. Miss Anita Winkel added variety to Ilia programme by a humorous recitation, and she. too, made a decided “hit” with her hearers. Miss Mattie Edgar, a small girl, contributed two songs in a very charming manner and elicited well-deserved applause. Two very fine violin solos were given by Mr Selwyn do Clive Lowe. There was a collection at half-time, the proceeds of which will be in aid of the mission’s funds. Tho nrogrammo was as follows: —Organ solo, “Introduction, Act 111, Lohengrin” (Wagner), Mr Charles A. Martin; song, Miss Lily Stevens; violin solos, Mr Selwyn do Olive Lowe; song, Mr 11. Guyton; song, Master Jack Stevens; recitation, Miss Anita Winkel; song, Mr AValtor Strang; song. Miss Mattie Edgar; song, Miss Alice AA ilkiuson; song, Mr W. N. Satterthwaite.