INDUCTION AT OWAKA.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19199, 16 June 1924, Page 10

INDUCTION AT OWAKA.

Despite inclement weather, there were satisfactory gatherings at the induction of Uie Rev. J. C. Patorson, ALA. (formerly cf Lincoln, Canterbury), as pastor for the Chvaka Presbyterian Cnurch. The Clutha Presbytery having met in the vestry of the church and attended ho the usual preliminaries, divine worship was conducted and a sermon preached by tne Kev. A. V. G. Chandler from the subject of the vine and the branches (John xv, 5). The Rev. W. R. Hume (moderator) then put the proscribed questions to both minister and congregation. .-uier prayer the members of Presbytery gave the right hand of lellowship to Mr Paterson, who was then suitably addressed on the duties of the ministerial office by the i\ev. W. R. Hume. -, 'ie congregation was afterwards addressed ty the i\cv. A. J. 11. Dow, of Waiwera, v-"lic urgixl upon them lo faithfully perform* the vow tney hud taken in connection witli their new minister. At the close of the service Mr Paterson was introduced to the members of the congregation by Mr T. Barr, one of the elders ot the congregation. A social gathering as presided over by tne Rev. \V. K. Hume, interim moderator. After the opening exercises the Chairman | read a telegram ot congratulation from the Rev. John Chisholm, a toriuer minister of Owaka, and then called on the Kev. A. V. (!. Chandler, who said lie had known Mr I'aterson for nearly 20 vears, and could congratulate the Owaka congregation on having secured a devout and earnest preacher and a scholarly. Christian gentleman ;>.-, their minister Addresses of welcome were delivered by Mr R 11. Clapperton on behnlf of the congregation, bv the Rev. A. J. 11. Don representing the Clutha Presbytery, and the Kev. Mr t.aiuer.for si?-!or churches. Ihfc interim moderator then vacated the cnair in favour of the newly-inuucted minister, who feelingly replied, his remarks being heartily received and applauded by the iiudienoe. Mr Badcock, the new minister lor the Catlins outiields. delivered a humorous and congratulatory address. The enjoyment of the social was much enhanced try the members of the choir, who rendered several anthems in able fashion. Ducts were sung by Mesdames J,atta and Stevenson and by Miss bheddon and Mrs Stevenson and solos by Airs Tabor and Miss I.atta, all receiving hearty applause. On the motion of Mr 1. Barr, a vote cf thanks was recorded the speakers, and Mr Don proposed a similar ycte to chair, singers, and ladies for refreshments. _Vir Clapperton expressed die indebtedness ot the Presbyterian community to Mr Barr for his strenuous work duriug the vacancy, and on the motion of Mr Stevenson, the interim moderator was cordially tha *ed tor his unremitting labours in securing them a minister, this being endorsed by a tangible token of regard m the shape of a cheque. Mr Paterson was present at the meeting of the Clutha Presbytery on Prulay ]n Balclutha. and was duly welcomed by the McderAor on taking his seat m Presbytery.