DIAMOND JUBILEE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19205, 23 June 1924, Page 9

DIAMOND JUBILEE.

, ■»!«<►■ ' GREEN ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN CfIoRGU. It is 60 years this month since the !ato Dr Watt was ordained and inducted to the charge of Green Island, mid the event was marked by special services yesterday, ino minister, the Rev. J. Kilpatrick conducted the morning service and dispensed the sacrament The sermon was based on ihtltpnians 1, 21: ‘•f or me lo live is Christ and to die is gain,” and dealt with the two ideals contained in the text.(l) Life s idem: ■’For mo to live is Christ. (2), Death s ideal; “And to die is gam. Prom the attention given, it was quite evident that tho message went home ns one of mspiration and comfort, and discernment to handle the symbols ol onr Saviour s dying love. The service of praise wa s con fan eel to the Psalms and Paraphrases, beginning with the 121st Psalm and ending with the last verse of the last Paraphrase. Mr Joseph Hunter, who had for quite a number oi years been precentor, was, for the service, leader of praise again, and Mr J. C. Easton, \vho bud been connected with the congregation in his younger days, presided at tho organ. Both men are highly esteemed in Green Island, and pleasure was expressed all round at their presence, and with their service. There wu s a large gathering of old friends, and exchanges of friendly greeting were made in the church grounds long utter the service had closed. It was by far the largest attendance at any communion over hold in Green Island. Most of tho cacrlv families were represented. The evening services were conducted by Professor Davies. M.A. dh© Borough Council, the various lodges,, and the band attended and occupied the centre and several seats on either side. J.he congregation quite filled the church. Professor Davies took for his text Psalm 68-6 : “He sottelh the solitary in families,” and preached a most appropriate sermon on the theme of the Psalm—The march of God to victory, emphasising the importance of family life. The choir, under Miss Ritchie, rendered (he anthem, “Praise tho Lord," with taste and effect. The congregational singing was hearty and good. The band played hymns at the church door before the sendee. Altogether services of the day were a great success. Thf re was c,n absence of anything like a perfoirnance. Every act was an net of worship. On Thursday evening, no doubt, reference will be made lo (he history of the congregation. All are looking forward (o the diamond jubileo social with pleasant expectation.