NORTH-EAST HARBOUR NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21918, 1 April 1933, Page 2

NORTH-EAST HARBOUR NOTES

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The annual congregational meeting of the North-East Harbour Presbyterian Church was held on Thursday evening last. The Rev. W. W. MacArthur presided over a good attendance. After devotional exercises the report of the session was read by Mr H. Gregory, and this indicated that the various activities of the church were progressive in outlook and contributed to the spiritual welfare of the district. Appreciative references to the services of the minister (the Rev W. W. MacArthur) and of his assistant (Mr O. Bauman) were made by Mr Gregory, who indicated that an effort was being made to have a resident minister in the district. Mr J. Macandrew, secretary, submitted the report of the Deacons’ Court, which showed that while the financial position just met the needs of the congregation, increased contributions would enable the court to develop a progressive policy in fulfilling the benevolent activities of the church’s influence in the harbour. The Rev. Canon Small briefly addressed the assembly, congratulated the church on its year’s work, &nd conveyed fraternal greetings for the blessing of the Master on the church’s work for the family of mankind. The choir and several friends supplied, a programme of song and story. A bountiful supper provided by the Ladies’ Guild brought a successful evening to a close. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES. The annual harvest thanksgiving services were held in the Presbyterian Church last Sunday. Gifts of seasonable products were in evidence, and these were sent to the Social Service Orphanage. The Rev. W. W. MacArthur preached in the morning and Mr O. Bauman occupied the pulpit in the evening.

MACANDREW BAY GOLF CLUB. The annual meeting of the Macandrew Bay Golf Club was held in the Public Hall on Monday last, Mr J. B. Deaker presided over a good attendance of members. The annual report and balance sheet submitted by the secretary (Mr J. M'Pherson) exhibited a healthy state of affairs. Increased membership and the proceeds from several entertainments, be said, had_ enabled the committee to improve the links further and provide additional accommodation at the golf house. The facilities for the game were good, considering that the club had been in existence for only three years. The receipts for the year amounted to £173 and the expenditure to £l7O, of which sum over £7O had been paid in wages and had enabled the committee to assist the unemployed problem in the district. The report was adopted on the motion of Mr J. B, Deaker, who congratulated the club on the progress made, and asked for a continuance of support to the committee for the new year. The officers for the new year were elected as follows:—President, Mr S. F. Grigg; club captain, Mr A. W. Sinclair; auditor, Mr A. M’Hutchon; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. M’Pherson; General Committee —Messrs J. B. Deaker, A. Stewart, T C Wynne, H. M. Sutherland, and A. W. Alloo. It was resolved to open the season officially on Saturday, April 8. A vote of thanks to the outgoing officers, particular reference being made to the services of the secretary, concluded the business. SCHOOL CRICKET. The North-East Harbour School has further enhanced its reputation in the field of sport. The school cricket team entered the competition this year for the first time, and has a very creditable record. The boys.are keen, and nave shown a decided aptitude for the game. UNEMPLOYMENT. A work of benefit to the community is in course of completion by the unemployed. A number of unsightly stumps has been removed from the top of the bank in the centre of the township, and the bank has been levelled oft with a view to grassing and the planting ol shrubs. This work ha s been made possible by a donation from the Old lime Dance Committee. Mr John Hellyei also provided a horse and dray free of cost to take away the spoil. A rustic fence is partly erected along the top or the bank, and when completed will give a pleasant and sightly appearance. At a meeting of the ratepayers he d on Monday night a deputation waited on the committee to urge that action be taken with a view to assisting the unemployed during the coming winter, and further to make representation to the Unemployment Board to give the same treatment to the local unemployed as obtained in urban areas. The chairman (Mr U. Bewley) informed the deputation that the association would endeavour to Have any anomaly removed and assist ip effort to alleviate the condition of tne unemployed.