Opening of Orawia Church.

Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 349, 16 January 1912, Page 5

Opening of Orawia Church.

After many delays, from various causes, the Orawia Presbyterian Church is at last nearing completion, and now gives signs of its general architectural appearance. The official opening of the church, the erection of which marks an important period m the life history of the Merrivale Settlement, is to take place on Sunday, 28th inst., at 2 o'clock, when the Rev. J. Kilpatrick, of Green Island, will occupy the pulpit. Communion will be dispensed, and special music by a large choir will assist tbe service. Mr Kilpatrick will also preach at 7 m the evening. m On the following day, Monday, 29th inst., a social will be held at 7-30 m the evening to mark tbe occasion. A fine programme has been arranged, ? nd a^ Tt y meeting may be looked I- ladies o£ tho distri ct are making special preparation m <he way of refreshments, and the committee of cnurcli management are looking forward to the occasion marking a red letter day m the church's history. Tho admission has been fixed at Is, child£l * l Qd , j l dgin « h * the enthuslasm evoked, there is going to be such

a gathering of the widely-scattered members of the congregation and their friends as to fairly liven up the West, and cheer the heart of the hardworking missionary of this Gospel outpost, Mr Johnston.