LIMEHILLS

Otago Witness, Issue 2805, 18 December 1907, Page 39

LIMEHILLS

December 10. — A social in aid of the funds of the Sunday school library was held in the Public Hall on the evening of Friday, 7th inst. Though the afternoon was showery and the sky overcast, yet the attendance was most gratifying. The chair was taken by the Rev. J. M. Simpson,, of Winton, who in a brief but pleaeing opening address drew special attention to the importance of providing suitable literature for the young people. The full strength of the Winton Presbyterian ohoir, undwr the capable leadership of Mr ti. Gilmour, then presented a vocal programme of very high merit. The solos and concerted productions were executed in a manner that could have been attained only through skilful and attentive training under a competent leader. The organ accompaniment* for the various items on the programme war* played by Mrs Broom with that artistic touch and precision for which, that lady enjoys such a high reputation. Needless to say that the appreciative audience demonstrated their approval in a most hearty manner. - During an interval tea and refreshments of the choicest kind, provided by the ladies of the district, were handed round. After tea a few more items were rendered, including that beautiful number, "Lead, kindly light," executed in a masterly manner, and undoubtedly the gem of the evening. At the conclusion of the concert Mr A. Cowie moved a hearty vote of thanks to the members of the Winton choir for their generous and gratuitous kind- < nets in journeying so far to aid the Sunday school. He paid a high tribute to the merit of the performance, and suggested the formation of a church choir at Limehills. He thanked the ladies of the district for their kindness in supplying such an abundance of excellent food, and all who had assisted in bringing about such a pleasing and successful evening's entertainment. The motion was : seconded by Mr G. M. Hassing, who also pleasingly referred to the excellence of the < performance, and commended the enthusiasm of the local Sunday school teachers, making : special mention of the unselfish devotion for / the welfare of the scholars by Miss B. < Swale. The motion was carried with accla- : mat ion. As a result of the social, the library < will benefit to the extent of £7 odd.