District News.

Southern Cross, Volume 11, Issue 16, 18 July 1903, Page 7

District News.

MYROSS CHURCH. The second of a series of concerts given by the Myross church choir took place in the church on Wednesday evening, Bth inst. The object of these concerts is to raise funds which, together with a subsidy from the Synod, will be used in renovating the church. The evening was a beautiful one, and as a result the church was crowded. The minister of the parish, the Rev. R. J, Gumming, was, as usual, very happy in his remarks, and it is largely owing to his presiding that the gathering proved a success socially. The choir, as was moat fitting, contributed the bulk of the items, but two friends, whose numbers were highly appreciated, came from a distance to assist, namely, Miss Sheppard, who sang ‘ Gates of the West ’ (accompanied by Miss Thomson) and Miss Todd, who gave a Scotch reading in her own felicitious style. f£,The two most successful items by the choir were Barnby’s setting of Tennyson’s ‘Crossing the Bar,’ and a ,‘jLanghing Chorus ’; these were much enjoyed. Solos and duets were pleasantly rendered by Misses M. Irving and Simon (2), and Messis Alexander, Hain, Ferguson, and Featherstone. Near the conclusion of the concert a bountiful supply of excellent provisions, with the inevitable cup of tea, was handed round, and judging by the wonderful rapidity ot their disappearance, this part of the evening’s amusement was by no means the least enjoyed. A comprehensive vote of thanks to all who had assisted, to the ladies for provisions, to the two ladies above mentioned, and to the choir, was proposed by Mr Calvert and carried by acclamation. The whole was brought to a close by the singing of the N.Z. Anthem and the National Anthem and the pronouncing of the Benediction. While the object of these gatherings—the raising of funds—is certainly being realised, they are also proving very pleasant social meetings, and we trust that the choir will see their way to give another entertainment at no distant date.