STEWART ISLAND NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 22362, 29 June 1934, Page 12

STEWART ISLAND NOTES

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. (From Our Correspondent.) The triennial visitation of the Southland Presbytery to the Stewart Island Presbyterian Church was held last week-end. The Rev. T. A. Speer, of Bluff, and Mr W. A. McCaw, of Invercargill, were appointed as the commission. They met with the minister, session, committee of management and the congregation on Thursday and Friday evenings. The Rev. T. A. Speer conducted the communion service on Sunday morning when there was a large congregation. At the evening service the commission’s finding was read and proved to be most satisfactory. Mr J. T. Gardiner, the student who at present ministers to the congregation of the local church exchanged pulpits last Sunday with the Rev. T. A. Speer, of Bluff. Fellowship Class.

At last Thursday’s meeting of the Fellowship Class held at Ferndale House a very interesting address was delivered by the Rev. T. A. Speer. This week the meeting will be conducted by Mr W. A. McCaw. Churc hof England.

The annual parishioners’ meeting of St. Andrew’s Church of England, Stewart Island, was held in St. Andrew’s Hall on Monday, June 18. The attendance was quite good. The secretary and treasurer, Mr R. Peters reported that it had been a difficult year financially, but was glad to be able to show in the statement of accounts a small credit balance. The chief item of the year’s expenses had been the erection of the new church hall, which through the generosity of subscribers generally had been built free of debt. Reference was made to the varied social activities of the church, which were being well supported, and which were undoubtedly helping to create a united and happy atmosphere in the church generally. Particular mention was made of Sunday school work and a hearty invitation extended to parents to visit the school when working. Thanks were recorded to the numerous helpers who throughout the year had worked so loyally in their different offices.

The church officers and committee were then elected for the ensuing year: Mr Thomas Bragg (vicar’s warden), Mr Roland Peters (people’s warden and secretary and treasurer); Mr G. M. Turner, Mr W. Dawson sen., Mr J. Bragg, Mr G. Aspinall, Mr J. Marshall, Mr M. Topi. After the business had been dealt with, supper was served and altogether a very pleasant social evening was enjoyed by all. Flag Five Hundred. At the weekly games evening held by the social club of the St. Andrew’s Church of England on Tuesday evening a flag five hundred competition was inaugurated. The innovation proved very popular and keen interest was shown. The winning table was Miss de Beer, Mr W. Armstrong and Mr C. Captain. At the conclusion of the games an extended evening dance was held.