WAKEFIELD.

Colonist, Volume LVI, Issue 13520, 14 July 1914, Page 3

WAKEFIELD.

On July 7th, Miss Elsie Ruth Hoult, second daughter of Mr and Mrs E. S. Hoult, of Wai-iti, died at her parents' residence, after i» long and woavisomo illness, borne with true Christian fortitude. The deceased, who was of a bright and cheerful disposition, and had a large number of friends, is greatly lamented, she having been-a general favourite. Her funeral took place on July 9th. While the body was in the church, the choir f-ang her favourite hymn. Father Finnerty, speaking to those assembled, told them that "life is brief ana death the common lot of man." At the same time there was a bright future for the Christian. His words were full of love and sympathy for the. bereaved parents and family. The deceased was buried alongside her brother, Reid Hoult,. who died only last February. The tesidents express their sorrow, and offer their sympathy to Mr and Mrs Hoult and family. In spite of the wet veather, there was a large gathering at the church and grave.

A branch of the Catholic Federation has been formed in Wakeneld, the objects being to safeguard the interests of the Catholic faith.

A very successful social was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday, July Ist, in connection with the Methodist Church. Th/j, object of these socials is to augment the new church building fund. The excellent programme was thoroughly enjoyed, and thanks were given to those who arranged it. •

The Wakeneld Harriers met on Monday week, and had a pleasant run, followed by the fiivst of what is to.be a series or monthly suppers. Full justice was done to the good things provided, the run having given tho'members excellent appetites. This club should result in the improved physique of the young men belonging to it. The club is looking forward to- a successful season.

The quarterly meeting of the Richmond Circuit of the Methodist Church was held on Wednesday evening at Hope. There was a good attendance, together with a large and representative number of church officers. Keen interest was shown in dealing with all brunches of Christian work. The- bal-ance-sheet for the quarter was read and adopted. It revealed a state of financial security. In dealing with the' balance-sheet, the Rev. Mr Eaton referred to the sum of £2 13s 4d received from the Territorial camp. On the motion of Messrs Lightband and P. B. Strongman, it was resolved that this sum form the nucleus of a fund to provide camp requisites. The next work of importance dealt with was the Sunday schools, and it was reported that they werep rogressing satisfactorily. Several reports were read from Ahe various Sunday schools, and Brightwater reported the commencement of a Sunday school during the quarter, with an attendance of 15. In connection with this work it was decided to hold a "teachers' rally" at an early date, when it is hoped that by an interchange of opinion." and ideas this work may be made even more effective than at present. _ . Another work which called for expressions of praise was the recently inaugurated Wesleyan Guild' ■" meetings. The young people of Hope, Brightwater, Stoke, and Richmond are .evincing great, enthusiasm in this work, and with' the greater part of the winter to come and a splendid syllabus in hand, good woik should be done. Building throughout the circuit is not slow, and a. motion was unanimously carried, sanctioning the building of churches at Wakefield and Stoke." Both districts are working hard for this objact.... The Rev. Mr Eaton, with the co-oper-ation of laymen and members, intends holding a series, of special services throughout the circuit during the coming, quarter, and greac spiritual blessing are being prayed for. The meeting also unanimously expressed its appreciation of the Government's action in allowing the Referendum B-ll to co considered, and a motion to the eftocthat the Cabinet Ministers-should be thanked and urgently «^«ted to mss the Bill called forth the assent of a 1 present. A lively and' M>inns meotincr dosed with the pronouncing of %ftSd Clark, missioner to the children in the loxhill district. is \o vipit Wakeneld for a low days. He i* a zealous worker among children, and is most successful in interest :iir and teaching them. Adults are always welcome to his services. _