INDUCTION SERVICES AT ASHBURTON. ♦
Yesterday, tbo Rev A.M. Beattie, the newlyelected pastor of the Ashburton Presbyterian Church, was inducted into his now charge. Tiie servico began ot 11 o'clock. Tho choir opened wi f h a suitable anthem, after which the Rev J. Blako preached. The Rev J. Elmslie presidod and conducted the formal part of the proceedings, putting tho mual questions to tho new pastor as to faith, &c. The Rev O. Fraser then addrossed the Minister in a few well-chosen words of advice, and the Rev Mr M'Callum spoke to tho people. Tho right hand of fellowship was then gives by the people to their pastor, after which the congregation, which was a largo one-, dispersed.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18790827.2.24
Bibliographic details
Star (Christchurch), Issue 3550, 27 August 1879, Page 3
Word Count
118INDUCTION SERVICES AT ASHBURTON. ♦ Star (Christchurch), Issue 3550, 27 August 1879, Page 3
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in