News.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19060, 3 May 1930, Page 27 (Supplement)

News.

By Special Correspondent of the “ Star.** —■ ......

UNION METHODIST CHURCH. The Rev E. W. Haines, M.A., commenced his ministry in Addington circuit on Sunday last, when he preached to large congregations in the Union Methodist Church. He dealt with the essentials of the Methodist Church and the working ideal that Wesley left to the people. “There was much to do,” he said, “and anything that may be done is only limited as our power exercises itself that we may be witnesses for Christ.” In the evening he urged a call to live “the utmost for the highest,” and to get into the habit of thinking much of Jesus Christ. By faith our fathers trusted in God, and why should we hesitate? After evening devotions, an afterchurch rally was held, to which practically the whole congregation remained. The Rev Hames briefly reviewed incidents of the camp at Oxford, and gave full opportunity to delegates to report on their impressions. Misses Olds, Ivy Wright and L. Burley spoke in regard to the young women’s camp at Rangiora. Mr E. H. Smith, secretary of the young men’s camp at Oxford, reported on the record gathering there and of the fine spiritual and devotional atmosphere that existed. Other speakers were Messrs W. T. Burley, an enthusiastic veteran camper, A. Clements, Sinclair Bowden, N. Grocott, F. Colechin, F. Bilcliff, Gordon M’Kenzie, and Ben Clements The service was closed by singing the camp chorus and Benediction. ST MARY'S, ADDINGTON. The annual meeting of St Mary’s Church was held in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening. Canon W. S. Bean presided. The churchwardens’ report showed a balance of over £l7, which is very satisfactory. Several items with respect to the financing of the church i were discussed. The following church officers were elected: Vicar’s warden, Mr W. H. Griffiths; parishioners’ war- ' den, Mr W. Pickering; vestrymen, • Messrs J. Shrimpton, W. Coote, W. F. - Saunders, R. Cheeseman, J. Smith, J. Burtt, H. L. Jamieson. Mrs W. Hartij gan was elected to the Ladies’ Council. WEST SPREYDON SCHOOL. : At the annual meeting of householcl- - ers, it was decided to form a Bath , Committee, consisting of the members of the new School Committee and Messrs Hibberd, Greenslade, Gaskell, Beer, Higgins, Skelton, Sullivan and Johns. The following were elected a 1 Social Committee; Mesdames Cross, i Philpott, Randall, Howlett, Gaskell, ■ Glover, Campbell, Clemens, Brown and , Small. ST NICHOLAS CHURCH, BARRINGTON STREET. The parishioners’ annual meeting was held in St Nicholas’s Schoolroom on Thursday night. Canon Mutter presiding. The balance-sheet showed a good credit balance. Special mention was made by Mr J. Skottowe Webb of the work done by the Mite Society. Canon Mutter thanked all those who had helped during the year, making special mention of Mrs Thompson, superintendent of the Sunday School, and leader of the Girls’ Club, and Mrs Stapp and Mrs Webb, secretary and treasurer of the Mite Society. Mr Webb made reference to the departure of Canon Mutter, and on behalf of the parishioners expressed their regret at losing him, and wished him “bon voyage.” The election of officers and committee was adjourned for a month, wjfcan it is expected that the new vicar, the Rev E. Powell, will be in charge. St Nicholas will be well represented at St Saviour’s, Sydenham, on Tuesday night next, when a farewell social will be tendered to Canon Mutter. BARRINGTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB. A dance will be held in connection with this club, in the Beckenham Hall, on Thursday next. All members and friends are cordially invited. Tickets may be obtained from the secretary or members of the committee. The music will be provided by the BaileyMarston Orchestra. On Saturday last the members of the Barrington Lawn Tennis Club assembled at the courts to bid farewell to Mr Lane, who is shortly leaving Christchurch for Dunedin. Mr Lane has been treasurer of the club almost

since its inception, during which period he has been indefatigable in his efforts to make the club a success. The president (Mr R. L. Rickerby) expressed the pleasure of members in meeting Mr and Mrs Lane on their return from their trip to the old county, and their regret at losing them so soon after. In presenting Mr Lane with a travelling case and walking stick, he thanked him for the very valuable services he had rendered to the club. The secretar}'- (Mr P. Hand) wished Mr Lane the best of health and prosperity, and assured him that he would always be very welcome at the Barrington courts. Mr Lane, in responding, thanked the members for their kindness, and stated that during his term of office for the club he had made many friends, and would always remember the happy times he had spent on the Barrington courts. On behalf of himself and Mrs Lane he thanked Mr Rickerby for his kindly welcome. A pleasant afternoon was brought to a close with afternoon tea, provided by the ladies of the club. The following are the results of the club’s tournament, which was recently brought to a close:— Championship Singles.—Ladies: Miss N. Munnings. Men: Mr A. J. M’Leod. Handicap Singles.—Ladies: Miss O. Fretwell. Men: Mr A. J. M’Leod. Handicap Doubles.— Ladies: Miss W. and Miss M. Winsor. Mixed: Mr and Mrs D. Hampton. Men: D. A. Lane and R. L. Rickerby. LOYAL ADDINGTON LODGE, M.U., 1.0.0. F. The fortnightly meeting of the Lodge was held on Monday evening. The N.G., Bro J. E. Trainor, presided. A motion of symathy was passed to Bro Roberts, P.D.G.M., and to Bro M’Nicol, both of whom recently lost their wives. A letter was received from the North Canterbury District with respect to the official visit of the District Grand Master to the Loyal Kaiapoi Lodge on May 13, when the opportunity will be taken to make a presentation to the retiring G.M., Bro S. Meneer. One new candidate was admitted into the order, the conductors being Past-Grands Bros. Candy and Harris. The following officers were nominated for the next halfyear: N.G., Bro F. Iggo; V.G., Bros. K. Yarrall, M. Yarrall, M’Guinness and D. Rae; E.S., Bros K. Yarrall, M. Yarrall, Gibson, D. Rae, M’Guinness and H. Roberts. Five brothers were given the White Degree by the Degree Master, P.G. Bro A. Gow. PERSONAL. The many friends of Mrs J. Radcliffe, of 29, Sydney Street, Spreydon, will be pleased to hear that she is recovering from her serious operation. QUEEN CARNIVAL. For several weeks past the members of the Union Church Tennis Club, Addington, have been busily engaged in a series of efforts to raise funds necessary for improvements to the courts and grounds. In connection with the efforts a king and queen competition has been in progress, the ladies working hard in the interest of their candidate, Miss Joan Clements, while the young men have been working assiduously in order to gain regal honours for Master Murray MacPherson. To conclude the carnival a concert and coronation ceremony was held in the School Hall, Selwyn Street, when it was announced that the young ladies had been successful, and accordingly Miss Clements was crowned with much pomp and ceremony by Mr E. H. Down. The queen attended by a retinue of ladies in waiting, mistress of robes, flower girls, and pages, mace and honours bearers, and trumpeters. The picturesque procession reflected great credit on Miss B. Bowden, under whose guidance the performers went through the necessary ceremonial very successfully. Items of interest for this column will be collected by ringing telephone 33-802 on or before Thursday in each week.