"THE MESSIAH."

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXIV, Issue 17737, 10 December 1919, Page 6

"THE MESSIAH."

TRINITY CHURCH, TO-NIGHT;

A final reminder is given of the rendering of Handel's "Messiah" by the combined church choirs at Trinity Church this evening. Judging by the interest which has been aroused, the church will hold an overflowing audience. It is hoped that all who attend will make a handsome response to the appeal which will be made for funds towards providing Christmas presents for the inmates of the Orphanage. The proigramme will commence at 8 o'clock, and it is requested that all who' intend being present Will be seated before then. The doors will be closed during the rendering of the oratorio.

A concert in aid of the piano fund of the Wanganui East Presbyterian Church was held on Monday evenIng, the Rev. G. W. Blair presiding. The church was packed to its utmost capacity noon after the door was opened. Items, as follows, were rendered by the following ladies and gentlemen:—Mr F. B. Clark, Mr L. Hogg, E. Turnbull, Misses M. Taylor, E. Searle, M. and N. Blair, and M. Turnbull, Messrs Clark, Hogg, Reid, A. Wright, L. Cowie, F. Marshall, Wright, and the Wanganut East Orchestra rendered several selections which were appreciated by all present. The chairman, in the cpurse of his remarks, mentioned that the success of the evening, was due to the admirable work of Laurie Cowie and his committee, consisting of Messrs K. Melvin, L. Hogg, E. Reid and R. Edwards. The committee wish to thank Mrs Melville for the use of her piano and Mr Harkness for the use of bis horse and cart. The piano fund is still open and for the benefit of the residents of Wanganui East who are interested in this work and were unfortuante enough to miss the concert. Donations towards the fund will be thankfully rcecived by the Rev. G. W. Blair or Laurie Cowie, hon. secretary.

A meeting of the Brunswick Tennis Club will be held to-night in Brunswick- Hall, at conclusion of Mr Powdrell's meeting.