Wesleyan Anniversary. - On Whit-Monday, a muster of the Sunday School children took place in the new room in the rear of the chapel to the number of 200 or more. Here a “marshalling of the forces” was effected and the customary march was commenced. After perambulating the principal thoroughfares, the juveniles were taken to a field lent for the purpose by Mr. R. Deudney, of Gensing farm, in which teachers and scholars fraternised and ruralised to their hearts’ content. Having thus spent a couple of hours in cheerful recreation, the throng of merry hearts was again conducted to the schoolroom, where an abundance of appetizing edibles was freely discussed according to requirements. This youthful phalanx having received its delectable quota, its constituents were dispersed to their homes in a happy frame of mind, while the tables were being prepared for those of a larger growth. The second assembly was composed of about 160 teachers, supporters and other friends of the school, who all sat down to tea in the decorated room. Then followed the evening meeting, presided over by the Rev. W. P?. Jones. A report was read by the secretary, in which it was stated that the contract price for building the schoolroom was £298 9s. Subscriptions to the amount of £246 5s. had been received; and £16 2s. had been promised. The stove and fittings cost £6 14s., and a balance of £42 15s. 6d remained of the debt to be cleared off. Addresses were delivered by Messrs. S. Putland, R. Putland, Eldridge, Pankhurst, Bickle, Hoskins (of London) and Lee (of Lambeth).
Silverhill Sunday School. On the 25th of September, the teachers and children of the Sunday school connected with the Presbyterian church at Silverhill had a good and substantial treat given them by George Clement, Esq., on the grounds near to his residence. About 140 partook of Mr. Clement’s hospitality, and a number of ladies and gentlemen visited the happy party to witness their sports and to share in their enjoyment.
Treat to Workmen. On Thursday, the 4th of July, the workmen in the employ of Mr. John Kenwood, builder, of St. Leonards, to the number of about 50, were invited to partake of a bountiful repast provided for them by the liberality of Mrs. White, a lady for whom Mr. Kenwood was erecting a villa residence at Upper Maze Hill. The feast was presided over by – White, Esq., son of the lady alluded to, whilst Mr. Kenwood performed the duties of vice-chairman. A variety of glees and other musical compositions were sung, and a very happy meeting was the result. Mr. Potter, of the Horse and Groom inn, managed the cuisine on the occasion, the merits of which were favorably discussed. There needed not a word to be said on behalf of social gatherings of that sort, their good effects being almost if not entirely self-apparent.
