An. excellent dinner, interesting speeches and a delightful programme of entertainment were enjoyed by members of the Union Church congregation on Tuesday, Feb. 26, the geeasion being the annual Church, dinner, held at the Union Church Hall. erie rooms were rally decorated In nse, yellow and creen. adding to the festive spirit of the evening. Mr.
Poste. Chairman of the Union Church Committee, and Mrs. LIG. Newsham (wife of the Minister)
the guests in the uoschoolroom. assisted by Mr. James Macbeth. Mr. W. Milward, Mr. 'A. N, Vilordaki, the Rev. C. W. Alan, Mr. W. M. McLennan, Mr. 0.
Beynon and Mr. Luther Day, who comprise the Church Commit: tee.
The principal quests were Dr. Iva Leo Holt, President of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America, who for two months is acting as guest pastor at Community Church, Dean and Mrs. A. C. S. Trivett, of the Cathedral, Prof. and Mrs. Gordon Poteat of Shanghai University, Prot. and Mrs. F. R. Gil-Ielt of Community Church, and Pastor Kruger, of the German Church.
Dinner over, Dr. John Darroch, as tone of the senior members of the Church, extended a welcome to the guess, on whose behalf Dean Trivett and Dr. Holt responded.
Mr. James Macbeth, vice-chairman of the Church Committee, referred fo the absence' of the Rev. H. G. Newsham, the Minister, who ts making a hurried visit to England in response to an urgent family call, and {0 whom a radio message of greeting was sent to meet him at Bombay. Later the following message was received from the Minister: "Kindliest remembrances everyone supper—Newsham."
The remainder of the evening was spent in listening to a varied programme of music and entertainment, Organized by Mr. F. T. Harrop, thoss contributing being Miss Newcomb. Mr. David McGavan, Mr. and Mrs. 0.'G. R. Beynon, and Mr. A.B
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