METHODIST CHURCH
some volumes of books in acknowledgment of his long service.
Treasurers—T. Crumpton from March, 1868, to June, 1875; G. R. Brown, 1878.
Organists—Percival Bear, Chas. Garnett, Miss E. Crumpton, Miss Derbyshire. The instrument was a harmonium. In July, 1871, and October, 1873, presentations were made to Miss Crumpton in acknowledgment of her services.
Chapel-keepers— —. Somerville, 1868; W. A. Mason, 1873; James Cusac, 1873; H. E. West, 1876. Thereafter, members took turn in trimming lamps, lighting them, opening church doors, ringing the bell, etc.
In the register of church members, the last entry is dated 1890, with the following names: Charleston—George Robson Brown.
The Beach—Wm. Sutherland, Johanna Sutherland, James Harper, Margaret Harper. (“The Beach” was the Nine-mile Beach settlement, Rahui, where there were a public hall and a schoolroom.)
Brighton—Peter Johnson, Ann Johnson.
The following are extracted from the minute-books of Charleston Church, and of the Westport circuit of the United Methodist Free Church:—
10th September, 1867—Arranged for lectures by Messrs. Dutton, Broad, the Rev. Porteous and Rev. J. White. Mr. Porteous’s subject to be “Phrenology Practically Considered.” 11th February, 1868—Arranged to hold soirees, or tea-meetings, twice a year. The profit on first one was £66. The entrance fee was 5/-. From 1873 they were held only once each year. The last one was held in 1877. 3rd March, 1868—Resolved that “the church walls be lined with calico” and that a bell be procured. 28th May, 1869—A lamp provided for the front door, a ceiling added to the church, and the roof made water-tight. 31st June, 1871—Resolved that “the inside of the church be papered.” 10th October, 1871—Special thanks to Miss Brailey for many services to church matters. 28th September, 1873—Dr. Carr invited to preach. (It is understood that Dr. Carr was a travelling lecturer and phrenologist.) 28th April, 1876—Services at Nine-mile Beach to be fortnightly. 12th December, 1876—Mr. Alfred
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