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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

The Rev. Charles Dallaston

The Rev. Charles Dallaston, Pastor of the Vivian Street Baptist Church, was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, in 1852. The reverend gentleman had the rare privilege of studying for his life's work at the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon's College in London. He describes that grand man as being a father to the students. Mr. Dallaston was sent out by Mr. Spurgeon to taks charge of the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church, Christchurch. Leaving London in November, 1875, he reached the scene of his labours in January, 1876. For fifteen years Mr. Dallaston laboured in the City of the Plains. During his pastorate a large new church, capable of seating 700 persons, was erected. Mr. Dallaston had a trip to the “Old Land” for the benefit of his health before removing to Wellington. In September, 1891, he accepted the call to the Vivian Street Church, and has just had the joy of opening the new and beautiful church described above, which is thronged with worshippers each Sunday, the cause being very successful. Mr. Dallaston believes in evangelical services, and encourages special efforts to reach the hearts of the people. He has ever been forward in the temperance crusade.