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Rev. James Lymburn, the
Minister in charge of the Martinborough Presbyterian Church, was born in
Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland, in 1854. After completing his education
at the parish school, he went to work, serving an apprenticeship to a
carver and gilder. After entering into business in Glasgow, Mr. Lymburn
became private secretary to Mr. Jas. McDonald, of London, whom he served
six years. He afterwards attended the Glasgow University for four years,
and was two years in the Free Church College,working meanwhile in the
Glasgow City Mission, Selected by the Colonial Committee of the Free
Church of Scotland, Mr. Lymburn came out to Hastings, New Zealand, where
he remained for four-and-a-half years. In 1886 he was licensed by the
Hawkes Bay Presbytery, and fifteen months later he was called to
Martinborough, where he was ordained by the Wellington Presbytery. The
reverend gentleman is an enthusiastic student of music, and besides
playing the violin, sings well, and conducts the church choir. He visits
and travels a great deal, and takes much interest in the work amongst
the young people. He is a so very active in public affairs, holding
several public positions. |
