CHURCH MEETING.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 103, 3 May 1929, Page 8

CHURCH MEETING.

ST. BARNABAS CHURCH. REVIEW OF THE YEAR. The annual meeting of the parishioners of St. Barnabas,' Mount Eden, was held last night, the vicar, Rev. E. E. Bamford, presiding. The report presented by the churchwardens, on behalf of the vestry, stated that healthy progress had been maintained in all departments of church life throughout the year, and appreciation was expressed to all the various workers. The general account showed a credit balance of £13. The church 'building fund had reached £2153 0/11, and the hall renovation fund stood at £383. The wardens hoped that more members would become subscribers to the sustentation fund. Mr. E. Yates, who had served for 33 years as ventryman, did not seek re-election, and a resolution of appreciation of his long and faithful services was carried. The following officers were appointed :— Vicar's warden, Mr. W. M. Rayner; people's warden, Mr. S. Harris: vestry, Messrs. E. B. Bambury. F. Edwards, J. Evans, A. J. Fielder, B. C. Housley, H. C. Robinson. C. E. Spittal, S. Von Sturmer, J. T. Williams, and T. H. Wright ; synodsmen, Messrs. W. M. Rayner and H. C. Robinson.

TAKAPUNA PAROCHIAL DISTRICT. The annual meeting of parishioners of the parochial distract of Takapuna, was held in the parish hall on Thursday, the vicar, the Rev. W. G. Monckton, presiding over a large attendance. The church wardens' report showed that the attendances for the year had increased by over 4000, and the communicants by over 1200, as compared with the previous year, the main increase being at the Milford end of the parish, where Canon Young had done most excellent work. Reference was made to the missionary work of the parish, and to the fact that during the last three years the Missionary Service League had raised £345 for the endowment and support of a bed at the C.M.S. Hospital at Kerman, in Persia. It was stated that the Sunday school had now grown so large that it would be necessary to provide additional accommodation, and as this would involve an expenditure of at least £500, it was decided to get plans prepared and call another meeting of the parishioners to discuss the matter. The duplex envelope system had been started, and was proving a great success, and appreciative reference was made to the help given by Sister Julia in organising this work. Votes of thanks were passed to helpers in the different parish organisations, including the choir, the Sunday school, the Missionary Service League, the Bible Classes, the Ladies' Guild and the Boys' Club. Special mention was made of the very valuable help given by the Rev. O. R Hewlett in the work of the parish. A resolution of sympathy with the family of the late Geoffrey Shaw who was accidentally drowned on the eve of Anzac Day, was carried, all standing. The treasurer's report showed receipts of a little over £1000, and an expenditure of of £930, leaving a credit balance of £70. The following members were elected to the vestry :— Mr E. C. Cutten, vicar s warden ; Mr H. R. Harris, people's warden; vestrymen, Messrs. G. C. Malcolm, R. O. Phillips, C. H. Kingsford, C. Pratt, G. Gilmore and J. F. Colegrove, Mr. H. R. Harris was appointed synodsman,