VALEDICTORY

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 21034, 9 December 1933, Page 2

VALEDICTORY

ARCHDEACON P. B. HAGGITT HONOURED Members of the local committee of the Melanesian Mission and associates met at Church House yesterday morning to bid farewell to Archdeacon P. B. I-laggit—Dean-Elect of Nelson—who, for many years, was chairman of the committee. Dean J. A. Julius, who presided, spoke in eulogistic terms of the Aichdeacon, who, he said, had always shown great enthusiasm for mission work in other lands, and especially for Melanesia, New Zealand s own mission. ... _ On behalf of the committee he presented the archdeacon with a copy of Bishop Wilson's new book The Wake of the Southern Cross" as a small token of affection and esteem. In referring to the new Southern Cross the Dean said that it was a far better equipped vessel than the one which had been wrecked last year, and it should make for greater efficiency generally. It was the gift of friends in England, and was now on its way to the Solomon Islands. The second vessel, the Patteson, was being presented by supporters in New Zealand It is a much smaller vessel than the Southern Cross and would work the southern portion of the mission, the Banks, and New Hebrides. The cost of the Patteson was £2200. of which amount more than £I3OO had been given, leaving a total ot £BOO to be raised by Christmas. Canon H. Williams endorsed the Dean's remarks concerning Archdeacon Haggitt's enthusiasm for missionary work, and said it was not often that Christchurch Diocese had the privilege ot sending one of its energetic workers to Nelson—it was usually Nelson who contributed to this diocese—and on behalf of all present he wished Archdeacon Haggitt every blessing and success in the future. The Archdeacon, in responding, expressed gratitude for the kind remarks macte and also for the gift, which he highly appreciated. In a great many ways, he was extremely sorry to leave tho diocese, but he felt he was right in ."ccepling the call to Nelson. He would never forget Melanesia, and would do his utmost on its behalf in the future. Morning lea was dispensed by the associates of Melanesia. MOTHERS'' UNION AT AVQNSIDE For the linal meeting for the year of the Avonside Mothers' Union a service was hold in Holy Trinity Church, the vicar, the Rev. W. J. Hands, officiating, and members afterward assembled in the schoolroom. Mr Hands thanked the members for their work during the year, and Mrs Johnson for a contribution of spoons to the branch. Mrs Hands, the presiding member, welcomed the union's little "adopted" girl from St. Saviour's Home and presented her with a cake and several parcels for Christmas. Mrs A. Peverill, the treasurer, was given a small token for her kind services. Mrs Sprosen presented to Mrs Hands a bouquet of Iceland p6ppies, and another of roses to Mrs A. Lilly from the members. Through the kindness of Mrs Hitchcock, four of the oldest members were able to be present, and they also received roses. Afternoon tea was provided by members.