ST. PETER’S CHURCH

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 256, 26 September 1935, Page 2

ST. PETER’S CHURCH

§ SALE OF WORK. There was a generous response by parishioners to the annua! sale of work conducted yesterday afternoon by the Ladies’ Guild of St. Peter’s Church, Terrace End, the attractive stalls being well patronised. The function marked the final appearance of the vicar (Rev. H. Whitby James), an:] Mrs James, who are sailing for England at daybreak to-mor-row. Little Joy Tiddy presented dainty bouquets to the Mayoress. (Mrs A. E. Mansford), and Mrs James.

The Mayor (Mr Mansford), after being introduced by the vicar, stated that churches to-day required funds just as did any other organisation, and it was easy to realise the work entailed to the Ladies’ Guild of St. Peter’s in arranging for the function. Money had been hard to raise during the last few years, and just when better times were expected, another cloud had appeared on the international horizon. One was almost afraid to pick up the newspaper lest he should read of the outbreak of hostilities.

Money, trade and unemployment problems were the things confronting the world to-day, and there could never be happiness and prosperity while uncertainty prevailed after the blight of depression. Disputes could not be settled by hostilities, but only in an atmosphere of mutual recognition of rights and responsibilities, which was the ground Christianity sought to establish. Where international conflicts or class clashes threatened, an appeal must be made to the intelligence and common-sense of the community. Christianity brought all together on a common basis, enabling the one to learn the other’s viewpoint in a spirit of' friendship and fairness. Once let Christianity have its way. affirmed the Mayor, and it would bring about the great reconstruction for which the world was looking, and create a new order under which there would be a better distribution of the fruits of labour, with peace and happiness, prevailing. Officially declaring open the sale of work, the Mayor expressed the hope that not only would it be a financial success, but bring the cl lurch people together with a wider understanding and appreciation of each other’s problems. He mentioned that the All Saints’ Children’s Home birthday would call for their support on Saturday week. With Mrs Mansford, the Mayor joined in wishing the departing vicar the very best of happiness and prosperity. Mr Janies briefly returned thanks, saying liis sojourn in New Zealand had begun with a bazaar and ended with a bazaar.

Mr G. G. Priest, as churchwarden, conveyed the appreciation of all present to the Mayor and Mayoress for attending and opening the sale of work.