ST. PETER’S CHURCH

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 126, 30 April 1941, Page 8

ST. PETER’S CHURCH

PARISHIONER!?’ MEETING. The annual meeting of tlie parishioner,-; of St. Peter’s Anglican Church was held on Monday evening, Rev. F. S. Ramson presiding over a large attendance. Tire annual report stated that the year had been an active one in all branches of the church’s activities. The financial statement revealed in. sound position, and a large amount of money had been spent on improvements to the buildings and additions to the hall. The number of communicants had shown an increase. The receipts showed a general increase over the expenditure. Messrs G. G. Priest and W. W. G'outts were reappointed vicar’s warden and people's warden, respectively, and the election of the vestry resulted: Messrs R, W. Belfit, A. C. F. Charles, A. G. Clark, T. R. Crocker, C. S. Eiphick, A. R. McKegg, G. M. Ramson, id. W. Rapley, E. I. Simms and G. F. Tegg. Following the receipt of further sul>stantial monetary promises, it was decided to reopen the question of erecting a new church. These promises cover a considerable amount of the estimated cost. A further effort will be made at the patronal Festival on St. Peter’s Day. At the conclusion of the general business a special meeting was held to elect a synodsman for the next three years, Mr Charles being appointed. After the business a social hour was held when items were given by Mrs D. McPherson (song), Mesdamcs Charles and McPherson (pianoforte duet), and Mesdamcs Bowiclc and Charles (vocal duet). A playette, “The Bathroom Door,” was read in costume by the, members of the Young People’s Club; it wa6 produced by Miss Ranson.