MAUNGAKARAMEA.

Northern Advocate, 27 April 1921, Page 3

MAUNGAKARAMEA.

(Own Correspondent.)

ANZAC DAY,

A special commemorative service was held in All Saints' Anglican Church on the morning of Auzac Day, a large congregation being present. The vicar, Rev. G. C. Cruickshank, -who was assisted by Rev. R. H. Johnson, gave a very impressive address, cfter which the Dead March in Saul was played by the organist, Mr Moody of Whnn?arei. At the conclusion of the service Mr Cruickshank, on behalf of the congregation, placed a wreath on the soldiers' memorial. Other residents of the district had also placed flowers and wreaths at the base of the column. ALL SAINTS' CHURCH. The annual meeting of members of the congregation took place on Monday last, the Rev. G. C. Cruickshank in the chair, while Messrs Barnsdale, Moody and H. McKenzie, representing the Central Vestiy, were present from Whangarei. ANNUAL REPORT. Mr L. P. Adams, the secretary, submitted his annual-report in the follow- , ing terms, for -the yer-r ended March 31, 1921:—

Finance —The first item I wish to touch upon is the satisfactory state of our finances as shown on the balanccsheet. Our offertories show a slight decline from last year, - the amount decline from last year, the amounts 4d for 1921, showing a decline of £1 10s 2d, but this has been compensated by subscriptions, throe new residents having consented to have their names placed on the annual subscription roll, and when all subscriptions arc paid we should have about £22 to start the year. Seeing that our Vestry has increased the salaries of our ministers by £50 I beg respectfully to suggest that we contribute £5 to the Central Vestry.

Services —During-the past year our Vicar has held six communion services and the Bev. Johnson has been most regular and punctual" at his services, never once having disappointed us. We one and all feel very grateful to our ministers for the consideration they have shown us as is evidenced ,by the fact that their regular services have been supplemented by special services, and further that for the coming year our Vicar js endeavouring to give two services one nlonth and three services the following month. I feel sure wc one and all fully appreciate the keen interest our ministers have taken on our -behalf.

SPGfcic —With regard to the musical portion of our-services I think we are all agreed that there is room ff»r much improvement, and it has been suggested by Mrs Gordon that we approach Mr Johnson on the subject of choir practice. It is with much pleasure that I have to report- that Mr Johnson has consented to hold choir practices after his evenir.g service. I sincerely hope that all will avail themselves of this opportunity. ' We are very fortunate in having the assistance of such a capable musician and no doubt these practices will be of great benefit both individually and collectively. We beg to thank Mesdames Crawford and Harvey and Miss Myra \aile for officiating at the organ, often at great personal inconvenience to themselves. We all regret that Mrs Crawford is not able to play for us any longer, but we still hope that she will foe able occasionally to take her accustomed seat at the organ. Sunday School—Our Sunday School has been in charge of Miss Coldham, ■who has faithfully carried out her responsible duties throughout the year. I regret to say that the attendance has been far from satisfactory. Good attendance stands for better organisation and instruction and gives the teachers greater encouragement. On behalf of our children and church I appeal to parents to give the.matter of attendance their earnest consideration. During the past year scholars' pennies have amounted to 16s. 6d, which they (the scholars) have decided to send to the Papatoetoe Orphanage Home for the benefit of some sick child. On be ; half of the members of our church I beg to tender Miss Coldham our warmest thanks.

In conclusion I beg to thank all church 'workers for all that they have done on behalf of our church, and I feel sure that, with the keen interest taken by our Vicar and his assistant in our district, our finances in a satisfactory position, and the hearty cooperation of all of our congregation, we can face the ncw T year with every confidence. The balance-sheet, showing a credit balance of £18 Is 6d, % was then read and adopted, together with the report. OTHER MATTERS. Mr T. Porter then presented the cemetery report, which was adopted. In connection with the land adjoining the cemetery the Vicar stated that 38 acres had been sold, leaving two acres for cemetery purposes. The proceeds of the sale was held jn trust for local purposes by the Diocesan Trust Board. Mr Adams proposed that a bonus of £5 be handed over this year to the Whangarei Vestry. This was seconded by Mr F. B. Hayward and camel. The following officers and committee were -then elected:—Vestryman to Whangarei Central Vestry, Mr G. MeCullough; churchwarden, Mr F. B. Hayward; agent district Workers' League. Miss Coldham; agent Ladies' Guild, Mrs A. Crawford; agent central fund,'Mr A. MeCullough. Committee— Mesdames A. Crawford, Gordon, F. B. Havward and Misses B. /Walker and McLennan; Messrs L. P. Adams and A. MeCullough; secretary hand trcasnrcr, Mr L. P. Adams; a-udi- ■ tor, Mr F. B. Gordon. ■ Mr Adams proposed a hearty vote of to the clergy for. arranging service that morning to Anzac Day. The motion