MANGONUI

Northern Advocate, 23 March 1936, Page 2

MANGONUI

The recent Methodist Church Harvest Festival, held in McKay’s Hall, netted approximately £8 10/-. The produce offered was not quite so plentiful as last year, but there was a good attendance of the public, and spirited bidding was in evidence on many occasions. Rev. A, J. Johnston, who conducted the disposal of the harvest, took the opportunity of acknowledging with thanks the gifts and generous help that had been forthcoming.

In continuation of his Northern tour, His Grace Archbishop Averill visited Mangonui on Thursday afternoon, and was welcomed and entertained at McKay’s Hall on arrival. A representative gathering had assembled and a pleasant conversazione was enjoyed. Rev. E. B. Moore presided. His two songs, “Little Irish Girl” and “The Song of the Clock,” were much appreciated. Miss M. Wrathall played the accompaniments. In the evening; a Jubilee service was held in St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, in thanksgiving and commemoration of the 75th year of the church’s existence. His Grace was assisted in the service by the Rev, Moore. Taking for his text the 122nd Psalm, His Grace delivered a most impressive and inspiring sermon, at the conclusion of which he paid special tribute to the pioneers, who saw an opportunity of doing noble work in God’s service by erecting the building for public worship. There was much for which to thank the women, not only for service at the commencement of this particular period, but right down through the years for selfsacrificing and devotional assistance in His name.

It is remarkable that the congregation totalled exactly 75, coinciding with the number of years for which the building had been erected.

Personal. Mr and Mrs Ron Mahon, of Gisborne, who have been spending their vacation with Mr and Mrs Sam Foster, have returned to their home. Mrs R. T. Wrathall, George Street, left for a visit to Auckland and Taupo. At the latter place she will be visiting her sons, Newell, Theo, and Lloyd.

Mr and Mrs E. Mitchell have returned from a holiday spent at Devonport. Mr and Mrs Hedditch, of Whangarei, have returned to that town after three weeks spent at Mangonui. Mr Hedditch has been relieving bank manager during Mr Mitchell’s absence.

Miss Moana Wilton has left for Auckland and Te Awamutu. At the latter place she will be the guest of her brother, Mr Jim Wilton.