Valedictory

Northland Age, Volume 28, Issue 52, 20 June 1928, Page 3

Valedictory

Rev And Mrs E Ward

.After the induction of the Rev Wareing last week, the congregation of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Putaruru, adjourned to the Presbyterian Hal), where a farewell evening was tendered to the Rev E Ward, retiring vicar of the parish, who has been appointed to Kaitaia. Opportunity was also taken to formerly welcome the Rev S A Wareing, M.A who succeeds Mr Ward in Putaruru.

Bishop Cherrington, in a light but impressive speech, stated his appreciation of the work done by Mr and Mrs Ward. In regard to Mr Wareing, he knew him fairly intimately, for they had arrived in New Zealand within a day of one another, and he had been on his staff since his arrival. Mr Ward had age and experience while Mr Wareing had youth and enthusiasm. He noted that both

their names began with the let--ters“‘W.A.R.” A voice: That spells war, (Laughter).

Continuing, the Bishop laughingly stated he did not think so, for itliwas a unique occasion in that the retiring incumbent helped in the induction of the new vicar.

On rising to reply the Rev. Ward was received with musical honours. With deep feeling he expressed his regret at leaving, and his appreciation of the good wishes of all sects. After giving a resume of the work in the parish since his arrival, Mr Ward stated he felt fully recovered in health and fit for his work in the Far North. Had he known his work was meeting with such approval he would never have resigned, and if the opportunity offered he would be glad to come back to the Waikato diocese once more. He sincerely thanked the vestry, Ladies’ Guild and churchwardens for their help, and especially Mrs Barnes for her faithful ser. vices as organist. (Applause). He had always felt there was no need for bitterness between churches, and had done his best to encourage a spirit of broadmindedness and unity. In Mrs Ward he had had a faithful lieutenant throughout his work. The Rev Ashworth, in a humorous speech referred to the fact that cream always rose to the top and as Mr Ward was going north and he himself had come from that district, the reference appeared obvious. Laughter. He testified to the good feeling which had existed between the various churches during Mr Ward’s term as vicar.