ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7539, 19 January 1886, Page 6

ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH.

ANNUAL MEETING. ' The annual meeting of the parishioners of St. Matthew's Church was held last evening at the schoolroom, corner of Hobson and Wellesley streets. The Rev- W. Tebbs (incumbent) presided. There was a fair attendance of parishioners. The vestry submitted the report for the year ending December, 1885, as folio In presenting their report to the pariihlonnra for the year that bas past, the vestry feel that whilst they hare great reason to congratulate them upon the continned prosperity of the Church financially, they liar# still deeper'cause for thankfulness in thp increasing numbers of Church members, the number of communications having been 1881 in 1885 a* against 1335 in 1834. Baptisms were 181, and in 18?4. 184 > and marriage* 32 in 1885, whilst in the former year there were 26, By the two administrations of the rite of confirmation, 64 new memoers 1 wore added to tho roll of conxnanloantii. Owing to there being no urgent necessity for making a special appeal to the parishioners, as was the case for school restoration last year, the total receipts for ail purpose* arp pot quite as large ft» then, but the . offertories for general purposes arj for this year £58 In ei-jess of what they > ere last. The seat rents are npt so large by £19, This is partly clue to the difficulty in some oases of collection, owing doubtless to the , prevailing depression, but partly, it I* to be hoped, to the growing tendency, as shown by the increased offoripries, to contribute more generally by the latter method. This Is in itself a matter for congratulation. The vestry gladly note an increase in the offertories for both the Home and the Maianesian Mission. In ' addition to this there were special donations to the Mission ; to the Mission to Melanesia, and a small olfertory to the S.P.O.K. The overdraft at bank has been reduced from £13017s B<i to £67165, but the vestry would ask for a continuous effort in the ending year to pay off the balance of debt still owing, mainly on account of the school restoration and the parsonage loan. The vestry have pleasure in ' reporting that tho property in Uobaon and Wellosley streets has been kept in good order. No settlement lias yet bonn arrived at as to the Union-street proporty, althouth the vostry have done their best to come to an amicable arrangement. A detailed account of the Bell fund, and the Stone Ghuroh Building Fund are attached. The Sunday-school has maintained it« average, the nv mbsof teachers being considerably higher than before; Its efficiency is shown by a larger number of Bli hop's prizes being secured this year. For its more efficient working the vestry would appeal for larger contributions. 'they are very anxious to put the library,, etc., in good working order forthwith. The -school has considerably augmented In numbers, which the vestry t*ke as a sign of the growing wish of parents to hive for tbeir children daily instruction in Scripture knowledge. In this subject a marked pro&cloncy was shown by the recent examination. The niiht-'ohool has boen well attended. Iho vestry are glad to say that the school has been seated throughout, and well lighted with gas. The Literary and Debating Society has attain mot with muoli appreciation, and has done good work, especially in stimulating the younger parishioners to literary effort by giving prizes for competition in enaywrlting, ©to, Tho pariah entertainments have been very successful, and largely attended, tho popu ar soience lectures particularly being greatly appreciated. Unfortunately, the series was interrupted by the Mission and the Synod, Kfforts will be nude to complete it as far as possible The Glris' Friendly Society has done good work during tho twelve month. The Mission was held as announced, and was wellattended, especially the meetings for men. It is a matter of hope that much good may havo resulted. The thanks of the parishioners are due to the organlit for another beautiful terries of Christmas music, the parishioners marking their approval by a crowded church. To the choir are again duo the best thanks of the parishioners for their unremitting attention to the duties of their • office, as well as congratulations upon the excellence of the service the) render. To the school teachers and ohuroh decorators, and, indeed, to the church-workers generally, the vestry must convey the warm thanks of tho parishioners for the arslduity and zeal they have displayed In their several spheres of labour, whilst their example of self-denial and usefulness is heartily eommonded to the parishioners generally, following which, year by year, tho Church and Its members will become an evtr-widenlng circle of good. That God's glory mar be thus ever mors and more incroasod. the vestry commend to tho •(Torts and prayers of the congregation of worshippers that they trust they hare heartily and conscientiously served.

The statement of accounts showed :— Receipts : General offertory, £564 Is 2d ; pew rents, £194 8s 6d, and a number of smaller Bams; bringing up the total to £1075 0a lid. bell fund, by cash in Savings Bank. £4 2s 3d ; owing from general account, £305 4a 2d ; interest from general account, £13 lis lOd : total, £322 8s 3d. Expenditure, £1075 0s lid. There is a sum of £38 2» owing for pew rents, The trustees of St. Matthew's Stone Church Building Fund reported that they have £12,371 of this fund invested on landed security, and. petty cash and in bank, £835 4s 4d. Mr. Shailer proposed, and Dr. Walker seconded the adoption of the report and statement of accounts. Mr. Burtt pointed out that the Bell Fund was at present on an unsatisfactory footing. A portion of this fund had been transferred to the general fund, and thereby the bank interest was being lost to th* former fund. Efforts should be made to recoup the fund, and it should be placed on a satisfactory footing. Mr. J. A. Pond moved "That the report be correoted by the inclusion of the Bell Fund, in the liabilities of the parish." After some discussion, the resolution was carried in the following form ;— 1 " That the report be corrected by the inclusion of the Bell Ennd in the liabilities of the parish, and that the Stone Churoh Building Fund be also added as an asset." In reply to Mr, Dawson, Mr. Doonin said that the auditors of the Church Building Fund had complained of the way in which the fund was kept, and as do alteration had since been made as to the mode of keeping the accounts, one of the auditors (Mr. Brigham) declined to add the usual auditor's certificate. Mr. BoßTTsaid Mr. Brigham admitted that the aocounts were correot, but simply wished them kept in a certain way. After some discussion it was agreed that the accounts be audited. The report was then unanimously adopted. The Rev. W. Tebbs returned thanks to the out going officers, and again nominated Dr. Dawson as minister's warden. Mr, Doonin was unanimously re*eleoted people's churchwarden. The following gentlemen were elected vestrymen for the parish : Drs. Hooper and Walker, and Messrs. Morrin, J. Wood, Fisher, Kingsford, Waddel, Shailer, Wright, and Fox. Messrs. Brigham and Hooker were unanimously elected auditors for the parish and Stone Church Building Fund. On the motion of Mr. Pond, seconded by Dr. Walkeb, a vote or thanks was passed to the trustees of the Stone Church Building Fund. Votes of thanks having been passed to the outgoing officers and to the Chairman, the meeting terminated.

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