CHURCH MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19626, 3 May 1927, Page 11

CHURCH MEETINGS.

ST. BARNABAS', MOUNT EDEN. The annual meeting of parishioners of St. Barnabas' Church, Mount Eden, was held last week, the vicar, the Rev. E. E. Bamford, presiding over a good attendance. The report of the vestry stated the past year had been satisfactory, marked by progress and development in practically all departments of church life. Several new organisations had been established, including a Girl Guide Company, and a branch of the Mothers' Union. A sanctuary fund and a sick and needy fund had also been formed. The financial year had ended with a credit balance of £96 in the general account, while £81 had been contributed to the various diocesan social institutions and £179 to missions. The parish was now entirely free of debt, as the last £125 owing on mortgage had been paid off, largely through a donation from the Ladies' Guild. The church completion fund stood at £1895. This year the parish would celebrate the 80th anniversary of the dedication of St. Barnabas' Church by Bishop Selwyn on its old site on the now-demolished St. Barnabas' Point, Parnell, and also the fiftieth anniversary of the holding of the first service in Mount Eden, and the removal of the old church to its present site. It was decided to observe the anniversaries with special services. Mr. H. C. Robinson was appointed vicar's warden and Mr. T. H. Wright was elected people's warden. Vestrymen were elected as follows :— Messrs. J. Evans, A. Fielder, S. Harris, A. Hole, B. C. Housley, C. Hudson, W. M. Rayner. S. Walton, J. T. Williams and E. Yates. Acknowledgment was made of the good work done by the various organisations. PAPAROA PARISHIONERS. [BY TELEGRAPH. — OWN CORRESPONDENT, J PAPAROA, Monday. The annual meeting of parishioners of the Paparoa parochial district was held at Maungaturoto, the Rev. S. M. I. Salt, acting vicar, presiding. Tho balance-sheet to March 31 showed a credit balance of £25 ss. vicar's stipend tor the year was fixed at £300. A vote of condolence to Mr. A. E. Snaith on the death of his wife was passed. The following officers were elected for the year :— Messrs. D. C. Snelling (Maungaturoto), people's warden; H. Draper, vicar's warden; T. W. Lonsdale (Marohemo), treasurer : M. M. Skelton (Paparoa), secretary : F. Smith, G. F . Jackman (Whakapirau), G F Linnell (Kaiwaka), W, Linton (Batley). P. Hart, J. H. Blackwell and Joseph Sterling (Matakohe) : W. Collins, auditor.