CHURCHWARDENS, AND VESTRY REPORT.

Colonist, Volume LIV, Issue 13410, 7 May 1912, Page 6

CHURCHWARDENS, AND VESTRY REPORT.

The Churchwardens' and Vestry _in their annual report also referred, to the resignation of their.esteemed and much lored Bishop, and reminded the parishioners that it >vpuld # bo their duty to v/ejoome,the new Eishop r whom they hoped ■would"^*b'a-;';oojpisecratcd in the Cathedrals-'"'111o generous gift to tlie pariah, of the cost of the additions and •■repairs to the Parish Hal! (Irithei-to th« SkeJboiirne street Sunday school) and thp..ti;«nks of tho parishioners woro due to the donor (Mrs. Richmond, senior) ivho had added this to many previous and generous gifts to the Parish. Ro-f-franco-was mado to the envelope Wystetm of payment for church sittinp-s, and k> the system adopted by the Synod of a«F«ssing each parish -or district at /the .■"»*>=' nt it is • x^ectod to e-ontribute to tl-a General Chureli Fund. Tlie asaefi?M:«at of their piri.^h vim £33, and not ."i 5Jy was th's as^°r-.niont tui.t, but lnrt"l r ' oxcoe'led. .£7O having bc>en contribi.trxi. Th 0 Lnd'.vh' Cuild hud oontribut- '.;{ CllO tou.irdr, ifio cost of the repent '■•'•Tinul of the on;an, and great thanks ; .:w: duo to thr I.tl^'s of'tho GuiM. iw^xbd by .Mrs. Stevrnr,, for their M''nrt'i. Ilof Tone.' uri^ itrnie t« tho ci.n:. [.Oi-.it:oT!B of the oi;.-rii,,i (Mr G. V. Nr,yUr), whose hywii hi«c % wor-o popi;V;r i .li ih^ ci).ig"*,'jai'iii. Thank's 'we-' t Tirf-.»j cd to ".IJ ii'o r ii:::-f'- -..orkci1.. tiie^"v. }. lc"» iv,:: --out. "■"h" Vi'-'Li (hl'\ .5. P. KfmrUujvh->), ii iii.- r. n;jn!^ < '-i'■ •! -ihat tooci"| &fiv_ ". tv'.s w^re h<^! 1 c.i tha Cathedra.' on '■■'ft crea^'on of th" Cjron-^tion of Th'/p- ---!".* j-^stirs Kin 3 Gcoi^r V and QiK'on

Mary, and reieronce was made to the rcisignation of His LoixJship Bishop ilulos.who had. ably presided over tho.Oioce.se for • many years. Regrt>t was expressed that advancing years made thn work of the Diocese too a-rduous for him, and that ho had folt compelled to retire. The- hope was expressed that ; as they intended to continue to reside in tho'district, that both ho and Mrs. Mulas would continue to help and further every good work. During tho year there were 17 baptisms (7 being of adult age), 85 persons confirmed, 11 marringi es, 13 burials and 27 celebrations of thr 'Holy Communion, with 1800 communicants. The 3?arish owcicl a debt of gratitude to the late Mrs. Richmond, senr., for her great kindness m enlarging the schoolroom in Shelbourno street, which was now fitted up with conveniences for 'social gatherings. Tho Vicar oppressed his thanks to tho Sunday school teachers for their assistance, to the Ladies Guild, tho Flower Guild, and the Churchwardens and Vestry, and to the organist and choir. Referring to tho report and balance shoot, Mr. W. Heaps, the People's Churchwarden, said it was very _ satisfactory to note that the offertories for the past year were a record, also that ' the amount raised by tho Ladies' Guild ;in connection with the organ fund, I £140, was likewise a record. In moving the adoption of both statements, Mr. A. T. Maginnity remarked that they revealed a very satisfactory state of affairs, and showed that considerable progress had been made during the voar.

Mr. J. C. Mercer seconded tho motion, and the report and balance sheet were adopted. Before proceeding with the election of officers, the chairman announced that Mr. W. Heaps intended to resign the position of People's Churchwarden. The church was very much indebted to tho retiring warden for the manner in 'vhich he had carried out his duties. Tie felt that his age and the attention ho. required for other matters rendered his resignation necessary. Mr. Heaps said that tho Viecir line! ■expressed his sentiments. Tho duties should be carried out by a younger imm, but he. hoped that this would be done m an honorous capacity. Tho following officers were then elected: People's Churclrwardon. Mr. A. C. Masiinnity: Vicar's Churchwarden, Mr. W.Thompson ; Vestry, Messrs. J. O. Mrr^cr, V. H. Richmond, J. F. Frith, J. Hoiilker, W. Heaps, 11. T. Mrlhuish, ICockburn, T. Eastcott, H. Trent, L. .Mfi.trinnity ; auditor, Mr. Bamford. Voto s of thanks were passed to the following: Ths organist and choir ; ]\'\: r--<i 'vi.n.';i:i:nty, tor collecting p;;w

r"7i!s-: -the Viowcr Guild ; Ladies' Guild : Mr. Baraford, tho auditor; Sunday pch-r»ol superintendent and trachersj the College boys, for contribution to mission fi.in<!R,' and for interest in the Church service; the retiring officers and Vestry.

Feeling reference was mado .by the Chairman, and Messrs Maginnitv and Heaps to +he death of Mrs. Richmond, ssnr., and Mr. Kingslej-, diocesan •secretary.

The following motions were carried standing:—

"That this meeting of parishioners desires to place on. record its sense of the loss the parish has sustained in the death of Mrs. Richmond, senr., who in a special and consistent way has been foi a lorip; period a friend of the parish. Tho parishioners further desire to express their deepest -sympathy with Mrs. Richmond's family in their sad bereavement." "That the parishioners of th<> Christ Church Parish desire to express the::r deep sense of loss in tho death of Mr. R. I. Kingsley, and to oonvey to his widow their sincere condolonco with her in her great affliction." It v-'as decided to .ask Mr. G. P. Naylor. the- organist, to give an organ recital next month, and others at subsei queiil dates. ! It. was resolved to alter the time -f^ starting the evening services fiom 7 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. on Sundays. At a subsequent meeting to elect Synodfrsien, the following were appointed: Messrs. F. H. Richmond, W. Thompson and W. Heaps.