AID FROM PRESBYTERIANS

Taranaki Daily News, 8 November 1932, Page 14

AID FROM PRESBYTERIANS

GOOD FEELING AMONG CHURCHES.

The good feeling that existed among all denominations in the pioneering days is exemplified in the early history of St. Mary’s parish. The Presbyterian Church in particular showed the Anglicans great courtesy. In 1877 there were only two streets in Hawera, High Street and Princes Street. But the original town hall had been built and three churches had been established, the Roman Catholic, Wesleyan and Presbyterian. Owing to the kindness of the Presbyterian people, their Minister, the Rev. J. Torry, and Mrs. Torry,. the Anglicans of the township were given the use of the Presbyterian building for their services.' Indeed so great was the bond that many church of that period still affectionately count themselves “half Presbyterian.” The same kindly feeling existed between' all denominations.

In Normanby prior to 1884 Anglican services, which were sometimes held in. the school house and the town hall, were occasionally held in the Presbyterian Kirk,

ous organisations of the church have been a feature of the club’s woric. The long and patient work of the Sewing guild has been of great assistance to the parish. The flower show was suggested by Mr. C. Goodson. While sweet pea and rose shows flourished the bulb show of Hawera languished. Mr. Goodson suggested, that it be revived by the parish, and his prophesy of success has been fulfilled. In conjunction with the flower show the annual sale of work was helffi