FAIRLE LONG SERVICE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVII, Issue 21507, 21 November 1939, Page 3

FAIRLE LONG SERVICE

Mr C. J. Talbot’s Work Presentation From Church Members Forty years’ continuous service to St. Stephen’s Church in Fairlie was recognised on Sunday, when parishioners from all parts of the district assembled to make a presentation to Mr C. J. Talbot. Mr Talbot has been a lay reader all this time and during the term has held various offices. The gathering was a mark of appreciation by the parishioners for the service he had rendered. It was stated that many men who had served the church had left the district and had been duly thanked by the congregation for their work. Mr Talbot had never gone away, but had given outstanding service, and the gathering that day was to express thanks to him. Mr J. Braddick spoke on behalf of the town parishioners and Mr F. J. Carter on behalf of those of the country. They referred to Mr Talbot’s unswerving loyalty to the church and paid tributes to his willingness to share in the responsibility of its government. His enthusiasm had for many years been responsible for the success of many of the functions arranged by the church, and no one was more interested in its many activities than he was. The vicar, the Rev. D. M. Taylor, also paid a tribute to Mr Talbot’s work. Mr Talbot was presented with a travelling rug and a toilet set. Responding, Mr Talbot referred to the growth of the parish and made reference to the ministers and workers who had served it through the years. The function was held after the special festival service on Sunday. This service, which is held annually, is attended by parishioners from all parts of the district. On Sunday they came from the remotest districts and the church was packed. The service was conducted by Mr Taylor. PERSONAL Mr and Mrs A. Shute, of Fairlie. have left on a tour of the Picton and Nelson districts. Before his departure from Fairlie, Mr R. Mallet was met by members of the Post Office staff and presented with a travelling case. Tributes to his work were paid by the Postmaster, Mr G. R. Berney, and members of the staff, who wished him every success in the future. FLEECES FOR THE SHOW

In an endeavour to make an outstanding display in the wool exhibit at the Mackenzie Highland Centennial Show on Easter Monday, the Show Society is at present making an

appeal to growers to put aside suitable fleeces for display. Shearing is now in full swing and the appeal is being made early to give sheepfarmers an opportunity to select fleeces before baling is completed. Generally the complaint is made that the schedule .is issued too late to give an opportunity of selecting the fleeces before the wool is sent away, but the early action of the Society this year has brought a ready response and it is expected that the next display will be a comprehensive one.