FAREWELL AND WELCOME

Waipawa Mail, Volume LXVI, Issue 70, 2 March 1938, Page 2

FAREWELL AND WELCOME

TO VICARS OF ST. PETER S CHURCH PRESENTATION TO MBS DRAKE. All parts of St. Peter’s park were represented at the social fm, ( tion held in the schoolroom last even ing for the purpose of farewelling tli Rev. W. T. and Mrs Drake, who a r leaving for Hastings, and welcome the new vicar, the Key. V . v Stephens, and his wife and family The schoolroom was crowded to t|, doors, and seating accommodate was at a premium. Mr F. L. Juj presided. A most delightful musical gramme constituted the first part c the social, songs being given In G. Knobloch and Miss Collins, din>i by the Rev. \Y. T. and Mrs Draki violin solos by Mr Martin, and p,, cutionarv numbers by Miss M. Will The accompaniments were played 1 Mrs Drake and Mrs Vincent. At the conclusion of the last oil the programme the chairman, r, ferring to the object of tin* said that the parishioners, whilst r gietting the departure of Mr J)r u j alter six years’ service, felt pm that he had been called to a position in the Church, and the of Hastings would la* Waipawi loss. Mr Drake should also t e proud that he was able to leave hL successor such a beautiful < hurt The work which had been carried q was largely due to the energy ai enthusiasm of Mr Drake, with t| valued assistance of the Ilatlibq family. The parishioners wen p deeply indebted to Mrs Drake I'orlj work as organist, and it would )*> hard task to replace her. The chairman read a letter i apology from Mr and Mrs G. Tajl (who are at present touring f South Island), tendering best w'i>\ to Mr and Mis Drake and to Mrj Mrs Stephens. Mrs Meljean then presented ]| Drake, with a very beautiful silver| set and salver, wishing her ma yearn of happiness and service in J new home. Acknowledging the gilt Mr Da said it had been a great joy to ) Drake to assist in the work of | Church by presiding at the organ THE NEW VICAR. The chairman then extended a v< voidial welcome to Mr and \ Stephens, and expressed the hi that their stay in Waipawa would a long and happy one. Responding to the welcome j Stephens prefaced his remarks saying how much he had enjoyed] musical programme presented, and was looking forward to many m such evenings. His movements d ing the past few days, he said, 1 been in tin* nature of an end uni lest. On Saturday night there wi farewell gathering at Wacrenp loka, and on Sunday he had tot dud J are well services. Mondavi devoted to packing and an early si wa* made by service car on Tuea En route it was necessary lor! passengers to lend a hand in push the car over difficult spots, and th delays resulted in a .late arrival Waipawa. He hoped that lie m not have to do any more packing a long time. “Mr Drake told

that he had had a very happy I in Waipawa, and I want to folloi 1 intend to endeavor to maintain traditions, but to achieve any meai of success I want your co-opera and loyalty.” Mr A. E. Jull, speaking on bd of the older parishioners, exprei regret at the departure ol Mr j Mrs Drake, and extended a very) dial welcome to Mr and Mrs Stejiij Mr C. G. Darker, Mayor, spoil Mr Drake's citizenship, of Lis rd ness at all times to assist a \v«| cause, and expressed the hope he and his family would he j happy in their new sphere. To and Mrs Stephens the Mayor en ed a cordial welcome to the town] The Rev. F. W. Robertson m appreciatively of the manner! which Mr Drake had worked in I junction with the other churched going to Hastings Mr Drake "l And that he had a very heavy jol front of him, but those admin five qualities which he had sbod vicar of this parish would enable! to carry the burden in Hastings.! Robertson joined with the 4 speakers in extending a cordial! come to Mr and Mrs Stephens. I Returning thanks for the 4 kindly references iwhich had! made to his work in the parish! Diake said tin* people of Wain and district were very wondei He had not been hampered ill work in any way, and he aodl family had spent a very liappM years here. They all appreciated! much the kindness, the lellon and love which they had Win He felt sure the parishioners m b * as loyal to Mr and Mrs Step! rs they had been to him. In sion Mr Drake heartily thanked! who had assisted him in his V mentioning particularly Mrs Mcfl (he best churchwarden lie bad! had. | Supper was then served by afl i. ittee of ladies and a was spent in social converse* I