FRANKTON ANGLICANS.

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19352, 4 September 1934, Page 6

FRANKTON ANGLICANS.

PRESENTATIONS TO VICAR. SUCCESSFUL PARISH SOCIAL. REV. R. J. BOYT HONOURED. On the occasion of their approaching marriage the Rev. R. J. Boyt, vicar of Frankton, and Miss D. Wilkes, were the guests of honour at a largelyal (ended parishioners’ social in St. George’s Hall last evening. It was probably one of the most successful functions held in the parish for a long time, and was a remarkable tribute to the popularity of the vicar. The earlier part of the proceedings was occupied by an excellent concert programme, which included songs by Mesdames Dixon and 11. Randall and Messrs J. Fricker, A. J. Grant, G. A. Wheeler; violin solos, Master Maddaford; saxophone duets, Messrs E. H. Quill and L. E. Scott; flute solo, Mr E. H Quill, and Maori haka, Mrs Randall. There was also community singing, led by 'Mrs Randall and Mr Quill. The accompaniments were played by Mrs H. Absolum and Mr F. W. Harrison. The presentation of a chiming clock and wallet of notes was made to Mr Boyt, on'behalf of the parishioners, by Mr 11. J. Warrington, one of the wardens, who paid a warm tribute to the vicar for his tireless efforts in the interests of the parish. He extended the parishioners’ good wishes to Mr Boyt and Miss Wilkes, and remarked that everywhere he went people had spoken highly of the vicar. Messrs A. G. Russell and A. A. Hawker also spoke in laudatory vein. Mr Boyt and Miss Wilkes were accorded musical honours. The Vloar’s Thanks. In responding, the vicar thanked the parishioners for their expressions of goodwill, and added that he would never forget his work in the Frankton parish. It was the first parish In which he had had sole charge In New Zealand. A little over four and a-half years ago he came to Frankton from Taumarunui, and as he looked back over those years he remembered that when he arrived here there was a debt of about £4750 on the parish. Throughout his stay at Frankton he had endeavoured to fulfil his spiritual duties and to put the parish on its feet financially. During the past four and a-half years no less than £1915, or about £447 a year over and above ordinary Income, had been raised for debt reduction, an achievement which spoke volumes for the parish, and indicated that the parishioners had worked together wonderfully. He hoped to be able to say within the next few months that the Frankton debt would be exactly half of what it was when he arrived in the parish. (Applause). After supper the floor was cleared, and dancing passed the remainder of the evening.