Waipukurau.

Waiapu Church Gazette, 1 August 1910, Page 24

Waipukurau.

Vicar: Rev. F. W. Martin. A meeting of workers was held early m the mouth to consider preliminaries m connection with the next Floral and Garden FOte, which is held- annually at the Vicarage. The date was fixed for the last week iii January or the first m February next. Mr. 0. W. Watts advocated and explained a potato-growing competition, which was heartily accepted and a small Committee — Messrs Scruby, Watts, and Ellison— was appointed to arrange the matter, Mrs. Ellison was reappointed general Secretary, and Mrs.' Scruby, Mrs. Ellison, and Mr. Watts to manage advertising., Chi the 6th instant the fourth winter social was largely attended. The men folk had been challenged to take it m hand and they presented a most interesting and novel entertainment under the leadership of Messrs. Evans and Merton. People are looking forward with curiosity as to whether the ladies who are taking the next one m hand will outshine them. The Bishop is to confirm at Blackburn on Sunday, 7th August, m the morning, and officiate at Ashley -Clinton at 3 p.m. and at Takapau at 7 p.m. The day will involve a big and fast journey, but Mr. C. Lewis, of Makaretu, has undertaken to convey him.