S. Augustine's, Napier.

Waiapu Church Gazette, 1 September 1910, Page 42

S. Augustine's, Napier.

Vicar: Rev. Canon Jzike. The coming Mission must overshadow every other topic of Parish interest. It is an opportunity m the spiritual life of the Parish that may never be repeated. Many more should attend the Kriday evening weekly Intercession Service and also wait to practise Mission hymns after Evensong on Sundays. The members of the C.E.M.S. will help to distribute the tracts and other literature m connection with the" Mission. Any women volunteers to help m this work will be gladly welcomed. The Bishop's lecture on " Palestine " proved most interesting to those who ventured out m the torrential rain that evening. The Bisho"p has most kindly promised to repeat the lecture later on. The Sunday, on which the Bishop visited us for the day, was a most helpful time for us all. All the services were well attended and at night the Church was packed. " Why am I a Christian ?" and " Why am I a Churchman ?" were the subjects of addresses that must have taught our people some wholesome truths about the Church and the privilege of being Churchmen. His Lordship's short address on the Mission was earnest and made us all realise the value of the opportunity at hand. The C.E.M.S. had an evening for impromptu speeches lately, which proved instructive and enjoyable. Mr. DawsonSmith presided, and we had the pleasure of a visit from the Rev. J. Hobbs, who, with the Vicar, took part m the proceedings. A Bush Show will be held (D.V.) on September 7th and Bth m the Parish Schoolroom. We need volunteers for help m staging, etc. The Women's Guild will have a stall of their work and will again superintend the tea m the tent. The Parish Invalid Chair will be available for anyone who cares to hire it, and take care of it, for 2/6 per week. Our sympathy goes out to the Rev. and Mrs. Barns m the loss of their son Percy,

who lingered so long and patiently with consumption m Mrs. Blwood s house, where he received most kind attention. Our promising bright Sunday scholar, Dorothy Shipp, succumbed to meningitis ; her loss is sadly felt by her parents and all who knew her. The annual meeting of Parishioners was attended by about 40 Parishioners, chiefly men, who discussed various items till after 10 p.m. The Envelope system found its champions m Messrs. Williamson and Stock — and able ones too. The latter by a black 1 board sketch proved his figures convincingly. Messrs. Barb and Lydford are new members on the Vestry, and will be useful men. Mr. Thorp is our Vicar's Warden and Mr. Williamson the People's, who have a good Treasurer over their finances. The wardens are also our Synodsmen.