Gidsborne.

Waiapu Church Gazette, 1 September 1910, Page 43

Gidsborne.

Vicar : Rev. L. Dawson Thonias.

Annual Mekting.— Our annual meeting of Parishioners has come and gone. We had a very good attendance of registered members and also of ladies. The meeting again elected a strong Vestry. The only criticism we feel inclined to make is that the meeting was much too quiet! We do not for one moment believe it denotes stagnation m parochial life, rather we feel it to be the peace which tells of satisfaction. Church Extension. — The chief topic discussed at the meeting was the proposed new central Parish Church and Church extension m the suburbs. A bold scheme for raising the necessary money was brought down by Mr. CA. de Lautour. The meeting hailed it with delight and unanimously passed the proposal. We feel now that m the very near future Gisborne will have a Church worthy of the place. Recognition of Faithful Service.— The Parishioners' Warden (Colonel Winter) has completed his tenth year of office. Opportunity was taken at the annual meeting to present him with a handsome gold watch m appreciation of his generous services. Synodsmen. — This Pariah having grown so remarkably during the past few years, we are now privileged to send three lay representatives to the Diocesan Synod. Messrs. 6. J. Winter, C. A. de Lantour, and A. H. Wallis have been elected. A Sign of Progress.— Whilst we are of the opinion that a growth m finance may not necessarily mean a 'growth m Church life, it is pleasing to notice that there has been a very considerable increase m the offertories during last year. A statement of receipts through the offertories and pew rents during the past eight years which was prepared for insertion m bur ammal report

is interesting reading. From it, it is seen that m 1903 the general offertories totalled £269 and the pew rents £196. For last year the figures read : General offertories, £542 ; pew rents, £301. Mothers' Union. — During the month we had the first meeting of our Mothers' Union, formed during the recent visit of the Bishop. A splendid number attended the service m Trinity Church ; the Vicar said the special Litany and gave a short address on " Woman's Influence." After service the members repaired to the Parish Hall to hear a very wise and helpful address from Mrs. Herbert Williams. The Committee provided afternoon tea. We have very glowing visions of the good the Mothers' Union may do here.