Te Karaka.

Waiapu Church Gazette, 1 October 1910, Page 14

Te Karaka.

Vicar: Rev. W. H. Roberts. The work of erecting a belfry and a porch as additions to S. John's Church, Te Karaka, has just been completed. The belfry is a graceful and well-proportioned structure, built to a design by our good friend Mr. C. E. Armstrong, and greatly improves the exterior appearance of the Church. This suitably accommodates the splendid bell kindly presented by Mr. A. M. Lewis more than a year ago, and which has hitherto been most unworthily hung m a temporary stand. The porch is a much-needed convenience, and has been made, sufficiently large to enable part to be curtained off to form a Vestry, so that an encroachment for

that purpose should no longer be made on the seating accommodation of the Church. Messrs Evans, Nield and Co. have admirably carried out the work, and it is hoped that the whole cost will be defrayed by subscription. The Bishop proposes to visib us on Sunday, October 9th, and will hold a Confirmation m the Church at Te Karaka at 7 p.m. Candidates will be presented from Rakauroa, Motu, Puha, and Te Karaka We feel sure that a- large congregation will assemble to witness the administration of this Apostolic Rite, to join m the prayers and praises of the sauctuary, and to hear the words of fatherly counsel and encouragement of our Chief Pastor. Sftecial attention is directed to the valuable articles on Confirmation now appearing m this Gazktte, a careful perusal of which will explain the Rite and remove many misconceptions and prejudices. The Annual Report and Balance-sheet is. now m print and may be had on application to the Vicar or Church Wardens. The Vicar intends (D.V.) to 'make his farewell visit to the Motu District on Sunday, October 24th, conducting services as follows : — 11 a. m. —Rakauroa (Holy Communion) 2.30 p.m.— Matawai Public Hall 7.30 p.m. — Motu School (Holy Communion) He hopes that as many friends as can conveniently do so will* make a point of attending public worship on that. day.