Taradale.

Waiapu Church Gazette, 1 October 1910, Page 12

Taradale.

Vicar: Bey. A. P. Clarke. The annual meeting, which was of a very sociable, and happy nature, was held m the Parish Hall, the Vicar presiding, being upheld by the Rev. G-. W. Davidson, Curate; Mr. McCutcheon, Church Warden; and the Secretary, Mr. Shore. The Vicar m a somewhat full address felt bound to congratulate Parishioners on the progress m.idem material things, and expressed strong hopes that m spiritual things the same progress had taken place, although it was impossible to tabulate spiritual results. He thanked the Parishioners and outside friends for their generosity m supplying the necessary funds for the Puketapu Church, and for the enlargement of " All Saints," Taradale. The Vicar appointed Mr. J. F. Langley his Church Warden, whilst Mr. 0. McCutcheon was re-elected People's Warden. The following were chosen as Vestrymen : Messrs. H. Shore, G. C. Fletcher, J. H. Rundle, S. R. Wood, H. P. Kay, Burr, S. Harris, W. Williams, Gr. Harpham, A Harpham. Mr. H. Bull was re-elected Auditor. Votes of thanks were passed to the Lay Readers, Messrs. A. Pallot, W. Pallot, and D. Haultain ; to the Choirs and Organists of the Parish ; to the Sunday School teachers ; to the Foster Trustees for their liberal assistance ; to Mrs. J. Young, Misses Powdrell, Atkins, and Roberts, also to Mr. A. Wilson, all for gifts to S. Thomas' Church, Meanee. At a Vestry meeting held subsequently Messrs. H. Shore, J. F. Langley, and G-. Harpham were elected Parochial Nominators. It was announced at this meeting that a lady had offered £20 towards a belfry for Puketapu Church. Gift Afteknoon,— On Wednesday, 24th August, a most successful function was the " gift afternoon," when a goodly number attended, each one bringing his or her present ; among the gifts were many beautifully worked garments, ornaments of different sorts and conditions, gifts of money, and even of animals from the farmers. Half of the gifts are for the Taradale annual Missionary Sale to be held on 28th of September, the other half for the Puketapu Japanese Fair m aid of the Puketapu New Church Fund, to be held on October £6 and 2?. The ladies provided

afternoon tea, which ended a most enjoyable and social afternoon. The ping pong tournament at Puketapu resulted financially very well and socially also, but the trophies did not stay m Puketapu, the prizes m every case being taken by those living m Taradale — who kindly came up to help make a success of our effort ; only the children's prize was won by a local girl — Ivy LeQuesne. The other winners were — Rev. A. P. Clarke, best gentleman ping pongist ; Miss Connie Clarke, the best lady ; and Mrs. Shore, the quoits tournament. A' programme was well received, those contributing being Miss Clarke, Miss Alexander, Rev. A. P. Clarke, Mr. C. P. Clarke, Mr. Wood, and Mr. Shore.* Games of various sorts were indulged m, and after a bountiful supper a happy evening was brought to a close by all singing " Auld Lang Syne." Very great sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. Robinson and family, of Greenmeadows, m the loss of their daughter. Miss Robinson bore her prolonged indisposition with great patience and fortitude. Mr. John Boy lan passed away at the Hospital after a painful illness. He was a familiar figure m the Parish for several year 3, for some time a member of the choir, and he always took an interest m the welfare of the Parish ; he will be remembered with affection by many friends.